Highlights of Northern Spain
This is a journey of two parts. The first: an interwoven ten-day adventure of Northern Spain, bursting with life and brimming with flavours that will stretch beyond your wildest imagination. And second: the discovery of something about yourself – whether it’s a new favourite wine, or a town you’d never thought to visit that becomes your personal highlight.
Multiple departure dates available from April to October 2027
Prices below are for 10 April 2027:
- Twin share from
$5,949$5,649 per person* - Sole use from
$7,439$7,139 per person*
* Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Bilbao
Welcome to Bilbao, meet your Tour Leader and group, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 – Bilbao – San Sebastián
Walking tour of Bilbao’s Old Town with local guide, visit the Guggenheim Museum, then drive along the coast to San Sebastián for an evening stroll through this gastronomic capital.
Day 3 – San Sebastián – French Coast – San Sebastián
Cross into France for a walking tour of Bayonne with local guide, stop in Saint-Jean-de-Luz fishing port, then return to San Sebastián for a second evening.
Day 4 – San Sebastián – La Rioja – Laguardia
Visit a winery owned by Bodegas Riojanas Grupo for a wine tasting, then continue to the medieval village of Laguardia for a group dinner at your hotel.
Day 5 – Laguardia – Pamplona – Boltaña
Explore Pamplona with your Tour Leader, enjoy a traditional cooking class with lunch, then drive to Boltaña and your 16th-century monastery hotel.
Day 6 – Boltaña
Day at leisure with optional seasonal activities including a visit to Aínsa, the Pyrenean Fauna Ecomuseum, craft beer tasting or a guided stroll through Boltaña’s old town.
Day 7 – Boltaña – Lleida – Cardona
Walking tour of Lleida with local guide, visit La Seu Vella hilltop fortress-cathedral, explore the old town at leisure, then continue to Cardona to visit Cardona Castle.
Day 8 – Cardona – Siurana – El Port de la Selva
Explore Cardona’s underground salt mines, discovering its impressive stalactites and stalagmites before continuing to medieval Besalú. Wander its cobbled streets, uncover its Jewish heritage and sample local cured meats and cava. Visit the family-run Mas Marcè farm to meet the goats, learn about traditional dairy production and enjoy a cheese and wine tasting. Finish the day in the seaside town of El Port de Selva, taking in the tranquil coastal scenery and enjoying fresh local seafood.
Day 9 – El Port de la Selva – Cadaqués – Girona – El Port de la Selva
Discover Girona’s historic sights and enjoy free time exploring its colourful streets and Jewish Quarter. Return to El Port de la Selva for a farewell dinner celebrating your Northern Spain adventure.
Day 10 – El Port de la Selva – Barcelona
Visit Salvador Dalí’s fascinating museum-home in Cadaqués before travelling along the scenic Costa Brava to Barcelona, where your tour concludes.
* Please note that tour itineraries are subject to change at any time by the tour company and are not guaranteed
Highlights
- Maximum 18 guests ensures an intimate small-group experience
- Expert Tour Leader and Driver accompany you throughout in a luxury minicoach
- Thoughtfully chosen accommodation including a 16th-century monastery hotel
This is a journey of two parts. The first: an interwoven ten-day adventure of Northern Spain, bursting with life and brimming with flavours that will stretch beyond your wildest imagination. And second: the discovery of something about yourself – whether it’s a new favourite wine, or a town you’d never thought to visit that becomes your personal highlight.
Inclusions
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Walking tours of Bilbao, Bayonne, Lleida and Girona with local guides
- Entrance to the Guggenheim Museum and Salvador Dalí Museum-House
- Wine tasting in La Rioja
- Traditional cooking class in Pamplona with lunch
- Visit La Seu Vella hilltop fortress and Cardona Castle
- Visit the Salt Mines of Cardona with local guide
- Local farm visit and cheese tasting in Siurana
- Tour Leader and Driver throughout
- Luxury minicoach transport
Exclusions
- Air fares
- Travel insurance
FAQs
9 nights in thoughtfully chosen accommodation including Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao Hotel, Catalonia Donosti Hotel in San Sebastián, Hotel Eguren Ugarte nestled between vineyards and mountains in Laguardia, the atmospheric 16th-century Hotel Monasterio de Boltaña, and accommodation in Cardona and El Port de la Selva.
What’s the weather like?
The weather in northern Spain varies depending on the time of year. Generally, summers are hot and dry, and from mid-June to the end of August temperatures can reach 45°C (113°F), so sun hats and sunscreen are essential! Because of this, Spanish culture includes siestas where most businesses close their doors during the afternoon – something to embrace during this journey!
Which type of hotels will we stay in?
Our thoughtfully selected accommodation is full of charm and historic details – expect elegant country inns, grand town centre hotels and even the odd castle! For this reason, rooms vary in size, and most hotels don’t have lifts – meaning you’ll likely need to access your room via stairs. Porterage will be included wherever possible.
Although air conditioning is mostly unavailable in historic buildings, fans will be provided during hot spells. Most hotels have bathtubs with overhead showers (rather than walk-in showers), so you’ll be able to enjoy a soak at the end of the day.
How long are our travel days – particularly from Laguardia to Boltana?
Travel days range from two to four hours of driving with the journey between Laguardia to Boltana lasting approximately four hours (including a stop in Pamplona).
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