Welcome to Spain! Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, free time to rest and start exploring the city.

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• High-end Accommodation: Granados 83

This morning, our local guide will pick you up at your hotel for a private guided walking tour of the Gothic quarter, the oldest part of Barcelona, and Picasso Museum. Along this tour around a labyrinth of narrow cobblestone streets, you will travel back in the history of the city while you explore Roman ruins, Medieval buildings and Gothic cathedrals, out of which the current cosmopolitan city developed from. At the end of the tour, you will also visit Picasso Museum, where you will discover some masterpieces of this worldwide renowned artist. In the afternoon, free time to keep exploring the city on your own.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Granados 83

This morning, our guide will pick you up for a private guided tour of Gaudi masterpieces: Guell Park and "Sagrada Familia" Cathedral. Home to Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona is known as the capital of Modernism and boasts some of the most celebrated Modernist architecture and structures found anywhere in the world. One of the great innovators of his time, Gaudí left his mark on the map of Barcelona and today, you will explore some of the architectural treasures that he left behind. In the afternoon, free time to keep exploring the city on your own.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Granados 83

Today, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience combining wine and sailing. You will feel the wind of the Mediterranean Sea on your face as you discover Barcelona skyline from the sea, on board of a spacious sailing boat. After the sailing experience, you will be driven to a boutique winery, either in Alella or Penedes wine region. In any case, it will be a beautiful family-run winery, where you will walk by its vineyards, visit its cellars, learn about the winemaking process and finally, to wrap up your day, you will taste its great wines paired with exquisite Spanish tapas. This is a 3 in 1 experience, cruising Barcelona's Mediterranean Sea, visiting a unique wine cellar and tasting award-winning wines paired with tapas in Alella or Penedes wine regions.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Granados 83

This morning, our driver will pick you up to transfer you to the railway station, where you will take a high-speed train to Madrid. Upon arrival at Madrid railway station, our local driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, our guide will pick you up for a private guided tour of the art triangle and Prado Museum. Madrid is one of the cities in Europe with the vastest collections of art, and Prado is considered one of the greatest art museums in the world. It was designed in 1785 to host a Royal art collection and opened to the public for the first time in November 1819. This very first Royal collection started to increase significantly in the 16th century and continued to thrive under the succeeding Monarchs. Currently, the collection comprises around 8,200 drawings, 7,600 paintings, 4,800 prints and 1,000 sculptures, in addition to many other works of art and historic documents. It is the main Spanish national art museum, and it is widely considered to have one of the world's finest art collection of European and Spanish art. You will be able to admire the masterpieces of renowned artists such as Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, Bosch, Rubens, Titian and Raphael, among many others. Apart from visiting the museum, you will also discover the architectural and historic landmarks in the surroundings, such as Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcala, etc.

Meals: Breakfast

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• High-end Accommodation: NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía

Today morning, our local guide will pick you up at the hotel for a private guided walking tour of the old part of the city: the Habsburgs' quarter, noteworthy places such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market...and the most emblematic buildings such as the Royal Palace. In the 16th century, Felipe II established his court in Madrid. By then, the city was nothing but a myrian of small houses, churches and streets with a population of just 20,000 inhabitants. The kingdom of the Habsburgs, to show off their powerful empire and wealth, had to invest to develop and transform the city with a great variety of buildings and infrastructures, such as the iconic Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol, which became the geographical center of Spain. The aristocracy also built their mansions in this area, which became really rich in terms of architecture, ranging from the late Renaissance through the early Baroque. The works were culminated in the 18th century with the construction of the Royal Palace, which is a magnificent architectural masterpiece with an impressive inside decoration full of frescos, tapestries, etc. So, today, along this tour, you will be travelling back to the Golden age of Madrid and its magnificent buildings. In the afternoon, free time to keep exploring the city on your own.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía

Today morning, our driver will transfer you to the railway station, where you will take a train to Toledo. Upon arrival at Toledo railway station, our guide will be waiting for you to walk you around this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City, a labyrinth of historical streets located on a hill and surrounded by the Tagus river. It is known as the Imperial City because it was the main venue of the court of Charles V before he established it in Madrid. Due to its varied and vast monumental, historical and cultural heritage, it is also known as the city of the three cultures because Moors, Christians and Jews managed to peacefully cohabit in the city for centuries and they all left their traces in the architecture which defines the town today and which makes it such a special and interesting place. Along this tour, you will visit three sites in Toledo: • the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo: this 13th-century temple is one of the jewels of Gothic architecture in Spain. It is brilliant, both outside and inside, where apart from many architectural and artistic gems, you will also discover amazing works of El Greco, Caravaggio, Tiziano, Goya or Rubens. • the Synagogue of El Transito or Samuel ha-Levi: it is the most iportant Hispanich-Jewish building in Spain and the most beautiful and best preserved medieval synagogue in the world. It is also home to the Sefardi Museum, where you will be able to learn about the Jewish culture in Spain. • the Church of Santo Tomé: this church, which was rebuilt in the beginning of the 14th century by the Lord of Orgaz, is famous because it hosts the painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" by El Greco. In Toledo there is a long tradition in damascene art, which consists of decorating steel. Here, you will visit a workshop where artisans create authentic damascene ware (jewels, swords, knives...). For centuries the art of damascene in Toledo passed from generation to generation within the same family, and traditional designs ch

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía

This morning, our driver will transfer you to the railway station in Madrid, where you will take a high-speed train to Granada Upon arrival, our local driver will be waiting for you and will transfer you to your hotel in Granada. Upon arrival, hotel check-in and free time to start exploring the city. **Do not miss a stroll around the narrow cobbled streets of Sacromonte and Albayzin quarters. Sunset from St. Nicholas viewpoint is also a must. In the evening, you will enjoy a passionate flamenco show in a traditional gypsies' cave in the Sacromonte quarter. You are likely to be captivated by what locals call the "duende", which is the magic, power and emotion that you feel when you witness talented men and women sing and dance flamenco just a few inches from you.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

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• High-end Accommodation: Palacio De Mariana Pineda

Today morning, our driver and guide will pick you up for a private guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. It was originally created for military purposes, but it became a residence of kings. It was a fortress, a palace, Arab, Christian...all these features explain many distinctive features of this impressive World Heritage Site, which, as a historic monument, is unlikely to be surpassed. This place where fountains trickle, leaves rustle, and ancient spirits seem to mysteriously linger, enchants all expectant visitors. In the afternoon, free time to keep exploring the city on your own.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Palacio De Mariana Pineda

Today, our driver/guide will pick you up to transfer you to Seville along the beautiful Grazalema Mountain, where the green landscape, the rocks and the rivers merge with the beautiful whitewashed villages...a real immersion into the Andalusian countryside and traditional villages. You will start with Ronda, a tiny town dramatically perched on top of a deep gorge and considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Then, you will travel deeper into the countryside to discover some other not so well-known gems, such as Zahara de la Sierra or Grazalema. You will absorb the tranquillity as you meander through the narrow, charismatic streets and open squares, noting the blend of Arabic layout and design with eighteenth century grandeur and ornamentation. From village to village, you will pass through the stunning surroundings of lush Mediterranean woodlands and high mountain passes, with each white-washed population cluster separated by impressive scenery. Upon arrival in Seville, hotel check-in and free time to explore this beautiful city.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Legado Alcazar Hotel

This morning, our guide will pick you up for a private guided tour of the old part of the city, Santa Cruz quarter, and its most emblematic monuments. Along this tour, you will enjoy a walk around the fascinating Sta. Cruz quarter, the former Jewish quarter of the Medieval city, where the Jews were confined when Ferdinand III took the city from the Moors in 1248. It is a labyrinth of winding narrow streets with quaint houses, patios and gardens in bloom all year round, lovely tiny squares...where the legends of its Sephardic past will be brought alive and can be still felt in the atmosphere. You will also visit the Cathedral of Seville (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which is the third-largest church and the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. It was built in the 15th century and its construction lasted over a century. It was planned under the statement "Let us build a church so beautiful and so magnificent that those who se it finished think that we are mad". It was built on the site of the great Aljama mosque and some remaining parts of the Mosque are still preserved: the Patio de Naranjas, the puerta del perdón and the Giralda (former Minaret and now the bell towe). It is also popular because Christopher Columbus is buried here. Finally, you will also visit the Royal Alcazar, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which became very popular a few years ago because it was one of the film settings of Game of Thrones. It is a place absolutely different from what you have seen so far. It is a colorful and charming site which will transport you to a different era, an experience you will never forget. Its hand painted tiles, its blooming and lush idyllic gardens, its fountains, its legends...make it a really special place and a must-see place when visiting Seville. One curiosity: it is the oldest active royal palace in Europe.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Legado Alcazar Hotel

Today morning, you will enjoy a private guided visit to a traditional Andalusian farmhouse, know as "Hacienda", where you will learn and taste the Spanish golden liquid. The history of this Hacienda goes back more than five centuries ago, when Hernando Colón, son of Cristóbal Colón, exported the olive oil produced in the Hacienda to the Americas. Between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, each of the three towers of the farm housed a beam mill, which made it one of the largest olive oil factories in the world. Today, this olive oil mill, which has a 15-meter-long mill and a mahogany beam dating back to the 17th century, offers a faithful recreation of the traditional process and is a reflection of the reality of the current olive sector, with innovative facilities that allow to obtain the most select olive oil. You will stroll around the Hacienda on a fantastic a horse carriage, until you reach the groves with the olive trees, where you will enjoy a gourmet picnic in a unique environment. After lunch, our driver will transfer you back to Seville. In the afternoon, free time to enjoy Seville and keep exploring the city and its monuments, strolling around its quaint streets, visiting centenary shops, ceramic workshops in Triana quarter, having a ride on one of the tradtiional horsedrawn carriages.... **Casa Pilatos and Palacio de Dueñas are two beautiful palaces which are worth a visit. **Go up the Metropol Parasol to enjoy some of the best views of Seville. It is really worth at sunset. **Traditional shops in the old quarter of Seville.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Legado Alcazar Hotel

Today morning, at the appointed time, our driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight to Porto. Upon arrival at Porto airport, our driver will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer to you hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Descobertas Boutique Hotel

Today, you will explore Porto on a fun and different experience: you will enjoy a sidecar tour along the beautiful neighborhoods and viewpoints of Porto! Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, and with him, you will explore Porto through the old neighborhoods of the historical center. Riding the sidecar, you will be able to get through the narrow cobblestone streets, where you will be able to admire the building facades and see the evolution of the city from the river up to the hills, from the 1100’s to the 1750’s. You will start by making your way to Ribeira, the oldest neighborhood in the city, which is located by the river. Here, you will stop to explore and take photos. From there, you will follow the river all the way to the ocean, stopping a few times in beautiful viewpoints of the mouth of the river. Then, you will head back to the historical center and start riding up the hill. The ride will always be at a slow pace so that you can talk with your guide, and he can answer any question that you may have, while you enjoy the ride. There will be lots of stops for photos and enjoying the views too. You’ll go through Miragaia and Virtudes neighborhood and stop at Vitória neighborhood to enjoy a beautiful viewpoint in the middle of the hill. Then, you will continue up the hill to Clérigos neighborhood, where you will make a quick stop at a traditional café to taste some sweet and savory traditional Portuguese pastries.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Descobertas Boutique Hotel

This morning, our driver will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the Douro Valley, where you will discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, its wineries and national cuisine at the highest level! The Douro Valley could easily be called the enchanted valley, due to the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer. Boundaries were determined for the Douro Valley’s vineyards in 1756, making it the oldest demarcated and regulated wine region in the world. The terraced fields on either side of the Douro River are breathtaking and unique to the region. Get ready to observe incredible landscapes that only the locals know where to find and hear stories of brave people who became the cornerstone of the oldest wine region in the world. After visiting the terrace fields, you will visit the oldest winery in Duoro Valley, where you will taste the famous Port wines. Strong and sweet, Port wine is the Douro Valley’s cultural treasure and has been attracting international wine lovers since the 18th century. Then, you will be ready for a unique lunch "on" the Douro river and enjoy the signature cuisine of Chef Rui Paula at DOC Restaurant. After lunch, you will discover the Douro from a different point of view, as you will embark on a private boat for an unforgettable ride along the river. Before going back to the hotel, you will stop at the viewpoint of the Casal de Loivos, where you could take breathtaking pictures of the landscape.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Descobertas Boutique Hotel

This morning, our driver will meet you are your hotel to transfer you on a private car from Porto to Lisbon. On the way you will make a halt in some of the most beautiful villages in Portugal. On today's journey, you will sail the canals at the Portuguese Venice, Aveiro. Visit Nazare and its famous giant waves, and visit the medieval village of Obidos and its castle. Aveiro, the capital of the Ria, a vast lagoon where the freshwater of the River Vouga joins with the sea, Aveiro is intersected by canals, genuine streets of water, along which can be seen gliding the brightly colored boats known as barcos moliceiros. Today you will embark on a moliceiro and enjoy the views from the canals. Aveiro was originally founded in the time of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, and is now one of the most interesting cities on the Portuguese coast. Of course, you won't leave this village without trying the regional pastries, in which eggs and sugar are magical. Let "ovos moles" conquer your taste as if they were little pieces of sweet gold! Possibly the most famous fishing town in Portugal, Nazare is unique in many ways. With its mild climate and natural beauty, retains the more colorful fishing traditions, and it’s not uncommon to encounter fishmongers who still wear the traditional seven skirts. During the summer months, don’t miss sitting on the seawall to watch the fascinating “Arte Xávega” (Drag Nets) spectacle, in which nets laden with fish arriving from the sea and the women scream out their wares for sale. If you don’t understand the words, don’t worry, they use codes that often only they know. Nazare is also world-famous because of its giant waves. With our guide you will head to the lighthouse located on the top of the cliffs, where you will get magnificent views of the town and the ocean. And if weather permits, you might be able to see the giant waves that surfers from all over the world come here to set world records!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

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• High-end Accommodation: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel

This morning, our guide will meet you at your hotel for a private guided tour of Lisbon. First, you will head to Bélem. Here you will visit two of the ‘7 Wonders of Portugal’ that have dominated this landscape for 500 years. You will start with the Belém Tower, a 16th-century fortification which protected Lisbon from incoming raids along the Tagus River. It was also what marked the beginning of voyages for the sailors and the last sight of land. It became UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, along Jeronimos Monastery, which will be your next landmark. Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. King Manuel I built it in 1502 on the site of a hermitage founded by Prince Henry the Navigator, where Vasco da Gama and his crew spent their last night in Portugal in prayer before leaving for India. It was built to commemorate Vasco Da Gama's voyage and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success, and it is one of the greatest examples of the local Manueline architecture. Of course, you can't leave Belém neighborhood without visiting the original place for the popular Pasteis de Nata and taste at least one of them! On return to Lisbon city center, together with our guide, you will discover the beauty of Lisbon's old quarter. You will walk around one of the oldest and quaintest neighborhoods: Alfama. A labyrinth of narrow cobbled colorful streets between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river, from where you will enjoy captivating views of the city and the river, as well as get immersed into the charm of the traditional lifestyle. Alfama survived the 1755 earthquake, and to walk through this old-fashioned residential neighborhood is now a step back in time. It's a village within a city still made up of narrow streets, tiny squares, churches, and whitewashed houses with tile panels and wrought-iron balconies adorned with pots of flowers, drying laundry, and caged birds.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel

Today, you will start the day visiting a Lisbon food market to buy the products for the cooking class, where you will be shown Lisboners' love for food and cooking. Once you have all the ingredients, you will head to the cooking school, where you will be taught how to prepare an authentic Portuguese meal: starter, fish dish, meat dish, and dessert. And finally, you will share the meal in a casual and fun atmosphere together with the chef. All in all, about four hours enjoying an unforgettable hands-on Portuguese food experience!!!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• High-end Accommodation: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel

Today, at the appointed time, our driver will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the airport, where you will take your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast