Discover Madrid, Basque Country, Rioja, Barcelona


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Soak up the Spanish way of life on this tour from Madrid to Barcelona through the Basque country. Stroll the manicured parks and broad boulevards of Madrid, explore Bilbao’s cobble-street old town and wonder at the magnificent Guggenheim Museum. Sip rich-red glasses of Rioja in the oh-so-pretty medieval walled village of Laguardia and ogle Gaudi’s fantasy-style architecture in Barcelona.

San Sebastian – Stunning seaside town with world-renowned cuisine

Rioja – Laguardia medieval walled village overlooking vineyards

Barcelona – Guided visit to the remarkable Sagrada Familia

Extend your trip to Florence? – Check our Barcelona to Florence trip (code BF)

Itinerary

Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.

DAY 1 – Trip starts in Madrid
DAY 2 – Walking tour of Madrid. Free afternoon
DAY 3 – Train to Bilbao and the Basque Country
DAY 4 – Day trip to San Sebastian
DAY 5 – Drive to La Guardia in La Rioja Alavesa. Included Rioja wine tasting
DAY 6 – Drive to Zaragoza via Pamplona and Olite Royal Palace
DAY 7 – Fast train to Barcelona. Barcelona old district hidden gems
DAY 8 – Barcelona walking tour, included Sagrada Familia guided visit. Afternoon free
DAY 9 – Trip ends in Barcelona

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 8

TRIP STAFF

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Driver(s)

TRANSPORT

Bus

On Foot

Taxi

Train

ACCOMMODATION

5 nights comfortable hotel

3 nights premium hotel

TRIP PACE:

Moderate

GROUP SIZE:

Trip maximum 16

 

 

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