Signature: Northern Spain & the Vineyards of Southwest France

Spanning two extraordinary nations, this expedition traces the ancient and the refined from Northern Spain to Southwest France. Savour the culinary soul of the Basque Coast, the celebrated vintages of La Rioja and Bordeaux, and the breathtaking cave art of Cantabria and the Dordogne - connecting you to the communities and stories that define both regions

Highlights

• Archaeologist cave tour Discover prehistoric art alongside a site archaeologist during a private cave visit
• San Sebastián food tour
• Savour Basque flavours on a walking tour supporting the Eat One Feed One social enterprise project
• Explore historic Rioja wineries featuring designs by Gustave Eiffel and Frank Gehry
• Join the owner of Castle Merle for a prehistoric meal and private exploration of ancient rock shelters
• Discover the "Sistine Chapel of Prehistory" on a visit to Lascaux IV exploration with a guided tour of this immersive cave replica
• Savour regional flavours during a hosted lunch amidst the vibrant energy of Victor Hugo market in Toulouse
• Visit a pioneering community coffee shop Café Joyeux that is supporting employment for those with disabilities