Cobblestone focuses tours on parts of Spain, France, Portugal and Italy and prides itself on taking visitors on "roads less traveled." But the company also makes sure you see what you came to see, too. Cobblestone's 12-day "Barcelona to Bilbao" tour highlights art and architecture, so you'll see the works and the country that inspired Picasso, Miro, Dali and Gaudi. One of the most popular tours is the "Wine, Women and Spain" tour that is exclusively for women. Moms and daughters, sisters, wine and book club members and best friends have made the trek to discover new cuisine and culture that is distinctive to northern Spain.
Cobblestone Small Group Tours
757 St. Charles Ave. Suite 203
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.cobblestonetours.com
Magical Spain does a little bit of everything, from custom-designed private tours to large tours to deluxe vacations and upscale resorts throughout Spain. Magical's small group tours include "Secrets of Southern Spain," which starts in Cordoba, the ancient Roman and Moorish capital, then takes visitors to Ronda, the village where Ernest Hemingway lived. The "Lisbon to Sevilla" tour takes you to Portugal and the beautiful seaside city of Lisbon. Although some of Magical Spain's tours are designed with a set itinerary, you're encouraged to request changes to make sure the tour matches your areas of interest.
Magical Spain Tours
www.magicalspain.com
Maybe you want to run with bulls in Pamplona or see the Spanish countryside by rail. Such options are among the packages offered by Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides. The train tour takes you through the forests of the Pyrenees down through the wine country, with plenty of stops to enjoy the natural beauty and gastronomical delights. The company offers simple two-day tours of various regions in Spain, as well as weeklong treks. You also can book one-day tours of cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Granada and Toledo.
Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides
(206) 778-0127
iberiantraveler.com
