Classic Spain: Madrid and Barcelona
Classic Spain: Madrid and Barcelona
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Explore the classic Spanish destinations—vibrant Madrid and awe-inspiring Barcelona—and take in the best this sun-kissed country has to offer. See the cities with the private guides, learn how to cook the traditional paella with a professional chef, and spend the evening enjoying the magical sounds of flamenco!
Included/Excluded
- Private arrival and departure transfers
- Accommodations in centrally located 4-star hotels
- Breakfasts in the hotels
- 2nd Class train ticket: Madrid - Barcelona
- Private tour of Madrid's highlights
- Tapas and paella cooking class with a professional chef
- Evening flamenco show with wine
- Sagrada Familia & Park Guell private tour
- Day trip to Figures/Montserrat & Winery
- International Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- City Tax (shall be paid in a hotel by a client EUR 3-5 depending on the city)
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival to Spain
Welcome to Spain, the beautiful destination famous for its amazing food, vibrant atmosphere, and rich cultural heritage. A private driver will meet you at the airport upon arrival in Madrid and take you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. There is nothing planned for today, so the rest of the day is yours to start exploring the remarkable city on your own.
No meals are included.
Day 2: Madrid Sightseeing
This morning, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel and head to the city center, where a local guide will be waiting to take you around the most famous sights of Madrid, such as the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and the Cathedral, among many more incredible places. They will share some fascinating stories about the cities and show you a few hidden gems most tourists miss when exploring the city.
There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Day 3: Cooking Class with a Professional Chef
The following day, we invite you to enjoy the delicious world of Spanish cuisine and learn the secrets of traditional cooking in a master class with a professional chef. You will learn how to make delicious paella and scrumpy tapas the way Spaniards do it, get to know the tricks to getting the perfect dish, and enjoy a delightful lunch after the cooking class.
There is nothing planned for the rest of the day, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 4: Free Day in Madrid
Today, there is nothing planned. Enjoy the best the city has to offer, take advantage of its incredible restaurant scene, or hunt for souvenirs to bring back home.
Breakfast is included.
Day 5: Train to Barcelona & Evening Flamenco Performance
The following day, after breakfast, you check out from your hotel in Madrid and have a transfer to the train station, where you catch a high-speed train to stunning Barcelona. A private driver will be waiting to take you to your centrally located hotel upon your arrival. Â After that, you have a few hours to keep enjoying the best that Barcelona has to offer on your own.
And in the evening, we invite you to enjoy a magical performance by some of the best Spanish singers, guitarists, and dancers of the flamenco tradition. The show will be accompanied by a glass of excellent local wine.
After the show, you have the evening free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Day 6: Sagrada Familia & Park Guell Sightseeing
This morning, after breakfast, you head to the city center to meet your guide, who will show you around two of the most famous sights of Barcelona, the stunning Sagrada Familia and the fairytale Park Guel.
Both architectural gems are masterpieces by Gaudi's genius that not only look incredible but also boast fascinating stories that your guide will only be happy to share with you. This tour is a perfect introduction to one-of-a-kind style of great master, offering a chance to not only see the iconic sites but ti fully immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gaudi's matserpieces.
There is nothing planned after the tour, and you are free to keep exploring the city on your own.
Breakfast is included.
Day 7: Day Trip of Your Choice
Today, we invite you to explore the gems scattered near Barcelona. We've prepared two amazing day trip options to consider:
- Day trip to Montserrat
Enjoy a guided visit to the famous Monastery of Montserrat, nestled in a stunning setting high in the mountains. Benedictine Monk Mountain Retreat is one of the most famous sights in Spain, boasting unparalleled cultural and historical heritage as well as offering some of the most jaw-dropping views in the country. Following your visit to the monastery, you will stop by a local winery, where you will learn about Spanish wines and enjoy a tasting and delicious lunch. - Day trip to Figures
Visit one of the most magical places in Spain, the Salvador Dali Museum. This sight is nestled in Dali's home town of Figueres and is housed in the old theater where the genius artist is buried in the crypt under the stage! The museum proudly displays the lifetime of Salvador Dali's works, as well as masterpieces from his personal collection of art.
Breakfast is included.
Day 8: Free Day in Barcelona
Today, there is nothing planned. Enjoy the best the city has to offer, take advantage of its incredible restaurant scene, or hunt for souvenirs to bring back home.
Breakfast is included.
Day 9: Departure from Spain
This is your last day in Spain! Today, you enjoy breakfast in your hotel, check out, and have a transfer to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe trip home and can't wait to start working on your next vacation!
Breakfast is included.