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11 nights An Immersion in Spain
Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Granada, Barcelona
Madrid, Barcelona & the 3 jewels of Andalusia
Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Granada, Barcelona
Madrid, Barcelona & the 3 jewels of Andalusia
Overview
On arrival, meet your private driver who will be waiting for you right at the outside gate with a signal on your name for your transfer. Your private driver will drive you in best comfort to your hotel.
In the afternoon your private guide will meet you at the hotel lobby. During this tour you can visit the classic bars, taverns and inns that defined the essence of Madrid for centuries. Those who are proud of our traditional recipes and show the true flavor of Spanish food, which uses the best local ingredients and deals with the way food is treated and presented.
With the help of your guide, you will not only enjoy varied and tasty dishes, but you will also discover how to correctly combine each meal with your corresponding drink, you will learn to use the codes to order properly in a bar as a local.
Overnight in Madrid.
Breakfast at the hotel.
The unique Villa and Court of Madrid opens your arms to discover all its secrets. Accompanied by your private guide, you will stroll through the oldest districts of the city discovering the legacy of centuries of history, starting from the Arab wall of the tenth century and passing through the monuments bequeathed by the dynasties of the Austrians and the Bourbons, which includes former hospitals, palaces, theaters, narrow medieval streets and traditional shops.
The Puerta del Sol, the street and Plaza Mayor, with 400 years of history, the Royal Palace and the elegant Plaza de Oriente, the Royal Opera, that recently turned 200 years old and Madrid’s Cathedral, La Almudena.
The Royal or Eastern Palace is the largest in all of Western Europe. Its construction began in 1738 by order of Felipe V, the first king of the dynasty of the Bourbons. You can admire the official reception rooms, the museum area, the Royal Chapel, the Throne Room and the private rooms of King Carlos III and Queen Isabel II.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon to discover some secrets about Madrid
Overnight in Madrid.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your private driver will be at your disposal with the best comfort of a private vehicle during your 5 hours to take you to Toledo a mere hour drive from Madrid.
We meet the private guide at the entrance of Toledo to explore this monumental city, the first capital of the Spanish Empire. We will discover the impressive Cathedral, the old Palace of Justice, the Town Hall, the old Jewish quarter and much more.
Be overwhelmed by the spectacular views of the city over the Tagus River and start with a nice walk through Toledo with our expert local guide continuing through the old Jewish quarter, with its narrow streets.
Toledo has been the cradle of steel workshops for centuries, not only in Spain. His high-quality swords were praised throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and you can still witness local craftsmen working steel to transform it into impressive swords, helmets and more by visiting some work centers where they are still manufactured.
Free afternoon on disposal for personal activities.
Overnight in Madrid.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, your private driver will be waiting for you right at the outside of your hotel to drive you in best comfort to Atocha’s railway station.
Jump on a bullet train to the UNESCO city of Cordoba. In just 1 h 50 min we reach the caliphal city of the Omeyas, where the impressive mosque-cathedral will be visited. The private tour will also include the interesting old town with Jewish quarter, Synagogue and Alcazar. Your luggage will be kept safe in our private vehicle while your driver takes you down to the historic city for a memorable walking tour. A Special meal in a local restaurant is also possible to blend into your stop over, giving you the chance to taste local delicacies like salmorejo, stewed ox tail and more.
After your tour, transfer to your hotel in Seville.
Overnight in Seville.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, enjoy your gastronomical experience today visiting a local market followed by a private cooking class and a lovely lunch with views to the Seville Cathedral
Meet your chef and visit a local market, where you will witness a tremendous variety of seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables. After your market stroll you will reach the cooking workshop where your chef will teach you how to prepare a delicious meal
With a glass of sherry you will learn everything about authentic Spanish recipes made by yourself. This is not a conventional class where you would take notes: here you learn to cook hands-on to get the best results.
After your class you will test yourself your own success and you enjoy a great lunch at the terrace with views to the Cathedral and share a good glass of wine with your chef
Overnight in Seville.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your driver, who will take you by private vehicle around the White Villages. Your excursion will take around 8 h
Meet your private guide and start your way to explore the White Villages cover the northwest part of Cadiz and the northeast areas of Malaga. We can trace back human presence in this zone up to the Paleolithic era, including Neolithic dolmens, copper and bronze eras, and later Roman roads, Visigotic fountains and Moorish towers. The iconic image you have in mind: White washed facades in small hill villages, comes from this same area.
We will stop in Arcos de la Frontera to visit and to enjoy the breathtaking views of the area before we stop for lunch in a great restaurant where you will be able to try the local specialties paired with good wines of the area.
Arrival in Ronda in the afternoon.
Overnight in Ronda.
Breakfast at the hotel.
At just over 120 km to the south-east of Seville, Ronda is one of Andalusia’s most beautiful towns. It is famous throughout Spain for the gaping river gorge with a sheer drop of 120m which divides the medieval from the 18th-century parts of the town. A spectacular bridge constructed in the 18th century spans the gorge and the view looking down from it is not for the faint-hearted. You will have time to explore the wonderful town of Ronda with its Moorish and Christian legacy as well as going to the oldest bullring in Spain which is here. After this intense journey, take in some superb views of the surrounding mountain ranges and of course the plunging gorge.
Ronda ‘s Bullring is known to be the oldest one in Spain. It is the cradle of several dynasties of toreros and there a bullfighter buried in the sand. Every September, the traditional corrida Goyesca is celebrated.
Free afternoon on disposal for personal activities.
Overnight in Ronda.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, meet your private driver and head to Granada. Walk today the same trail our King Alphonse 13th did in 1921 when he inaugurated the Guadalhorce Dam. 100 thrilling metres above the river, sticked to the Wall of Gaitanes gorge, the Caminito del Rey can be called an impressive one. After years of disrepair, the Trail was opened again in 2014 and since then thousands of travelers try their energies every year along the path.
Your private guide will take you along the route and explain everything you need to know about the history of this odd walkway. Keep your five senses awake and enjoy the grandness of an amazing landscape. Nature, flora and fauna will be displayed in front of you to grant a memorable day. Try your vertigo looking through the glass sections of the path!
After the tremendous adrenaline shot, calm down at a local restaurant, where we will try several dishes only present in the area, enjoying the breathtaking views
Overnight in Granada.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning Enjoy a walking tour with your expert private guide as you visit the Alhambra palace and gardens, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located on a rocky hill, on the banks of the Darro River, protected by mountains and amongst the eldest quarter in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with its distinctive reddish stone in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty enclosed within.
The Alhambra ranks among the world’s finest examples of Islamic art with carved cedar-wood, stucco work, and gorgeous mosaics. Originally designed as a military fortress, the Alhambra became the site the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella (where Christopher Columbus received royal endorsement for his expedition). The complex is formed by the stunning Moorish palaces and the Palace of King Charles V, a Renaissance building, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra, as well as the Alcazaba fortress and an opposite independent palace: The Generalife, which is surrounded by orchards, greenery, fountains that keep the palace cool and beautiful gardens that welcome the visitor.
In the afternoon, enjoy a ceramic tile painting private class in Granada with a professional artist.
Granada is renowned for the quality of its ceramics, with a long tradition going back to Moorish times. This class - in an artist’s studio on the slopes of the Alhambra - allows you to give free rein to your creativity, as well as providing a personalized souvenir of your time in Granada. Your teacher, who is a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London and a local artist and ceramicist of many years of experience, will help guide your technique, discussing with you the designs you wish to follow (based on your own ideas or on designs from art books in the studio). At the end of the class, she will help you glazing the tiles, prior to their firing in a special kiln over the following day. Suitable for all levels of artistic aptitude, this is a great activity for adults and children alike. The tiles (up to six per person) will be delivered the next day either to your hotel in Granada (free of charge) or to a forwarding address (delivery costs will apply).
Overnight in Granada.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, meet your private driver and transfer to Granada Airport. Take a direct flight to Barcelona. At arrival, meet your private driver who will be waiting for you right at the outside gate with a signal on your name for your transfer. Your private vehicle will drive you in best comfort to your hotel.
This afternoon your private driver will be at your disposal with the best comfort of a private vehicle during your 5 hours city tour today.
Discover the fascinating world of modernist architect Antoni Gaudí on a private tour in the company of an expert local guide for 5 hours who will expose Gaudi's extraordinary achievements. Learn about Gaudi and his iconic architectural style whose works have redefined and transformed the landscape of Barcelona, no less than seven have been listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
The immortal Sagrada Familia, a monumental masterpiece of Gaudi’s architecture still under construction over 100 years after building commenced.
The vibrant Catalan bourgeoisie erected a multitude of imposing buildings throughout Barcelona. One of the bourgeois houses built along the elegant Paseo de Gracia is the Casa Milá (or La Pedrera), whose interior is an inexcusable visit.
Overnight in Barcelona.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Your private driver will be at your disposal with the best comfort of a private vehicle during your 8 hours city tour today.
Montserrat is one of the main landmarks of Catalonia and offers 4 different parts for visiting: the Natural Park, which the most important point is the Mountain, with great beauty, the complex of the Abbey and Benedictine Basilica, the Black Madonna of Montserrat, an icon of Catalonia, and the famous Escolanía.
Your private guide will show you the complex, including its interesting museum and if you are lucky enough to arrive in time, you will enjoy one of the oldest choirs in Europe, dating from the 13th century.
Later on, head to Penedes to discover the famous DOP of Catalonia
You will taste a delicious menu in a local restaurant with starters to share, the main course and a dessert, paired with good local wine
The Penedes region is famous for the quality of its wines and the best-known Denomination of Origin for sparkling wine or "cava". There you visit a well-known winery where you will taste the different varieties of wine and cava from the local DOP
Overnight in Barcelona.
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the estimated time, meet your private driver and transfer to the airport.