Family Fun Tour in Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon

What to expect on this itinerary
This luxurious 9-day family getaway whisks you away from all of the bustle, allowing you to enjoy each other’s company. Venture to a trio of European wonderlands, where you can indulge in some of the most elite and exclusive excursions that you have ever experienced. Explore Barcelona by bike, hike around Montserrat, indulge in a cooking class, and attend a flamenco show.
Customizable Itinerary
Barcelona – Embark on a Sunset Sail
Upon your arrival in Barcelona, your private driver will whisk you to your luxurious accommodation in the city. After you check-in and have had some time to regroup, your private guide will meet you for your introduction to Barcelona. You will spend your first evening on a luxury yacht, where you will be treated to a relaxing sunset dinner sail. After embarking on this epic adventure, your family may participate in a hands-on tutorial from the private captain himself regarding how to sail and operate the ship.
What's Included:
Barcelona – Learn to Cook Paella
Barcelona – Discover Montserrat on a Hike
Barcelona – Witness a Flamenco Show
Madrid – Tour Old Town Madrid
Madrid – Venture on a Waterfall Hike
Lisbon – Learn to Make Gelato
Lisbon – Snorkeling and Hiking Adventure
Lisbon – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore Barcelona by bike, wheeling your way to the city’s best sites on a private guided tour
- Stroll through Lisbon with an expert guide to witness some of the best sights of the capital city while snapping photos
- Enjoy a stand-up paddleboarding adventure in Barcelona, which will begin in the morning by basking in the sunshine and paddling on the water
- Discover Montserrat by hiking its surrounding footpaths on an unforgettable excursion of outdoor enchantment and discovery
- Become a paparazzi as you grab a Polaroid and snap a plethora of photos at your favorite Antonio Gaudi locales
- Witness a live Flamenco performance that will surely have you marveling at the powerful emotions and fiery showmanship
- Learn how to make the most mouthwatering Spanish paella under the tutelage of a master chef
- Marvel at the beauty of the Spanish countryside as you embark on an incredible waterfall hike
Detailed Description
This luxurious 9-day adventure will provide you with a vacation that you will never forget. Your experience will be interactive, exciting, immersive, and will allow you to create memories that may be cherished forever. This incredible trip will also introduce you to three of Europe’s most magical cities: Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Your handcrafted getaway will begin in Barcelona, where you will spend your first evening on a luxurious sunset sail. The following morning, you will celebrate in Barcelona by exploring the city by bike. Led by an expert guide, you will be introduced to the city’s highlights and most iconic sites while also being regaled with fascinating historical and cultural facts about each of them. That evening, you will be learn how to craft authentic paella under the tutelage of a master chef before having the opportunity to devour the fruits of your labor.
The mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat awaits to be discovered, and as you depart the city on the morning of day three, you will explore this sacred sanctuary of the clouds in a very unique way. The following day will find you waking up to an exciting and invigorating stand-up paddleboarding excursion along Barcelona’s lovely shores before being outfitted with your very own Polaroid camera for an afternoon at Parc Guell. During this experience, you will be free to capture all the photos you desire. You will also be able to keep all the photos that you take. That evening, you will witness a live Flamenco performance, which will take your breath away with its intense passion and bravado.
On day five, you will make your way to Madrid, where you will enjoy an enlightening and entertaining private tour of the city’s Old Town. Your first official evening in Madrid will be a delicious one as you are treated to a private tapas-making lesson, which will be followed by a requisite tasting of each of your masterpieces. After feasting like a king on tapas, you will partake in a hike that will lead you through the great outdoors in the surrounding Spanish countryside. What will make this nature trek even more special is that it will have you passing by an incredible waterfall.
Day seven will sweep you away to Lisbon, where you will spend your first day exploring nearly every inch of the alluring Portuguese city on a private photo tour. After witnessing some of the most famous sites in all of Lisbon, you will spend the evening learning how to make gelato from a master. Your class will be complete with signature flavors, so that each concoction can have its own unique taste and flare. The following day will find you escaping the city and venturing to Arrabida Natural Park, where you will waste away your last hours in this European wonderland by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking with your private guide.
During your entire journey, your family will stay in luxurious accommodations, will have every detail of your vacation be taken care of, including all private transfers to and from every destination and airport. Nearly everything about this itinerary is entirely customizable, so you can adjust anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Europe.
Starting Price
$3,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 3352 reviews
The custom trip and itinerary were developed by Zicasso’s travel company and they made numerous recommendations for exploring, starting in Spain, in Madrid, and continuing down to numerous Andalusian cities, including Seville, Granada, Gibraltar, Málaga, and Córdoba.
Not only was the itinerary prepared with great detail and consideration, but every effort was taken to ensure the lodging requested met five-star requirements. Drivers and guides were assigned to us at all of our destinations, and this included airport arrivals and departures. Drivers and guides were not only punctual, they were personable and extremely knowledgeable, with decades of experience.
Our trip continued to Morocco, where we flew into Casablanca from Málaga. Again, airport connections were perfect and we had VIP arrival service on landing. Our driver and guide were aligned with us for the week we spent between Oualidia and Marrakech. Lodging was exceptional and our expectations were certainly exceeded.
Furthermore, the travel company made it a point to communicate with us openly over WhatsApp, answering the few questions we had in a prompt manner and checking in with us throughout the trip.
This is the first time I have 100% used a travel company and I could not have been more pleased with the delivery of the trip and the overall cost.
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Where to begin? I had a seamless experience with Zicasso and specifically our travel company in Madrid. Our travel specialist created a trip hitting everything I asked for…culture, food, and great hotels. The extra bonuses were the terrific guides and detailed itineraries.
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Our trip to northern Spain (Basque Country and Asturias) was a spectacular success, and our work with Zicasso’s travel specialist and the travel company were a huge part in making that a reality. The travel specialist was easy to work with, flexible, and efficient in the planning process. She did a wonderful job of listening and responding as we finalized our itinerary. She was also an awesome resource when we were in Spain, communicating with us proactively to check in and also responding promptly to any questions that arose.
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Thanks to Zicasso’s tour operator, we had an amazing visit to Portugal. Here are the main reasons for the visit being so exceptional.
Accommodations: The hotels recommended were outstanding. They were located in the perfect areas in the cities we visited. They were updated, the rooms were excellent, and the amenities were plentiful.
Tour Guides: This is the biggest reason for our five-star review. The tour guides did not feel like employees of the tour operator. They felt like they were our friends. Our guides were very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. They were able to provide information that allowed us to understand the history of the places we were visiting. They truly wanted to make sure we had a great experience. They consistently made recommendations around places to eat, other sights to see, etc. Superb job by these gentlemen!!!!
Communication: From our first interaction until the end of the trip, communication from the travel specialist was excellent. The planning on what we should see and the order of the trip was perfect. She communicated with us during the trip to make sure we were aware of every detail. Great customer satisfaction.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist designed a wonderful trip for my husband and me. He listened to our desires and picked specific activities and tours that really fit us perfectly. Everything was fantastic. Our tour guides were amazing, hotels were in fantastic locations, and the attention to detail in planning our trip was so evident. This is a trip we will remember forever. A member of the travel company was quick to help when needed, gave us great reminders, and made sure everything ran smoothly.
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