Highlights of Northern Spain

This morning we’ll roll up our sleeves for a Spanish cooking class (with our very own creations on today’s lunch menu). Then: we’ll see the likes of the cathedral, the Esglesia de Sant Feliu and the medieval Sant Pere de Galligants on a walking tour of Girona. After that, the rest of the day will be yours to spend at your leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Museu Llegendes de Girona (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

First today: a guided tour and cheese tasting session at a traditional farm in Siurana. Then: it’s onwards to the medieval village of Besalú – a hidden treasure filled with Romanesque architecture. After continuing on to Cardona (where we’ll tour the imposing Castle), we’ll round off the day with an included dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Bremon (or similar)

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

This morning we’ll take things underground on a tour of Salt Mountain’s famous mine. After returning to the daylight, we’ll make tracks to the unique Bodega Sommos winery for an included wine tasting session. Beautiful Boltaña is where we’ll rest our heads tonight. Accommodation: Hotel Monasterio de Boltaña (or similar)

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  • Breakfast

Our first stop of the day will be Jaca, where we’ll have the chance to stroll around the charming old town before we move on to the Monastery of Leyre this afternoon. Here, we’ll delve into Navarre’s fascinating history – ticking off the St Virila Abbey Church, the coffer holding the remains of the first kings of Navarre, and the Porta Speciosa doorway. Our last stop of the day will be Olite, where we’ll tuck into a sumptuous dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Parador de Olite (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Today will begin with an exploration of the magnificent Olite Royal Palace: the medieval castle that was once the seat of the Court of Navarre. After an insightful morning, the rest of the day will be yours to spend strolling the city’s underground galleries or seeking out exceptional Spanish fare in the local restaurants. Accommodation: Hotel Parador de Olite (or similar)

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  • Breakfast

Onwards to Pamplona – the capital of Navarre. Here, we’ll spend some time spotting historic landmarks such as Pamplona Cathedral and the Plaza del Castillo before hitting the road to the hilltop city of Laguardia. Accommodation: Hotel Eguren Ugarte (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

After a walking tour of the walled old quarter 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 with authentic tapas. Then: it’s back to Laguardia we go for an evening spent at your leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Eguren Ugarte (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast

Today it’s out of the countryside and onwards to the coast, as we set a course for San Sebastián – where we’ll have some free time to explore. The afternoon will see us travelling towards Hondarribia, with a stop at the scenic Monte Igueldo Mirador along the way. Tonight, we’ll pull out all the stops with a farewell dinner at a fantastic local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Parador de Hondarribia (or similar)

• Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

There’s still plenty to do before our tour comes to a close! First on the agenda: a visit to an artisan anchovy producer in Getaria, where we’ll taste some of the delicious locally sourced seafood. After that, we’ll move on to Bilbao, where we’ll enjoy one last walking tour (and a trip to the Guggenheim Museum, to boot). Then: time to say goodbye.

• Meals
  • Breakfast