The adventure kicks off at an old bodega turned tapas bar, where things have hardly changed since the 1930s. With a glass of the city’s favorite aperitif—sweet vermouth—in hand, you’ll enjoy tasting locally cured meats, cheeses, olives, and other Spanish delicacies.

Your private guide will take you on a whirlwind panoramic guided tour of this wonderful city by bike. This is a great way to get some exercise while learning your way around Barcelona’s historic streets. In the afternoon you will visit La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell accompanied by your local guide. 

Your destination is Catalonia’s holiest site, the 16th-century Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat. Sitting on a mountain at an altitude of 4,055 feet, the views from here are spectacular. You can reach the monastery on a 1.5-hour hike or simply take a five-minute cable-car. Afterward, you’ll visit Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle that’s also a venerable winery.

After arriving to San Sebastián, your guide will lead you on a tour of the Parte Vieja (old quarter), where you’ll find the largest concentration of pintxos bars, sample as many of these bite-sized morsels as you’d like. Be sure to pair this incredible food with an equally delicious glass of txakoli, the local white wine.

A half-hour down the coast from San Sebastián is a beautiful village rich in food culture and history. You will join our local foodie guide. He or she will lead you on an exploration of this town, which is deservedly famous for winemaking and delicious seafood.

Transfer to the imposing city of Bilbao, where you will explore the city with an expert guide on a gastronomic experience. This tour combines the culinary offerings of the Spanish Basque Country with the highlights of Bilbao. The old town is also the best place to enjoy local cuisine.

Today you will travel south to Madrid, on your way you will make a stop in Burgos where your local guide will be waiting for you to show you this beautiful city. After the tour, continue to Madrid and explore the city on your own.

Your private guide will share with you the traditions and history of the city while you walk through the historic center and enjoy the views. You will explore its most outstanding cultural attractions while you learn the history of Madrid from its medieval roots, to modern times.

Today you will travel to Toledo for a private day trip. Dramatically situated atop a gorge overlooking the Río Tajo, in the Middle Ages it was known as the “city of three cultures.” This is where—legend has it—Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted.

After arriving to Granada, you will have time to explore this city before you start your Cooking Class. Lear with an expert chef the secrets of the Spanish cuisine and bring back home the taste of Spain!

In the morning, you will discover this magical city accompanied by your local guide. In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent Alhambra the Muslim fortress. It will be an experience that you will never forget!

You will travel to the beautiful city of Seville. On your way, stop in Córdoba where your local guide will be waiting for you. This is yet another romantic city in the Andalusia region, filled with historic Mudéjar architecture. Upon arrival to Seville, you will have free time to explore the city.

This morning, you will meet a local guide who will show you the tourist attractions of Seville on a bike tour (or you can opt for a walking tour). At night, you will enjoy a flamenco show!

You will transfer to the countryside to learns about one of Spain’s most popular exports is its high-quality olive oil. Today you’ll witness the production process firsthand on an exclusive tour of an Andalusian olive oil estate. The excursion ends with a tasting of olive oils from the estate, allowing you to put your newfound knowledge of this tasty ingredient to good use.

Today you catch your flight home full of memories of Cuba and wishing your stay had been longer.

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