Northern Spain, The Rioja Valley and Madrid 2024
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- Step back in time on a journey that spans centuries and borders... and creates an authentic sense of place. Northern Spain captivates with a diversity of landscapes and cultural riches...Nature lovers revel in the majesty of the spectacular Pyrenees and Picos de Europa. History buffs marvel at San Sebastián
- and art and architecture aficionados find paradise in Barcelona and Bilbao. Pilgrims seek miracles along the Camino de Santiago; visitors
- Hemingway included
- have been invariably moved by the traditions of Pamplona; and lovers of food – and fun – savor the taste of tapas in neighborhood bars and cafés tucked in narrow medieval lanes from little rural towns to the modern metropolis that is Madrid. Linking people and places with history and charm
- Spain's unique historic paradors and elegant resort hotels offer a legacy of genuine hospitality and service along the way.
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- TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Cultural charms and spectacular scenery entice during stays in a Frank Gehry masterpiece, an authentically restored castle, a former palace and a historic parador Explorations, winery tours and tastings in the famed Rioja Valley wine region A self-guided visit of the beautiful Benedictine enclave atop saw-toothed Montserrat
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MEALS : D
LODGING : Le Méridien Barcelona Hotel
PORTOFCALL : Barcelona, Spain
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Begin today's explorations in the Rioja Valley wine region (La Rioja) with a tour and tasting at the Marqués de Riscal winery, founded in 1858, whose "City of Wine" includes your ultra-modern hotel and the surrounding winery and vin...
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MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Madrid, Spain
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