10 Days  •  9 Nights

Luxury Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville & Granada in Style

Barcelona (3N) - Madrid (2N) - Seville (2N) - Granada (2N)

Tour Includes

Accommodation
Meals
Sightseeing
Transfers
Local Guide
Activities
Overview

About the Trip

This is Spain at its most refined and indulgent, a ten-day journey through the country's greatest cities staying in its finest hotels, with private guides, seamless transfers and unforgettable culinary experiences throughout. You stay in landmark five-star addresses and historic palaces, from a grand hotel in Barcelona to a restored palace in Seville and a parador within the walls of the Alhambra, and travel privately and by first-class high-speed train. You enjoy exclusive, expertly guided access to Gaudi's masterpieces, the Prado, the Alcazar and the Alhambra, often before the crowds, and dine at celebrated and Michelin-starred restaurants, with private tapas experiences and a flamenco evening. Every detail is anticipated and arranged, from a dedicated concierge to special touches and unhurried leisure time, so you experience the beauty, art and passion of Spain in supreme comfort and style. For the discerning traveller seeking the very best of Barcelona, Madrid and Andalusia, this is an effortless, sophisticated and deeply memorable journey through the finest of Spain.
Highlights

Trip Highlights

  • Exclusive, expertly guided access to Gaudi's Barcelona is a refined highlight of this luxurious journey. You experience Gaudi's masterpieces at their finest, with private guiding and privileged access. You step inside the Sagrada Familia with reserved entry and expert commentary, ascending a tower for breathtaking views, and explore Park Guell, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera in unhurried style, understanding the genius behind the visionary forms. You enjoy Barcelona's finest addresses, dining and design, perhaps with a private rooftop aperitif overlooking the city and sea. The artistry and exclusivity are refined. Enjoying exclusive, expertly guided access to Gaudi's Sagrada Familia.
  • The art of Madrid and a stay in its grandest hotels are a sophisticated highlight. In elegant Madrid you enjoy the capital at its most refined. You explore the Prado with a private art historian, admiring masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and El Greco in depth, and can add the Reina Sofia and Thyssen collections, and tour the vast Royal Palace in style. You stay in one of Madrid's grandest landmark hotels, enjoy an exclusive gourmet tapas experience and dine at a celebrated restaurant. The art, elegance and comfort are sophisticated. Exploring the Prado and the great museums of Madrid with a private art historian.
  • The palaces of Seville and a stay in a restored Andalusian palace are an enchanting highlight. In sun-drenched Seville you experience Andalusia at its most romantic and refined. With your private guide you explore the exquisite Real Alcazar and the immense cathedral, and lose yourself in the orange-scented Santa Cruz quarter, before an intimate private flamenco performance and dinner. You stay in a beautifully restored palace or a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of the old town, with a tranquil patio, pool and impeccable service. The beauty and romance are enchanting.
  • The Alhambra of Granada and a parador within its walls are a breathtaking highlight. In Granada you experience the supreme jewel of Moorish Spain in the finest possible way. With reserved tickets and a private guide you explore the incomparable Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces of filigree stucco and reflecting pools, and the paradisal gardens of the Generalife, and you stay in the celebrated Parador de Granada, set within the very walls of the Alhambra, so you can wander its gardens in the quiet of evening. The beauty and privilege are breathtaking.
  • Michelin dining, private guides and seamless service make this journey effortless and indulgent. Throughout, every detail is anticipated and arranged. You dine at celebrated and Michelin-starred restaurants and enjoy exclusive private tapas and wine experiences, travel by private car and first-class high-speed train, and are looked after by expert private guides and a dedicated concierge, with special touches, unhurried leisure and complete flexibility. Nothing is left to chance, and everything flows effortlessly. The comfort, cuisine and service are indulgent. Enjoying Michelin dining and exclusive culinary experiences, private guides, first-class travel and seamless concierge service throughout, with every detail anticipated.
  • Above all, this journey delivers the beauty, art and passion of Spain in supreme comfort and style. This is Spain at its most refined and indulgent, a journey through the country's greatest cities staying in its finest hotels. Over ten days you enjoy exclusive access to Gaudi's Barcelona, the art of Madrid, the palaces of Seville and the Alhambra of Granada, with grand hotels, private guides, first-class travel and Michelin dining throughout. The combination of the finest addresses, privileged access, exquisite cuisine and seamless, anticipatory service makes this an effortless and deeply memorable journey.
Itinerary

Day by Day

A detailed day-by-day plan for this 10-day journey.

Day 1

Your luxurious journey through Spain begins as your flight arrives in Barcelona, where you are met and transferred by private chauffeur to your grand five-star hotel, perhaps a landmark address on the elegant Passeig de Gracia or overlooking the sea. A dedicated concierge welcomes you and reviews your bespoke itinerary. Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and stylish cities in Europe, and you settle into its finest comfort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, perhaps enjoying the hotel spa or a private rooftop aperitif overlooking the city and Mediterranean. This evening, a welcome dinner at a celebrated restaurant introduces you to refined Catalan cuisine and to the sumptuous journey ahead through Barcelona, Madrid and Andalusia. As you settle in, the beauty and elegance of Spain envelop you. Rest well, for tomorrow you enjoy privileged access to Gaudi's masterpieces.

Your Journey This Day
Barcelona Airport
Arrival · Private chauffeur
Barcelona hotel
Meals Included
Breakfast|Dinner
Day 2

Today you experience Gaudi's Barcelona at its finest, with a private guide and privileged access. With reserved entry you step inside the Sagrada Familia, ascending a tower for breathtaking views over the city, and explore the mosaic terraces of Park Guell and the great houses of Casa Batllo and La Pedrera in unhurried style, understanding the genius behind Gaudi's visionary forms. You take in the elegant Passeig de Gracia and its luxury boutiques, and enjoy a refined lunch. The artistry and exclusivity are captivating. As the day ends, you return to your hotel to relax, perhaps enjoying the spa. This evening, dine at a celebrated or Michelin-starred restaurant, savouring the creativity of Catalan haute cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you enjoy Barcelona further, at leisure and in style.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 3

Today is yours to enjoy Barcelona in style, at your own refined pace. You might explore the medieval Gothic Quarter and the Picasso Museum with your guide, enjoy a private wine and cava experience, take a chauffeured excursion to the beautiful Costa Brava coast or the monastery of Montserrat in its dramatic mountains, or simply relax at your hotel and its spa, with time for the city's luxury shopping and cafes. Your concierge arranges whatever you wish. The elegance, flexibility and comfort are indulgent. As the day ends, you relax, savouring the good life. This evening, enjoy an exclusive private tapas experience or dinner at another of Barcelona's finest tables. Rest well, for tomorrow you travel by first-class high-speed train to Madrid.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 4

This morning your chauffeur transfers you to the station, where you board a high-speed AVE train in first class to Madrid, gliding across Spain in comfort and reaching the capital in around three hours. On arrival you are met and transferred to one of Madrid's grandest landmark hotels, where your concierge welcomes you. Madrid is Spain's elegant capital, a city of world-class art and regal grandeur. This afternoon, with your private guide, you begin to explore, perhaps touring the vast Royal Palace, the largest in Western Europe, in style, and taking in the grand boulevards and plazas. The grandeur and elegance are sophisticated. As the day ends, you relax in your luxurious hotel. This evening, enjoy an exclusive gourmet tapas experience or dinner at a celebrated restaurant. Rest well, for tomorrow you explore the Prado with a private art historian.

Your Journey This Day
Barcelona
Transfer · First-class AVE train
Madrid
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 5

Today you enjoy the art and history of Madrid in refined style. In the morning you explore the Prado with a private art historian, admiring masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco and Bosch in depth and at leisure, with expert insight bringing them vividly to life. In the afternoon you take a private chauffeured excursion to imperial Toledo, the magnificent City of Three Cultures set above the Tagus, exploring its Gothic cathedral, synagogues and El Greco masterpieces with your guide. The art, history and beauty are sophisticated. As the day ends, you return to Madrid and your luxurious hotel. This evening, dine at a celebrated or Michelin-starred restaurant, savouring the finest of Spanish cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey south to sun-drenched Seville.

Your Journey This Day
Madrid
Excursion · Private chauffeur
Toledo
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 6

This morning your chauffeur transfers you to the station for a first-class high-speed AVE train south to Seville, the sun-drenched capital of Andalusia, gliding across the plains and olive groves in around two and a half hours. On arrival you are met and transferred to a beautifully restored palace or landmark luxury hotel in the heart of the old town, with a tranquil patio and pool. Seville is one of the most romantic cities in Spain. This afternoon, with your private guide, you begin to explore, wandering the orange-scented Santa Cruz quarter and taking in the great cathedral and Giralda. The beauty and romance are enchanting. As the day ends, you relax at your palace hotel. This evening, savour refined Andalusian cuisine. Rest well, for tomorrow you explore the palaces of Seville and enjoy a private flamenco evening.

Your Journey This Day
Madrid
Transfer · First-class AVE train
Seville
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 7

Today you experience the romantic heart of Seville in style. With your private guide you explore the exquisite Real Alcazar, its dreamlike tiled halls and lush gardens of fountains and orange trees, and the immense Gothic cathedral, largest in the world, climbing the Giralda for sweeping views. You lose yourself in the whitewashed lanes and hidden patios of Santa Cruz and admire the tiled splendour of the Plaza de Espana, perhaps with a private horse-drawn carriage ride. The beauty and romance are enchanting. As the day ends, you return to your palace hotel to freshen up. This evening is unforgettable, an intimate private flamenco performance and dinner, the guitar, song and passionate dance close at hand. Rest well, for tomorrow you journey to Granada and the Alhambra.

Meals Included
Breakfast|Dinner
Day 8

Today you are transferred privately to Granada, cradled beneath the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, where you check into the celebrated Parador de Granada, set within the very walls of the Alhambra. With reserved tickets and your private guide you explore the incomparable Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces of filigree stucco, honeycomb ceilings and reflecting pools, and the paradisal gardens of the Generalife, with fountains, cypresses and roses, understanding the genius of Moorish Spain. Staying within the walls, you can wander the floodlit gardens in the quiet of evening, a rare privilege. The beauty and privilege are breathtaking. As the day ends, you relax at the parador. This evening, savour a refined dinner within the Alhambra grounds. Rest well, for tomorrow you enjoy Granada at leisure.

Your Journey This Day
Seville
Transfer · Private chauffeur
Granada
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 9

Today is yours to enjoy Granada in refined style, at your own pace. You might wander the atmospheric Albaicin, the old Moorish quarter of whitewashed houses and hidden carmenes, with your private guide, climbing to the Mirador de San Nicolas for the sublime view of the Alhambra against the mountains, and browse the Alcaiceria silk market. You could enjoy an Arab bath and spa experience, savour Granada's famous free tapas, or simply relax at the parador enjoying its gardens and views. Your concierge arranges whatever you wish. The beauty, comfort and flexibility are indulgent. As the day ends, you relax, savouring your final evening in Spain. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating your luxurious journey. Rest well ahead of your departure tomorrow.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 10

After a final refined morning in Granada, perhaps a last stroll through the Alhambra gardens or a coffee overlooking the city, you are transferred by private chauffeur to Granada or Malaga airport for your onward departure. You leave having experienced the very best of Spain in supreme comfort and style, exclusive access to Gaudi's Barcelona, the art of Madrid, the palaces and flamenco of Seville, and the incomparable Alhambra of Granada, all with grand hotels, private guides, first-class travel and Michelin dining. The images stay vivid long after you land, the towers of the Sagrada Familia, Velazquez in the Prado, the gardens of the Alcazar, and the floodlit Alhambra from within its own walls. Spain has embraced you with beauty, art, passion and impeccable service in abundance, and you depart already dreaming of a return to this most captivating and refined of countries.

Your Journey This Day
Granada
Transfer & departure · Private chauffeur
Airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
Route Map

Where You Will Travel

Package

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

  • 9 nights accommodation, a welcome dinner, a Michelin-starred dinner, exclusive private tapas experiences and a private flamenco dinner in Seville
  • Daily breakfast
  • Airport and land transfers in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Touring and sightseeing as per itinerary with expert local guides
  • Entrance fees to palaces, monuments and sites as per itinerary
  • luxury five-star and parador accommodation, private touring with expert guides and a dedicated concierge, privileged access to Gaudi sites, the Prado, the Alcazar and the Alhambra with reserved tickets, private chauffeured transfers, and first-class high-speed AVE train journeys between the cities

Exclusions

  • International airfare
  • Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Some lunches and dinners not specified
  • Optional experiences and premium wines, and tips for guides and drivers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
  • Drinks unless specifically stated
  • Optional excursions and experiences
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
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Place
Spain
Conditions
Cool, crisp
Daily max temperature
11°C
Monthly rainfall
40mm
Weather data is based on monthly averages. Popularity rating
Good to Know
  • Visa & entry: Spain is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so many nationalities (including UK, US, Canadian, Australian and EU citizens) enjoy visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days, while others need a Schengen visa; a passport valid for at least three months beyond departure is required. Requirements can change, so we confirm the exact process for your nationality and assist where needed
  • Currency: The currency is the Euro (EUR); cards and contactless payment are very widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops across Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and the coast, but it is worth carrying some cash for small tapas bars, markets, tips, taxis and rural villages. ATMs are plentiful in towns and cities, though some charge a fee
  • Best time to visit: Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) are ideal, with warm, sunny days perfect for the cities, Andalusia and touring; July and August are hot, especially inland in Madrid, Seville and Cordoba, but glorious on the beaches and islands; winter is mild and atmospheric in the south and the cities, and a lovely, uncrowded time for museums, tapas and lower prices
  • Language & etiquette: The language is Spanish (Castellano), with Catalan, Basque and Galician also spoken in their regions, and English is widely used in hotels, restaurants and tourism, so travel is easy; a few words like 'gracias' and 'por favor' are always appreciated. The Spanish keep late hours, dinner is eaten from nine, and an afternoon pause is part of the rhythm; a relaxed, sociable pace is the joy of it
  • Getting around: Spain is superbly connected, with one of the world's best high-speed rail networks (AVE) linking Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Valencia and beyond in a few hours, excellent motorways, metros in the big cities, and short flights and ferries to the Balearic Islands; we arrange private transfers, driver-guides, AVE tickets or a hire car as suits your journey. City centres are walkable, so comfortable shoes are essential
  • Health & safety: Spain is a safe and welcoming country with excellent healthcare and low violent crime; the main precaution is against pickpocketing on busy metros, Las Ramblas and in crowded tourist areas of Barcelona and Madrid, so keep bags secure. Tap water is safe to drink in the cities, no special vaccinations are needed, and EU visitors should carry a GHIC card while others should have travel insurance
  • Culture & pace: Spain rewards a sociable, unhurried pace; embrace the ritual of tapas hopping bar to bar, long lunches, a siesta pause in the heat of the day, late dinners and later evenings, and the passion of flamenco in Andalusia. Many shops close for a midday break, some museums close on Mondays, and Sundays are for family, strolling the paseo and lingering over a shared meal
  • Power & practicalities: Power is 230V with European two-pin type F plugs, so bring an adapter; tipping is modest and appreciated (rounding up or five to ten per cent for good service). Mainland Spain is one hour ahead of the UK (CET/CEST), the sun is strong in summer so bring sun protection and a hat, and it is wise to reserve popular sites such as the Alhambra and Sagrada Familia well ahead, which we handle for you
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of hotels and service can we expect?

The very finest. You stay in landmark five-star hotels and historic properties, including grand city addresses and the celebrated Parador de Granada set within the walls of the Alhambra, all chosen for their character, comfort and impeccable service. Throughout, you enjoy private expert guides, private chauffeured transfers, first-class high-speed rail, a dedicated concierge and privileged access to the great sites, often ahead of the crowds, along with celebrated and Michelin-starred dining. Every detail is anticipated and arranged so your journey is effortless, exclusive and deeply memorable.

Can the journey be fully tailored to our tastes?

Absolutely, that is the essence of a luxury journey. We tailor every element to you, the balance of art, architecture, food and relaxation, the choice of hotels and suites, private experiences such as a yacht day on the Costa Brava, a private wine tasting, a personal shopper or a spa retreat, and the pace throughout. We can extend the journey to include San Sebastian, Rioja, Mallorca or a stay at a luxury coastal resort. Your dedicated team crafts a completely bespoke itinerary around your wishes and celebrates any special occasion in style.

What meals are included?

Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary (typically a welcome dinner and special experiences such as a tapas crawl, a flamenco dinner, a paella lunch or a Rioja wine estate meal). Spanish cuisine is one of the great pleasures of travel, from tapas and jamon iberico to paella, fresh seafood, and pintxos in the Basque Country, and we usually leave other meals free so you can explore, recommending the finest tapas bars and restaurants at every stage of your journey.

Are the tours private or in a group?

Your journey is private by default, with your own expert local guide and comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, giving you flexibility, depth and a pace tailored to you; small-group and self-drive options can also be arranged. Spain's knowledgeable guides bring Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the Alhambra, the Mezquita, the Prado and the flamenco tradition vividly to life, greatly enriching every visit, while leaving you free time to wander, savour tapas and discover the country at your own pace.

Do I need a visa for Spain?

Spain is part of the EU and Schengen Area, so many nationalities enjoy visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days, while others need a Schengen visa. We confirm the exact, current requirements for your nationality, advise on the best option, and assist with the process where needed, so entry is smooth. A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure is required.

Is Spain safe to visit?

Spain is a safe and welcoming country with excellent healthcare, low violent crime and famously warm, sociable people, so travel here is smooth and relaxed. We use trusted local guides and drivers and follow official guidance at all times. The main precaution is against pickpocketing on busy metros, Las Ramblas and in crowded tourist areas, so keep bags secure, but Spain's easy, festive character is one of the great joys of a visit.

When is the best time to visit?

Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) are ideal, with warm, sunny days perfect for the cities, Andalusia and touring, and highlights such as Seville's festivals in spring and the grape harvest in autumn. July and August are hot inland but glorious on the beaches and islands, while winter is mild in the south and wonderful for city breaks and museums. We advise on the best timing for your interests and regions.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of Barcelona, Madrid, Andalusia, the coast and the islands, add the Basque Country and Rioja, a stretch of the Camino de Santiago, or a stay in a historic parador, extend beach or wine time, and tailor the pace, comfort and focus to you. Every itinerary is a flexible starting point, and we love shaping journeys around honeymoons, families, food and wine, and special celebrations across beautiful Spain.