13-Nights Northern Spain, The Rioja Valley and Madrid - Land Journey from $7,490

Elciego is a town that dates back to 1067 centered within the La Rioja wine region located in the southern province of Alava, Northern Spain. Famed for its Marques de Riscal Winery, the property includes its own hotel designed by renowned architect, Frank Gehry who, like many of his other works, built the entire structure with titanium adding hints of pink and gold tones that compliments the winery’s color palette. Most tours held at the Marques de Riscal Winery does not feature a visit to the hotel, however visitors are welcomed at the historic establishment of Agroturismo Valdelana which also houses a winery from the 15th century. September is a popular month to visit as the town celebrates the Rioja Wine Festival of San Mateo just outside of Elciego.

la Seu d'Urgell's is a charming medieval town located in the Catalan Pyrenees. Its most interesting historic site is the Cathedral, a beautiful example of the Italian-influenced Romanesque style of Catalonia in the 11th and 12th centuries. Also of significance is the Romanesque church of Sant Miquel, and a Diocesan Museum, which has an excellent display of medieval painting and sculpture.