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7-Day Scrumptious North of Spain Tour

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Overview

With an exceptional raw product, impeccable technique and lots of creativity and imagination, the chefs in Catalonia and the Basque Country have led a gastronomic revolution that has made Spain one of the most sought-after destinations for gourmet food lovers worldwide.

During these seven days, you will discover the colourful food markets in Barcelona and San Sebastian, learn the techniques of their famed chefs in internationally famous cooking schools, replicate some of the flagship dishes of Spanish gastronomy, and relish the texture, flavour and taste of the unique creations of some of the best restaurants in the world.

This seven-day north of Spain tour is a beguiling feast for all your senses!
Food & Drink
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Gothic Quarter Tapas Experience

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Arrival & Gothic Quarter Tapas Experience

Welcome to Barcelona! Upon arrival at the airport, your private driver will take you to your hotel where you can relax and enjoy your first Spanish “Siesta” or head out to explore the city on your own! Your first steps in Barcelona will take place during an entertaining evening "Tapas Tour". You'll visit traditional "tabernas" and bars in the Gothic Quarter, where you'll taste exquisite tapas and drink velvety wine that will fulfil your hunger and thirst whilst delighting your taste buds.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Arts Barcelona5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Las RamblasOptional Activity

    Picasso MuseumOptional Activity

    Tapas Tour in the Gothic Quarter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barcelona Airport (BCN), El Prat de Llobregat, Spain to Hotel Arts Barcelona

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 2

Gaudi Highlights of Barcelona & La Pedrera Light Show

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Gaudi Highlights of Barcelona & La Pedrera Light Show

Barcelona and Gaudí or Gaudí and Barcelona - this is the perfect example that the order of the factors does not alter the product! Indeed Barcelona is the perfect backdrop for Gaudi's wonderful works and his masterpieces confer a perfect blend of culture and graceful elegance that transforms the city into a work of art! Today, you'll explore Gaudi's finest works including La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batllo and in the evening you'll see them all lit up!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Arts Barcelona5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Gaudi Highlight Tour

    La Sagrada Familia

    Park Güell

    Casa BatlloRequest to Book

    Free Time in BarcelonaOptional Activity

    La Pedrera: Light & Music Show with Dinner

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 3

A Day for Foodies!

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A Day for Foodies!

Spain is renowned for its wide array of tapas and delicacies, combining fresh and seasonal products with a Mediterranean flair. So, add a twist to your cooking skills and learn typical Spanish cuisine yourself! Today, you'll head to the market to sample the ingredients in all their glory. Afterwards, you'll head back to the kitchen where you'll prepare your dishes and enjoy them in typical Spanish style - slow and with wine! In the evening, you'll be taken to a Michelin-starred restaurant!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Arts Barcelona5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    A Taste of Spain! Gourmet Market Tour & Cooking Class

    Barceloneta BeachOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    ABaC Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona, Carrer de Pau Claris, Barcelona, Spain to ABaC Restaurant

    Private Driver from ABaC Restaurant, Avinguda del Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain to Hotel Claris GL

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 4

Fly to San Sebastian & Eat Pintxos!

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Fly to San Sebastian & Eat Pintxos!

Today, you will travel from the buzzy Barcelona to the elegant San Sebastian! Always with the Cantabrian Sea as a perfect backdrop, San Sebastian is all about timeless elegance, breathtaking landscapes and tasty food. In San Sebastian, it doesn't have to be Michelin-starred to be delicious! The hearty, cordial hospitality of its locals is just one of the many reasons that San Sebastian is known as the "Pearl of the North"! In the evening, you'll venture out on a 'Pintxos Tour' of the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel María Cristina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pintxos Tour of San Sebastian

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Arts Barcelona to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    Plane from Barcelona to Donostia / San Sebastián

    Private Driver from San Sebastian Airport to Villa Soro

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    San Sebastián

Day 5

Cooking Class in San Sebastian

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Cooking Class in San Sebastian

Today, you will learn to cook like a Basque Chef during a cooking class at one of the most prestigious cooking schools in San Sebastian. Your experience will begin with a visit to La Bretxa, one of the oldest markets in the city and then you'll work in the cooking school next to the chefs preparing Basque dishes that are in season. Your class will end with a delicious lunch with your fellow classmates and lots of wine! You'll then have the rest of the day to explore the main sights of the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel María Cristina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cooking Class in San Sebastian

    San Sebastián

    San Sebastián Cathedral

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

Day 6

Discover the Region of Navarra

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Discover the Region of Navarra

Continue your north of Spain tour by traveling with an expert to the green and luscious region of Navarra, and its beautiful capital, the city of Pamplona, where your guide will introduce you to the wonders of this gem of the north.
The verdant landscapes of the Baztan Valley will enchant you, and the Caves of Zugarramurdi, where covens of witches met to practice their craft will haunt your dreams. You’ll also enjoy the joys of the Navarran cuisine at the two-star Michelin Molino de Urdániz.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel María Cristina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Trip to Pamplona and Navarra

    Pamplona

    Caves of Zugarramurdi

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    Restaurants

    El Molino de Urdániz

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

    Zugarramurdi

    Pamplona

    Navarre

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

It is the nature of time that it flies when you are enjoying yourself, and though you would probably think that you began your north of Spain tour only yesterday, the time has come when you have to depart. At the appointed time, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Donostia / San Sebastián to San Sebastian Airport

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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