Explore Northern Spain
Tour Dates March 19 - 28, 2022
Contact Katie (katie@csasheville.com) to register or to ask any questions.
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.
Map of Northern Spain
Itinerary 2022
10 days, 9 nights
We meet in Madrid and travel north to Asturias to visit cheese makers, cider houses and cities with histories that date to Roman times.
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 2022
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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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.
2022 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.
8 people
$2950/person/dbl occupancy
6 people
$4000/person/dbl occupancy
4 people
$5200/person/dbl occupancy
Single occupancy add $450
*Price may increase Feb 1, 2022
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