Best of Northern Spain
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Dates: May 3 - 11, 2019
Price: $499 | 9 Days | Barcelona to Madrid
Trip Code: ESNS
Spain has been described as less of a country than a collection of small nations all working together. Each region has its own distinct character, style, even language. This quick 8-day trip introduces you to Spain’s Basque and Catalan provinces the best way: through food, art, culture, and first-person contact. Vibrant Barcelona, unhurried San Sebastián, Bilbao’s fabulous architecture, Logroño's famous cuisine, cosmopolitan Madrid, and the mighty Pyrenees, all in just over a week? Yeah, we did that. Come find out how.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Highlights from Best of Northern Spain
Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals, indulge in the tapas lifestyle, wander through Gaudí's wonderland in Barcelona, live like a local in a 'casa rural' in the Pyrenees, experience the Basque way of life.
Itinerary

Day 1/2 - Barcelona
Arrive at any time.
Complimentary arrival transfer included on this FAM
Complimentary pre-night hotel included on this FAM
Day 3 - Barcelona/Pyrenees
Take the morning to explore beautiful Barcelona. Head to the Pyrenees region for 2 nights in a 'casa rural'. Enjoy home-cooked meals and hiking.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 - Pyrenees
Enjoy the day in the scenic Pyrenees. Opt for some hikes in the area or head to Ainsa to explore. Spend another night in the 'casa rural'.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 5 - Pyrenees/Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Arrive in the early afternoon. Opt to visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum, or climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6 - Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao
Take a day trip to San Sebastian. Opt to take a pintxos (tapas) tour and learn about the fascinating culture of the area. Return to Bilbao for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 - Bilbao/Logrono
Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city and learn the fascinating recent history of the city's ongoing transformation. Spend the rest of the day with free time to explore this vibrant city.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 - Logorono/Madrid
Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.

Day 9 - Madrid
Depart at any time.
Complimentary departure transfer included on this FAM
Meals included: Breakfast
Full Itinerary
Tour Details
What's Included
Hands-On: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño
Arrival & Departure transfers
Pre-night hotel
Barcelona orientation walk including Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas
'Casa rural' stay with traditional meals
San Sebastián day trip
Madrid orientation walk
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), casa rural (2 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public bus, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.