Best of Northern Spain

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Northern Spain is internationally renowned for the quality of its cuisine and has become an undeniable pin on the map for food enthusiasts. Take part in the highly popular local tradition of pintxos in the Basque Country, and also try some of the best restaurants in San Sebastián, a city that holds the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter in Euro...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Local, authentic guided tours around Spain's undiscovered Natural Paradise
    • Oviedo & Gijón Historical Town Centers
    • The Spanish Reconquista at Covadonga Sanctuary
    • Lagos de Covadonga & Picos de Europa
    • Cabrales Cheese Cave & Tasting
    • Asturian Cider Tasting with 3rd Gen Producers
    • Asturian lunch at a local Gijón café
    • Michelin-starred Lunch
    • Small, local fishing villages
    • San Sebastian Pintxos Bar Hopping

What's this trip about?

    Northern Spain is internationally renowned for the quality of its cuisine and has become an undeniable pin on the map for food enthusiasts. Take part in the highly popular local tradition of pintxos in the Basque Country, and also try some of the best restaurants in San Sebastián, a city that holds the highest number of Michelin stars per square meter in Europe. We’ll also visit a sidreria in Asturias to taste some local cider where the custom is to pour your beverage from lofty heights. Other culinary highlights include a private visit to a remote cheese cave in the mountains and wine tasting of the nearby La Rioja region. Although gastronomy is one of the main pillars in Northern Spain’s culture, it's also one of the most undiscovered regions for tourists in terms of natural beauty. Asturias, the principality of the heir apparent to the Spanish Royal Crown, is synonymous with beautiful landscapes. This natural paradise is one of the best-kept secrets of Spain and is also amazingly distinct from the rest of sun-parched Spain. Its coastal area has over two hundred beaches where the verdant of its vegetation and the blue of its waters melt in one lush color that make this region so unique.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 2 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMadrid
End CityMadrid

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • 3rd Generation Sidería
  • Acueducto de Segovia
  • Alcázar de Segovia
  • Bilbao Guggenheim Museum
  • Cabrales Cheese Caves
  • Catedral del Buen Pastor de San Sebastián
  • Covadonga Lakes
  • Covadonga Sanctuary
  • Egruen Ugarte Winery
  • Gijón
  • Madrid
  • Marques de Riscal Winery
  • Mercado de San Miguel
  • Mezquita Cristo de la Luz
  • Monasterio de San Juan de Los Reyes
  • Monte Igueldo
  • Oviedo
  • Oviedo Cathedral
  • Palacio Real
  • Plaza de la Constitución
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Plaza Zocodover
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Rioja Wine Valley
  • San Sebastian
  • Santa María del Naranco Church
  • Seaside villages and towns
  • Segovia
  • Temple of Debod
  • Toledo

Activities

  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • General Luxury Accommodations
    • Restaurant Booking & Assistance
    • Private City Tours by our Local Experts
    • Tour designer assistance during trip Domestic Flights Madrid (MAD) to Oviedo (OVD)
    • Bilbao (BIO) to Madrid (MAD) Transportation Private, Luxury Transfers to/from Airport
    • Private transportation to/from Lagos de Covadonga Food Spanish Breakfast at the hotel
    • Michelin Star Lunch or Dinner (food only)
    • Special Asturian Lunch in Gijón (food & wine)
    • Pintxos Bar Hopping in San Sebastián Excursions Palacio Real Tickets with Local Guide
    • Alcázar de Segovia Tickets with Local Guide
    • Oviedo & Gijón City Tours with Local Guide
    • Lagos de Covadonga (1 Hour Easy Hike)
    • Covadonga Sanctuary
    • Cheese Tasting in Cabrales Caves
    • Sidería Tasting with 3rd Gen Owners
    • Eguren Ugarte Winery Tasting & Lunch
    • Marques de Riscal Winery Tasting

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Madrid Day 2: Gijon Day 3: Covadonga & Picos De Europa Day 4: Cudillero Day 5: Oviedo Day 6: San Sebastian Day 7: San Sebastian Day 8: Hondarribia & Biarritz Day 9: Pamplona Day 10: La Rioja Day 11: Bilbao Day 12: Depart From Bilbao

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,600
Price per day$717
Last Updated: 4/13/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Bravo Luxury Travel Reviews & Ratings

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Cunningham

Sep 2022

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We really liked our hotel in San Sebastian

My wife and I just returned from our first trip with Bravo around the Basque Country. We really liked our hotel in San Sebastian, the pintxos tour and the car servic...

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Bill

Sep 2022

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A great time

Nina, Pablo, and Giulia planned and executed one of our best trips ever! They are undoubtedly experts in the regions we visited, building an itinerary with so many a...

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Goodall

Jun 2022

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We had a fabolous time

We watched a documentary about Chef Jose Andres and we found Bravo through their article about Asturias. We were curious about the Covadonga Lakes and even though we...

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Abby

Jul 2018

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I had a wonderful tour experience

I had a wonderful tour experience with Bravo Luxury Travel! I enjoyed their friendly local guides, upscale accommodations surrounded by nature and daily scenic walks...

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Nes

May 2018

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I’ve always dreamed of exploring.

The north of Spain is uncharted territory for me but it’s a region I’ve always dreamed of exploring. Thanks to Brävo Luxury Travel, who planned my trip and organized...

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Kelly

Nov 2022

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We had were extremely well balanced, excellent pairing

We liked the cherry and berry fruits coming through with gentle tannins. The spanish wines we had were extremely well balanced, excellent pairing with the steak we h...

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Hector

Nov 2022

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We were so surprised that they perfectly understood

We went to Portugal to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and some friends recommended us Pablo and Nina´s services. We were so surprised that they perfectly understood ...

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John

Nov 2022

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An amazing piece

Pablo and Nina recommended us combining our trip to Lisbon with the south of Spain, and they weren´t wrong. Andalusia is an amazing piece of history that is worth vi...

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Tour Operator

Bravo Luxury Travel

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Luxury Tailor-made Local Experiences in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Croatia and Greece

About Bravo Luxury Travel

Bravo Luxury Travel is a boutique and creative alternative to most travel agencies. We specialize in offering the most original, exclusive and personalized services. Every trip is tailor-made to our client’s dream vacation with offerings that are highly authentic, boutique and luxurious. Our travelers can also be completely secure and enjoy their vacation in peace when they decide to trust us to discover the best of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Greece and Croatia.

Why Travel with Bravo?

We interview every client personally to make sure that your trip is detailed specifically for your personality, preferences and style of travel. We believe every traveler enriches their soul in different ways. It's our job to nurture your journey.

  • What You Can Expect with Bravo:
  •  Custom Tailor-Made Journeys
  •  Detailed & Personalized Service
  •  Expert Local Guides & Local Knowledge
  •  Luxury Transportation
  •  Luxury Accommodations
  •  A Mix of Local Gems & High End Restaurants
  •  Dedicated Tour Manager & Team

Who We Are:

Founded in 2017, by the couple team of Pablo Argüelles and Nina Aquino, Bravo Luxury Travel has helped dozens of clients realize their dream vacation. Our team is based all over Europe with each Tour Manager being a local expert in their own region. We strive to go above and beyond to make each trip special with personal touches. Many of our clients are repeat travelers and we are fortunate to call most of them lifelong friends.

Customer service and the personal touch, Luxury accommodations and services, Unique local knowledge and expertise about your destinations

Every trip is tailor-made to our client’s dream vacation with offerings that are highly authentic and luxurious.

We provide special and detailed experiences with personal touches. Each trip is special to us & many of our clients are now lifelong friends.

We always start our inquiries off by having a virtual interview with our clients so they can get to personally know us & we can get to know them. From this interview, we hand-pick and design an itinerary, with tailor-fit accommodations, experiences, restaurants, etc. Generally, we only focus on the luxury sector, but we understand that luxury means something different for everyone.

We ensure that every detail is taken care of so you fully enjoy this experience of a lifetime

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel Insurance - highly recommended
    • International Flights - unless specified
    • Food & Drinks - unless specified
    • Visas
    • Any other items not specifically stated in Inclusions

Accommodation

,Hotel Accomodations: Barcelona - 4 Nights Seventy Barcelona, Double Lounge Terrace* Optional Upgrade: Seventy Barcelona, Duplex Suite** Cotton House Hotel, Junior Suite** San Sebastián - 4 Nights Lasala Plaza Hotel: Premium 1 Bedroom, Ocean View* Optional Upgrade: Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel: Premium Room, River View** Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel: Junior Suite, River View** Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel: Premium Room, River View** La Rioja - 3 Nights Hotel Marques de Riscal, Suite* *Included in Pricing **Contact us for Pricing on your travel dates

Transportation & Flights

We recommend clients rent as this will allow for ease of travel. Car Pickup: Asturias Airport (OVD) Car Dropoff: Bilbao Airport (EAS) Internal Domestic Flights & Airport Transfers Included Optional: Private Luxury Transfers (no self driving) 2-5 Persons: +$5,000 total 6-10 Persons: +$10,000 total,

Transportation & flights

We recommend clients rent as this will allow for ease of travel. Car Pickup: Asturias Airport (OVD) Car Dropoff: Bilbao Airport (EAS) Internal Domestic Flights & Airport Transfers Included Optional: Private Luxury Transfers (no self driving) 2-5 Persons: +$5,000 total 6-10 Persons: +$10,000 total
Cancellation policy

If Date of Travel is more than 90 Days Away: - 25% Deposit at Time of Booking (to lock in pricing) - 25% Balance 90 Days Prior to Travel - 50% Balance 45 Days Prior to Travel

If Date of Travel is less than 90 Days Away: - 50% Deposit at Time of Booking (to lock in pricing) - 50% Balance 45 Days Prior to Travel

If Date of Travel is less than 45 Days Away: - 100% Deposit at Time of Booking (to lock in pricing)

Payment can be made via bank transfer or credit card payment. If by credit card, a 4% surcharge shall apply.

Cancellation Policy: 100% Cancellation available up to 45 Days prior to travel *Flights are non-refundable

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Michelin-starred meals not recommended for children <6 years old.
Optional Activities
  • Mushroom Hunting (depending on the season)
  • Txakoli Winery Visit & Forest Bath
  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (filming locale of Game of Thrones' Dragonstone)
Additional Information

Group Pricing (6 or more): $7,900 per person *All pricing based on Double Occupancy

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