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.
Itinerary
Day 1 Barcelona
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this vibrant city.
Days 2-3 Pyreness
Morning orientation walk of Barcelona including the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. For two nights, stay in a 'casa rural', or converted farmhouse, in the Pyrenees. Enjoy home-cooked meals and some optional hiking in the area.
Day 4 San Sebastián
Drive to San Sebastián, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Opt to take a pintxos (tapas) tour and learn about the different food, dialect and culture of the area.
Day 5 Bilbao/San Sebastián
Take a day trip to Bilbao, known for the stunning Guggenheim Museum.
Day 6 Logroño
Travel to Logroño and enjoy an included wine tasting in the Rioja region.
Day 7 Madrid
Travel to Madrid by bus and enjoy an orientation walk before some free time in this capital city.
Day 8 Madrid
Depart at any time. We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.
What's Included
- Barcelona orientation walk including Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas
- 'Casa rural' stay with traditional meals (Pyrenees)
- Bilbao day trip
- Wine tasting in the Rioja region
- Madrid orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners. (Allow EUR240-300 for meals not included.)
- Public bus, walking
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
- Hotels (5 nts), casa rural (2 nts).
Trip Specifics
- Duration: 8 days
- Start / Finish: Barcelona to Madrid
- Price: £1279 (available to book in other currencies)
- Code: ESNS
