Explore Northern Spain

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2021 Tour 

Tentative Dates March 13 - 22

 

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Contact Katie (katie@csasheville.com) with questions or comments.

Join Katie the Cheese Lady to explore the rich

culture of

Northern Spain 

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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.

Itinerary 2021

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 2021

We provide:

  • 9 nights lodging

  • Transportation between cities

  • Most meals* (all breakfasts, 6 main meals, 5 light meals)

  • Visits to museums, creameries, cider houses, and historical sites

  • One-of-a-kind interactions with people involved in the local food movement

You provide:

  • Travel to and from Madrid

  • Travel insurance

  • A sense of adventure and curiosity

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*Please note that meals in Asturias and the Basque Country are traditionally meat-heavy.  Most cheese in these regions is not vegetarian.

Questions or comments? 

Contact Katie  

katie@csasheville.com

or via phone at 

828-1586

2021 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.

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8 people

$2950/person/dbl occupancy

 

6 people

$4000/person/dbl occupancy

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4 people

$5200/person/dbl occupancy

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Single occupancy add $450

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*Price may increase Jan 2021

Photos from past tours

Cheese Stall at Tolosa Market
Cheese Stall at Tolosa Market
Arantxa selling her cheese at Tolosa
Arantxa selling her cheese at Tolosa Market
Clever Basque Graffiti
Clever Basque Graffiti
Tree-lined street in Bermeo
Tree-lined street in Bermeo
Bermeo
Bermeo
Villaviciosa, Asturias
Villaviciosa, Asturias
Pouring Asturian Cider
Pouring cider in Oviedo
Cider Alley Oviedo
Visiting Cider Alley in Oviedo
A feast in Cider Alley
A feast in Oviedo Cider Alley
A Tour of Trabanco Cider House
Learning about Asturian cider making at Trabanco Cider House
Barrel storage entrance
Visiting the tunnel at Trabanco
Asturian Cider from the barrel
Cheesemaker Cristina
Learning about cheese making at Quesos Artesanos Rebollín
Making Cheese, Quesos Artisanos Rebo
Gearing up to help Cristina and her team make cheese
Quesos Artisanos Rebollín
Quesos Artisanos Rebollín
Helping to make cheese
Oviedo at night
Oviedo
Basque Country Mountains
From the top of Gaztelugatxe
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Map of Northern Spain
Arantxa selling her cheese at Tolosa

Arantxa selling her cheese at Tolosa Market