Day 01 - Madrid
Today you arrive to regal and cosmopolitan Madrid, Spain’s capital and home to the largest gay and lesbian community in Spain. After you’ve settled in your lovely and central accommodations, enjoy an evening panoramic tour of this exciting city. This will be followed, by a special welcome dinner hosted by Ms. Warren. Then join the group for a night out in the growing gay district of Chueca, a city within a city that never sleeps. (D)

Day 02- Madrid
Spend the day becoming acquainted with old and regal Madrid when you visit the magnificent Royal Palace and its Renaissance Gardens by the Opera House. Later, continue with a walking tour of the old historic quarter ending in the magnificent Plaza Mayor, embellished by the Spanish Master, Diego de Velazquez.

After lunch, continue with a comprehensive tour of the famed El Prado Museum with its permanent collection of Spanish masters. Here you will admire the works of Diego de Velazquez, Francisco Goya, and Murillo along with other European classic masters. Tonight return to your favorite spots in the Chueca district. (B)

Day 03 – Madrid – Toledo - Madrid
This morning you leave for magnificent Toledo, perched on a hill. Start with a visit of its majestic Cathedral. This will be followed by a walking tour where you will learn of the different monarchies that ruled from Toledo, leading up to the sites of historic importance during the Spanish Civil War. Then visit the former historic Jewish and Moorish Quarter, once a thriving community. Continue with a visit of El Greco’s home, one of Spain’s most important painters. See his greatest works housed in what is now a museum. When finished, admire his masterpiece The Burial of Count Ordaz, which is housed in a separate and permanent exhibition hall. Become acquainted with his painting techniques and the present efforts in preserving this particular work. Then join the group for a typical lunch Toledano style, before returning to Madrid. (B/L)

Day 04 – Segovia - Salamanca
Today you leave for historic Segovia. Here you’ll explore this unique city beneath its imposing and spectacular Roman Aqueduct, built in the year 200 A.D. and still functioning to this date. You will also visit Segovia’s Alcazar, Spain’s most famous medieval Castle. Delight in the regional specialties, when you enjoy a late lunch in one of Segovia’s established restaurants. Some of these restaurants are over 400 years old, frequented by culinary experts and favored by Spain’s Royalty. (B/L)

Later continue to the magnificent medieval city of Salamanca, which houses one of the oldest Universities in Europe dating back to the 12th century and considered the Oxford of the Spanish speaking world.

Day 05 – Salamanca
Today get to know this enchanting city, where time doesn’t seem to pass. Step into Spain’s medieval past and experience it when you visit this majestic University. Then continue your tour of Salamanca with a visit to La Plaza Mayor, one of the largest and most beautiful in Spain, sometimes used as a bullfight ring.
This will be followed, by the famed medieval Casa de la Conchas, (House of the shells) and many other wonderful sites of historical interest found in this heritage city. This evening visit some of popular bars where gay Salamanca meets. (B)

Day 06 – Wine Country - Burgos
This morning you depart for medieval and historic Burgos where you’ll spend the night in beautiful historic accommodations amidst this unique city. En route, you will visit and enjoy lunch in one in one of the local and established Bodegas where you’ll partake of wine tasting and learn of the process of wine aging perfected by monks over 3000 years old. (B/L)

Day 07 – Burgos
Today you’ll visit Burgos’ monumental 13th century Cathedral, where you’ll find the immortalized tomb and burial site of the Spanish figure El Cid. Afterwards, continue your tour of this city and its beautiful promenade lined with sculptures of medieval historic figures along the Arlanzon River. (B)

Day 08 - Picos de Europa – Santillana del Mar
Spend your day taking in the natural beauty when you visit Picos of Europa. Surround yourself with the lush wild life found in the region of Cantabria as you travel through these mountains. End your day in the historic town of Santillana del Mar, famous for it’s archeological findings. Tonight enjoy the local specialties and the traditional settings of your accommodations in a 17th century ancestral home. (B/D)

Day 09 – Santilla del Mar
Today tour the historic town of Santillana where you will come to face with many historic sites of archeological interest. This morning visit the main archeological exhibition site of the famed Cuevas de Altamira, where you can admire the beautiful and oldest primitive art in Europe, found in these caves. (B)

Day 10 –Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao, the heart of the Basque Country and home of the magnificent Guggenheim. Your private guide will take you through a detailed tour of this impressive museum. Learn of the museum’s architectural design in addition to visiting the permanent and current exhibits. After you’ve check in your hotel, join the group for cocktails and Tapas by the gay district. (B)

Day 11 – Bilbao – Day in Santander by the Sea - Bilbao
Today enjoy a comprehensive tour of this wonderful city by the Sea. Spend a glorious day with Ms.Warren, who will share with you some of the highlights of her book and why this region in Spain inspired the love story in her book, The Wild Man. Visit some of the sites mentioned in her book. The magnificent Plaza de Toros (bullfight ring) the Cathedral, Santander’s impressive Bay and the charming Pereda Promenade. Tonight join the group and Ms. Warren for an authentic ‘Santanderino’ farewell dinner, in one of the many popular restaurants which have established Santander, as a leader in world cuisine. (B/D)

Day 12 – Fly back home
This morning you will be driven to the airport, for your connecting flight back home via Barcelona or Madrid.

Land Package (limited to 25) includes:
Transfers
Welcome Package
Welcome and Farewell dinners
11 Nights of 4* elegant and historic accommodations
Daily breakfast
Additional selected meals throughout the trip
Deluxe bus transportation within Spain
Professional guides in each city
Entries included to cultural sites
DaSi Night Escorts
Special day in the northern wine country with lunch
and visit to regional bodegas.

$ 3,745 p/person based on double occupancy
Single supplement $ 1190
Deposit at time of booking $500
Payment plan available.

Optional add ons:
2 nights in Barcelona or 2 nights in Madrid.
Airfare from Bilbao to Barcelona
Transfers to and from Barcelona Airport
2 nights of hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
$ 595 p/person based on double occupancy
$ 135 Single supplement