Eclectic Spain – 8 nights – 9 days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01: BARCELONA

Arrive at Barcelona Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city.

DAY 02: BARCELONA

Explore the best of Barcelona on an exclusive full-day small-group guided tour.

Start by immersing yourself in the enchanting Gothic Quarter and unravel the secrets of Catalan history. Discover some of the most iconic Basilicas in the Old Town, each revealing a unique cultural tapestry. Ascend Montjuic for breathtaking views, a perfect place for taking unforgettable pictures, and witness the Olympic legacy at the Anella Olímpica. Embark on a curated journey to Gaudí’s gems, enjoying skip-the-line access to both Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia.

DAY 03: BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT – BARCELONA

Half-day trip to the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat with a small group from Barcelona. On the Montserrat Mountain, 2,380 feet above sea level, sits the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat. This beautiful structure, surrounded by nature, has served many as an authentic spiritual retreat for almost one thousand years.

Visit the Basilica, home to the Virgin of Montserrat (the “Black Madonna”), also the patron saint of Catalonia. Explore the Holy Cave, where the Virgin is said to have appeared, making it a popular destination for religious pilgrimage and prayer.

DAY 04: BARCELONA – VALENCIA – L'OCEANOGRÀFIC

Take the train to Valencia. Check in to your hotel.

Make your way to the City of Arts and Science to visit L’Oceanogràfic. It is the biggest aquarium in Europe, featuring species from many of the world’s key marine ecosystems.

Immerse yourself in this unique marine world and travel through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, visit a family of beluga whales, and come face to face with sharks.

DAY 05: VALENCIA – SEVILLE

Check out of the hotel and make your way to the train station. Take the train to Seville. Arrive at Seville and check into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy the authentic Flamenco show in Seville, located in the heart of Andalusia.

The show is a sample of the purest flamenco, with 2 artists singing, 1 on guitar, and 3 dancing.

DAY 06: SEVILLE

Discover the jewels of Seville’s royal heritage on a memorable guided tour of the Alcazar Palace complex, the Cathedral, also known as Santa Maria de la Sede, and the Giralda Tower. The nearly 1.5-hour visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, will reveal secrets and its evolution over the centuries. Visitors will have free time to climb up the ramps to the 90-meter summit and enjoy panoramic views of Seville.

After the tour of the Cathedral of Seville and the Giralda, there will be a short break before the visit to the Royal Alcázar of Seville, the oldest Royal Palace in Europe. A 1.5-hour visit will include priority entry and a tour of the ancient Palace of King Don Pedro, the Palace of Yeso, the House of the Assistant, the House of the Contracting, the Gothic Palaces, and, of course, the gardens of the Royal Alcázar, where we will end the guided tour. In the end, you will have time to explore the gardens and palace at your own pace.

DAY 07: SEVILLE – MADRID

Take the train to Madrid. Check in at the hotel and relax for some time.

While in Madrid, enjoy a guided tour of Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home stadium of Real Madrid.

DAY 08: MADRID – TOLEDO – MADRID

Visit Madrid’s Royal Palace and its surroundings with a professional guide on this walking tour. Explore Plaza Mayor’s rich history, sample the diverse flavors of Spanish cuisine at Mercado San Miguel, and stroll through charming streets like Calle de Codo and Plaza de la Villa.

Then, skip the line for a guided tour of Madrid’s historic royal residence. In the afternoon, join a half-day tour to the beautiful city of Toledo. Stroll around its Old Town and wonder at the fascinating mix of cultures. Visit one of Spain’s most important cathedrals, then use the free time to explore the city on your own.

DAY 09: MADRID

Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport.