Aventuras of Spain
Uncover a unique side to Spain, including participating in a live seafood auction in Catalana, visit the residence of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, wander the lanes of Santillana del Mar and sit down to lunch with a Basque gastronomical society. Day 1 - Arrive Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Barcelona, Port Lligat, Cap de Creus, Girona
Visit the Port Lligat Museum-House, the former home of Salvador Dalí, then head to mainland Spain's most easterly point and visit Cap de Creus, before arriving in Girona.
Accommodation: Two Nights, Girona, Hotel Camiral
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 3 - Girona, Palamós
Travel from Girona to the Catalan fishing of Palamós today. This afternoon, watch the locals at their regular castellares (human tower) practice session.
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 4 - Girona, Vic, Cardona
Stop in the ancient town of Vic and see its market on the Main Square en route to Cardona, where you'll visit the former salt mines of the Mina Nieves. Arrive at your hotel.
Accommodation: Parador de Cardona
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 5 - Cardona, Jaca, Leyre
Gain a deeper understanding of Cardona this morning on your choice of activity. Continue to Leyre, where you will stay in an Aragonese-style stately building.
Accommodation: Leyre, Parador de Sos del Rey Catolico Zaragoza
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 6 - Leyre, Pamplona, San Sebastián
Venture to Basque Country and visit Pamplona. Later, arrive in the coastal paradise of San Sebastián for dinner in an acclaimed Michelin Star restaurant.
Accommodation: Two Nights, San Sebastián, Villa Soro
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 7 - San Sebastián
Stroll along San Sebastián's stunning oceanfront promenade this morning.
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 8 - San Sebastián, Guetaria, Bilbao, Santillana del Mar, Luces
Stop in the charming town of Guetaria, then visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Afterwards, call into the medieval village of Santillana del Mar. Later, arrive at your 16th-century palace and enjoy dinner at this Relais and Châteaux property that affords spectacular views of the Sierra del Sueve.
Accommodation: Palacio de Luces
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 9 - Luces, Picos de Europa National Park, Sardón de Duero
Delight in a visit to the incredible Picos de Europa National Park. Later, arrive at your luxurious hotel, which is located within a spectacular wine region.
Accommodation: Two Nights, Sardón de Duero, Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 10 - Sardón de Duero
Select one of two activities, both of which are centred around the region’s wine culture.
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 - Sardón de Duero, Madrid
Travel to Madrid, your final destination. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Accommodation: Madrid, Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 12 - Depart Madrid
Be transferred to the airport.
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast
