Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
Your private chauffeur picks you up and takes you to your boutique hotel where you'll settle in for the night. After dropping your bags, head up to the rooftop bar to take in the city views and relax by the infinity pool. Dinner features traditional Spanish cuisine to kick off your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavours)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner featuring fresh Barcelona seafood and traditional Spanish flavours
- Day 2
Barcelona
Start by walking down Passeig de Gracia, where you'll see modernist architecture throughout the avenue. Your Local Expert guide takes you through Gaudí's Sagrada Familia, then you'll spend time at Park Güell exploring the colorful mosaics and winding paths. The combination of both sites gives you a real sense of Gaudí's vision.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Passeig de Gracia to view modernist architecture
- Visit Gaudí's Sagrada Família
- Walk through Park Güell with Local Expert, viewing colourful ceramics and city views
Landmarks Sagrada Família Park Güell - Day 3
Barcelona to Valencia
Head down the golden Costa Dorada coastline toward La Galera for lunch at the Michelin-starred L'Antic Molí. The restaurant serves creative Mediterranean dishes made from fresh seasonal ingredients, so you'll get a real taste of what's available locally. After eating, you'll continue on to Valencia for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Michelin-starred L'Antic Molí - contemporary, gourmet cuisine from locally sourced seasonal ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit seaside La Galera
- Lunch at Michelin-starred L'Antic Molí with creative Mediterranean menu from locally sourced ingredients
Landmarks Centre of Arts and Sciences Torres de Serranos Torres de Quart 
- Day 4
Valencia to Granada
Your Local Expert takes you through Granada's 13th-century Alhambra Palace, pointing out the intricate Islamic designs, exotic gardens, and tranquil pools throughout. Later, you'll move into your renovated 19th-century palace accommodation for the night, which gives you a taste of Granada's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Alhambra Palace with Local Expert
- Walk through Generalife Gardens
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens 
- Day 5
Granada to Córdoba to Seville
In Córdoba, walk across the 2000-year-old Roman Bridge and check out the Mezquita cathedral with your Local Expert guide. Afterward, stroll through the old Jewish Quarter before heading to Seville. You'll have dinner once you arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- See 2000-year-old Roman Bridge with Local Expert
- Explore the labyrinthine old Jewish Quarter
- Explore Mezquita cathedral with Local Expert, walking through horseshoe-shaped arches and pillars
Landmarks Roman Bridge Mezquita 
- Day 6
Seville
Spend your morning at the Fine Arts Museum looking at masterpieces, then your Local Expert takes you to Plaza de España. You'll walk through the flower-filled squares of the Santa Cruz Quarter during the afternoon. Later, you have a private flamenco dance lesson to experience the passion and energy of this traditional art form.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fine Arts Museum exhibiting masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque and Spanish artists
- Visit Plaza de España in Louisa Park with Local Expert
- Walking tour of Santa Cruz Quarter admiring flower-decked balconies and pretty squares
- Private flamenco dance lesson with students from the Cristina Heeren Foundation
Landmarks Fine Arts Museum Plaza de España Santa Cruz Quarter - Day 7
Seville
Take a relaxed morning before heading to an Andalusian market for a cooking class where you'll learn to make Spain's popular dishes. Lunch is what you prepare, so you get to taste your own work. As the sun sets, pick between a romantic horse and carriage ride or a VIP seat at a rooftop bar with views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Dishes prepared during Spanish cooking experience in Andalusian market)
Included Activities
- Spanish cooking experience in Andalusian market
- Learn secrets to Spain's popular dishes
- Lunch featuring your own culinary creations
- Either: Romantic horse and carriage ride through city highlights, OR VIP seat at chic rooftop bar
- Day 8
Seville to Serpa, Portugal
Cross into Portugal and arrive in the hilltop town of Serpa. Over lunch, you'll hear a performance of Cante Alentejano, a traditional polyphonic singing style that UNESCO recognizes as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It's a nice way to experience local cultural traditions while you eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (VIP experience with singing performance of Cante Alentejano, a traditional polyphonic singing style recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO)
Included Activities
- Arrive in hilltop town of Serpa
- Lunch with VIP performance of Cante Alentejano, traditional polyphonic singing style
- Day 9
Serpa to Lisbon
After a relaxed start in Lisbon, check out the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem Tower. Then you'll visit the National Coach Museum, which holds one of the finest collections of historical carriages from the 17th to 19th centuries. Next comes the Queluz Palace, where you can see the architectural detail up close. Dinner is elegant and a nice way to end the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local specialties)
Included Activities
- Visit Monument to the Discoveries with Local Expert
- Visit Belem Tower with Local Expert
- Visit National Coach Museum with finest collections of historical horse-drawn carriages from 17th, 18th and 19th centuries
- Visit National Palace of Queluz, former 18th-century royal residence, viewing Baroque architectural details
Landmarks Monument to the Discoveries Belem Tower National Coach Museum National Palace of Queluz - Day 10
Lisbon to Évora
Travel to Évora and visit Herdade da Calada, a local winery. You'll learn about their winemaking processes and do a wine tasting to get a sense of what the region produces. Dinner features Alentejo specialties that pair well with the wines you've tried.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Alentejo specialties)
Included Activities
- Explore Herdade da Calada winery estate
- Wine tasting at local winery
- Dinner featuring Alentejo specialties
Landmarks Évora - Day 11
Évora to Mérida to Madrid
Journey across the green and golden farmlands of Extremadura to reach Mérida. You'll see the well-preserved Roman Theatre, which gives you a glimpse into the region's ancient history. From there, the landscape becomes more sunbaked as you head toward Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Marvel at well-preserved Roman Theatre in Mérida
Landmarks Roman Theatre - Day 12
Madrid
In Madrid, you can personalize your day. Either join an art historian at the Prado Museum or take a Local Expert through the maze-like Old Town and try traditional churros. In the evening, celebrate your travels over a final decadent dinner with your travel companions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final decadent dinner)
Included Activities
- See sights of Madrid including monument to Cervantes in Plaza de España, Cibeles Fountain, Parliament and Puerta del Sol with Local Expert
- Either: Join art historian at Prado Museum viewing works by Bosch, Titian and El Greco, OR walking tour of Madrid's old town with Local Expert and traditional churros tasting
Landmarks Prado Museum Plaza de España Cibeles Fountain Puerta del Sol - Day 13
Madrid
After breakfast, say goodbye to your travel companions before your private transfer takes you to Madrid Barajas Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
