Now that the year is coming to an end, it’s time to start planning your fashion adventures for 2018…we are thrilled to announce that our next Fashion Council Voyage destination is SPAIN! We will embark on a professionally guided tour of Madrid and the Basque and Rioja regions, all while enjoying exclusive culinary experiences, behind-the-scenes excursions, and of course plenty of fashion history (including a visit to the gorgeous Balenciaga Museum in Getaria). Read on for the itinerary and pricing details – hurry, spaces are limited!
Travel dates: October 7 – October 14, 2018
Deadline to sign-up: January 30, 2018
Deposit due: February 15, 2018
More information: Contact Joanna Abijaoude at jabijaoude@fidmmuseum.org, or call 213-623-5821 ext. 2226
ITINERARY
*Subject to change
Day 1: Sunday, October 7 – Madrid
5:00 pm or earlier: Guests arrive at the hotel, NH Palacio de Tepa, at their leisure. Meet at 5 pm for our introductory get-together in the hotel lounge.
6:00 pm: Argo Private City Club, Plaza Santa Ana. Drinks, tapas, and an introduction to Spanish cuisine, with a tasting of Clos de L’Obac wines with winemaker Carles Pastrana.
Day 2: Monday, October 8 – Madrid
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 am: Visit Museo del Traje
2:00 pm: Lunch at city restaurant
5:00 pm: Guided walking tour of old Madrid
8:00 pm: Review of day’s activities over tapas
Day 3: Tuesday, October 9 – Madrid
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 am: Atelier visit with Spanish designer
2:00 pm: Lunch at a city restaurant
5:00 pm: Guided tour of Museo del Prado
8:00 pm: Review of day’s activities over tapas
Day 4: Wednesday, October 10 – Madrid to San Sebastian
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 am: Depart hotel to San Sebastian by bus
3:00 pm: Arrive in San Sebastian, check-in to Niza Hotel
5:00 pm: Walking tour San Sebastian and dinner with the most famous Pintxos
Day 5: Thursday, October 11 – San Sebastian
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 am: Visit Balenciaga Museum
2:00 pm: Lunch at the typical Sidrería
5:00 pm: Visit walking tour Zarauz and tapas at night
Day 6: Friday, October 12 – San Sebastian
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 am: Depart hotel to Rioja to stay at Marqués de Riscal Hotel
12:00 pm: Visit the winery
2:00: Lunch in Rioja
Afternoon free to enjoy the spa and Thermal Waters
Day 7: Saturday, October 13 – La Rioja to Madrid
10:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
11:00 am: Drive to Madrid by bus
3:30 pm: Arrive to the Hotel
6:00 pm: Evening at Madrid theater
9:00 pm: Dinner and a goodbye drink
Day 8: –Sunday, October 14 – Madrid
9:00 am: Breakfast at hotel
Arrange for taxis for guests leaving that day.
PRICES for a minimum of 10 guests
*Subject to change
Price per person for double occupancy: $6,000
Price individuals: $6,500
INCLUDED
All of the hotels, all of the meals, guides, land transport, and everything included in the programmed activities of the tour like museums and theater.
$500 per person tax-deductible donation to the FIDM Museum.
PRICES for a minimum of 5 guests
*Subject to change
Price per person for double occupancy: $6,500
Price individuals: $7,000
INCLUDED
All of the hotels, breakfasts and lunches, guides and everything included in the programmed activities of the tour like museums and theater.
NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER OPTION
Airfare to and from Spain
Travel insurance and medical coverage
Drinks outside or in addition to programmed meals, and/or anything the guests may choose to do outside the program
