Historical Spain Vacation Made for Visiting in March

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.
Customizable Itinerary
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.
What's Included:
Seville – Escape to the White Villages and Ronda for a Day of Discovery
Seville – Step Into Cordoba’s Captivating Past During a Full-Day Tour
Seville – Explore Italica in the Morning, then Stroll Seville at Night
Granada – Go to Granada, Visit an Arabian Bath, and Dine Like Royalty
Granada – Visit the Historical Gems of the Alhambra and Nasrid Palace
Toledo – Head to Toledo, Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride, and Tour the City
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.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 175 reviews
I know we worked together on content, so none of the activities or the schedule were a surprise. We enjoyed every activity and just loved Spain. Our trip was worry-free and we were in the country during the power outage. We were not able to visit a cathedral due to the power outage, but were able to do a different tour. Our guide was enthusiastic and we barely noticed any inconvenience.
Each guide was on time and personable. We had a couple of substitutes and that was not noticeable at all. In general, each guide was knowledgeable and we learned so much.
Our first guide, in Madrid, was so kind when he realized jet lag was going to cut our tour short – not his fault. He was the best choice for our first tour. He was so knowledgeable and helped to orient us to Madrid. It was so great to have a personal guide so we could ask questions.
Toledo was fantastic. We loved the guide and the city. The train ride was our first and we had to navigate the train station, but we did just fine after a few wrong turns. We took the bus to the station. The bus worked great. We were exhausted from our day in Toledo, but still walked from the train station. The information on how to get to the station was accurate and it was a lovely walk.
Sevilla was magical. We were surprised when our driver drove through a public square to let us out to walk to the hotel! We loved our tour, really liked the hotel, and had great meals in the restaurant. We got to know the bartender and she helped us experiment with local wines.
Our trip to Ronda was beautiful and our guide and driver were both excellent, especially our driver, who had to work around a running and walking event going on that meant our meeting spot was inaccessible. But he was on time and close, and we made it work!
Our trip to the olive oil museum was great, but we were part of a group and some of the people in the group were just stupid. I am allergic to olive trees and my allergies completely kicked up. We enjoyed the tour and bought olive oil, but I just couldn’t understand why some people on the tour were so rude.
The wine tasting also got us a spontaneous flamenco demonstration, which was fantastic. We stayed and did a wine tasting with the owner. We could have stayed all afternoon. She was lovely and interesting, and we enjoyed our time there very much.
Málaga was a joy and it was there we had the power outage. We had a great tour with our guide, who took so many pictures of us and slowed down to compensate for my tired legs. Touring was catching up with me. The Picasso Museum was open and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved our hotel and were very grateful there was a good restaurant with an excellent bar, and we took advantage of that!
Granada was worth a visit and our trip to the Alhambra was amazing; our guide was five-star.
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This was a perfect tour. We stayed in fine hotels in great locations. Our tour guides in Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Córdoba, Ronda, and Granada were outstanding in every way. The restaurant choices provided were spot-on. We enjoyed dining in the restaurants we selected from the lists provided. The food and wine in Spain are excellent.
We were able to meet the owner of Zicasso’s tour company and he was kind, knowledgeable, and a thorough professional. We are glad we found his company to manage our Spain tour and will look to book with his agency for a tour of northern Spain soon.
Also, the private drivers we rode with were nice and professional. The trains in Spain are clean and run on time, with very comfortable seats in first class.
For anyone who would like to tour Spain, we strongly recommend our travel company. We had a good pace to the schedule and experienced so much in a short, 10-day trip. The plan was thoughtful and thorough. We just had to show up at the airport and the rest was easy. As an older couple, and having traveled a lot in Europe the last three years, we know the difference a wonderful travel agency can make versus a bus tour, river cruise, or planning the trip ourselves. The best way to see Spain, in our view, is to use a high-quality agency. We appreciated all that our agent and his team did for us, including the 24/7 emergency contact numbers, and feel visiting Spain is best by employing this travel company. It truly was far superior to the other travel methods we have used in Europe.
Working with the company was easy. Zoom, phone calls, emails, etc., were all methods of communication. The collaboration was excellent.
As noted, we will plan to work with this team again and look forward to our next journey with them.
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I'm not sure it's possible to be any more satisfied with the service provided by the Zicasso travel partner's team.
Ahead of the trip, our travel designer was in constant contact, by phone and email. In terms of the itinerary and the logistics/preparation for the trip, we discussed the right locations, iterated on the excursions, and ultimately planned out a wonderful holiday in celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary. He listened (for example, that we wanted more food experiences vs wine), suggested (for example, Segovia vs Toledo, Nerja vs Marbella), and coordinated all of the details.
And our concierge was amazing once we were on the ground. Coordinating with drivers and guides (especially since our inbound flight was delayed), making suggestions for restaurants and booking reservations, and providing guidance for myriad logistical situations (for example, the best route to take while driving from Sevilla to Ronda).
The travel company's team really delivered for us and we cannot thank them enough for our incredible Spain experience!
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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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