Best of Spain: Madrid, Andalucia and Barcelona
Discover rich traditions and colourful culture on this private tour of Spain
Passionate, sophisticated and wildly romantic, Spain is a sprawling patchwork of a country united by a passion for life and the rhythmic beat of flamenco. Explore the very best of this diverse country on an 18-day private tour of Spain, combining the history, architecture, art and gastronomy of Madrid and Barcelona with the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Andalucia – Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada.
This Iberian adventure begins in the capital, where an expert local guide accompanies you on a Madrid tour around some of the city’s classic sights, including the Royal Palace and the world-renowned Prado Museum. Take a journey through Spain’s past with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Segovia, and admire the paintings of El Greco in Toledo, a fascinating city where three religions coexisted for centuries.
From flamenco to tapas, Andalucia is the birthplace of many traditions regarded as quintessentially Spanish. The next part of your journey introduces you to three of its architectural treasures with expert-led tours of Granada’s Alhambra Palace, Cordoba’s mosque and Sevilla’s cathedral. You’ll also visit white hilltop villages and family-run vineyards, sample traditional tapas and fine sherry wine, and experience flamenco and equestrian shows.
The final part of this custom Spain tour takes you to the flamboyant city of Barcelona. Here, you’ll admire the whimsical architecture of Gaudí on a Barcelona tour, explore two nearby towns synonymous with Dalí, Figueres and Cadaqués, and head into the Montserrat mountains to visit an ancient monastery and holy shrine.
From World Heritage sites and Old Master paintings to tasty tapas and fine wines, this Spain private tour is jam-packed with art, history, culture and flavour. Expert private guides bring the destinations to life, and there’s plenty of time for relaxation and solo exploring, too.