Classic Spain Journey: Seville, Madrid and Barcelona

Classic Spain Journey: Seville, Madrid and Barcelona

10 days

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From $7,395 pp

This journey spotlights three of Spain’s most influential cities, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, with carefully chosen excursions into the surrounding regions.

At a glance...

Historic centres, landmark architecture and regional food and wine form the backbone of this journey, complemented by visits to places such as Córdoba, Segovia and the Penedès wine country. The pace is unhurried and balanced, allowing time for guided insight as well as independent exploration.

Why Classic Spain Journey: Seville, Madrid and Barcelona

In detail

  • Days 1-3: Seville

    Days 1-3: Seville

    Arrive in Seville and settle into the historic centre. The afternoon is left open to rest after the journey or take an initial walk through nearby streets and plazas.

    Your first full day introduces Seville on foot. With a guide, explore the city’s most significant landmarks, including the cathedral complex, the Giralda tower and the Royal Alcázar. In the evening, experience flamenco in an intimate setting, followed by a guided tapas walk through neighbourhood bars, offering the perfect introduction to the relaxed local food culture.

    One day is dedicated to a full-day excursion to Córdoba. Visit the Mezquita, one of Spain’s most remarkable religious buildings, before continuing to Almodóvar Castle, a well-preserved Moorish fortress set above the surrounding countryside.

  • Days 4-6: Madrid

    Days 4-6: Madrid

    Travel north by high-speed train to Madrid. After arrival, explore the city with a guide, combining a panoramic drive with time on foot through key districts. The day concludes at the Prado Museum, home to one of Europe’s most important art collections.

    Two days are spent exploring beyond the capital. Visit Ávila, known for its intact medieval walls, and Segovia, where the Roman aqueduct dominates the historic centre. Another excursion takes you to El Escorial, the former royal monastery and burial site of Spanish monarchs. A brief stop is made at the Valley of the Fallen before returning to Madrid for a free afternoon to spend at your leisure.

  • Days 7-9: Barcelona

    Days 7-9: Barcelona

    Continue east by train to Barcelona. Begin with a guided introduction to Antoni Gaudí’s work, including several of the architect’s most influential buildings, which define the city’s skyline.

    The following day focuses on Barcelona’s historic quarters, with a walking tour through areas such as the Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is free to explore independently, visit galleries or spend time along the waterfront.

    Your final full day includes an excursion to the Penedès wine region, known for cava production. Visit local producers and enjoy time among the vineyards before returning to the city.

  • Day 10: Departure

    Day 10: Departure

    Transfer to the airport for your international flight home, arriving the same day.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • Discover Gaudí’s Palau Güell in Barcelona on a private tour. Explore his early masterpiece with expert insight, timed entry, and crowd-free access.

  • Explore Madrid’s Prado Museum before it opens to the public. Enjoy masterpieces like Las Meninas on a private early-access tour led by an expert guide.

  • Discover Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona with a private early-access tour. Enter at first light, skip the crowds, and explore in peaceful clarity.

  • Experience the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on a private tour. Explore its iconic architecture and contemporary art collection with expert insight and no crowds.

  • Explore Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter at dawn on a private tour. Discover medieval streets, hidden courtyards, and Catalan history before the crowds arrive.

  • Explore the Reina Sofía on a private tour with exclusive access to key galleries, including Picasso’s Guernica. The perfect way to experience Madrid’s modern art landmark.

  • Experience the Alhambra on a private tour with expert guiding and skip the line access to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife gardens. A calm, tailored way to explore Granada’s most celebrated landmark.

  • Explore Seville’s Alcázar on a private tour with exclusive morning access. See its palaces and gardens with expert guidance and no crowds.

  • Sail the Costa Brava with a private local skipper, discovering hidden coves, historic coastal towns, and calm swimming spots on a relaxed family-friendly journey by sea.

  • Each evening the Mezquita-Catedral in Córdoba opens to a small group for El Alma de Córdoba, an after-hours experience that reveals the mosque-cathedral through light, sound, and rare quiet. Do Not Disturb arranges access.

  • A private cellar dinner on a historic Mallorcan estate, with a dedicated chef, estate wines, and a table reserved exclusively for your group. Do Not Disturb arranges access to the island's finest vineyard dining experiences.

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