Historical Spain Vacation Made for Visiting in March

View of Ronda Bridge in Spain

What to expect on this itinerary

This 8-day luxury itinerary takes you to the historical gems of Granada, Seville, and Toledo for the whirlwind vacation of a lifetime. March is the perfect time to peruse Spain’s historical marvels, as the Spring brings with it an abundance of warmer weather. This also means that the days grow longer, lending themselves perfect for exploring further and for longer as you delve into the fascinating origins and culture of this intriguing country.

Countries Visited

Spain

Places Visited

Seville, Granada, Toledo, Cordoba, Ronda, White Villages, Italica, Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Seville – Arrive in Seville, See the Alcazar Palace, and Dine Al Fresco

From the moment your flight lands in Seville, your private driver will be waiting to deliver you to your luxury accommodations. After you have settled in, your private guide will come and meet you, then lead you away on your first Spanish adventure.

Your first evening will include an unforgettable tour of Alcazar Palace, followed by a delicious gourmet dinner al fresco. From the moment that you arrive at the palace, you will be dazzled. Then, after sweeping past the long entrance lines, as you will have VIP access, you will learn all about the intriguing history of this immaculate enclave. Once you have marveled at the grandiose courtyards, gorgeous Gothic architecture, and verdant gardens, you will visit what the Spanish call the Plaza de la Inmaculada. There you will witness the Indian archives, as well as get a look at the famed door to Santa Cruz's Jewish Quarter.

Your guide will then lead you to the well-known and historic Plaza Patio de Banderas, a picturesque square offering awe-inspiring vistas of the Giralda River. It is here that you will enjoy an amazing al fresco Spanish feast under the stars, enjoying the delicious food and warm weather. Once you finish your meal, your private driver will return you to your luxury accommodations.

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Day 2

Seville – Escape to the White Villages and Ronda for a Day of Discovery

Day 3

Seville – Step Into Cordoba’s Captivating Past During a Full-Day Tour

Day 4

Seville – Explore Italica in the Morning, then Stroll Seville at Night

Day 5

Granada – Go to Granada, Visit an Arabian Bath, and Dine Like Royalty

Day 6

Granada – Visit the Historical Gems of the Alhambra and Nasrid Palace

Day 7

Toledo – Head to Toledo, Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride, and Tour the City

Day 8

Toledo – Enjoy A Lovely Gourmet Brunch Before Leaving Toledo

Trip Highlights

  • Be captivated by the historical treasures that abound in Cordoba as you enjoy an entire day tour of Seville’s intriguing origins
  • Experience the height of luxury, while also learning about a fascinating cultural pastime, as you are treated to an afternoon at an authentic Arabian bath in Granada
  • Take a hot air balloon ride and soar through the skies over Toledo as your private guide regales you with fascinating facts about the remarkable region’s history
  • Witness a passionate flamenco performance, giving you an amazing window into the world of this incredible art form and cultural pastime
  • Spend your first evening in Seville perusing the delights of the world-famous Alcazar Palace before dining al fresco on a delicious gourmet meal
  • Enjoy an evening walking tour of Seville, strolling around the city’s most iconic monuments as an expert guide shares intriguing information with you that will make the historic city come alive right before your eyes
  • Witness the wonders of the White Villages and Ronda as you escape Seville for an entire day away, stepping into the histories of these intriguing enclaves

Detailed Description

There is never a wrong time to explore Spain and its fascinating past, although Spring is a particularly amazing season to witness its historical wonders. Additionally, it is the perfect season to attend several famous festivals and events, like Las Fallas in Valencia, Jerez Flamenco Festival in Andalusia, Barcelona’s Sant Medir Festival, FEMAs in Seville, and even the Barcelona-Sitges Rally for vintage car lovers.

This 8-day luxury itinerary in March takes you to a trio of famous enclaves and presents you with the most unforgettable excursions and experiences. Just a few highlights of your heavenly adventure to Granada, Seville, and Toledo will include fantastic festivals, al fresco dinners, and much more.

Your unforgettable Spring getaway begins Seville, where you will spend your first night gazing in awe at the iconic Alcazar Palace during a private guided tour. You will then be treated to your first official Spanish feast, dining al fresco in a thriving neighborhood, complete with a fantastic view of the city. Your first full day in Seville takes you to explore the White Villages and Ronda, where your expert guide will dazzle you with the fascinating histories of each one while pointing out all of the most noteworthy landmarks and sights.

Day three finds you in historical Cordoba, where you will be captivated by stories of its intriguing past, as well as dive into its local culture. As you awaken on day four, you will enjoy a half-day private tour that finds you stepping into Italica’s past. Then return to Seville and stroll among its charming streets as you are introduced to its famed historical monuments.

You all depart Seville and make your way to Granada on day five, where you will waste no time in heading out on your first enlightening and luxurious excursion. You will get to experience being pampered at an authentic Arabian bath before indulging in a five-star gourmet meal.

The Alhambra and Nasrid Palace await to awe and inspire you on day six. After exploring these treasured sites, you will be treated to a fiery live flamenco performance followed by an authentic Spanish meal. Your final destination will be Toledo, and upon your arrival on day seven, you will embark on a once in a lifetime adventure as you soar through the skies over the city in a hot air balloon. Once you land back on the ground, you will get to explore the sights that you saw from the sky with your expert guide, strolling among the most famous monuments in Toledo on a private tour.

Throughout your entire vacation, you will stay in luxury accommodations, with every detail of your trip accounted for, including private transfers to and from every destination and airport. The only thing that you will need to do is bring your camera, as you will not want to forget this fantastical journey into the past.

Starting Price

$3,200 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.

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The trip was great. Zicasso’s travel specialist and her crew put together a great itinerary and left us plenty of downtime, so we were not exhausted each evening. The drivers were good and, although not guides, offered plenty of history along the way. All the guides were exceptional.

We loved all the hotels, especially our hotel in the mountains. That was very special.

The travel specialist had obviously passed along the note that we did not want to go shopping, like sometimes happens with the guides.

The food and restaurant suggestions were all good.

Overall, it was a very well-planned and articulated agenda. The software that they use to keep in contact worked very well once I understood it! Lol.

My only comment was that on trips in the past, the beginning of the trip started with a personal stop at our hotel by a representative from the company. I understood later that their headquarters is in a more remote area. But if I was a new traveler, I would have enjoyed putting a face with the name. Fortunately, the package they left at the hotel did indeed have all our tickets and passes.

I would definitely recommend this travel company and would use them again.

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The week before we left on the tour, we reviewed our entire trip with the travel specialist over the phone. She wanted to answer any questions we may have had and to make sure we understood how to use our trip app. The trip app made it easy to see what we were doing each day. It contained descriptions of each tour and what was significant about the sites we were visiting. We had access to all our tickets through the app. There were Google Map links, so we could easily navigate to the location we needed to be. Recommendations for various restaurants and other things to do in the area were also included in the app.

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