Your desire to explore Spain through its world-renowned cuisine will be amply satisfied by this 12-day tour of Madrid, Andalucia, and Catalonia. You can learn about the long history and evolving culture of these diverse regions through food and the valued traditions of art, architecture, and dance. This culinary romp will allow you to sample the best of Spain’s wine and olive oil, which have been practiced and perfected since Roman times.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Madrid – Tour the Hapsburg Quarter
Today, you will begin your Spanish adventure in Madrid, Spain’s elegant capital. The city is bursting with art, history, fashion, and food, making it the logical place to begin your tour. Upon your arrival, a private car will be waiting to convey you to your luxurious accommodation. After checking in, you will have a moment to settle in before meeting up with a local guide for a private tour of the old Hapsburg quarter. During your tour, you will visit some of the most renowned landmarks in Madrid, including the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace and Armory.
What's Included:
Day 2
Madrid – Food and Market Tour
Day 3
Seville – A Night of Flamenco
Day 4
Seville – Walking Tour of the Old Quarter
Day 5
Seville – Sampling Liquid Gold
Day 6
Ronda – A Day out on the Vine
Day 7
Granada – Home Cooking in Ronda
Day 8
Granada – The Alhambra Palace and Fortress
Day 9
Barcelona – A Culinary Treat
Day 10
Barcelona – Into the Mind of Antoni Gaudí
Day 11
Barcelona – A Day of Wine and Waves
Day 12
Barcelona – Depart to Home
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy a private tour of Gaudi's modernist and forward-thinking architecture, such as La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell
- Explore the cosmopolitan cuisine in Barcelona with a walking tour that will lead you to noteworthy tapas bars to sample local favorites
- Partake in a private cooking class with a private chef in Ronda that will teach you about Spanish home-style cooking
- Learn about the long history of wine and olive oil production in Andalucia with a guided tour to some of the region's most charming vineyards and distilleries
- Savor the taste of many of Madrid's delicacies, such as fried churros, hot chocolate, artisan cheeses, olives, and Spanish ham on a food and market tour
- Marvel at the ornate fortress and palace of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alhambra
- Attend a live flamenco show in Seville and be swept away by the melodic music and dancing
- Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seville’s Old Quarter
Starting Price
$8,200 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.92 stars based on 352 reviews.
Zicasso is an excellent platform. It curates the perfect trip based on your individual needs. We have used them before and will in the future. We have recommended the company to many friends and family members.
Reviewed By Amy J.
The logistics were managed excellently by Zicasso's travel company. The guides were all knowledgeable and accommodating.
Reviewed By Mark J.
We had an excellent trip! We loved the tours and how the Zicasso travel company was accessible during the duration of the trip. We encountered one issue, but the team responded and worked with us to resolve it.
Reviewed By Nicole M.
We enjoyed the trip. The guides were good, although our guide in Lisbon provided a little bit too much history. But he was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his tours. The communication with the Zicasso company through WhatsApp was very good and they were very accommodating to upgrading our transport vehicle because our luggage was large. The food tours were good. We enjoyed all the sites that we saw. Barcelona, especially, was great.
We stayed at four hotels. Only the hotel in Porto was a disappointment. The other hotels were good and we were very comfortable. The breakfast that was served at the various accommodations varied in quality, but the breakfast buffet in Lisbon was extremely good. The hotel in Porto was definitely not a four-star facility. The local airline definitely does not have its act together. When we left Barcelona to come home, the line for the airline was about five or six times the length of every other line. I would have definitely been willing to pay a higher amount for a business class seat in order to use the very short line in the Porto airport.
Reviewed By Mark W.
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Reviewed By Martin M.
Everything was as expected; very well organized and with easy communication during the trip with our Zicasso travel agent, who responded promptly and adequately to our questions.
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