Authentic Culinary and Culture Luxury Tour of Spain

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What to expect on this itinerary

Embrace an authentic experience in the majesty of culture and flavor during your 13-day signature Spain tour. Your hand-crafted itinerary will immerse you in San Sebastian’s mouthwatering cuisine and the luxuriant wines of La Rioja. With each day tailored to your preferences, you can stroll through medieval towns, discover Barcelona’s grandeur, and step off the beaten path for a new perspective of Spain.

Countries Visited

Spain

Places Visited

Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian, La Rioja, Asutrias, Girona, Getaria, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Baixas

Suggested Duration

13 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Barcelona - Arrive in Active Barcelona with Tapas

Barcelona is a majestic city that combines a zest for life with natural beauty, delicious flavors with unique artistic perspectives. Your private transfer will meet you at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport upon your arrival and escort you to your accommodations in the heart of the city. You can relax in comfort before meeting your guide in the lobby for an insider's food tour through atmospheric streets and inviting restaurants and bars through town. The culinary scene will become your welcome into the city’s famous culture as you indulge in the aromas of dishes like buñuelos de bacalao or escalivada.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Barcelona - Enjoy a Private Half-Day Tour

Day 3

Barcelona - Discover Girona and Medieval Villages

Day 4

San Sebastian - Travel to Bilbao and Getaria

Day 5

San Sebastian - Embrace San Sebastian Cuisine

Day 6

San Sebastian - Indulge in a Full Day at Leisure

Day 7

La Rioja - Drive to La Rioja at Your Pace

Day 8

La Rioja - Bask in Treasured Tastes of La Rioja

Day 9

Asturias - Travel to Distinctive Asturias

Day 10

Asturias - Experience the Life of a Fisherman

Day 11

Santiago - Arrive in Santiago de Compostela

Day 12

Santiago - Sample Tasty Treasures in Rias Baixas

Day 13

Santiago - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Indulge in the celebrated flavors of San Sebastian with a private culinary tour in a city known for having more Michelin-stars per capita than any other city in the world
  • Embrace the remarkable flavors, aromas, and textures of La Rioja wines on a wine tour accentuated by the surrounding pristine landscape
  • Witness the mixture of heritage and contemporary culture in Barcelona highlighted by the persistent surreal image of La Sagrada Familia
  • Revel in the lifestyle and history of fishers in a fishing village on the Asturian coast for insight into the only region in Spain never conquered by Moorish invaders
  • Discover the treasured streets and diverse architecture of Santiago de Compostela on a private guided tour crowned by the staggering design and heritage of the cathedral
  • Bask in the typical flavors and tastes of Barcelona with a tapas tour of the authentic Mediterranean city by the sea
  • Enjoy the town of Girona in Northern Catalonia for a different perspective of preserved medieval architecture and the culture specific to Catalonia
  • Delight in the quiet towns, lush landscape, and Celtic history of Galicia as you visit wineries known for producing crisp Rias Baixas with Albariño grapes
  • Visit the town of “Three Lies” at Santillana del Mar to experience the charismatic streets and houses
  • Witness authentic Basque heritage when visiting Getaria on the way to San Sebastian, where the historic fishing village reveals elements of pristine flavor, tradition, and charm

Starting Price

$11,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Customizable Itinerary

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