Discover ‘Green Spain’ with this tailor-made tour of the north, traversing the Basque Country and La Rioja. Begin in Bilbao, where Frank Gehry’s iconic building for the Guggenheim Collection has helped to transform a former industrial city into a vibrant centre of arts, music and gastronomy. Collecting a car when you leave the city you will then cross into the province of Navarra, to explore Pamplona, an authentic historic city, famous for its summer bull-running festivals but attractive at any time of year. Finally, head into Spain’s most prestigious wine region for a relaxing stay amid the Rioja vineyards, before returning to Bilbao airport.

Highlights:

● Exquisite Basque cuisine, from gastronomy to informal pintxos bars
● The collection of 20th century art at the Guggenheim, Bilbao, including works by Jeff Koons, Andy Warhol and Yves Klein
● The magnificent Pamplona Cathedral with its 13th century cloister
● The delicious wines of La Rioja, at their best when tasted in situ.