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Spain Private Journey Discover La Rioja and Basque Country

Starts in

Madrid

Duration

5 Days

Price from

Route

Madrid, Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Embark on a self-drive adventure across Spain, the land of passion! Explore fascinating medieval towns, sample fine wines and delectable local specialties, and cruise across a dizzying variety of soaring mountains, rugged cliffs, verdant valleys, and rolling hills. Spain is a sensory adventure that is best explored in the Spanish way - by taking your time, enjoying the moment, and living life like a fiesta.

DISCOVERY DRIVE PROGRAM - Departs daily - 5-day/4-night package visiting Aranda de Duero, La Rioja, Bilbao & San Sebastian. Includes accommodation at first or superior first class hotels with breakfast daily, 1 gourmet lunch, 1 tapas dinner, 3 winery visits with wine tastings, and a compact manual rental car for 5 days.

Includes

Accommodations as per itinerary
Meals as per itinerary; breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D)
Rental vehicle with outlined inclusions
Travel funds escrow protection program

Excludes

Items of a personal nature
Rental vehicle gas, parking, tolls, and all other items not listed as included
Select local taxes where applicable

Itinerary

Day

Madrid – Aranda de Duero – La Rioja

First Class: Los Agustinos or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Parador de Santo Domingo or similar accommodations

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and drive to Aranda de Duero, the heart of Ribera del Duero wines. Visit a winery and taste 3 wines. Continue your exploration of this area with a visit to a medieval village and underground caves dating to the 16th century. Continue to La Rioja which offers more than just excellent wine. It is a wonderland of stunning landscapes and unspoiled villages, full of art, culture, and history.

Day

Explore La Rioja

First Class: Los Agustinos or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Parador de Santo Domingo or similar accommodations

Today, you will live the world of wine. Visit a traditional winery and learn about the traditional way to make wine. After a guided tour, enjoy a wine tasting. Continue to the wine museum and have a gourmet lunch surrounded by the incredible landscapes of vineyards. The afternoon is at leisure to further discover this fascinating region. (B,L)

Day

La Rioja – Bilbao

First Class: Barcelo Occidental Bilbao or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Barcelo Bilbao Nervion or similar accommodations

Today, on the way to Northern Spain, visit the Marques de Riscal winery, a new landmark designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. At the end of the tour, enjoy a wine tasting. Continue to Bilbao. (B)

Day

Bilbao – San Sebastian

First Class: Silken Amara Plaza or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Villa Soro or similar accommodations

After breakfast, depart for San Sebastian. Upon arrival, discover this incredible city and enjoy a tapas tour. (B,D)

Day

San Sebastian – Madrid – Return

Drive to the Madrid airport and drop off your rental car before for your return flight home. (B)