12 Days from $10,190 USD / person
Flavors of Spain
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 4
International Arrival
Your English-speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Barcelona airport and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle
3 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!
Hotel options
1898 Hotel – Opt 1
Room
Classic Double
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Hotel Neri Relais & Chateaux – Opt 2
Room
Classic Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Heritage
Day 4 – 6
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Barcelona airport in a private vehicle
Board your flight from Barcelona to Seville (Flight duration: 1.5 hrs).
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Seville airport 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.
Hotel options
Corral del Rey – Opt 1
Room
Superior Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Hotel Palacio Villapanes – Opt 2
Room
Grand Deluxe Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 6 – 8
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Seville train station in a private vehicle
Board your train from Seville to Madrid (Duration: 3 hrs).
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Madrid train station 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!
Hotel options
URSO Hotel & Spa – Opt 1
Room
Urso Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Hospes Puerta de Alcala – Opt 2
Room
Dreamer Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 8 – 11
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 San Sebastian (Duration: 5 – 6 hrs).
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at the San Sebastian train station and accompany you to your hotel in a private vehicle
3 Nights
San Sebastian
San Sebastian, a stylish seaside town, enjoys a vibrant cultural scene throughout the year and is arguably the best destination for food connoisseurs! Come here to catch the many music festivals and Basque folk fests as well as the International Film Festival overflowing with cinema celebrities from across the world. The best seafood and fresh produce from the Spanish mainland are to be found here, often converted into bite-sized art forms at pintxos bars around the Old Town. In fact, San Sebastian is dotted with more Michelin star restaurants than any other city in the world! The waterfront promenades circling the Bay of Biscay perfectly frame the sandy beaches and North Atlantic surf kissing the shores of this resort town. The city’s landscaped parks, ornate buildings, the old town and lovely plazas form a beautiful backdrop to the energetic vibes from its beachfront revelry.
Hotel options
Villa Soro – Opt 1
Room
Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Heritage
Hotel Maria Cristina – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Day 11 – 12
Your spanish-speaking chauffeur will drive you from San Sebastian to Madrid in a private vehicle (Duration: 5 hrs)
1 Night
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!
Hotel options
Catalonia Las Cortes – Opt 1
Room
Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Heritage
URSO Hotel & Spa – Opt 2
Room
Urso Double Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Your Spanish-speaking chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Madrid airport in a private vehicle
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
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
