Highlights of Northern Spain

After breakfast this morning, we'll get acquainted with Girona on a walking tour of the city. Then, it's time to roll up your sleeves for an included Spanish cooking class with a local expert (and of course, the chance to sample what you've cooked afterwards). The rest of the day will be yours to spend at your leisure.

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

First today: a cheese tasting session at a farm in Siurana. Then, it’s onwards to the medieval village of Besalú. After we’ve explored its Romanesque architecture, we’ll continue to Cardona, where a tour of the imposing Castle awaits. Accommodation: Hotel Bremon (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

This morning we’ll visit Salt Mountain, where we’ll take an underground tour of the famous salt mine. Then it’s onwards to Bodega Sommos for an included wine tasting session. Beautiful Boltaña is where we’ll rest our heads tonight. Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio de Boltaña (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Our first destination of the day will be Jaca. We’ll have the chance to stroll around the old town before we move on to the Monastery of Leyre this afternoon. Our last stop of the day will be Olite. Accommodation: Hotel Parador de Olite (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

What better place to begin our exploration of the historic region of Navarre than Olite, the medieval town that was once the seat of the Navarre court? We’ll have a look around the castle before moving on to Pamplona. Later this afternoon, we’ll follow the road to Laguardia. Accommodation: Hotel Eguren Ugarte (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

After a walking tour of Laguardia, we’ll make tracks to La Rioja, where we’ll be lucky enough to visit two distinguished wineries and enjoy tasting sessions accompanied by authentic tapas. Then, it’s back to Laguardia. Accommodation: Hotel Eguren Ugarte (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

You’ll have some free time to explore and enjoy some pintxos in San Sebastián before we stop off at the Mirador del Monte Igueldo for some panoramic views. Then, it’s on to Hondarribia. Accommodation: Hotel Parador de Hondarribia (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Today we’ll visit Getaria, where we’ll visit an artisan anchovy producer. After a tasting, we’ll continue to Bilbao, where we’ll enjoy one last tour (and a trip to the Guggenheim Museum). Tonight we’ll enjoy a three-course meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Miro (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

There’s time for one last breakfast before our tour ends.

• Meals
  • Breakfast