Spain Salon: A Journey From Barcelona to Bilbao
June 19 – July 1, 2027
Itinerary at a Glance
June 19
Fly to Barcelona
June 19–22
Barcelona & Penedes
June 23–25
Navarra & Rioja
June 26–30
Segura & San Sebastián
June 30 - July 1
Bilbao & Fly Home
Twelve nights across three of Spain's most extraordinary destinations — wine country, Gaudí, and the world's greatest food city.
BARCELONA
June 19 – 22, 2027 · El Palace Barcelona
Barcelona Highlights
Saturday, June 19 Arrival, Revive & Rest
Arrive at El Palace Barcelona.
Settle in, decompress with their incredible spa services, and enjoy the hotel at your own pace.
Sunday, June 20 Morning of Exploration & Catalan Experience
Guided exploration of Barcelona's iconic neighborhoods and architecture.
Evening dinner in Gràcia — one of the city's most beloved local quarters.
Monday, June 21 Penedès Wine Country
Afternoon drive into the Penedès wine region.
Summer Solstice dinner at Parés Baltà Winery — a biodynamic estate with stunning vineyard views.
Tuesday, June 22 Choose Your Own Adventure!
A free day to explore Barcelona on your own terms — spa, Gaudí, markets, or simply linger over a long lunch.
Evening dinner included.
Barcelona Tour Options
Montserrat Day Trip
Guided horseback ride along the Camino de Santiago trail, followed by a visit to the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey and the sacred Black Madonna.
Picasso Tour & Sagrada Família
Explore the ambitious Hospital de Sant Pau, then dive deep into Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece — one of the most important works of architecture in Europe.
Gaudí Tour & Casa Batlló
Walk the Block of Discord, explore Casa Milà (La Pedrera), and go inside Casa Batlló — roof, apartment, and all — with skip-the-line tickets.
RIOJA
June 23 – 25, 2027 · Hotel Marqués de Riscal
Rioja Highlights
Wednesday, June 23 — Navarra Region & Logroño
Morning in the Navarra wine region. Lunch at Viña Zorzal winery. Free time in Logroño.
Evening dinner at Tonde Luna.
Thursday, June 24 — Welcome to Rioja
Morning winery tour and lunch in the heart of Rioja.
Evening: explore Calle Oche — Logroño's legendary pintxos street.
Friday, June 25 — Tour it Your Way
Free morning — choose your own adventure in the vineyards.
Evening dinner at the Michelin-starred Marqués de Riscal Restaurant beneath Frank Gehry's titanium ribbons.
Sights & Experiences in Rioja
Hotel Marqués de Riscal
Frank Gehry's shimmering titanium masterpiece rising from 19th-century vineyards — the region's most coveted address.
Exclusive to this property in Spain — thermal pool, hammam, sauna, and grape-based body rituals.
VIP tastings and blending workshops are also available at the Marqués de Riscal estate.
SAN SEBASTIÁN
June 26 – 30, 2027 · Akelarre Hotel & Restaurant
San Sebastián Highlights
June 26 — Arrive
Lunch in Segura en route.
Evening: DIY Pintxos Crawl through the Old Town with suggested itinerary from a former Food & Wine
June 27 — Basque Riviera
Full day exploring the stunning coastline. Lunch and dinner included.
June 28 — Monte Igueldo
Hike from Monte Igueldo to the Orio Coastal Trail.
June 29 — Akelarre
Free morning.
Evening: dinner at three-Michelin-star Akelarre — the pinnacle of Basque gastronomy.
June 30 — Bilbao
Txakoli tastings and water-aged wine.
Evening: Free time to explore Bilbao's vibrant energy.
July 1 — Fly Home
Return flights home.
Sights & Experiences in San Sebastián
Akelarre Hotel & Restaurant
Chef Pedro Subijana's three-Michelin-star restaurant turned small luxury hotel — built into the hillside with Atlantic panoramas from every suite.
Old Town Pintxos Crawl
San Sebastián's legendary bar culture — world-class bites at every counter in the Parte Vieja.
Basque Riviera Coastline
Dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and the wild beauty of the Bay of Biscay.
Considerations
Structured Luxury with Room to Exhale
This journey is designed around marquee experiences — private wine tastings, Michelin-starred dining, and access to the people and places that make Spain's food and wine culture so extraordinary — yet it leaves space for what matters most: time to breathe.
Budget
Per Guest
Double occupancy — pricing starts at
Nights in Spain
El Palace · Marqués de Riscal · Akelarre
Dinners Included
Including Michelin-starred & destination restaurants
Curated Lunches
Highlighting regional cuisine and paired wines
Included
- 12 nights at El Palace Barcelona, Hotel Marqués de Riscal, and Akelarre Hotel & Restaurant
- Private transfers with professional English-speaking driver throughout
- Daily breakfasts (12) served at leisure
- Four curated lunches highlighting regional cuisine and paired wines
- Eight dinners, including Michelin-starred and destination restaurants
- All winery visits, tastings, and pre-planned excursions
- Entrance fees for scheduled cultural and historical sites
- Porterage, luggage handling, and hotel taxes
- Concierge coordination for dining, spa, and optional experiences
- Tolls, taxes, and driver gratuities
Not Included
- International airfare
- Trip insurance (required)
- Spa and wellness treatments unless specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (laundry, room service, minibar)
- Alcoholic beverages beyond those provided at included meals and tastings
- Meals not listed as part of the program
- Optional add-on activities requested outside the planned itinerary
Reserve a Seat at the Table
Fill out our Guest Profile and select Summer Solstice in Spain 2027 to apply for this trip.
Payment Schedule
$5,000 deposit to book made payable to Feed The City, CITY GRIT Hospitality Group's 501c3.
Remaining payment due on February 15, 2027