Spain Food journey in northern Spain

Touch down in the capital city

• Upon arrival in Madrid, meet with your private driver who will take you to your hotel

• This afternoon, your guide will pick you up for a private guided tour of the Golden Triangle of Art  and the Prado Museum, considered one of the greatest art museums in the world

Tapas, flamenco & Madrid's top sites

• This morning, your guide will meet you for a private walking tour of the Habsburg quarter

• Check out Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace

• This evening, join a small-group, guided night out discovering Madrid’s tapas bars followed by a one-hour flamenco show

More tapas—Basque Country style!

• This morning, your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to San Sebastian

• Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel

• This evening, your guide will meet you for a private guided tour of the old town

• Learn about San Sebastian's history, pausing for pintxos—tapas specific to the Basque region—along the way

Seaside villages along the Bay of Biscay

• Your driver-guide will pick you up to spend the day exploring charming villages and natural spots of the Basque Coast

• Travel along the stunning coastline—where mountains merge with the sea—and soak up the views of the green inland valleys 

• Journey through mountain roads, passing by fishing villages and fields of grazing sheep

• Visit a boutique, family-run txakoli winery located on the hills overlooking the sea

Learn how to prepare Basque cuisine

• Visit La Bretxa market, one of Basque Country’s most important markets since the 19thC

• Pick out fresh ingredients then head to a cooking class, working alongside chefs to prepare seasonal Basque dishes

• End the lesson gathered around a wooden table and enjoy the meal you've prepared, accompanied by carefully chosen wine pairings

Sip your way through Spain's wine country

• Today, your driver-guide will pick you up for a full-day private tour of La Rioja wine region

• Start with an in-depth visit to a boutique winery in Haro followed by two other wineries—from classic Riojan estates to family-owned ones

• Lunch will be traditional Riojan-style tapas paired with wine at a local estate

• End the day with a visit to the Medieval village of Laguardia for a photo opportunity from its hilltop location

Sheep's milk cheese and locally made ham

• Meet your driver-guide for a visit to a sheep farm in the rolling Basque hills

• With the owner, you'll taste and learn about one of the culinary icons of the area—Idiazabal cheese

• Participate in the process of cheese-making followed by a tasting of four different kinds of cheese paired with wine or cider

See the work of Catalonia's renowned architect

• This morning, your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to Barcelona

• Upon arrival, your local driver awaits to drive you to your hotel

• This afternoon, meet with your guide for a private guided tour of Gaudi's masterpieces: Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia Cathedral

Taste your way through the city 

•In the company of a local chef, discover the best of Barcelona's culinary offerings

• Sample cheeses, olives, different types of ham and visit the oldest wood-fire oven in Europe, which is used for toasting nuts; a common ingredient in Catalan specialities

• Learn about the history of pastries in Barcelona and visit the café where "xocolata" (hot chocolate) was invented

• And, of course, a gastronomic tour of Barcelona wouldn't be complete without a visit to the famous Boquería market

• End your stroll with a visit to a wine shop and sample the local varietals

We hope to see you again soon!

• A private driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your onward travels