Conference Agenda
Arrivals
Airport Meet & Greet
Check in at Hotel Maria Cristina
Lunch on Own
Afternoon
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Group Tour: Orientation Walking Tour Old City
Guided walking tour through the Old City of San Sebastian. History and gastronomy mixed as our guide tell us the history of both the city and the culinary experiences on our way.
This tour includes a refreshment stop with a traditional tapa/snack and one drink per person.
Duration: 3 hours
Attire: Comfortable attire and comfortable shoes for walking.
Evening
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception in Elcano
Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Scientific Session
Lunch On Own
Afternoon
2:00 – 5:30 pm
Group Tour: San Sebastian Highlights
The Romantic part of the city of San Sebastian is called so due to it’s 1920’s ornamental art deco architecture. The squares and plazas invites to a stroll for either shopping or a drink with friends.
To get the overview of the city the Mount Igueldo offers impeccable view and photogenic spots such as the Bay of San Sebastian with the La Concha beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Attire: Comfortable attire and comfortable shoes
Evening
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pintxos Food Tour in the Old City of San Sebastian
Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Scientific Session
Lunch in Getaria Village – Pre – reserved restaurants
Reservations will be made at the following restaurants:
Please note your preferences during the registration process.
Afternoon
1:30 – 6:30 pm
Group Tours:
Visit Getaria Village
Very close to San Sebastian we will find Getaria: a small and quiet fishing village with a surprising museum dedicated to a very special citizen: Cristobal Balenciaga, inspiration of a whole generation of designers like Gucci or Christina Dior. Glamour and Basque tradition at one place.
Duration: 2 hours (from 11am to 1pm) that includes one hour guided- visit around the museum + one hour pop-up store to self stamp silk scarfes or tote bags. (If you wish to start at 10am you have to pay a fee for early opening)
Attire: Comfortable attire
Visit Cidre House Petritegi
Surrounded by apple orchards, Petritegi is located in the village of Astigarraga, in the heart of Basque cider country.
A complete guided tour which will let us approach the «sagardoa» world visiting those most unknown places. While on this tour you will enjoy a walk around the apple orchards and you will learn about pollination, fermentation process, presses, etc. by watching an audiovisual documentary which illustrates how natural Petritegi cider has evolved from 18 century to the present day.
During the tour, you will enjoy the tasting of their cider.
Duration: 60-70 minutes visit
Attire: Comfortable attire
Evening
Dinner on Own
Breakfast at Hotel
Group Tour: Full day tour to Bilbao; Visit Guggenheim Museum, Visit Old City
Bilbao is located one hour drive on the highway from San Sebastian.
During this full day experience the group will visit to the Guggenheim Museum, a spectacular piece of art, and do a walking tour around the old city of Bilbao. Followed by a group lunch at Katxina Winery.
Attire: Comfortable attire