Explore Northern Spain
Tour Dates March 18-27, 2023
Contact Katie (katie@barndoorcw.com) to get on the update list.
Explore the rich
culture of
Northern Spain
This amazing region of Europe has deep historical roots and is abundant with a thriving local food culture. Join us to learn, listen, taste and experience.
Closed for 2023 -
Check back for 2024 dates & costs
Map of Northern Spain
Itinerary 2023
10 days, 9 nights
We meet in Madrid and travel north to Asturias to visit cities with histories that date to Roman times. We'll visit cheese makers and cider houses that support important regional food traditions.
Then we head eastward to the Basque Country for gastronomic delights, visits to the Bay of Biscay, and interactions with the unique culture and people of this country.
Click here for a sample itinerary.
Logistics 2023
We provide:
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9 nights lodging
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Transportation between cities
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Most meals* (all breakfasts, 6 main meals, 5 light meals)
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Visits to museums, creameries, cider houses, and historical sites
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One-of-a-kind interactions with people involved in the local food movement
You provide:
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Travel to and from Madrid
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Travel insurance
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Any Covid 19 related documentation such as vaccination records and negative test results.
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A sense of adventure and curiosity
*Please note that meals in Asturias and the Basque Country are traditionally meat-heavy. Most cheese in these regions is not vegetarian.
2023 Pricing
Our pricing for small group tours (8 people maximum) is structured to cover most travel costs to meet the needs of our guests for a comfortable trip. We also provide time for guests to be on their own as well as make some of their own dining choices during the tour.
$3250/person/dbl occupancy
Single occupancy add $500
Pricing changes if 8 guests do not sign up for the tour.
Contact Katie for more information.
Reserve Your Place Now
$300 deposit to secure your spot
and cost.
Contact Katie 828-484-1586
Photos from past tours
Cheese Stall at Tolosa Market
Pouring cider in Oviedo
Clever Basque Graffiti
Tree-lined street in Bermeo
Bermeo
Arantxa selling her cheese at Tolosa Market
Visiting Cider Alley in Oviedo
A feast in Oviedo Cider Alley
Learning about Asturian cider making at Trabanco Cider House
Visiting the tunnel at Trabanco
Learning about cheese making at Quesos Artesanos Rebollín
Gearing up to help Cristina and her team make cheese
Helping to make cheese
Oviedo