Spain is a large European country, densely packed with historical and prehistorical sites, and stories from the many groups of people who made this country. In the north, Galicia and the Celts, the Pyrenees with the Basques, the south with the great Islamic culture who dominated, educated and civilised for over 500 years. The reconquest by the Christian Crusades and the bourbonne kings. On the map, the distances are small, so its tempting to try see everything in one trip but, like tapas, Spain is best enjoyed in smaller bites.
Highlights of Northern Spain With A Small Group
Break the trip up into regions and provinces like this fabulous trip visiting the three provinces of Catalonia, Navarre and Basque. Tour includes Barcelona, Girona, La Rioja, Pamplona, Bilbao and several other key points. It begins in Bilbao and takes 11 full days to slowly make the journey to Barcelona.
Small group 18 pax, luxury, unique accommodations, 16 meals and lots of inclusions. Priced at between CAD $452 and $550 pp twin per day this is a premium trip with a focus on food and culture. Download full trip details here.
Spain Slowly – Short Regional Tours
We have a series of great short tours that suit more independent travellers. They depart approximately once every two weeks during spring, summer and fall and last 6 days. They are a little more active and visit more parks and natural sites than classic tours, but they are not walking tours at all. Guaranteed departures, 4 star hotels handy for area explorations. You book, you go.
Basque Country, Rioja, the Pyrenees & Northern Spain-6 Day Tour
Small group, 16 pax max includes accommodation, knowledgeable, friendly local driver guide, entrance fees selected attractions, continental breakfast daily.
Why is this considered Spain Slowly? While you visit several sites and locales, you stay in only two overnight spots and take trips out. This gives you a well paced tour without the daily grind of early starts and and long days of getting from point to point.
More Routes
Castilla–La Mancha, Valencia & Scenic Spain-6 Day Tour
The South of Spain & the Treasures of Andalucía-6 Day Tour
The Charms of Portugal & North West Spain-6 Day Tour
These tours can be taken in sequences to make various 13 day tours of both Spain and Portugal. You can also stagger tours to give you time between tours to do your own more detailed look in the hub cities. Prices range in the CAD $380 – $438 pp per day twin. Please enquire for details as you won’t find these tours in any brochure. Learn more here.
More Ways To Experience
- Explore the cities of Spain with your own guide for a day or two.
- Take to the rails and ditch the car. Car free, is care free.
- Enjoy dining with a local in their home. Completely professional service with at home chefs who love hosting people from other countries.
- Sign up for some Spanish lessons or cooking lessons.
- Small group active tours