8 days tour

Best Of Northern Spain

Best Of Northern Spain

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Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroรฑo. Orientation walks in Barcelona and Madrid. "Casa rural" stay with traditional meals. San Sebastiรกn day trip. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Public bus, walking.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 dinners

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), casa rural (2 nts).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Barcelona - Gothic Quarter Visit (Free) - La Barceloneta Visit (Free) - La Sagrada Famรญlia Visit (15-24EUR per person) - Parc Gรผell Visit (8EUR per person) - Gaudi House Museum (26-30EUR per person) - Las Ramblas Visit Pyrenees - Hiking (Free-20EUR per person) Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum Visit (10EUR per person) - Basilica of Begoรฑa Visit (Free) - Casco Viejo Visit - Parque de Etxebarrรญa Visit (Free) San Sebastiรกn - Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person) - Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person) - Beach Visit with Surfing - Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free) - San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person) Madrid - Reina Sofia National Art Museum (8-12EUR per person) - Gran Vรญa Visit (Free) - Plaza Mayor Visit (Free) - Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (14EUR per person) - Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (11EUR per person) - Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (12EUR per person) - Taurino Museum (2EUR per person)

Others

1. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 2. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 3. RESERVE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially in high season May-September when it could be a question of hours!), it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. There may be the possibility of arranging tickets on arrival on Day 1, with the help of your CEO, but availability cannot be guaranteed at such short notice. We recommend advanced ticket-purchase for the following sites and activities: Barcelona: La Sagrada Familia Park Guell Casa Battlo Casa MilaBarcelona - La Barceloneta Visit (Free) - Gothic Quarter Visit (Free) - La Sagrada Famรญlia Visit (17-37EUR per person) - Parque Gรผell Visit (10EUR per person) Pyrenees - Hiking (Free-20EUR per person) Bilbao - Parque de Etxebarrรญa Visit (Free) - Basilica of Begoรฑa Visit (Free) - Guggenheim Museum Visit (13EUR per person) - Casco Viejo Visit (Free) San Sebastian - Pintxos (Tapas) Experience (100-150EUR per person) - Beach Visit with Surfing - Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person) - Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free) - San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person) Madrid - Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (13EUR per person) - Gran Vรญa Visit (Free) - Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (15EUR per person) - Plaza Mayor Visit (Free) - Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (12EUR per person) - Reina Sofia Museum (12EUR per person) - Taurino Museum (15-20EUR per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Northern Spain

  • Day 1 Day 1: Barcelona
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Barcelona

      Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this vibrant city.
      There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Additional Notes: Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to La Sagrada Familia, Park Gรผell, Casa Batllรณ, and Casa Milร .
  • Day 2 Day 2: Barcelona/Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Barcelona/Pyrenees (1B, 1D)

      Take the morning to explore beautiful Barcelona. Head to the Pyrenees region for 2 nights in a โ€™casa ruralโ€™. Enjoy home-cooked meals and hiking.
      Explore a bit of Barcelona before an afternoon departure north. Travel to the Pyrenees by local bus and van to reach a โ€™casa ruralโ€™, or converted farmhouse, near the town of Ainsa. Indulge in delicious local meals and time to explore the beautiful landscape.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 02:30 - 03:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 3 Day 3: Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Pyrenees (1B, 1D)

      Enjoy the day in the scenic Pyrenees. Opt for some hikes in the area or head to Ainsa to explore. Spend another night in the โ€™casa ruralโ€™.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Pyrenees/Bilbao (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Pyrenees/Bilbao (1B)

      Travel to Bilbao, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Arrive in the early afternoon. Opt to visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum, or climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:45 Hr(s)
  • Day 5 Day 5: Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao (1B)

      Take a day trip to San Sebastian. Opt to take a pintxos (tapas) tour and learn about the fascinating culture of the area. Return to Bilbao for the night.
      The real treat in this part of the country is the eating. Basque cuisine is famous in Spain and around the world, with many believing this is the best food in the country. While San Sebastiรกn didnโ€™t invent tapas, they are well-acknowledged to have perfected them. Wander through the streets before lunchtime or in the evening and check out what each bar has on offer.

      Stop in each place for some wine or beer and sample their tapas (pintxos in Basque) selection. Move on to the next bar and repeat!

      Delicious seafood abounds here as well. Looking for more than just pintxos? Head to the harbour and hole up in a traditional simple tavern. Donโ€™t leave San Sebastiรกn without trying the famous jamon iberico.

      The specialty drink in this area is called the Kalimotxo โ€” half wine (usually red table wine) and half Coca Cola.Take some time to wander through the plazas, marvel at the buildings, and spot the art sprinkled throughout the city. And, as always, try the pintxos.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 6 Day 6: Bilbao/Logroรฑo (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bilbao/Logroรฑo (1B)

      Travel to Logroรฑo and enjoy an included wine tasting in the Rioja region.
      With tons of churches, roman bridges, parks, plazas, and ancient buildings, thereโ€™s no shortage of sights to be seen when wandering around this city.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local bus: Bilbao to Logroรฑo 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Rioja Region Wine Tasting
  • Day 7 Day 7: Logroรฑo/Madrid (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Logroรฑo/Madrid (1B)

      Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local Bus 03:30 - 04:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Madrid (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Madrid (1B)

      Depart at any time.
      We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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