Northern Spain Highlights with Rioja Wine Tasting & Traditional Local Dining

Follow an enticing trail through northern Spain as you discover architectural triumphs, fairytale villages, spirited locals and dramatic histories on this spectacular small-group tour. Across 10 spellbinding days, traverse a wildly beautiful landscape, passing the vineyards of La Rioja – where you’ll taste some of the world’s finest red wine – and fall for the allure of Salamanca’s sun-soaked charms. Sample the piquant flavours of the region in the form of tantalising tapas in Madrid and moreish pintxos in culinary capital San Sebastian, then try the delicious sponge cake and pastry creation made of almonds and angel hair pasta known as tarta de Mondonedo.

Discover fascinating architecture, from the singular masterpiece of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to the orange-capped roofs of Oviedo. Travel comfortably in your extra-spacious private coach and learn local stories with the help of your expert English-speaking guide as you visit fairytale villages. Lap up Madrid’s Gothic influences, learn of Basque history in Bilbao, visit the reputed resting place of the apostle Saint James in Santiago de Compostela and watch the colossal Atlantic waves crash into sunsoaked coastline as you immerse yourself within this cultural kaleidoscope.