Barcelona – Bilbao – San Sebastian - Rioja - Madrid

Drift through Spain on a journey steeped in flavor, beauty, and soul. Begin in vibrant Barcelona, where seaside breezes, colorful markets, and Gaudí’s dreamlike architecture awaken the senses. Roll up your sleeves for a tapas cooking class, wander the Gothic Quarter, and marvel at the Sagrada Família’s soaring spires. Glide into the effervescent hills of Penedès for a tasting of crisp, sparkling Cava amid sunlit vineyards. Pause in Zaragoza to glimpse the grandeur of the Basílica del Pilar before arriving in Bilbao where pintxos, Txakoli wine, and Basque culture ignite the palate. Marvel at the bold beauty of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum and explore nearby San Sebastián’s Belle Époque architecture and crescent-shaped beaches. Continue into Rioja’s rolling landscapes, where golden vineyards yield bold reds, leisurely lunches, and starlit evenings steeped in rustic elegance and timeless charm. In Rioja’s ancient villages, sun-warmed stone churches and family-run bodegas create a tapestry of tradition woven into every moment. Conclude in majestic Madrid, where flamenco stirs the soul, Spanish art overwhelms, and mercados burst with flavor – a perfect finale to a journey steeped in Spain’s soul, savor, and story. A final toast seals the magic.

NOTE: Due to the rugged nature of much of the landscape, participants can expect to walk along cobblestone streets, through archeological ruins and natural pathways, and during guided tours of vineyards, sites, and towns.

Barcelona - 4* Hotel H10 Urquinaona Plaza near Plaza Catalunya with breakfast included

Bilbao - 4* Sercotel Ayala in the city center with breakfast included

Rioja - 4* Santa Maria Briones boutique hotel in renovated 16th century manor with breakfast included

Madrid -  5* NH Collection Madrid Palacio de Tepa (or similar) located by the famous Plaza Santa Ana with breakfast included