Madrid and Bilbao with the Talgo train.

Combine Madrid, Bilbao and Paris with flights between cities and sample some of the world`s best museums.

Barcelona, Bilbao, Zaragoza, and Pamplona with Estrella overnight and Talgo trains.

Madrid, Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, Leon, Lugo and Santiago de Compostela with a rent a car.

This route, sheltered by the sea, starts in the Basque Country and ends at the gateway to Galicia. Argómaniz, Limpias, Santillana del Mar, Cangas de Onís and Ribadeo are the stops on this route that runs ?sheltered by the Cantabrian Mountains? through an infinite landscape of green meadows bisected by short, fast-flowing rivers. This is a route that includes a rich historic-artistic heritage that goes from prehistoric remains such as the Altamira Caves, the monuments left behind by the Romans such as the bridge at Cangas de Onis, Medieval settlements such as the town of Santillana del Mar and much, much more. The Renaissance is also represented by the Parador de Argómaniz, an old 16th century palace. The route does not forget modern art, with the Guggenhein and Artium Museums in Bilbao and Álava Respectively. The tour ends in Galicia, where the green mountains are only an aperitif to the historic, gastronomic and natural beauty of this north-western outpost of Spain.

Barcelona, San Sebastian, Zaragoza and Madrid with the Estrella night, Talgo and Altaria trains.

This route runs along the southern bank of the Sil River, from Castro Caldelas to Ourense. The scenery offered by the lands of the Ribeira Sacra region is magnificent, ranging from the banks of the Miño River to the rocky slopes of the Sil River Gorge. This trip is guided by wine. In the past twenty years or so, Galicia has undergone an enormous transformation that has turned it into one of the stars of the Spanish wine scene. On the international level, its white wine is champ. The moist climatic conditions mean less sunlight and more acid, a key factor when elaborating fresh, crisp whites. And inland, you can find distinct fruity reds. One last interesting point is that most of these wines are made exclusively from grape varieties which are native to Galicia.

Your journey through these different and distinct areas of Spain will provide a wonderful cross-section and broad view of some of the traditions and cultures that have combined and shared in the formation of this majestic land. The Paradors at which you will stay are unsurpassed. These are the most excellent in Spain - and rival the finest hotels in the world. All aspects of your stay will be, not just first-class, but of an inspired and superlative level that will surely surpass even the highest of your expectations.