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Tour Details
Dates
11 – 22 September 2008
No. of days
12 days
Cost
From approx. $2,990 land only
Activity Level
Moderately Active
Lecturer
TBA
Tour Operator
AHI Travel
Alumni Campus Abroad
Discover modern Spain, an enticing mix of the ultra-modern and the traditional old world. Begin in the fashionable and modern city of Barcelona, heart of Spain's culturally distinct Catalonia region. Walk Las Ramblas before touring the Modernist architectural sites of Antoni Gaudí. In Spain's enchanting Penedès wine country, see the town of Montserrat, and enjoy Cava, the Catalan sparkling wine, on a visit to a local vineyard.
Travel to the Basque Country, with its unique language and culture, as you drive along the scenic route from Montserrat to seaside San Sebastián on the Bay of Biscay. Tour the city of Bilbao, and explore the Guggenheim Museum, designed by postmodern architect Frank Gehry. Experience the sites of Pamplona, famous for the running of the bulls.