Encounter the art, architecture, history, and gastronomy of three captivating regions of Spain, from Madrid to Catalonia and Basque Country.
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Madrid to Basque Country: A Tailor-Made Journey to Spain
An Exploration of Art, Cuisine, and History
10 days from $9,350
Encounter the art, architecture, history, and gastronomy of three captivating regions of Spain, from Madrid to Catalonia and Basque Country.
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H10 Villa de la Reina
Madrid, Spain
The H10 Villa de la Reina is a boutique hotel set within an early 20th-century building in the heart on Gran Via, Madrid’s most famous street. Its classically stylish interior includes a large lobby with granite columns, Moorish-style lanterns, and palms, as well as a restaurant with an abundant breakfast buffet and a bar that offers tapas. With high ceilings and large windows, rooms retain the hotel's period charm but are decorated in a more contemporary style and are well-equipped with modern conveniences.
Gallery Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Located in Barcelona’s Eixample district—home to some of Gaudí’s most famous creations—the Gallery Hotel is a comfortable contemporary boutique hotel that offers excellent service. Rooms are tasteful and understated, with views of the hotel’s leafy courtyard or the city. Rooms in the Superior category and above include a pillow menu, as well as Nespresso machines, automatic late checkout, and ‘Wi-Fi to go’ smart-devices to aid your exploration of the city. A rooftop pool and terrace bar offer panoramic views over Barcelona’s rooftops, and the hotel also features a gym and sauna. The restaurant, Sintonia, features artfully prepared Mediterranean dishes and opens onto an outdoor patio with a retractable roof. Twice a month the hotel also hosts a flea market in their gallery space next door.
Villa Soro
San Sebastián, Spain
Housed in a 19th-century mansion that once belonged to an aristocratic Basque family, Villa Soro is now a protected Site of Historical Heritage in San Sebastián. The grand entrance hall and drawing room and the handsome bar and lounge recall the elegance of a bygone era. The 25 rooms are split between the main manor house and the converted stable annex behind. Guest rooms are classic and comfortable, and equipped with modern amenities. Breakfast is served in a light-filled breakfast room that opens onto a small terrace in fine weather. There is no on-site restaurant, but the hotel provides a small room service dinner menu.
When you travel on a tailor-made journey, you will receive a Friends of the Smithsonian Archivist Circle membership*. Benefits include:
- A Smithsonian annual engagement calendar with full-color images of exceptional art and artifacts, mailed in the fall.
- Subscription to Smithsonian, the award-winning magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. Early access to Smithsonian magazine produced events.
- Invitations to four exclusive virtual programs for Friends of the Smithsonian members with Smithsonian experts.
- 10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores (good on purchases up to $200); 10% discount with the SmithsonianStore.com, and Folkways Recordings
- Recognition in the Friends of the Smithsonian Honor Roll, displayed electronically on the National Mall in the Membership Reception Center
- Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian’s IMAX® theaters and Einstein Planetarium.
- Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
- A complimentary copy of the annual Smithsonian museum guidebook.
- Invitation to a special welcome event for new members at a Smithsonian venue.
*Offer only available for first-time Smithsonian members.
For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.
In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.
To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.
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