Euroventure
France and Spain Wine Tour
8 daysfrom $2,264
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Northern Spain: Catalonia, Rioja & Basque Country
Experience the culture and cuisine of northern Spain by rail, travelling coast-to-coast from Barcelona to San Sebastián
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Barcelona
London to Barcelona by rail
Meet the Tour Manager and fellow travellers at London St Pancras, before journeying in style on the Eurostar to Paris. Continue south by high-speed TGV to Barcelona. Arriving late evening, settle into the central hotel for a two-night stay.
Meals: Eurostar Light Meal
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Touring enchanting Barcelona
Join a local guide for a stroll along the flower stalls and musicians of Las Ramblas, winding through the cobbled labyrinth of the Gothic Quarter to grand Plaça de la Catedral. Take in sweeping city panoramas from Montjuïc Hill before marvelling at the intricate towers of Gaudí's iconic Sagrada Família. This evening, head to a 17th-century farmhouse set amid the Catalan countryside for a traditional dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Laguardia
Uncovering Roman legacy in Zaragoza
Board a high-speed train westwards to Zaragoza, the historic capital of Aragon. A guided tour reveals the Plaza of Our Lady of the Pillar and the cathedral, dating back to the 1st or 2nd century. Explore the evocative Old Town with significant Mudéjar architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel by coach to the medieval walled town of Laguardia – the gateway to Rioja wine country.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Laguardia
Laguardia & Rioja wine-tasting
Uncover Laguardia's medieval streets on a guided tour, dotted with Romanesque churches and bustling squares with views of the Ebro Valley. In the afternoon, travel by coach to nearby Eltziego and the world-famous Marqués de Riscal winery for a tour and wine tasting.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5overnight: San Sebastián
Uncovering the spirit of Pamplona
Journey north to Pamplona, the capital of Navarre. Trace the route of the Running of the Bulls, part of the week-long San Fermín Festival, and uncover the city's historic and literary legacy including the Hemingway trail. This evening, reach the Atlantic coast and check in to the hotel in San Sebastián.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: San Sebastián
Experiencing the flavours of San Sebastián
Embark on a guided walking tour of San Sebastián, strolling along the golden sweep of La Concha Bay and through the narrow alleys of the Old Town. At lunchtime, immerse in Basque culture with a pintxos food tour, sampling a number of the region's small bites. The afternoon is free for independent exploration or a relaxing stroll along the beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 7railovernight: San Sebastián
Journeying on the charming Petit Train de La Rhune
Cross into France for a memorable ride on the historic Petit Train de la Rhune to the summit of La Rhune, the symbolic mountain of the Basque Country. Enjoy panoramic views across the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean from vintage carriages. Continue to the charming fishing town of St-Jean-de-Luz for a guided walk and independent lunch. Return to the hotel for a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Homeward bound
Travel by coach across the French border to Biarritz, where the high-speed TGV is boarded to Paris. In the French capital, switch to the Eurostar and continue to London St Pancras, where the holiday concludes.
Meals: Breakfast, Eurostar Light Meal
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 7 nights' 4-star hotel accommodation
- Eurostar Plus First & Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
- Breakfast each day
- 1 lunch
- 4 dinners
- Eurostar Light Meals
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Flight upgrades (available at extra cost)
- London hotel stays (available at extra cost)
- UK rail connections (available at extra cost)
- Independent lunches where not specified
- Personal expenses
