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Savor
the Wines & Gastronomy of Northern
Spain
The Rioja, Navarra and the Basque Country
- 7 nights
Passionate
chefs, vintage wines, traditional and
nuevo Basque cuisine. Join us in exploring
Europe's great culinary destination in
this tour of the best of northern
Spain.
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Itinerary
Highlights:
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Days
1-2
Laguardia - La Rioja
We meet in Bilbao, then travel south to
the picturesque walled village of
Laquardia, in the heart of the Rioja. From
this scenic base, we will:
Visit
the Wine Museum in Brionas.
Lunch
in a wood-beamed 17th-century wine
bodega.
Stroll
(cars are banned) through the medieval
town of Laguardia, tunneled below with
more than 250 wine
cellars.
Walk
in the footsteps of the Santiago-bound
pilgrims.
Visit
a private bodega where careful hand
selections of the grapes is one of the
hallmarks of their complex and elegant
wines.
Visit
the Marques de Riscal bodega and Frank
Gehry designed hotel in the village of
Elciego.
Days
3-5
Navarra - Donostia-San
Sebastian
We
enjoy a drive through Navarra, crossing
the paths of pilgrims bound for Santiago,
while en route to enchanting San
Sebastian, a famous beach resort and
world-renowned food capital.
Highlights:
15th-century
bodega of the famous Chivite family in
its 11th generation of wine
makers.
La
Brecha market, with stalls devoted to
the bounty of the sea and the
land.
Lunch
at the highly acclaimed Kokocha, with
chef Daniel Lopez.
a
private, by-invitation-only gastronomy
society dining event.
a
visit to the Chillida Leku, a
beautifully restored 16th-century
farmhouse containing the works of the
internationally famous sculptor,
Eduardo Chillida.
Days
6-7
Guernica - Bakio - Bilbao
Guernica. Famous for its "Tree of
Guernica", the Basque symbol for heritage,
law and freedom. The village, site of the
first Nazi saturation bombing, also
inspired Picasso's controversial
masterpiece of the same
name.
We
travel along the coast, stopping along
the way:
to view the sculptural monuments by
Henry Moore and Eduardo Chillida in
Guernica.
at Bakio, known for its delicious red
peppers and fruity young wine called
Txakoli.
to visit a Txakoli bodega.
at the Riverside Market, which boasts
large varieties of seafood, and stall
after stall filled with produce,
cheeses and nuts.
indulging in a fabulous and memorable
farewell banquet at Zortziko, an
elegant, turn-of-the-century
restaurant. Before our meal, Chef
Daniel Garcia, who is famous for
combining classical dishes and
innovative touches, will host a private
cooking demonstration as a grand
culinary finale.
We also explore the Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao. The physical structure itself
is an artistic wonder, not to mention
the impressive collection of modern art
found inside.
Day
8
Board your flight for home, or continue
your Iberian adventures.
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Traveler
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Tour
Dates:
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June
25 - July 1, 2009
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September
24 - 30, 2009
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Guaranteed departure -
With a minimum group of 4 and a
maximum of 12.
Cost:
From 4299.95 to 5599.95
EUR/person
double occupancy, superior
room.
Pleae contact
us for complete itinerary and
pricing information.
You must
purchase their own international
airfare, arriving in Barcelona,
departing from Bilbao.
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This
tour includes:
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- off-the-beaten-path
places
- deluxe
hotels
- gourmet
dining
- fine
local wines
- landmark
sites
- knowledgeable,
regional, English speaking
guides
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Hotels:
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2
nights:
Hotel Villa de
Laquardia in the heart
and soul of La Rioja
3 nights:
Hotel Londres
in San Sebastian,
located right on the beach, in
the center of town
2 nights:
Gran Hotel Domine
Bilbao, overlooking
the world famous Guggenheim
Museum.
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Scheduled
Guided Tours for 2009
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Barcelona
to Bilbao
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Wine
& Gastronomy
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Wine
& Gastronomy Tours for
2009
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Navarran
Wine & Gastronomy
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La
Rioja Wine & Gastronomy
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Basque
Country Wine &
Gastronomy
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