Sketches of Spain
September 20 – 30, From $3,595 per person, plus airfareCome to Spain and immerse yourself in three of the country’s distinct, personality-packed cities.
In Barcelona, feel the exuberant spirit of Cataluña. The cityscape blends modern skyscrapers, Gothic churches and Gaudí’s fanciful architecture. San Sebastián is part of the Basque Country, where residents speak the distinctive Basque language and are fiercely proud of their unique culture. The cuisine here is among the best in the world. Compared to Barcelona and San Sebastián, Madrid is stately, the modern embodiment of regal old Castile. These cities, despite their differences, possess at least one common Spanish trait: an irresistible passion for life.
- Guided tours of the renowned Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the stately Prado in Madrid
- A walk along the lovely promenade of the Bay of Biscay, outside of your hotel in San Sebastián
- A visit to Ernest Hemingway's beloved city of Pamplona
- Exploration of Toledo, a former capital with a glorious cultural legacy
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