Tailor‑made Spain iconic cities trip - 12 days

Welcome to Madrid, the first stop on your journey through Spain’s iconic cities. Your private guide will greet you at Madrid International Airport and accompany you to your centrally located hotel, sharing local tips along the way.

After check-in, ease into the city at your own pace. Stroll through lively plazas, relax at a café on Gran Vía, or explore the tapas bars of La Latina as your tailor-made Spain travel begins.

Explore Madrid’s vibrant heart on a privately guided city tour shaped around history, culture, and local flavor.

Visit Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and the leafy avenues of Buen Retiro Park as your guide shares the stories behind the city’s most memorable sights. Along the way, experience Madrid like a local at handpicked food markets, sampling traditional tapas and regional specialties.

After the tour, enjoy free time to follow your own rhythm in the city.

After breakfast, travel by train through southern Spain to Granada, a highlight of any Spain itinerary.

On arrival, join a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Alhambra Palace. Explore its ornate Moorish courtyards, peaceful gardens, and panoramic viewpoints as your guide reveals the stories behind this extraordinary fortress and palace complex.

After your visit, your private driver will transfer you to your hotel in Granada, well placed for tapas bars, flamenco venues, and the city’s lively evening atmosphere.

Today, travel by train to Seville, one of Andalusia’s most captivating cities. On arrival, check in to your charming hotel in the heart of the old town and take time to settle into its authentic surroundings.

In the evening, experience Seville’s legendary flamenco scene at an intimate performance, where powerful guitar, song, and dance bring Andalusian culture to life.

After the show, return to your hotel by horse carriage, passing through atmospheric streets lit by the glow of the historic city.

After breakfast, meet your expert guide for a day exploring Seville’s most iconic sights.

Step inside the royal Alcázar, a masterpiece of Mudéjar art, then continue to the Giralda, Torre del Oro, Plaza de España, and Seville Cathedral. Visit the Fine Arts Museum, home to Andalusian paintings, sculptures, and ceramics that reveal another side of the city’s cultural heritage.

Enjoy authentic regional dishes over lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon at leisure wandering Seville’s atmospheric streets or relaxing in its charming plazas.

In the morning, check out of your hotel and board the high-speed train to Córdoba, one of the best places to visit in Spain for layered history and living craftsmanship.

After settling into your hotel, explore the city on a private guided tour. Stroll through flower-filled squares, the atmospheric souk, and the orange tree courtyard of the Mosque-Cathedral.

Step inside hidden patios and traditional workshops, where saddlers, ceramicists, and silversmiths continue crafts tied to Córdoba’s UNESCO-listed heritage and artistic soul.

After breakfast, check out and board the train to Valencia, Spain’s Mediterranean jewel.

Once you’ve settled into your hotel, start discovering the city at your own pace. Walk through the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, unwind on golden beaches, or taste authentic paella in a local tavern.

You can also explore lively plazas, street art, and waterfront promenades, shaping the day around your personal travel style.

After breakfast, set out on a private walking tour of Valencia’s historic center, where grand plazas, Gothic landmarks, and lively markets reveal the city’s character.

In the afternoon, continue at your own pace. Seek out hidden tapas bars, try authentic paella in the birthplace of Spain’s signature dish, or wander through creative neighborhoods filled with local cafés, shops, and street art.

Travel by train to cosmopolitan Barcelona, the final highlight of your Spain trip. On arrival, check in to your centrally located hotel, perfectly placed for exploring the city at your own pace.

Spend the rest of the day wandering lively boulevards, tasting local tapas, relaxing by the waterfront, or enjoying Barcelona’s street performances and nightlife.

Set out on a private tour of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona, exploring the visionary designs that helped define the city.

Discover curving façades, dreamlike interiors, and symbolic details as your guide shares the stories behind his most celebrated works. Stand in awe at the still-rising Sagrada Família and see how Gaudí transformed Barcelona’s skyline and creative identity.

After the tour, enjoy free time to follow your own interests, from café hopping and boutique shopping to a relaxed seaside stroll.

Enjoy a relaxed day in Barcelona, with time to explore the city at your own pace.

Linger in lively neighborhoods such as the Gothic Quarter, wander along beachfront promenades, or pause for tapas, street performances, and sunset views over the Mediterranean.

For a deeper taste of Catalonia, join an optional tasting in the nearby Penedès wine region. Visit family-run vineyards, learn about local cava, and enjoy pairings that showcase the flavors of Catalan gastronomy.

Enjoy your final morning in Barcelona at an easy pace. Linger over breakfast, pick up last-minute souvenirs, or take one last walk through your favorite neighborhood.

At the scheduled time, your private driver will collect you for a comfortable transfer to the airport.