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Madrid, San Sebastián & La Rioja tour
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Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Visit two of Spain's most acclaimed museums on a guided tour of the Prado in Madrid and Guggenheim in Bilbao.
- Visit the highlights of Spain’s historic capital, Toledo, which is famed for its Moorish, Jewish and Christian heritage.
- Explore the Ribera del Duero and Rioja wine regions with guided tours and tastings.
- Sample the pintxos of the Basque Country on a tasting tour of San Sebastián.
Short Description
Arrive in Spain's capital city of Madrid where, after checking into your hotel, you'll take a panoramic tour of the city. Explored with your guide and had some free time, make your way back to Madrid, stopping in a countryside winery for a tour and tasting.
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid
Accommodation options: Tótem Madrid, NH Collection Madrid Suecia, Catalonia las Cortes & Only YOU Boutique Hotel
Arrive in Spain's capital city of Madrid where, after checking into your hotel, you'll take a panoramic tour of the city. Wander through the heart of the city on foot before being whisked to the outskirts of the city by car to explore further.
Day 2: Madrid
Accommodation options: Tótem Madrid, NH Collection Madrid Suecia, Catalonia las Cortes & Only YOU Boutique Hotel
Venture outside of Madrid to visit Spain's historic capital, Toledo, where you can explore its medieval streets and unique architectural styles. Once you've explored with your guide and had some free time, make your way back to Madrid, stopping in a countryside winery for a tour and tasting.
Day 3: Haro
Accommodation: Hotel Los Agustinos
Head north from Madrid today to La Rioja, one of the country's crucial wine regions. Along the way, visit a local winery for lunch accompanied by a selection of local vintages.
Day 4: Haro
Accommodation: Hotel Los Agustinos
Rioja is best known for its wines and you'll spend a full day experiencing several of the vintages that come from the area. Take tours and enjoy tastings at a selection of different wineries throughout the region, enjoying a curated wine-tasting lunch along the way.
Day 5: San Sebastián
Accommodation options: Villa Soro, Hotel Akelarre, San Sebastian, Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra & Hotel Maria Cristina
Head north from La Rioja to San Sebastián in Spain's Basque Country, known for having one of the highest concentrations of Michelin stars per capita.
Day 6: San Sebastián
Accommodation options: Villa Soro, Hotel Akelarre, San Sebastian, Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra & Hotel Maria Cristina
This morning you'll have some free time to relax and enjoy San Sebastián's beaches before experiencing the city's renowned food culture through a tasting tour of pintxos (Basque small plates).
Day 7: Return home
Journey west of San Sebastián today to visit Bilbao and its art museums, including the Guggenheim. After your time in the city, head to the airport to catch your flight home.
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Madrid, San Sebastián & La Rioja tour
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The locations were perfect and the activities made the experience extra special.
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I contacted Audley as they came recommended by Wilderness Travel, the company we traveled with previously.
I left multiple messages for their regional specialist Adam -- voice messages through his co-workers (Alec and Jacky), email, website inquiry -- he didn't reply. I finally spoke to another specialist at the office (Lydia) and pressed her to not take yet another message for Adam, but tell me honestly if they are interested in working on our itinerary or we should move on. She then told me that they are busy. Well, wish they had some integrity to tell me on the first call, so I didn't have to loose time on trying to contact their "specialist".
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Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Intimate Group - 12 max
Trip ID#:
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