Travel to the beat of a different culture as you explore the highlights of Spain. Listen for the melodies of classical guitar as you stroll through ancient courtyards. Feel the conviviality of conversation as you enjoy leisurely meals at outdoor cafes. Soak up the energy of people socializing in public squares. Tap along to the castanets as you’re entranced by the magic of Gypsy Flamenco dance. On this Spain tour, you’ll be immersed in the...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Barcelona, Spain
When you arrive at the Barcelona airport, you’ll be greeted by your driver who will transfer you to your accommodations. This stylish and modern four-star hotel is located near Barcelona’s fashionable Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard. After you check-in, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to relax or begin your discovery of the city. ou can start by strolling down the Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard to browse the designer shops, including Armani, Cartier, Chanel and Gucci. On this boulevard, you will also find two creations of the famous architect Antoni Gaudí—Casa Mila and Casa Batlló. Both of these beautiful and intriguing buildings are open to the public and are worth a visit!
What's Included:
Day 2
Barcelona - Guided Tour of the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas
Day 3
Barcelona - Visit Barcelona’s Market and Take a Catalan Cooking Class
Day 4
Granada - Travel from Barcelona to Granada
Day 5
Granada - Guided Tour of the Alhambra Palace and Leisure Time in Granada
Day 6
Seville - Afternoon Tour of Barrio Santa Cruz
Day 7
Leisure Time to Explore Seville and Optional Visit to the Arab Baths
Day 8
Córdoba - Guided Tour of Old Jewish Quarter
Day 9
Madrid - Tour of Habsburg Quarter
Day 10
Madrid - Tour of the Museo del Prado and Leisure Time in Madrid
Day 11
Madrid - Depart from Madrid Airport
Trip Highlights
- Experience the sunny and vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle in Barcelona
- See Barcelona’s fantastic Gaudí buildings and intriguing Gothic quarter
- Take a cooking class in Barcelona to learn about Catalan cuisine
- Soak up the magical Andalusian ambience in Seville and Granada
- Visit the magnificent UNESCO-listed Alhambra Palace in Granada
- Tour the historic highlights of Seville including the Gothic cathedral
- Optional spa treatment at the “hammam,” old Arab Baths in Seville
- See Europe’s most important Islamic monument in Córdoba
- Enjoy world-class art, fine cuisine and hopping nightlife in Madrid
Detailed Description
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and compelling ambience of Spain. The land of tapas, siestas and Flamenco, Spain has a rich cultural heritage and fascinating history. Spain is also a place where diversity flourished. People of three major religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam—lived together in harmony for centuries.
This tour of Spain allows you to explore the country’s highlights. You’ll visit the cities with the most important monuments and the most interesting traditions. You’ll learn to cook authentic cuisine and how to appreciate Flamenco dance. The tour begins in beautiful Barcelona, the Mediterranean capital of Catalonia. Barcelona is famous for its Gothic Quarter, Modernist Gaudí architecture, fashionable boulevards and innovative cuisine.
The tour continues in Andalusia. You’ll visit Granada, the last bastion of the Moors in Spain. Here you’ll see the magnificent Alhambra Palace and enchanting Albaicín, the old Islamic district. From there, you’ll travel to another wonderful Andalusian city, Seville. Elegant plazas and magnificent gardens invite you to enjoy the good life. Next visit Córdoba with its monumental Grand Mosque that was turned into a cathedral.
Finally, you’ll visit the capital city of Madrid, where the world-class Prado and Reina Sofia Museums await you. Madrid is the country’s center of economics, finance and culture. In this bustling place, you can enjoy the famous Spanish lifestyle and nightlife at its finest.
Starting Price
$4,300 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
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.92 stars based on 2645 reviews.
Our trip to Spain was fantastic! Zicasso and their travel planner did an amazing job selecting well-appointed hotels in great locations, providing transfers, curating experiences and tours, and providing local tour guides who knew about Spain!
Reviewed By Kimberly T.
Memorable Mother-Daughter Trip!
We had a wonderful mother-daughter trip to Spain and Portugal! I traveled with my 16-year-old daughter and everything was beautifully organized—excellent accommodations, knowledgeable guides, reliable drivers, and thoughtful recommendations throughout. One of the absolute highlights was a cooking tour in Spain, which gave us an unforgettable, authentic experience.
The agency was extremely responsive and a huge bonus was their app, which made it easy to access our itinerary and connect with them via live chat for questions, tips, and extra suggestions along the way. We felt fully supported from start to finish and would enthusiastically recommend Zicasso's travel partners to anyone planning a special trip.
Reviewed By Shela H.
The trip was all that we expected and the Zicasso travel agency's planning and assistance were exceptional.
Reviewed By Chris V.
During planning for our trip and exploring options, Zicasso's travel partner was responsive and attentive to our desires. The trip execution was almost flawless. In the situations where we required assistance from them, they were quick to react and solve the minor issues beyond their control.
Reviewed By Daniel M.
The trip was fantastic. Everything that was scheduled was well planned, with excellent tour guides, communication with the guides, as well as travel agents live during the trip. The experience was five-star and we could tell that the way it was booked through Zicasso was better for the guides themselves versus how others in our group had booked (ie, through other agencies). There were fewer obstacles, complications, and issues with the booking. We could tell this through our tour guides, as they were more comfortable and knowledgeable about our requests and needs.
Tickets were all organized and either sent to us through PDF or to our tour guides. The off days were were well placed during the week and our requests were more than satisfied.
Reviewed By Shaheed H.
Zicasso's travel specialist did an amazing job! She planned our itinerary well, based on our interests, the cities we wanted to visit, and the experiences we requested. All of the accommodations and transportation worked out well, and we enjoyed the trip a lot!
The only downside was one night with a late-night tour scheduled, followed by an early-morning hot-air balloon ride, which was hard to get up for in time, but we managed. Despite this, we would definitely recommend our travel company to anyone traveling to Spain!
Reviewed By Evan C.