Basque language or Euskera is believed to be the oldest spoken language in Europe, with its birth perhaps dating back to the Bronze Age.
Join us with our very own FrescoLingo Basque language class!
Kaixo – Hello
Hello Camino, yellow arrows, pilgrims and Basque Country!
Ongi etorri – Welcome
It’s easy to feel welcome when traveling in the Basque Country as this is a land of proud people, with a distinct language, culture, and strong sense of identity, only surpassed by a stronger sense of hospitality!
Ondo pasa – Have a good time
But only if having a good time means beautiful scenery, fantastic wine, great food and wonderful camaraderie.
On egin – Enjoy your meal
Basque cuisine, pintxos and Fresco gourmet lunch salads… will definitely have you using on egin on tour!
Egun on – Good morning
Vineyards, the Atlantic and freshly brewed coffee: A breakfast for champions!
Itsaso – the Sea
The Camino de Santiago weaves its way along the Basque coast offering stunning views of the Bay of Biscay. Need we say more?
Lagun – Friend
We guarantee you’ll make more than one friend on tour, and we’re not counting your fellow pilgrims!
Bide ona – Buen Camino
The Basque Country is the port of entry of the Camino de Santiago (Northern Way or Camino del Norte) into Spain. Needless to say, at Fresco Tours, our heart is in this region as we are based in Bilbao, capital of Bizkaia, one of the three provinces of the Basque Country!
Join us on our Camino Norte – Basque in the Glory Tour