Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, and Basque Country

10 days from $9,350 Encounter the art, architecture, history, and gastronomy of three captivating regions of Spain, from Madrid to Catalonia and Basque Country.

Reina Boutique hotel set within an early 20th-century building on the Gran Via, Madrid’s most famous street. Guest rooms retain period charm but feature modern décor and conveniences.

Contemporary boutique hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample district—home to some of Gaudí’s most famous creations.

Housed in a 19thcentury mansion that once belonged to an aristocratic Basque family, and now a protected Site of Historical Heritage in San Sebastián.

Ávila and Segovia with a private guide. � Encounter the inspired works of Gaudí on a private architectural tour of Barcelona. � Take a pintxo tour in San Sebastián, and cook traditional Basque dishes during a cooking class.

� Savor a glass of cava, Spain’s signature sparkling wine, in the Penedès wine country.

Arrive in Spain’s vibrant capital today and take a walking tour of the city that includes the art treasures of the world-famous Prado.

During a full-day excursion with a private guide, travel to the historic towns of Ávila and Segovia to explore these World Heritage sites. In the walled city of Ávila, stroll through winding medieval streets and visit an impressive Romanesque basilica. Continue to Segovia to see its remarkable Roman aqueduct.

Visit the massive royal monastery of El Escorial, built by King Phillip II. On a tour of the Renaissance palace, admire paintings by many European masters. Then see the Pantheon, where nearly all of Spain’s monarchs are buried, and the Valle de los Caídos, a Civil War memorial. Spend your afternoon at leisure in Madrid.

Travel by high-speed train to Barcelona, home to many of Antoni Gaudí’s amazing creations, which have been collectively named a World Heritage site. Your half-day tour features his undulating houses and the incomparable—and still unfi nished—Sagrada Familia. Discover more of this dynamic city on a morning walking tour that includes the famous promenade known as Las Ramblas and the stunning Gothic basilica. Afterwards, during a free afternoon, visit Barcelona’s Picasso Museum or soar over the city’s rooftops in a cable car en route to Montjuïc to visit its museums and gardens.

Venture into the wine region of Penedès for a winery tour and a tasting of its signature cava. Return to Barcelona after visiting the mountaintop Montserrat monastery.

A quick morning fl ight brings you to Bilbao in Spain’s Basque Country. Join a private guide for a tour of the city and its world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Travel along the coast to the Basque capital of San Sebastián.

After a leisurely morning, set out on a lunchtime walking tour, sampling a wide variety of pintxos, or Basque tapas. During your time in this gastronomic mecca, enjoy a Basque cooking class with a local chef and then sit down to enjoy your meal. Spend your fi nal afternoon in Spain at leisure and depart from Bilbao the next day.