Explore the Rioja wine region, World Heritage sites and gastronomic societies
- Start
- Barcelona, Spain
- End
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Destinations
- Spain
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
- Transport
- Private vehicle
- Accommodation
- Hotel (7 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
- Days
- 10
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Premium
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
Explore Spain’s famous wine region from your historic Feature Stay, including a visit to a family-owned winery rich in history where you can sample the region’s famous Rioja wines – an Exclusive Experience.
Have dinner at a local gastronomic society – an organisation that’s key to the social fabric of Spanish life and usually only available to those who have been invited by an existing member.
Learn why people from all over the world come to Spain to walk the famous Camino de Santiago and join pilgrims along part of the last leg of the journey, as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Discover the medieval city of Pamplona on foot. Weave through the city's alleyways to the Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous bull run.
Visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao – an eye-catching work of art in itself that was designed by Frank Gehry and holds a world-famous collection of contemporary art works.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
Private vehicle
Hotel (7 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
Is this trip right for you?
- Summer temperatures in the areas visited can be very high (up to 40 degrees Celsius), which can be uncomfortable. It's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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