There are few places in the world where food, wine, land and culture meld as they do in northern Spain. Gastronomy is front and center on our journey through the vineyards of Rioja and the ancient homeland of the Basques, one of the world’s most distinctive cultures. Hugging the Pyrenees Mountains and the Bay of Biscay, Basque territory is home to a proud, free-spirited people known for their globally celebrated cuisine, fishing traditions, folk dancing and unique language unrelated to any other on Earth. The landscapes are as vibrant as the people, where lush rolling hills meet limestone cliffs and golden sand beaches. Follow in ancient pilgrim footsteps on the Camino de Santiago. Stay on a private wine estate surrounded by vineyards. Throughout our journey, meet the keepers of tradition—fishermen and farmers, winemakers and cheesemakers—and taste the fruits of their labors in pintxos bars, wine cellars and a private Basque gastronomic society.