A 10 Day Luxury Tour to The Northern Cities of Spain


Experience Northern Spain in Luxury and Style. This 10-day special private tour combines luxury hotels with private visits to immerse you in the culture and heritage of Spain

Tour Highlights

  • Private Pinxtos Tour in San Sebastian
  • Private Tour Bilboa and Gaztelugatxe
  • Private Gaudi Tour in Barcelona
  • Private Wine Tour of Penedes
  • Private Half Day Madrid Walking Tour
  • Prado Museum
  • Private Ribero Del Duero Wine Tour
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner
  • Semi Private Food Tour Gothic Quarter

Day 1

Private Arrival Transfer San Sebastian Airport.

You will be met at San Sebastian Airport and escorted to a luxury vehicle and privately transferred to your city centre hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and relax.

3 nights at Hotel Maria Cristina in a Double Deluxe Room inclusive of breakfast

Overlooking the Urumea River, this grand belle epoque hotel dating from 1912 is 8 minutes' walk from La Concha Beach, a 10-minute walk from Gros train station and 7 minutes on foot from the elegant shops in the city center.

SPAIN 10Day 1

Day 2

Evening Private Pintxos Tour in San Sebastian

A free day in San Sebastian to explore and relax. This evening meet in the hotel lobby with your expert English-speaking Guide. Embark on a Private Gourmet Pintxos Tour with food and drinks included. The tour will end late this evening, and you can make your way back to your hotel at your leisure.

Private Walking Tour with Pintxos Tasting: A Complete walk through the city center and Old Town, visiting the Constitution Square, La Concha Bay, the Cathedrals, La Bretxa Market, and the city center area with multiple stories and tales that happened in San Sebastian during the history and are not in the History books. This 5 hour tour includes a special selection of 4 pintxos & 4 drinks in up to 4 different bars.

SPAIN 10Day 2

Day 3

Private Day Tour including Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe

A day of touring, first heading to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim Museum, a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry. The museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, with an exhibition of 250 contemporary works of art. Perhaps a break for lunch before continuing along some of the Basque coastline including a stop to see the beautiful island monastery of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, reached by steps and featured in the Game of Thrones. Return to San Sebastian for your final evening here.

Hotel Neri Relais & Chateau

Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter and surrounded by the old Jewish Quarter, the Hotel Neri occupies two historic buildings, one of them being a magnificent 12th century medieval palace, from which the old courtyard was recovered, and the sgraffito found, considered to be of the most important in the city.

Private Arrival Transfer Barcelona Airport

You will be met at Barcelona Airport and escorted to a luxury vehicle and privately transferred to your city centre hotel.

SPAIN 10Day 3

Day 4

Transfer to San Sebastian Airport, Flight to Barcelona and Transfer on Arrival.

Meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel for a private transfer to San Sebastian airport for your flight to Barcelona (bookable direct). Upon arrival at Barcelona Airport, you will be met by your driver holding a sign with your name on it and privately transferred to your city centre hotel. The rest of the day is free to visit sites not included in your touring in the coming days.

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.

4 nights at Hotel Neri Relais & Chateau in a Double Deluxe with Terrace inclusive of breakfast.

Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter and surrounded by the old Jewish Quarter, the Hotel Neri occupies two historic buildings, one of them being a magnificent 12th century medieval palace, from which the old courtyard was recovered, and the sgraffito found, considered to be of the most important in the city.

SPAIN 7Day 2 Gaudí

Day 5

Small Group Food Tour of the Gothic Quarter

You will meet with your English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby this morning and depart on a half day tour with a local driver in a luxury minivan that will allow you to discover the Gaudi sites in the magnificent city of Barcelona. You will see Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, Sagrada Familia (Skip the Line tickets included), Parc Güell (skip the line entrance tickets included), Barceloneta and the Olympic Harbor. The rest of the day is free to explore the city further at your leisure.

SPAIN 7Day 4 Private Gastronomy Walking Tour

Day 6

Small Group Food Tour of the Gothic Quarter

Today, enjoy the scheduled Barri Gotic Tapas Tour which takes you through Barcelona’s famous Gothic Quarter, in the Ciutat Vella (old city) – past Roman walls, alongside cathedrals, through precious plazas and, most importantly, in-and-out of small local restaurants that will leave you sated, jolly, and with a better understanding of local Catalan and national Spanish cuisine. The Barcelona Taste launched in 2009 with food tours of Gótico and these tours are therefore our first love. They are a wonderful traditional option in Barcelona’s most historic setting. The rest of the day is free.

Day 7

Penedes Wine Region Tour.

Enjoy a full day tour out of Barcelona with an expert guide/ sommelier in a luxury sedan. Visit prestigious wine estate s in the Penedes wine region for wine and cava tasting, including a traditional lunch in scenic surroundings with wine pairings. A perfect way to while away the hours, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Penedes Wine Region Tour

Day 8

Transfers and 1st Class Rail from Barcelona to Madrid.

You will meet with your driver and be privately transferred to Barcelona rail station. We include tickets on the train from Barcelona to Madrid and on arrival at Madrid Puerta de Atocha rail station, you will be met by a driver holding a sign with your name on it and privately transferred to your hotel.

Private Walking Tour of Madrid: Some time to get a quick lunch before you meet with a local English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby and begin a 4-hour private walking tour of Madrid. Your tour will cover the highlights of the city and we include skip-the-line entry to The Royal Palace and tour will end at the Prado Museum where timed entrance fees are included.

Prado Museum: The building that today houses the Museo Nacional del Prado was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. It was constructed to house the Natural History Cabinet, by orders of King Charles III. However, the building's final purpose - as the new Royal Museum of Paintings and Sculptures - was the decision of the monarch's grandson, King Ferdinand VII, encouraged by his wife Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza. The Royal Museum, soon quickly renamed the National Museum of Paintings and Sculptures and subsequently the Museo Nacional del Prado, opened to the public for the first time in November 1819.

3 nights at Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila in a Junior Suite inclusive of breakfast

Located in a residential area, exclusive and quiet in the cultural business center of Madrid, it serves as a framework for a different concept of hospitality in the capital of Spain.

Day 9

Private Ribera del Duero Wine Tour.

Pick up from your hotel this morning for a private full day wine tour. The Duero River at Ribera del Duero, also known as the river of wine, is about 2 hours from Madrid and it is the home of Tempranillo, the most famous Spanish grape variety. Red wines with full body and lots of fruit. You will visit three of their most representative wineries and cellars, modern and traditional, and their vineyards. You will do a full visit in one of them, learning about winemaking in Ribera (riverside in Spanish), and understanding Tempranillo wine from the grape to the bottle. Return to Madrid late this afternoon.

 

Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

Day 10

Free Day in Madrid

Enjoy a day at leisure in Madrid. Spain's central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry.

Round Trip Evening Transfers in Madrid

This evening, you will be privately transferred from your hotel to the Corral de la Moreria for a 6.30PM dinner reservation with a Flamenco show. After the show, meet your driver for a transfer back to your hotel.

Corral de la Morería Flamenco and Dinner

Corral de la Morería, was started by Manuel del Rey in 1956, and is the most known tablao flamenco in the world. Throughout its history, Corral de la Morería flamenco show has witnessed the perfomance of some of the finest professionals of this discipline, including: Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, El Güito, Mario Maya, Manuela Vargas, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja, Antonio Gades and Blanca del Rey, not to mencion an endless numbre of singers, guitarist and dancers

Traditional Flamenco Show in Granada inc round trip transfers

Day 11

Private Departure Transfer Madrid Airport

You will be met at your hotel and escorted to a luxury vehicle and privately transferred to Madrid Airport for your departing flight.

Details

All our suggested tours are created by locals, using years of country knowledge. It’s your tour though. That’s why any of our itineraries can be tailored to exactly suit your needs. And that might mean fitting it to your budget. Do you have a particular destination in mind, We can include any specific request, so please ask.

The Cost for this Wonderful Private Tour based on 2 Guests sharing a room ranges from €8495 - €9995 per person sharing.

What is included in your European experience with Luxury European Tours

Hotels: You’ll enjoy 10 nights’ bed and breakfast in the most sumptuous rooms:

(**city taxes of between 2-7 Euro per person per day will be charged locally upon check out of each hotel)

Nts

City

Hotel

Accommodation

3

San Sebastian

Hotel Maria Cristina

Deluxe Room

4

Barcelona

Hotel Neri Relais & Chateau

Deluxe Room with Terrace

3

Madrid

Relais & Chateaux Hotel Orfila

Junior Suite

Driver, Guide and Rail Services

You’ll have exclusive use of our professional driver and expert local guide services as stated. You’ll be safely returned to the airport on your return. A party of up to two passengers will travel in a luxury saloon vehicle. We’ll provide a luxury minivan for three to five passengers. For a larger group, we’ve got many luxury vehicles to suit your needs.  Where Rail is included its 1st Class all the way!

Transport, Transfers Rail and Experiences Included

Arrival Transfer San Sebastian Airport

Private Service

Transfer to San Sebastian Airport

Private Service

Arrival Transfer Barcelona Airport

Private Service

Transfer Barcelona Rail Station

Private Service

Arrival Transfer Madrid Train Station

Private Service

Evening Transfers in Madrid

Private Service

Departure Transfer Madrid Airport

Private Service

Evening Private Pintxos Tour in San Sebastian

Private Service

Private Day Tour including Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe

Private Service

Half Day Gaudi Barcelona City Tour

Private Service

Small Group Food Tour of the Gothic Quarter

Group Activity

Penedes Wine Region Tour

Private Service

Private 4 Hour Walking Tour of Madrid

Private Service

Prado Museum

Entrance Fee

Ribera del Duero Wine Tour

Private Service

Corral de la Morería Flamenco and Dinner

Entrance Fee

We also include hotel taxes and fees, communication costs and the help of our local travel experts throughout your trip; 24/7.

We simply want you to focus on having an incredible time. It’s that simple.

What's Not Included

• Your flights to and from Europe
• Gratuities and tips to driver-guides and local guides
• Anything that we’ve not mentioned above

BOOKING: The proposal is subject to availability and subject to our terms and conditions available on request. To book we require a 30% deposit which is non-refundable as required to pre-book all services.  We accept payments by credit card or by bank transfer. The balance of your trip would be due by 60 days prior to travel.  We strongly suggest taking out travel insurance with your local broker or online provider.

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