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Best of Northern Spain

8 days, Barcelona to Madrid

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8 days

Barcelona to Madrid

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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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8 days

Barcelona to Madrid

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: ESNS

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Barcelona

Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this vibrant city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Barcelona/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 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'.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4Pyrenees/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 5Bilbao/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 6Bilbao/Logroño

Travel to Logroño and enjoy an included wine tasting in the Rioja region.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Rioja Region Wine Tasting

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Logroño/Madrid

Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Madrid

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño
  • Orientation walks in Barcelona and Madrid
  • "Casa rural" stay with traditional meals
  • San Sebastián day trip
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (5 nts), casa rural (2 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.

Transportation

Public bus, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Departures

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Best of Northern Spain

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