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A Taste of Spain
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€ 3,105 Euros
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ProductID:
1152 |
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Type:
Private Group Tour
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Country:
Spain |
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Theme:
Culinary and Cooking Holidays
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Region: Euskadi (Basque Country) |
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Group Size:
2 - 6+ People
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Start City:
San Sebastian |
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Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Lodging: Historic Hotels |
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Jan - Dec | |
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With the aim of bringing to the gourmet traveler a first glance of the mosaic of
cultures and cuisines that Spain represents, we have put together this tour of
three of the most representative gastronomic regions of the country: Basque
Country, Madrid and Andalusia.
Basque Country is situated in the green and wet northern Spain, by the cold
waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Its gastronomy is source of inspiration and
influence for the high-standing Spanish cuisine. Food is an essential element of
the Basque Culture, much more than in any other region of Spain.
We will be based in San sebastian, one of the most elegant cities of Spain, the
old summer capital of Spanish aristocracy and center of the new Basque cuisine.
From there we will go to nearby Bilbao, center of traditional Basque cookery, to
visit the impressive Guggenheim museum, designed by Frank Ghery, which has
caused a world impact.
Madrid, capital of Spain, vibrant and modern, has managed to keep the
authenticity of its majestic historical quarters. You will be lodged at the
historical center to enjoy the city as much as possible.
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then, Andalusia, land of olive-trees, deep blue skies and whitewashed towns… We
will focus our visit in one of the eight Andalusian provinces, Cordova, a rural
area far from the topics of the coastal Andalusia. We will visit the countryside
of Cordova, land of olivegroves, vineyards, small orchards and smooth downs. We
will visit an old traditional olive oil mill. We will learn how to taste their
different olive oils and discover Cordovan cuisine which has its own recipes
like "salmorejo", local version of "Gazpacho".
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THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- 7 nights accommodation in selected Historic Hotels with private bathroom
- Transfers where specified in itinerary
- Airfare flight from San Sebastian to Madrid
- AVE (Spanish High Speed Train) From Madrid to Cordoba
- Tour Director accompanying the group for the duration of the tour
- Local Step-on guides to also help illustrate the beauty of historic cities
- (B) Breakfast Daily except day of arrival
- Welcome drink in the hotel
- (L) 5 lunches typical product of the areas & some tapa tour lunches including a selection Spanish wines
- (D) 4 dinner including Spanish wine
- 2 Cooking Lesson based on various Spanish cuisine
- Visits and Admissions to Mezquita, Guggenheim Museum and other sights specified itinerary
- Visit a 18th century olive oil mill with Olive Oil tasting included
- Boat ride to picturesque old town
- Hotel service charges
- Local Taxes
- Detailed tour information
THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare
- Transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Tips & Gratuities to Tour Director and driver
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