Luxurious city trip Barcelona and Madrid

Upon arrival, you'll be picked up by a private taxi and taken to your hotel for a day of rest before your adventure begins. We’ll provide you with restaurant recommendations, places to visit, and neighborhoods to glimpse at as you encounter the centuries’ old walkways, and walls with a thousand tales to tell.

A private guide will pick you up for half a day to introduce you to Gaudi’s most famous masterpieces: the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Mila, and Casa Batló - the latter two to - be found along the posh Passeig de Graçia, core to the identity of the city, as this long Avenue connects the business and commercial center. The ‘Must see’ list continues, encompassing the plentiful medieval streets garnished with gargoyles on every corner, the Picasso Museum, countless galleries, and artisanal boutiques. Let’s not forget the host of culturally diverse bars, beach-side eateries, and La Boqueria Food Market - treats for the senses! History seeps out of every stone here and there is no shortage of centuries’ old stories of kings and queens, battles won and lost, and legends made.

In the morning you will meet a private guide, to explore some of Barcelona´s highlights a little further from the center. With an electric bike and 3.5 hours, your guide will lead you throughout the city, highlighting the most spectacular views. You'll pass the impressive square of Plaza de España, on your way to the hill of Montjuïc. Here you'll see the 17th-century castle towering 170 meters above the sea, the Olympic stadium, sea views, and much more. Be sure to have your camera with you as the photo opportunities are plentiful.

This morning, board the 2,5-hour high-speed train to Spain’s capital, Madrid. Walk about the center and grab your first impressions of the grand streets and bright architecture. You’ll soon discover a wonderful assortment of elegant boulevards, illustrious museums, royal palaces, manicured parks, and trendy eateries. Its center is a collection of diverse barrios which each boast a distinct charm, and lay claim to architectural wonders including the 17th century Plaza Mayor and vast Royal Palace. We also recommend a visit to Gran Via, the city’s most famous shopping boulevard, and Puerta del Sol, the so-called ‘Heart of Spain’ and home to the famous Bear and Strawberry Tree statue, which has become a symbol of the city. In the evening we have a Flamenco show reserved for you.

On your second day in the Spanish capital, you´ll really begin to soak up the culture with many diverse neighborhoods to visit, sights to see, and local products to purchase. Have a picnic in the gardens of the huge central park - Retiro. Art lovers will rejoice in the city’s ‘Golden Triangle of Art’ comprising the art museums: Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Museo Reina Sofía, which display works from many of the world’s artistic heavyweights. Fashionistas looking for another retail hit should head to the barrio of Salamanca, home to glamorous avenues and the famed ‘Golden Mile’ of Calle Serrano with its upscale boutiques and stores of famous fashion houses. In the evening your quest to absorb Madridleño culture with the age-old Spanish tradition of tapas begins. This 3,5 hour guided, local tapas tour starts off in the early evening in Madrid and visits 3 of the traditional tapas places, with a drink and a tapa in hand at each one. Commit to the memory of what you´ve heard so much about, the best of Spanish tortilla, the creamiest of croquettes, and the world-famous Spanish ham. Let the local experience begin!

This morning a guide will take you to this fortified city once dominated yet blended peacefully by three cultures simultaneously: the Christians, the Arabs, and the Jewish, which has infused it with a highly unique historical and architectural offering. Located atop a gorge above the Tagus river, this is a must for culture lovers who will revel in exploring the vaulted mosques, Sephardic synagogues, and Gothic cathedrals, as well as the artworks of El Greco with whom the city is synonymous. A bus will bring you to the city and an English-speaking guide will explain all about the very unique history. Arrive back in the afternoon and let Madrid carry the day away, as it does so well.

You have the option to fly back home from Madrid Airport. We´ll arrange a hotel pick-up for you by private taxi to the airport. Should you wish to extend the trip further and experience more of Spain’s gems, or adjust the itinerary we would be delighted to tailor this to your wishes.