Itinerary
- Day 1
Bilbao
You'll arrive in Bilbao and meet your tour leader along with the rest of the group. The city's known for its contemporary buildings and sleek design, so you'll get a sense of that right away. That evening, head to a local restaurant for your first group meal where pinxtos (Basque small bites) are definitely worth trying if you haven't had them before.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bilbao - Day 2
Bilbao to San Sebastián
After a traditional Spanish breakfast, you'll take a guided walk through Bilbao's Old Town (Casco Viejo) and see the Guggenheim Museum. Stop by Plaza Nueva to sample more pinxtos, then travel by minicoach along the coast to San Sebastián. Later that evening, stroll through this food-focused city and get a feel for the local scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Spanish breakfast including tostada con tomate and café con leche)
Included Activities
- Locally guided city tour of Bilbao's Old Town (Casco Viejo)
- Visit Guggenheim Museum
Optional Activities
- Pinxtos tasting in Plaza Nueva
Landmarks/POIs Casco Viejo (Bilbao Old Town) Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Plaza Nueva San Sebastián - Day 3
San Sebastián to Bayonne to Saint-Jean-de-Luz to San Sebastián
Head across the border to Bayonne for a walking tour where you'll see its Gothic cathedral and historic streets. Lunch features local ingredients, then you'll visit Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a charming fishing port on the coast. Back in San Sebastián by evening for dinner and a walk along Concha Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Locally-sourced cuisine, possibly squid or hake)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bayonne with local guide
- View Bayonne Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Bayonne Cathedral Saint-Jean-de-Luz Concha Beach - Day 4
San Sebastián to Laguardia Wine Region
Visit Bodegas Riojanas Grupo, a winery that's been operating for over 135 years. You'll tour the vineyards and participate in a wine tasting to understand the region's production. Afterward, explore Laguardia's medieval layout with your tour leader, then return to your hotel for dinner surrounded by vineyards and mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seasonal Basque specialties at hotel group dinner)
Included Activities
- Winery tour at Bodegas Riojanas Grupo
- Wine tasting
- Guided tour of Laguardia
Landmarks/POIs Bodegas Riojanas Grupo Laguardia - Day 5
Laguardia to Pamplona to Boltaña
Travel to Pamplona and walk through its landmarks with your tour leader. Later, join a traditional Spanish cooking class where you'll prepare and eat dishes made with fresh local ingredients. Before checking into your 16th-century hotel, you'll see the hilltop village of Boltaña.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Spanish cooking class meal featuring fresh asparagus or pochas, cod seasoned with garlic and paprika, and light dessert)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamplona landmarks
- Traditional Spanish cooking class with meal in Pamplona
Optional Activities
- Explore Boltaña village
Landmarks/POIs Pamplona Boltaña - Day 6
Boltaña
This is a more relaxed day at your hotel. You can choose from visiting Aínsa (a fairytale-like village), checking out the Pyrenean Fauna Ecomuseum, trying local craft beer, or taking a guided walk through Boltaña's old town. Head back for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Aínsa village
- Pyrenean Fauna Ecomuseum visit
- Local craft beer sampling
- Guided stroll through Boltaña's old town
Landmarks/POIs Aínsa Pyrenean Fauna Ecomuseum Boltaña - Day 7
Boltaña to Lleida to Cardona
Drive to Lleida and explore La Seu Vella, a fortress-cathedral sitting on a hilltop with Gothic details. Spend time wandering the old town and trying local food, then continue to Cardona to see Cardona Castle, a 9th-century stronghold with centuries of history layered throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of La Seu Vella with local guide
- Explore Cardona Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Lleida old town at leisure
- Dine at restaurants in El Pla de la Seu
Landmarks/POIs La Seu Vella Lleida Old Town Cardona Castle Cardona - Day 8
Cardona to Besalú to El Port de Selva
Go underground in the Salt Mines of Cardona where natural stalactites and stalagmites create an otherworldly landscape. From there, head to medieval Besalú surrounded by moat waters, visit Sant Pere Monastery, and see a preserved medieval Jewish bathhouse. Stop at a traditional dairy farm at Mas Marcè to taste fresh cheese, then travel to El Port de Selva by the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cardona Salt Mines
- Guided tour of Mas Marcè dairy farm
- Cheese and wine tasting at Mas Marcè
Optional Activities
- Explore Besalú medieval village
- Visit Monastery of Sant Pere
- Visit medieval Jewish bathhouse (mikvah)
- Dinner at waterfront restaurant in El Port de Selva
Landmarks/POIs Cardona Salt Mines Besalú Monastery of Sant Pere Mas Marcè El Port de Selva - Day 9
Girona to El Port de Selva
Your last full day starts with a drive to Girona. A local guide takes you to Església de Sant Feliu and Sant Pere de Galligants churches, then you have time to explore on your own. Wander past the colorful riverside houses, check out the Arab Baths, and see the Jewish Quarter. Return to El Port de Selva for a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Girona with local guide
- Visit Església de Sant Feliu
- Visit Sant Pere de Galligants
Optional Activities
- Explore colorful riverside houses
- Visit Arab Baths
- Explore Jewish Quarter
Landmarks/POIs Girona Església de Sant Feliu Sant Pere de Galligants Arab Baths (Girona) Jewish Quarter (Girona) El Port de Selva - Day 10
El Port de Selva to Cadaqués to Barcelona
Have a final Spanish breakfast, then drive to Cadaqués to visit the Salvador Dalí Museum-House where the artist spent over forty years. Explore his home at your own pace, then take the scenic Costa Brava route to Barcelona where your tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Spanish breakfast including café con leche)
Included Activities
- Visit Salvador Dalí Museum-House in Cadaqués
Landmarks/POIs Salvador Dalí Museum-House Cadaqués Costa Brava Barcelona
