Spain offers culture and sophistication coupled with the charm and elegance of its early years. You'll enjoy time in Madrid, soaking in all of the cosmopolitan beauty the city has to offer. Take a tour of the Ribera del Duero winery before heading to the unspoilt region of La Rioja, Spain's lovely wine country!

Enjoy tastings of the local wines, visit a more modern winery to learn the contemporary techniques of wine making, and enjoy some time at your leisure to visit the famous monastery of Yuso and Suso, where the Castillian language was born.

What's Included

Transportation:

Round-trip economy class airfare into Madrid, out of Bilbao
Private arrival airport transfer in Madrid
Automatic economy car rental for 6 days (pick-up when leaving Madrid)

Accommodations (or similar):

2 nights in Madrid at H10 Villa de la Reina
2 nights in La Rioja at Hotel Los Agustinos
1 night in San Sebastian at Silken Amara Plaza San Sebastian
2 nights in Bilbao at Hotel Silken Indautxu

Tours & Sightseeing:

Ribera del Duero winery visit & tasting
Rioja traditional winery visit & tasting
Rioja Wine Museum & gourmet lunch
Marques de Riscal winery visit & tasting (or similar)
San Sebastian Tapas Tour, with local food expert (2-hour tour with tapas in 2 places)

Other Inclusions:

Buffet Breakfast Daily
All local taxes
Carrier and government taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare

Unique Explorations:

Experience two of Spain’s great regions; Madrid, the capital city, and the Rioja wine region where you will get a real taste of the local flavor.
Discover the history and beauty that lives in Madrid from the Royal Palace to the Tapas bars!
Taste authentic Spanish tapas with a local food expert in San Sebastian.
Enjoy the perfect amount of guided sightseeing and free time on your own in each city.
See Frank O. Gehry’s magnificent Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

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