The Spirit of Northern Spain with Award-Winning Rioja Expert Ana Fabiano



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Highlights
- English-speaking Premier representatives
- Hosted by award - winningThe Wine Region of Riojaauthor and DOCa Brand Ambassador, Ana Fabiano
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Private, small group tour (16-20 passengers)
- Private transportation
- Baggage portage
- 3-night stay in Hotel de Londres (or similar), San Sebastián, 4-night stay in Palacio Tondón (or similar) in Briñas, Rioja, 3-night stay in Pestana Hotel Plaza Mayor in Madrid (or similar)
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- Hand selected, private experiences, including a Michelin-star dinner; Guggenheim, Prado, or Reina Sofia Museum tour, wine tasting at Casa Primicia Bodega Muga, Bodegas Ysios, Vivanco Vineyard, Marqués de Riscal, and Botin.
- Guided, private walking or panoramic city tours in San Sebastian, Guernica, Haro, Laguardia, Madrid
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- Accommodations as per the brochure
Itinerary
Arrive in San Sebastián — one of the most famous culinary destinations in Spain. Our Premier Tours & Travel representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodations for the next four nights. En route, you will see that — although this co...
Both a guided, panoramic tour and a walking tour are planned for you following breakfast today. Drive along the Bay of Biscay and the glistening beaches of San Sebastián: Concha, Ondarreta, and Zurriola. Pass the Town Hall, which is considered one of the most beautifu...
After a morning at leisure to recover from the evening’s epicurean delights, experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at an elusive Txokos, or secret gastronomic societies. Premier Tours & Travel has secured exclusive access to experience a Txoko, incl...
Say farewell to San Sebastián today and depart to Guernica. Many around the globe have heard of Guernica thanks to Pablo Picasso. It was this town that was bombed in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, the events of which inspired Picasso’s most famous piece of art, “G...
Today visit Laguardia — the capital of Rioja Alavesa and one of the most beautiful small towns in Spain. A private, guided city tour will unveil this medieval, hilltop, walled village as you stroll its narrow streets and winding alleys, meandering past mysterious door...
Spend the morning at leisure at Palacio Tondón further enjoying this exceptional property, visiting the spa or taking a stroll around this impeccable vineyard setting.
Late morning depart for Haro, which has become the epicenter of wine, wineries and gastronomy...
Spend the day at modern Dinastía Vivanco — designed by Riojan architect J. Marino Pascual — and be delighted with an incomparable experience with our Expert Host, Ana Fabiano. Access the Vivanco family private museum to see an incredible collection, including works fr...
En route to Madrid, visit the San Millán Suso and Yuso Monasteries, an UNESCO World Heritage site. The monastic community, founded by St. Millán in the mid-6th century, became a place of pilgrimage. A fine Romanesque church built in honor of the holy man still stands ...
It is now time to go deeper into Old Madrid through its narrow, cobblestone streets in the Hapsburg quarter. See fantastic buildings and plazas of Renaissance and Baroque style. Stop at an emblematic café for a drink and discover the Royal Palace, one of the best-pres...
Indulge in the artistic offerings of Madrid today and choose to visit either the Prado Museum — where our expert guide will lead you through the different rooms to admire the pieces of famous painters such as El Bosco, Tiziano, Velázquez, Rubens and Goya, or the Reina...
After breakfast take a transfer to the airport.
Ana Fabiano is currently the DOCa Rioja Brand Ambassador and Senior Trade Advisor. She was the first American hired by the Embassy of Spain’s Commercial Office and became one of the three founders of Wines from Spain. For over 25 years she has passionately re...
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- International airfaire and any meals and/or activities when at leisure.
Accommodation
- 4-night stay in Hotel de Londres (or similar), San Sebastián; 4-night stay in Palacio Tondón (or similar) in Briñas, Rioja; 3-night stay in Pestana Hotel Plaza Mayor in Madrid (or similar)
- 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, including Botin Restaurant (oldest restaurant in the world)
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