Gastronomic Traditions of Spain By World Journeys

Gastronomic Traditions of Spain By World Journeys

9 Days / 8 Nights from $7,350 Price Per Person

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**Day 1: Madrid**
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure before a traditional Spanish dinner including wine.

**Day 2: Madrid**
Join your guide for a walking tour through Madrid de los Austrais Habsburgos, the old historic area of the city. Visit the Plaza de Espana and Plaza de Oriente and the famous Mercado de San Miguel, where you will have the chance to learn about the culinary traditions of Spain. Enjoy an appetiser before a gastronomical experience with a variety of tapas.

**Day 3: Madrid > San Lorenzo de El Escorial > Madrid**
Visit San Lorenzo de Escorial to see the magnificent Royal Monastery dating from the 16th century. Dinner and flamenco show for the true essence of Spain this evening.

**Day 4: Madrid > Barcelona**
Transfer to the station for the high speed train from Madrid to Barcelona. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, join a cooking class to learn how to cook like a Spaniard.

**Day 5: Barcelona**
Meet your guide for a private walking tour of Barcelona. Visit the Passeig de Gracia to see great architectural examples of Gaudi and the impressive Plaza de Catalunya. Stroll along Las Ramblas, where you will have the chance to stop in the Mercado de la Boqueria and browse local products then continue to the Gothic Quarter before returning to your hotel.

**Day 6: Barcelona**
At leisure to explore Barcelona. Perhaps visit La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, the Olympic city, or wander the waterfront.

**Day 7: Barcelona > San Sebastian**
Transfer to the airport for your flight to San Sebastian. One of the most beautiful cities in Spain, San Sebastian is located in a gorgeous bay. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

**Day 8: San Sebastian**
Morning at leisure. This afternoon meet your guide for a walking tour of San Sebastian. Wander through the Playa de la Concha and Palacio Miramar where you will finish with a great experience of pintxos (local tapas).

**Day 9: San Sebastian**
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Tailor-made journey: This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

• • 8 nights’ accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners
  • Meet & Greet at Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport
  • Private transfers as per the itinerary
  • English-speaking local guides
  • Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Shared cooking lesson
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Train Madrid > Barcelona in Elige-Confort class
  • Economy class flight Barcelona > San Sebastian