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Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 3

International Arrival

Your English speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Madrid airport and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle

2 Nights

Madrid

The beautiful city of Madrid serves the global traveler an amalgamation of Spain’s glorious history and modern culture on a platter. From the medieval heights of the Spanish monarchy to its modern monarchs in the football clubs of Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, this Spanish capital has seen it all! Madrid is an art lover’s paradise, with museums and galleries lined with old masters and contemporary talent. Begin with the famous trio of Museo del Prado, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza for a taste of Goya and Velázquez, as well as works of Picasso, Dalí and Miró. The landscaped gardens and boulevards lined with baroque mansions are a fitting frame for the lively tapas bars, trendy restaurants and taverns overflowing with good food and wine. All set to the pulsating beats of flamencos and Madrid’s reggaeton: Buena Vida!

Included activities

Discover the Sights and Tastes of Madrid

Enjoy an evening out discovering Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene, armed with an expert local guide. Stroll through hip neighborhoods on lively cobbled streets hopping between centenary bars and cozy taverns. Getting introduced to Spanish cuisine over live commentary, learn about the origins, inspirations, and ingredients of tapas. Rubbing shoulders with madrileños, get a lesson in ordering tapas plates from the daily chalkboard menus. Sip on vermouth – Madrid’s national drink – while partaking in the country’s aperitif ritual. Bite into traditional and modern gourmet tapas complemented by a selection of artisanal Spanish wines, and sherry from across various regions of Spain. Expect to try Iberian ham, salted cod croquettes, cheeses, olive oils, eggplants with honey, Spanish omelets, and chickpea stew among others. Finish off with a plate of typical Spanish desserts before dispersing. (Duration: 3 hrs; Shared Activity; No Transfers Included; Tapas and Wine Tastings Included; Fitness level: Easy)

Personalized Tour: Madrid Meander and Museums

Discover old Madrid on this historic walk, in the company of your local English speaking guide. Stroll down popular old streets, lingering around the many plazas surrounded by public buildings and magnificent palaces. Walk to Plaza de Oriente by which the Royal Palace stands. Enter the 18th century Royal Palace, which once housed royal receptions, hosted foreign dignitaries and saw the signing of historic treaties. Head to either the Museo Nacional del Prado for a taste of classical Spanish art or the Museo Reina Sofía for a taste of modern 20th century Spanish art. At the Museo Nacional del Prado admire the museum’s famous masterpieces, such as Las Meninas by Velázquez, The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest by El Greco, and The Family of Carlos IV by Goya. At the Museo Reina Sofía see masterpieces from the likes of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Don’t miss Guernica, one of Picasso’s most recognizable masterpiece. (Duration: 4 hrs; Private Activity & Taxi Transfer; Admission Included; Drink & Snack tasting included; Fitness level: Easy; Please wear comfortable walking shoes).

Hotel options

Hotel Emperador – Opt 1
Room Double Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Heritage
Catalonia Las Cortes – Opt 2
Room Double Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Heritage
Day 3 – 5

Your Spanish speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Madrid train station in a private vehicle

Board your train from Madrid to Seville (Duration: 3 hrs).

Your Spanish speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Seville train station and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle

2 Nights

Seville

Seville is a city of flamenco music and dance, of medieval Moorish history and architecture, wild parties, grand parades and fiestas. If Spain has ever conjured up images from Carmen, Don Juan and Hemingway’s descriptive prose for you, then Seville is surely the city that brings it all to life! This hot-blooded Andalusian capital is well known around the world for the Alcázar castle with its Islamic influence and the iconic bullfighting ring of Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza. The confluence of Moorish and Roman Catholic heritage at Seville is best represented by the Giralda, a minaret turned bell tower that continues to soar above town. Don’t leave town without a visit to the tomb of the famous Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus, at the Seville Cathedral with its lovely Gothic architecture. But perhaps the closest route to the heart of Seville is though the annual festivals of Semana Santa and Feria de Abril.

Included activities

Discover Seville on Your Own

Lose yourself in the medieval lanes of the picturesque city of Seville. Visiting the Réal Alcazar palace complex, marvel at the Mudéjar architecture, along with beautiful gardens, fountained courtyards, and sumptuous accommodations. See the dozens of chapels and the tomb of Christopher Columbus at the expansive Gothic-style Seville Cathedral. Enjoy cityscape vistas from atop the La Giralda Tower next door. Stroll about on pedestrianized streets at the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood replete with quaint buildings and pretty squares. Drop by the city’s many museums and churches, or step into ceramics workshops of the artsy Triana district. Interact with locals at the atmospheric Plaza de España, highlighted by a curved palace that overlooks a canal. (Half Day; Self Organized Activity; No Guide; No Transfers Included; Fitness Level: Easy.)

Walking Explorations of Seville

Explore the highlights of sun-drenched Seville as you traverse its historical neighborhoods. Soaking up the Andalusian vibe, begin your tour with a visit to the Seville Cathedral that houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Marvel at the expansive structure that showcases stunning late Gothic architecture, and features dozens of chapels inside. Drop by Giralda bell-tower next door, which is a minaret of the former mosque on this site, and enjoy panoramic vistas of the city. Continue onward to the 14th century Royal Alcázar of Seville that is still in use by the Spanish royal family. Strolling through ornamental gardens and beautiful courtyards of this palace complex, admire the Mudéjar, Islamic, and Gothic styles of architecture. Finally, navigate the maze of narrow streets at Seville’s former Jewish quarter Santa Cruz that features colorful houses, and intimate plazas dotted with orange trees. (Duration: 3.5 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness level: Easy)

Hotel options

EME Catedral Mercer Hotel – Opt 1
Room Superior Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Boutique
Hotel H10 Casa de la Plata – Opt 2
Room Double Room Atrium View
Meals Breakfast
Style Boutique
Day 5 – 7

Your Spanish speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Seville airport in a private vehicle

Board your flight from Seville to Barcelona (Flight duration: 1.5 hrs)

Your Spanish speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Barcelona airport and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle

2 Nights

Barcelona

Barcelona is the global traveler’s dream come true. It is the home of Barça, the wildly popular football club, of Antoni Gaudí, the famous modernist architect, of a young Pablo Picasso, as well as gastronomic feasts featuring Catalan food and wine. Expect to encounter a flamboyant cosmopolitan city with a history encompassing Roman catacombs and magnificent medieval cathedrals to modernist architecture and street art. Barcelona has to be experienced through the senses to be truly appreciated, much like feasting alfresco on rich paella, washed down with cava and wine! Think mile-long pedestrian boulevards, numerous churches, fantastically designed public parks, hilltop fairgrounds, old-world food markets, a sandy beach, modernist murals and numerous tapas bars. Little wonder then that the city is dotted with UNESCO World Heritage sites, many of them landmark designs by Gaudí, such as the Basílica de la Sagrada Família and Park Güell. Don’t pass up on the Museu Picasso or the buzzing nightlife!

Included activities

Discover Barcelona on Your Own

Spend a day exploring Barcelona where Roman and medieval era influences jostle with modernist architecture and vibrant street art. After breakfast at your hotel, set out to discover the city at your leisure. Visit Barcelona’s numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, including landmark structures designed by the modernist architect, Antoni Gaudí. Walk past old-world food markets, sampling fresh regional produce and finger food. Enjoy exhilarating rides at lively fairgrounds, taking in a bird’s eye view of the cityscape from a hilltop Ferris wheel. You can also stop for a look-in at the city’s many churches and museums. Afterward, wind down with traditional Catalan food and wine at the many tapas bars dotting the city. (Half Day; Self Organized Activity; No Guide; No Transfers Included; Fitness Level: Easy.)

Gaudi’s Works of Art

Discover the life and times of famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi on this fascinating guided tour. Travel down a few of the famous city streets that are home to unique artistic monuments designed by this exponent of Catalan modernism. Explore his unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia, a magnificent church with an exquisite façade and splendid stained glass windows. Head over to Parc Guell where you can see gorgeous mosaics of colorful broken tiles used to beautify the park benches. Learn all about the architectural genius who was a master in creating spectacular aesthetic effects with inexpensive materials. Stop by Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, the last residential building designed by Gaudi. Capture stunning images of this UNESCO World Heritage site characterized by its unconventional rough-hewn façade and unique rooftop before winding up your tour. (Duration: 4 hrs; Private Activity & Transfers; Fitness Level: Easy.)

Hotel options

Gallery Hotel – Opt 1
Room Double Room
Meals Breakfast
Style International
1898 Hotel – Opt 2
Room Classic Double
Meals Breakfast
Style International

Your Spanish speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Barcelona airport in a private vehicle

International Departure

Discover Spain’s three major highlights on this classic tour! Beginning in the capital city of Madrid, take in an eclectic blend of tradition and modernity as you explore the city on a guided tour and visit its world-famous museums. Armed with a local expert in Seville, follow in the footsteps of the Moors at magnificent landmarks such as the Real Alcazar and later, revisit your favorite sites at leisure. Finally, soak in the vibrant Catalonian traditions of Barcelona and witness Antoni Gaudi’s most memorable works of art while you travel from one atmospheric neighborhood to another. Do you wish to extend your tour further or enjoy more personalized that match your interests? Get in touch with our experts for your completely tailor-made, private Spain vacation.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $3,190 USD / person

Option 2

From $3,490 USD / person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes
  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

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