Northern Spain Gourmet Luxury Voyage

Northern Spain Gourmet Luxury Voyage — 11-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Bilbao & Welcome Dinner

Arrive in Bilbao and transfer to your luxury hotel. Enjoy a private evening walk through the city’s elegant old quarter and along the riverfront, followed by a refined welcome dinner showcasing Basque modern cuisine at a top restaurant with local wine pairings. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Day 2 — Guggenheim & Pintxos Experience

Start the day with a private guided visit to the iconic **Guggenheim Museum**. In the evening, embark on an exclusive **pintxos tour** of Bilbao and nearby Getxo — sampling Basque small plates at acclaimed bars and learning about pintxos traditions from a gourmet guide. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Day 3 — San Sebastián Gourmet Delights

Travel to San Sebastián, widely considered one of Europe’s finest culinary cities. Enjoy a privately guided stroll through its elegant streets and a personalized tasting of world-class pintxos in the **Old Town** before dining at a renowned Michelin-star restaurant. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Day 4 — Basque Country Markets & Cooking Class

Explore a local food market with a chef to select fresh produce, seafood and specialties. Then enjoy a private cooking class focusing on Basque classics like marmitako or bacalao with your expert chef, followed by a relaxed lunch featuring your creations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Day 5 — Coastal Seafood & Gastronomy in Getaria

Drive along the Cantabrian coast to charming **Getaria**, a historic fishing village. Relish a seafood feast with local txakoli wine overlooking the ocean, and visit a boutique producer to taste this crisp coastal wine with expert commentary. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Day 6 — La Rioja Wine & Vineyard Dinner

Head into **La Rioja**, Spain’s iconic wine region. Visit world-class wineries for private tastings of Tempranillo and Reserva wines. In the evening, enjoy a gourmet vineyard dinner at a historic bodega estate paired with premium Rioja vintages. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Day 7 — Bodega Tour & Gourmet Lunch

Visit more La Rioja bodegas — including historic cellars and family-run estates — for tasting sessions with sommeliers and barrel room tours. Lunch is served at a countryside restaurant with panoramic vineyard views and a chef-curated tasting menu. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Day 8 — Navarra Flavors & Medieval Pamplona

Continue to **Navarra** to sample regional specialties like grilled vegetables, piquillo peppers and local wines. Explore Pamplona’s medieval heart with your guide and dine at a top table highlighting Navarra’s vibrant culinary identity. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Day 9 — Asturias Gourmet Adventure in Oviedo

Travel to **Asturias** and Oviedo — recently celebrated as a rising gastronomic capital with rich traditions like cider houses and artisan cheeses. Enjoy an interactive cider house experience (escanciado), local cheese tastings and a refined dinner celebrating Asturian cuisine. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Day 10 — Gijón & Coastal Fine Dining

Explore seaside **Gijón**, with its seafood heritage and creative culinary scene. Lunch is set at an acclaimed restaurant known for Cantabrian seafood and innovative dishes. Later, enjoy a casual stroll along the marina and sample local artisan desserts and sidra. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Day 11 — Farewell Tasting & Departure

Wrap up your voyage with a farewell gourmet tasting brunch featuring local cheeses, charcuterie and wines. Transfer to the airport for your departure, taking with you rich memories of Spain’s extraordinary northern gastronomy and wine culture. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}