Itinerary
- Day 1
Bilbao
You'll meet the group in Bilbao this evening for a welcome dinner that kicks off your journey through Spain's Basque Country. It's a chance to get to know everyone before exploring the region over the next several days.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Day 2
Bilbao to San Sebastián
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Bilbao's Old Town to see the historic quarters and narrow streets. The Guggenheim Museum is next on your list, then you'll grab lunch before heading to San Sebastián by mini-coach. Once there, you can check out the famous bars and restaurants the city's known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Locally guided city tour of Bilbao's Old Town
- Visit to Guggenheim Museum
Landmarks Guggenheim Museum 
- Day 3
San Sebastián to Laguardia
Starting with breakfast, you'll head up to Monte Igueldo Mirador for views over San Sebastián and the coastline. From there, it's on to Laguardia in the heart of wine country. You might have time to sample some local pintxos before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic stop at Monte Igueldo Mirador lookout
Optional Activities
- Sample local pintxos (timing dependent)
Landmarks Monte Igueldo Mirador - Day 4
La Rioja
You'll spend the day exploring medieval Laguardia with your tour leader, walking through the ancient walled quarter and the underground tunnels below the old streets. A distinguished winery in La Rioja comes next for a tasting session. Your evening is free to relax on the hotel terrace or try out nearby hiking trails.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of medieval Laguardia's walled quarter and underground tunnels
- Winery visit and tasting session in La Rioja
Optional Activities
- Hiking trails near Hotel Eguren Ugarte
Landmarks Laguardia - Day 5
Olite to Pamplona
The drive takes you to Olite and its magnificent Royal Palace, a medieval castle that once served as the seat of the Court of Navarre. You'll stroll through the cobbled streets and have lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you'll continue on to Pamplona for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Olite Royal Palace
Landmarks Olite Royal Palace - Day 6
Pamplona
In Pamplona, you'll see the Cathedral and Plaza del Castillo before taking part in a Spanish cooking class where you'll prepare dishes for your own lunch. The afternoon gives you time to wander through atmospheric lanes, check out parks and Gothic churches, or shop in the Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Spanish cooking class with prepared dishes)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Pamplona Cathedral and Plaza del Castillo
- Traditional Spanish cooking class with lunch
Landmarks Pamplona Cathedral Plaza del Castillo - Day 7
Pamplona to Boltaña
You'll visit the historic Monastery of Leyre to see St Virila Abbey and learn about the first kings of Navarre. Next stop is Jaca to view its 11th-century Romanesque cathedral. By evening, you'll be settled in Boltaña with dinner included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Monastery of Leyre including St Virila Abbey
- Guided tour of Jaca and its 11th-century Romanesque cathedral
Landmarks Monastery of Leyre Jaca Cathedral - Day 8
Boltaña to Cardona
La Seu Vella sits on a hilltop in Lleida, a fortress-cathedral with a medieval chapel, Gothic cloister, and bell tower that you'll explore. After returning to Lleida's Old Town for some free time, you'll continue to Cardona to check out its imposing castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of La Seu Vella fortress-cathedral in Lleida
- Exploration of Cardona castle
Landmarks La Seu Vella Cardona Castle - Day 9
Cardona to Girona
With a guide, you'll explore Cardona's Salt Mines and the underground museum. Then you'll visit the medieval village of Besal\u00fa to see its Romanesque architecture. Before reaching Girona, you'll stop at a traditional Catalan farm in Siurana to learn about rural life and taste local cheeses.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cardona Salt Mines and underground museum
- Exploration of Besalú medieval village
- Visit to traditional farm in Siurana with cheese tasting
Landmarks Cardona Salt Mines Besalú - Day 10
Girona
A local guide will lead you through Girona's Cathedral, Esglesia de Sant Feliu, and medieval Sant Pere de Galligants. The rest of the day is yours to walk along the ancient city walls at your own pace. You'll regroup for a farewell dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Locally guided walking tour of Girona Cathedral, Esglesia de Sant Feliu, and Sant Pere de Galligants
Landmarks Girona Cathedral Esglesia de Sant Feliu Sant Pere de Galligants - Day 11
Girona to Barcelona
You'll visit the Salvador Dalí Museum-House in Cadaqu\u00e9s to see the surrealist artist's workshop, library, and gardens. From there, the route follows the scenic Costa Brava down to Barcelona, where your tour comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Salvador Dalí Museum-House in Cadaqués
Landmarks Salvador Dalí Museum-House
