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Best of Northern Spain
8 days, Barcelona to Madrid
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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 eight-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.
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Trip Code: ESNS
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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.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Barcelona
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this vibrant city.
Day 2Barcelona/Pyrenees
Take a morning orientation walk of Barcelona, including the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. Head to the Pyrenees region for 2 nights in a 'casa rural'. Enjoy home-cooked meals and hiking.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Pyrenees
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'.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Pyrenees/San Sebastian
Travel 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.
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BreakfastDay 5Bilbao/San Sebastian
Take a day trip to Bilbao, known for the stunning Guggenheim Museum. Opt to climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.
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BreakfastDay 6San Sebastian/Logroño
Travel to Logroño and enjoy an included wine tasting in the Rioja region.
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BreakfastDay 7Logroño/Madrid
Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.
Day 8Madrid
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño
- Barcelona orientation walk including Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas
- Bilbao day trip
- Madrid orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (5 nts), casa rural (2 nts).
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public bus, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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