Discover Spain

Upon arrival in Madrid, your private guide will be there to greet you at the arrivals gate, and will take you to your hotel in the city center via private transfer. Once you have checked into your hotel, the rest of the day can be spent at your own pace.

Madrid

Madrid Cuisine

El Retiro Park

Royal Palace Madrid

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Barceló Torre De Madrid

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In the morning, you will meet your private guide for a half day walking tour of Madrid’s renowned museums. The tour lasts three and a half hours and can include the Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen Bornemisza, or Sorolla Museum. Your visit begins at the Prado Museum, home to an extraordinary collection originally created for the Spanish monarchy. Opened to the public in 1819, the museum now houses more than 17,000 works. Among the highlights are pieces by Velázquez and Goya alongside masterpieces by Bosch, Rubens and Titian. The tour continues at the Reina Sofía, where you will see works by Dalí, Miró and Juan Gris. The centerpiece is Picasso’s Guernica, an immense canvas painted in 1937 that portrays the devastation of war. The building itself is striking, a former 18th century hospital expanded by French architect Jean Nouvel. Inside, the collection spans Cubism, Surrealism, abstraction and Pop Art, with sculpture, photography and multimedia installations also on display. Then in the evening, you will join a three hour tapas tour with an English speaking food specialist. You will sample wines and traditional dishes in authentic bars while learning how tapas reflects Spanish culture and social life.

Tapas Meal

Museo del Prado

Reina Sofía Museum

Spanish Wine

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At 10am you will arrive at Madrid’s train station for the journey to Toledo through your own transportation. The train ride takes about one hour. All seats on this route are of the same standard, as no first class option is available. At 11am you will meet your private guide at Toledo’s train station for a three hour tour. Toledo, once the capital of Spain before Madrid, was home to important schools of science, mathematics, theology and translation, as well as traditions of mysticism and alchemy. Its narrow streets, stone houses and varied places of worship reflect its layered past. You may visit the Museum of El Greco, which houses many works by the artist who lived in the city. At the church of Santo Tomé you will see The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, one of his most admired paintings. The synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, built by Moorish craftsmen in the 12th century, offers a serene hall of white columns and arches. You will also see the Gothic cathedral with its collection of paintings, textiles and treasures, and the monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. After the tour, you will have time for lunch, with Alfileritos 24 suggested, before returning to Madrid on the 5pm train.

Toledo

Toledo Cathedral

Gazpacho

Toledo Bridge Tower

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Today, you will transfer from your hotel to the train station by private vehicle. At 11am your train to Barcelona will depart, with the journey lasting about three hours. You will arrive at Barcelona Sants station, where a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Check in will be managed independently. At 7pm you will begin a three hour evening food tour on foot with a local guide. This experience introduces you to Barcelona through its diverse food culture. Whether it is your first visit or you have been before, the tour focuses on areas that reflect authentic aspects of Catalan life. Tapas is often the most familiar part of Spanish dining, but it is only one element of the wider Catalan table. Throughout the evening, you will discover how long standing traditions connect with more contemporary styles, learning about the history and meaning behind different dishes. Along the way, you will sample platillos, tapas, wines and beers, enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. Included in the tour are all food and drinks, with the number of stops varying depending on group size and pace. Your guide is an English speaking local with expertise in Catalan cuisine.

Barcelona Cityscape

Spanish Tapas

Barcelona Architecture

Arco de Triunfo

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For your first full day, you will begin a three and a half hour walking tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona, with taxis included if needed. The tour focuses on the period when Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries reshaped the city during the Catalan Renaissance in arts and literature. You will start at the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and one of Barcelona’s most recognized landmarks. The monument reflects the work of Gaudí alongside contributions from other architects, sculptors, painters and craftsmen who transformed the city at the time. You will then pass by Casa Milà, known as La Pedrera or “the quarry,” a stone building with flowing forms that houses private apartments. The tour concludes with an interior visit to Casa Batlló, originally built for a wealthy businessman. The building showcases Gaudí’s private work with imaginative shapes, bold colors and detailed craftsmanship. Food and drinks are not included. At 5pm you will enjoy a one and a half hour visit to a private Modernist apartment by Torres I Grau, a contemporary of Gaudí. Your hosts, a retired architect and his wife, will guide you through the apartment’s design and history, sharing insights into Barcelona’s Modernist movement. Tea is included. Several scenes from Almodóvar’s All About My Mother were filmed in the flat, including rooms, hallways and the staircase.

Guadí Building

Guadí Park

Sagrada Família

Casa Milà

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At 9am you will meet your private driver at the hotel lobby. You will have the vehicle at your disposal for eight hours, and the drive to Montserrat takes about one hour. At 10am your six-hour private tour begins, combining Montserrat mountain and a local winery visit. Montserrat is both a religious site and a unique mountain range with views over Catalonia. You can reach higher points via a cable car or funicular and take short walks along the mountain paths. The Benedictine monastery at Montserrat was built between 1023 and 1036 and continues to be inhabited by monks. Nestled among the peaks, it is a symbol of Catalonia and home to “La Moreneta,” the Black Madonna, the region’s patron saint. After exploring Montserrat, your tour continues to a nearby winery. You will enjoy a guided visit of the vineyards and cellar, learning about the family behind the winery, the regional characteristics, and the winemaking process. The experience ends with a tasting of wines paired with small bites and tapas. At 4pm your private car will return you to Barcelona, arriving at the hotel around 5pm. Food and drinks are included during the winery visit.

Montserrat Monastery

Vineyard

Montserrat Mountains

Wine Tour

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At 1pm you will transfer from your hotel to the airport by private vehicle. Your flight to Seville takes about one and a half hours. Upon arrival at Seville airport, you will be transferred to your hotel and check in will be arranged independently. Then in the evening, you will attend the Flamenco Dreams show at the Flamenco Dance Museum. The performance lasts approximately one hour and features dancers from the Cristina Hoyos Ballet, performing in a historic Andalusian patio built in the 18th century, with the ruins of a Roman temple nearby. The show presents a range of flamenco styles, each expressing a distinct emotion. You will see Alegrías with long skirts and embroidered shawls, Fandangos with castanets, Guajira with fans, the solemn Soleá, the dramatic Taranto, sensual Tangos, and lively Bulerías. The performance is choreographed by Cristina Hoyos, the museum’s founder, and is accompanied by live music, professional lighting, and carefully arranged staging. The atmosphere highlights the intensity and skill of the performers, creating a memorable experience where flamenco is presented as an art form.

Plaza de España

Flamenco Dancers

Andalucía Arena

Triana Bridge

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You will meet your private guide for a three and a half hour walking tour of Seville. Please note that modest dress is required to enter religious buildings such as the Cathedral. You may begin at Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic structure in the world and the third largest church in Christendom. Inside is the disputed tomb of Christopher Columbus. You will also see the Cathedral’s 12th century bell tower, the Giralda, originally built as a minaret, though the tower is not included in the tour. Your visit continues at the Alcazar Palace, originally Moorish and later rebuilt by Mudéjar craftsmen for Christian royalty. Its design combines Moorish and European elements, with intricate tilework, marble floors, and patterned plaster. The palace is arranged around courtyards including Las Doncellas, used for official ceremonies, and Las Muñecas, a private retreat. The Ambassadors’ Hall is especially notable for its decoration. You will also walk through the Barrio de Santa Cruz, once the Jewish Quarter. Although no original synagogues or homes remain, the area recalls its medieval past. Here you will learn about Jewish life in Seville, including the persecutions of 1391 that led to conversions and later expulsion in 1492. Food and drinks are not included. In the evening, you will join a three hour private cooking class in the Triana Market. After preparing up to four traditional tapas, you will enjoy the dishes with Spanish wine and sangria. Food and drinks are included.

Cooking Class

Metropol Parasol

Seville City

Tapas

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In the morning, your private car and driver will collect you from your hotel in Seville. You will have the vehicle at your disposal for three hours. The drive to Granada takes about two hours and forty five minutes. At 3pm you will meet your expert guide for a private three and a half hour tour of the Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife. The Alhambra is a vast complex of palaces, courtyards and fortifications built by the Nasrid dynasty. Its architecture and decorative details reflect the influence of the Moors in Spain. During your visit you will walk through the Moorish palaces, including the renowned Courtyard of the Lions, and learn how the Alhambra developed as both a defensive stronghold and a royal residence. You will then continue to the Generalife, the summer palace of the Nasrid rulers. The gardens were supplied by an extensive irrigation system that diverted the Darro River to create fertile orchards and green spaces for leisure. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, the Generalife’s courtyards and terraces lie on the slopes of the Cerro del Sol, offering wide views of the surrounding landscape. Your private guide will then take you back to your hotel in Seville for your final night.

Alhambra Generalife

Alhambra Stone Wall

Alhambra Sunset

Alhambra Pavilion

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Your driver will be ready to pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport via private transfer, for your final international flight home. Safe travels!

Airport

Happy Travels!

Flight Home

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