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Dates: April 23 – May 4 (10 nights)
• Starting Point: Lisbon, Portugal • Flight to Madeira: April 24, 1:30pm – 3:15pm (TAP Portugal 1689) • Stay: 4 nights in Madeira, 6 nights in Northern Spain • Style: Boutique luxury, nature, culture, Just Girls Travel adventure 🌺 Days 1–4: Madeira Magic (April 24–29) Stay: Quinta da Casa Branca – a serene garden estate in Funchal 🗓️ Itinerary Highlights Day 1 – Arrival & Garden Bliss • Private Driver whisks you away from Airport to Hotel • Settle into your sun-drenched terrace • Welcome dinner on the moonlit patio Day 2 – Funchal & Toboggan Thrills • Explore Funchal’s Old Town & Mercado dos Lavradores • Ride the Monte Toboggans (giggles guaranteed) • Visit Monte Palace Tropical Garden • Girls’ night wine tasting: Madeira wine & tapas Day 3 – Levada Walk & Coastal Views • Morning hike: Levada dos 25 Fontes or Vereda do Fanal • Lunch in Câmara de Lobos (fishing village vibes) • Sunset at Cabo Girão Skywalk Day 4 – Spa & Chill • Morning yoga or spa treatment at the hotel • Afternoon tea in the garden • Optional whale watching cruiseDays 5–10: Northern Spain Culinary Itinerary 🏖️ Day 5 – April 29 Arrival in San Sebastián • Fly from Madeira to Bilbao or San Sebastián (via Lisbon or Porto) • Check-in: Boutique hotel near La Concha beach • Evening: • Pintxos Crawl in Parte Vieja with a local guide • Must-try: Gilda, Txangurro, foie with apple compote • End with Basque cheesecake at La Viña 🍳 Day 6 – April 30: San Sebastián Foodie Day • Morning: • Cooking Class at a Basque culinary school • Learn bacalao al pil-pil, tarta de queso, and pintxos plating • Afternoon: • Visit La Bretxa Market for gourmet souvenirs • Chill at La Concha beach with gelato • Evening: • Dinner at Akelarre or Arzak (Michelin-starred splurge) 🖼️ Day 7 – May 1 : Bilbao Bound • Train to Bilbao (~1h) • Check-in: Art-forward hotel near Guggenheim • Lunch: • Casco Viejo Pintxos Tour — try bacalao a la vizcaína, rabo de toro, and morcilla • Afternoon: • Explore Guggenheim Museum • Dinner: • Nerua Guggenheim – tasting menu with wine pairings 🍷 Day 8 – May 2: Bilbao & Wine Prep • Morning: • Visit Mercado de la Ribera for breakfast bites • Optional: Basque cider house experience with fabada asturiana • Afternoon: • Drive to La Rioja (~1.5h) • Check-in: Vineyard hotel in Rioja AlavesaHotel Boutique Lujo en La Rioja Alavesa • Dinner: • Vineyard-side meal with cordero asado and patatas a la riojana 🍇 Day 9 – May 3: La Rioja Wine & Dine • Morning: • Wine Blending Workshop at a boutique bodega • Taste Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano • Afternoon: • Cheese tasting: Cabrales, Idiazabal, and Gamonéu • Evening: • Private chef dinner at the vineyard with curated wine pairings 🥂 Day 10 – May 4: Farewell Feast • Brunch: • Vineyard brunch with fresh pastries, local jams, and cava • Return to Lisbon or onward travel |