Romantic Fall Tour Through Spain

What to expect on this itinerary
On this 10-day tour of Spain, discover Europe’s most romantic destination in complete luxury. Gaze at Madrid’s stunning Templo de Debod as the evening light creates a fantastic mirror image in its reflecting pools, float through the sky in a hot air balloon, and attend the world-famous San Sebastian Film Festival in the Basque Country. Regardless of how you choose to indulge, this tour through Spain will be something you never forget.
Customizable Itinerary
San Sebastian – Dine at the World’s Best Restaurant
You will arrive in the city of San Sebastian. Upon your arrival, your guide will greet and transfer you to your luxury accommodation. When you reach your hotel, you will have some time to settle in before exploring San Sebastian at your leisure. In the evening, you will transfer to one of the Basque Country’s most distinguished restaurants, which consistently ranks on the list of the world’s best. Here, you will enjoy an authentic gastronomic experience and indulge in your first taste of traditional Basque cuisine.
What's Included:
San Sebastian – San Sebastian Film Festival
Barcelona – Couple's Cooking Class
Barcelona – Hot Air Balloon Ride
Barcelona – La Sagrada Familia
Seville – World-Class Flamenco Show
Seville – River Cruise on a Private Yacht
Madrid – Parque del Retiro in Autumn
Madrid – Picnic at Templo de Debod
Madrid – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Delight in Basque cuisine at a restaurant that is consistently listed as one of the world’s best
- Attend the world-famous San Sebastian Film Festival and watch the year’s top films
- Discover the flavors of Barcelona during a couples cooking class
- Float high above Montserrat on a hot air balloon ride
- Attend a flamenco show that will be accompanied by a dinner and wine pairing
- Uncover the beauty of Seville with a private yacht cruise down the Guadalquivir River
- Delight in the fall colors of Madrid’s enchanting Parque del Retiro and enjoy a rowboat ride
Detailed Description
From the gourmet flavors of Barcelona to the streets of Seville, Spain is the perfect destination for a couples retreat. On this 10-day tour of Spain, all of your senses will be enlightened as you traverse this splendid country from top to bottom. Your tour will begin in Spain’s Basque Country. In San Sebastian, you will dine at one of the world’s best restaurants before attending the world-renowned San Sebastian Film Festival. Your tour will continue to Barcelona, where you will indulge in a private cooking class. You will also explore the city’s most iconic sites on a private tour. You will then visit the Catalonian countryside for a hot air balloon ride. In Seville, you will attend a traditional flamenco show that will be accompanied by a dinner of regional tapas. Traversing the city via private yacht will allow you to cruise down the Guadalquivir River in style.
Finally, you will arrive in Madrid. Here, you will uncover the beauty of the city’s infamous Parque del Retiro before taking a private tour of one of Spain’s top museums, which will be curated to your particular interests. To conclude your time in Spain, you will have a sunset picnic at the Templo de Debod.
Starting Price
$3,900 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 219 reviews
Well-planned trip. Excellent communication by Zicasso’s travel specialist. We thought most of the guides were good, some very good. One mediocre. Good hotel selection, with the exception of the Madrid hotel. The staff was excellent, but the bathrooms were very poorly lit, with all-black surfaces and only one small, poor, overhead bulb.
Also, while it was lovely to have a driver arranged to the train station in San Sebastián, it was only two blocks away and we should have been given the choice to walk.
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Our trip was fantastic. The guides were excellent. The Madrid wine tour guide was excellent, our guide for the walking tour of Barcelona was excellent, our guide for the walking tour of Madrid city was excellent, and our guide for Tarragona and Sitges was excellent. We were so pleased with all the tours that I will not change anything for our next trip with you guys. I appreciate your company and the way you handle things. Zicasso’s travel specialist was so helpful. Thank you so much. I can't wait to do this all over again.
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Our trip to Northern Spain, meticulously arranged by Zicasso’s travel specialist, was nothing short of phenomenal. It exceeded all our expectations and provided an unforgettable experience.
From the outset, the travel specialist dedicated an incredible amount of time to ensuring that every aspect of the trip was personalized and tailored to our preferences. He thoroughly researched the best location near our accommodation to experience the eclipse. He discovered a charming small church perched on a hill amidst vast farmland, offering an ideal vantage point. To enhance the experience, he organized a delightful picnic where we could savor snacks during the eclipse. Everything went perfectly!
We stayed in four cities: Ezcaray, San Sebastián, Barcelona, and Madrid during our trip. Each city offered its own unique charm and attractions. The travel specialist provided exceptional personal guides who ensured we had a seamless and enriching experience. He also arranged for day trips to nearby towns, allowing us to explore the region’s hidden gems. Additionally, he made excellent restaurant recommendations, ensuring we indulged in wonderful local cuisine. The hotel selections recommended by the travel specialist were exceptional.
Overall, our trip to Northern Spain was nothing short of extraordinary. Our travel specialist’s exceptional service and attention to detail made it an unforgettable journey that we will cherish for years to come.
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This was the second trip planned for us by Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team. Attention to detail is the travel company's noted skill. The selection of hotels in Basque was perfect. Guides were the very best in Bilbao and San Sebastián. My husband and I would recommend this travel company to all travelers interested in a perfect visit to Spain.
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Our group of five ladies recently returned from a wonderful 10-day trip to Spain, visiting Madrid, Seville, and Málaga. From the very beginning, working with Zicasso’s travel specialists made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable.
During the planning stages, our travel specialist was outstanding. We had several phone calls and exchanged numerous emails, and he always listened carefully to my suggestions, while offering thoughtful recommendations of his own. Together, we created a customized itinerary that perfectly suited our group. Highlights included the flamenco show, guided tours of Madrid, Triana, Málaga, the Alhambra, and the Real Alcazar in Seville.
All of our tour guides were local, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and culinary traditions of their cities. We particularly enjoyed our time in Triana with a local guide and our tour in Madrid with another local guide. Their insights and enthusiasm made our experiences even more memorable.
The logistics throughout the trip were excellent. Every transfer between airports, hotels, and train stations was punctual and professionally handled. Our drivers were always on time, courteous, and reliable.
The hotels selected for us were beautiful, comfortable, and conveniently located. The standout was our hotel in Málaga, which was absolutely stunning. We also appreciated the excellent breakfast options at each property. An added convenience was that every hotel allowed us to check in early, something our group greatly appreciated after traveling.
Throughout the trip, our travel specialists remained in close communication with us and were always responsive to any questions or requests. Our specialist consistently provided advance information regarding our guides and meeting locations, which made everything easy and stress-free. When our train from Málaga to Madrid was rescheduled to an earlier departure time, she promptly notified us, sent updated tickets, and arranged an earlier hotel pick-up, ensuring that everything went smoothly.
The level of stress that often accompanies international travel was significantly reduced thanks to the professionalism, organization, and attention to detail provided by the travel specialists. It was truly a pleasure working with them and their dedication ensured that every aspect of our trip ran smoothly.
We would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone planning a trip to Spain. They helped create a memorable experience that our group will cherish for years to come.
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Our Zicasso travel specialist was phenomenal. She understood exactly how we travel and what we wanted to do, and planned a 12-day trip to Mallorca and San Sebastián that was better than we even imagined. She was always responsive before and throughout the trip. All of the tour guides and drivers were kind, knowledgeable, and timely. Our travel company delivers exceptional first-rate service and we would highly recommend them.
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