September Nights in Spain: Off the Beaten Path Tour of Spain

What to expect on this itinerary
On this off-the-beaten-path 10-day adventure through Spain, you will discover some of the best-kept secrets of a country rich with treasures that are waiting to be discovered. Indulge in the delicious flavors of a pintxos tour, which will have you strolling through Granada’s stunning neighborhood of Alhambra. From the delicious flavors of the Basque Country to the birthplace of Spanish flamenco, this journey is sure to offer you the experience of a lifetime.
Customizable Itinerary
San Sebastian – Enjoy a Pintxos Tour in Basque Country
You will arrive in the city of San Sebastian, where you will be met at the airport by your private driver and transferred to your accommodation that overlooks a river. After you have had time to settle in to your suite, you will meet your guide in your hotel’s lobby for your first taste of San Sebastian. For your first tour of the city, you will delight in a pintxos tour that will have you visiting the area’s finest bars and restaurants that remain unfrequented by tourists. Pintxos are the Basque Country’s version of Spain tapas, which are small, shareable dishes that are typical throughout Spain. Pintxos generally consists of a slice of baguette that is piled with regional delicacies, including fresh seafood, cheese, and ham.
What's Included:
San Sebastian – Discover the Town of Pasajes de San Juan
San Sebastian – Explore the Basque City of Bilbao
Madrid – Enjoy a Spanish Dinner in the Home of a Local Family
Madrid – Visit the Medieval Town of Segovia
Madrid – Delight in a Private Tour of Salamanca
Malaga – Attend Malaga’s Feria de la Virgen de la Pena Festival
Malaga – Tour the Picasso Museum and City Sites
Granada – Discover the Beauty of Alhambra
Granada – Final Morning in Granada
Trip Highlights
- Discover the beauty of the Basque Country as you enjoy a scenic trek to the charming, seaside town of Pasajes de San Juan
- Uncover the best kept secrets of San Sebastian at the city’s local pintxos bars and restaurants
- Enjoy a traditional Spanish dinner when you spend the evening in the home of a local family in Madrid
- Delight in a privately guided tour of the age-old town of Segovia, which lies just outside of Madrid
- Experience Malaga’s exciting Feria de la Virgen de la Pena, where you can sing, dance, and celebrate alongside the locals
- Explore Malaga’s iconic sites and destinations on a privately guided tour that is customized to your interests
- Discover the infamous beauty that abounds from Granada’s gorgeous Alhambra
- Spend the evening delighting in the timeless tradition of flamenco in its birthplace of Andalusia
Starting Price
$4,100 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
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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Everything went as expected. The trip was exactly as planned, with all pick-ups, all transfers, all requested tours, etc. We received an appropriate level of communications from Zicasso's travel specialist, who provided timely updates, names and phones of the drivers and guides, and all the needed details.
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We had an amazing trip to southern Spain, planned by Zicasso’s travel specialists!
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Zicasso’s travel specialist was great, with great communication skills and great ideas. I recommend her highly to anyone going to Spain or Portugal. We had some really unique experiences with real expert guides, including a wine tour in Penedès, a tapas and history tour, a visit to Sagrada Família, and a lovely evening with a local artist making mosaics.
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We had a great trip, with knowledgeable guides who were very well organized. The one hiccup we encountered, the cancellation of all train service to the south due to a horrific train accident, was proactively and smoothly handled. A car service was arranged for us, as no flights were available. The hotels selected were well located in the historic areas, so we could explore some hidden gems on our own. The Madrid and Seville hotels were both historic and so fun to stay at. Overall, an excellent trip.
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Zicasso’s travel specialist is absolutely A+—BEST IN CLASS!!!
Planning the trip with him was delightful. He listened carefully during our initial call and we had several conversations and emails to design the itinerary. His recommendations were spot-on and he was very flexible and supportive of our requested modifications, and incredibly responsive. It was an excellent experience planning the trip!
We LOVED the travel app he uses—it was truly helpful during the time we were in Spain. Everyone in our family really appreciated it!
When on the ground in Spain, we were in texting contact with him throughout the trip, including requesting additional add-on experiences the day before, which he made happen, and other small and meaningful adjustments! All of the drivers and guides selected were on time, professional, with deep knowledge, and delightful and fun to be with.
We absolutely loved our trip and it was just fabulous to work with a travel partner as excellent as him!
We highly recommend!!
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Our family had an amazing time on our 10-day trip to Morocco and Southern Spain! The itinerary that was crafted for us was wonderful, where we saw multiple cities, with simple transfers.
The tour guides in each city were wonderful, with incredible knowledge of each city and site that we toured.
The hotels in Spain that were chosen for us were also great in quality and location—ideally situated in each city. In particular, our hotel in Córdoba was beautiful, located in an historic building.
All of the transportation services used had professional drivers in modern, clean vans.
In the event that we had an issue, question, or needed a recommendation, Zicasso’s tour company was very responsive and really helpful. We really were happy with our experience in the planning and execution of our family trip!
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