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North Spain Discovery
8 days • 4.7
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Start
Barcelona, Spain
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Madrid, Spain
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Trip Code
ZMSN
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
7 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Metro, Cable Car
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From £1,655(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Begin in Barcelona, sporting fabulous food, stunning coastline and a vibrant atmosphere that has attracted worldwide acclaim. You’ll want to spend more time here beforehand!
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The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous running of the bulls.
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Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included pinxtos crawl and winery tour in Laguardia. Delicioso!
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Take a long siesta on the golden beaches of San Sebastian, one of Spain's most scenic coastal destinations. As the sun goes down, join the crowds as they come out to play among the city's exciting nightlife.
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The Art Walk in Madrid is every art lover's dream. In one small stretch you can browse the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Reina Sofia and the Prado, one of the world's most celebrated galleries.
Is this trip right for you?
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The majority of travel on this trip is done by trains and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
Itinerary
Taste your way through northern Spain's culture, cuisine and charm
Come on a signature tour through northern Spain and get to know the people, landscapes, customs and cuisine that make this part of the country so fascinating. From sipping delicious Rioja in Logrono and delighting in the seaside charms of bustling Barcelona to enjoying the lively tapas bars of San Sebastian and pulling up a seat in an atmospheric square in Madrid – this is an eight-day adventure that packs the essentials of Spain into one. Spain is full of culture, charisma and extraordinary cuisine, and this tour up north is no different.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Barcelona
- DAY 2Day 2 • Pamplona
- DAY 3Day 3 • San Sebastian
- DAY 4Day 4 • San Sebastian
- DAY 5Day 5 • Logrono
- DAY 6Day 6 • Logrono
- DAY 7Day 7 • Madrid
- DAY 8Day 8 • Madrid
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts
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Train, Public bus, Metro, Cable Car
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Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circlePamplona - Leader led walk
circleSan Sebastian - Monte Igueldo Funicular (Igeldo Funikularra)
circleSan Sebastian - Orientation walk
circleLogrono - Txikiteo of Pintxos (Tapas Crawl)
circleLogrono - Orientation walk
circleLaguardia - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
circleLaguardia - leader led town visit
museum Optional activities
circleBarcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
circleBarcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Ethnological and World Cultures - EUR5
circleBarcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
circleBarcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
circleBarcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
circleBarcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
circleBarcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
circleBarcelona - Cable car to Montjuic (one way) - EUR10
circleBarcelona - Contemporary Art Museum - EUR12
circleBarcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleBarcelona - Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
circlePamplona - Gothic Cathedral - EUR5
circlePamplona - Ciudadella Fortress - Free
circlePamplona - Taconera Park - Free
circleSan Sebastian - Catedral del Buen Pastor - Free
circleBilbao - Guggenheim Museum - EUR16
circleSan Sebastian - San Telmo Museum - EUR10
circleSan Sebastian - Catamaran Boat Trip - EUR10
circleLogrono - Museo de la Rioja - Free
circleLogrono - San Bartolome Church - Free
circleLogrono - Cathedral - Free
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleMadrid - Museo Taurino - EUR15
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (48)
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Steven
May 12, 2025
Northern Spain is unlike any other part of Spain, in all good ways! The food, atmosphere and culture absolutely won me over. The Intrepid tour highlighted everything.
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Michael
Apr 26, 2025
A good length tour with plenty of variety in scenery and experiences. Elena was very knowledgeable and a fun guide.
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Lisa
Nov 07, 2024
Northern Spain is a beautiful region rich in history which was fascinating to discover & learn about. From sampling Pinxtos & learning about the ancient Basque culture in stunning San Sebastian, wonderment at the massive wooden wine presses in Logrono, spying motifs designating the St James Camino trail & filling a box full of freshly baked Spanish biscuits from a traditional bakery on Pamploma - there were so many unexpected & memorable moments that really enriched this trip.
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Kirsten
Oct 27, 2024
I didn't think I was a tour person, but after my North Spin Tour I have jumped on the bandwagon. No stress of planning, booking and finding my way around. Instead I just got to see the best parts of each town, learn fun stuff and eat/drink like a local, thanks to our fab guide Sophie!
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Christine
Oct 12, 2024
I highly recommend visiting Northern Spain as it is a real contrast to the south. San Sebastián is magical and a great place to explore as well as relax and unwind. Mariana was a very organised tour leader who provided us with lots of history about the areas we visited!
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Brian
Sep 30, 2024
Great tour of the less visited, very pretty “green” Spain. Interesting history, fabulous food, very walkable, attractive cities. San Sebastián is stunning. Pack light, have a phone with data and WhatsApp, and Google translate is handy.
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Katie
Sep 11, 2024
The north of Spain is a lovely part of the world. It was our first time in Spain, and we loved the ease of exploring it with Intrepid, who took care of organising the transport and accommodation. Using public transport (trains, metro and buses) under the guidance of our group leader took out all of the stress. Sophie, our group leader, was very friendly and organised and had good knowledge of the areas we visited. We did this tour as part of the longer Spain and Portugal one and it was excellent to see both the north and south parts of Spain. Pintxos in Logrono was delicious!
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Lance
Sep 05, 2024
Great trip & worth doing
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Claire
Sep 04, 2024
What an amazing trip! Ainhoa our guide was amazing and the travellers are likeminded so we have a blast. Can’t wait for my next intrepid trip!
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Rebekah
Sep 03, 2024
This trip was excellent! A great tour of northern Spain and great Spanish food!!