North Spain Discovery
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through Spain, starting in the vibrant city of Barcelona and ending in the bustling capital, Madrid. Discover the rich history, culture, and culinary delights of Pamplona, San Sebastian, Logrono, and more. From the stunning beaches of San Sebastian to the renowned vineyards of the Rioja wine region, this tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, relaxation, and gastronomic experiences. Join us for an adventure that will leave you with lasting memories of Spain's most iconic destinations.
Included
4 breakfasts
vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat
All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative.
Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
EUROPEAN LEADERS:
Intrepid trips in Europe are accompanied by one of our local European group leaders. ’Local’ in this context means a leader who is European or lives in Europe.
We also aim to support local guides in the individual cities or locations we travel to. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend an optional local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Pamplona - Leader led walk
San Sebastian - Monte Igueldo Funicular (Igeldo Funikularra)
Logrono - Txikiteo of Pintxos (Tapas Crawl)
Logrono - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
EUROPEAN HOTELS:
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American or Australian standards.
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Hotel (7 nights)
hotel: 7 night(s);
TRANSPORT IN EUROPE:
Half the fun of travel is the travelling itself, that's why we like to travel the local way – whether that means mingling with commuters on a local train, watching the scenery roll by from the window of a long distance bus, arriving on a high speed train in the city centre of your next destination, or navigating each city's public transport system. In Europe, you are guaranteed to travel by genuine local public transport wherever possible, which puts you right in the centre of the action.
Train , Public bus , Metro , Cable Car
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Barcelona
- Barcelona - Arrival day
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- Picasso Museum
- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc
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Welcome to the vibrant city of Barcelona! Begin your adventure with a welcome meeting at 7 pm, followed by an optional group dinner to get to know your fellow travelers. Explore the city's highlights, including the Picasso Museum, Las Ramblas, Montjuic, and the iconic La Sagrada Familia. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 2 – Day 2: Barcelona to Pamplona
- Pamplona
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- Pamplona Planetarium
- Monument to the Fueros
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Depart Barcelona by train and head to Pamplona, a city rich in history and culture. Enjoy an orientation walk through this medieval town, visiting the Gothic cathedral and the modern art museum. The evening is free to explore the local cuisine, especially the delicious pintxos. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Pamplona to San Sebastian
- Pamplona
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- Monte Urgull
- Monte Ulia
- Beach of La Concha
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Travel by bus to the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastian. Take a cable car ride to Monte Igueldo for panoramic views of La Concha Beach. Explore the charming Parte Vieja and watch surfers at Playa de Gros. In the evening, indulge in the local culinary delights. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: San Sebastian
- Bilbao
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- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Telmo Museum
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Spend a full day exploring San Sebastian or take a short bus ride to Bilbao. Visit the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum and the San Telmo Museum. In the evening, savor more of San Sebastian's exquisite cuisine. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: San Sebastian to Logrono
- Logroño
- Donostia / San Sebastián
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- Museo de La Rioja
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Travel by bus to Logrono, the heart of Spain's renowned Rioja wine region. Explore the medieval Old Town and enjoy a Basque-style tapas crawl in the evening. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Logrono
- Logroño
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- La Laurel
- Wall Revellín
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Discover the rich winemaking traditions of Logrono with a visit to a local bodega. Sample wines made from indigenous grapes and explore the wine museum. If weather permits, stroll through the vineyards and learn about the winemaking process. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 7 – Day 7: Logrono to Madrid
- Madrid
- Logroño
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- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Royal Palace of Aranjuez
- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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Travel by bus or train to Madrid. After checking in, embark on an orientation walk with your group leader. Explore the city's highlights, including Paseo del Arte, Real Jardin Botanico, Museo Reina Sofia, and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. If it's match day, consider watching a game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Accommodation: Hotel (or similar).
Day 8 – Day 8: Madrid
- Madrid - Departure day
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Your tour concludes today, but you are free to depart at any time. Consider extending your stay to further explore Madrid's many attractions. We can assist with additional accommodation arrangements if needed.
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