Private transfer to Madrid's hotel

Madrid with an Art Expert

Apart from manicured gardens and renaissance architecture, Madrid also oozes artistic finesse. Explore two of the capital’s most precious galleries with a guide specializing in art and uncover numerous secret messages behind each masterpiece. We will start inside Museo Del Prado, one of the world’s premier art galleries with more than 1,500 paintings on display from the twelve to the nineteenth century. You will recognize some of the masterpieces here, such as Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez and Goya’s black paintings. Then, fast forward to the twentieth century as we step into Reina Sofia Museum. The absolute jewel is Picasso’s Guernica, but you will also stumble upon artworks by legendary Spanish painters, such as Salvador Dali and Joan Miro.

Private excursions to Toledo

A former capital of the Spanish empire, Toledo is now a museum without doors – full of history, culture, and art. Walking through the medieval streets and alleyways with a guide, we will stumble upon the gorgeous Cathedral of Santa Maria, Mosque of Cristo de La Luz, and two synagogues that survived the expulsion of Jews. Before we head back to Madrid, pay the Church of Santo Tome a visit to witness one of El Greco’s finest works, the Entierro del Conde Orgaz.

Road transfer to La Rioja

La Rioja wine tour

Dedicate a day to learning more about the world of wines by exploring wineries and small towns around La Rioja Valley. With an expert guide, we will visit several family-owned bodegas and taste their high-quality wines, typically around Haro and Laguardia villages. In the latter, you will have the opportunity to visit an underground cave and witness the centuries-old history of winemaking. Another possible alternative is to visit wineries with avant-garde architectural design, such as Ysios, Bodegas Baigorri, or Marques de Riscal. But either way, we will enjoy a gastronomic tasting experience for lunch paired with local wines.

A visit to Guggenheim Bilbao

It is almost impossible for art lovers to miss the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, one of the world’s most remarkable contemporary architecture by Frank Gehry. With a gleaming titanium body in interconnecting shapes, this wondrous structure is more than just a museum: it helped spark Bilbao’s postindustrial optimism while putting the city in the international art and tourism spotlight. Exciting permanent features include Jeff Koons’ puppy, “beauty in flame” by Jenny Holzer, and the gigantic spider “Maman.”

Txakoli Wine & Cheese tour

We will venture to the northern coast of Basque country, where you can find family-owned wineries that grows the region’s most famous Txakoli wines. Due to its close position with the ocean, these light fluids are high in mineral and acid that goes well with seafood and cheeses. We will learn more about the production and taste them accompanied by local tuna, chili peppers, and chorizo. Then, take your afternoon to Getaria, a charming fishing town with a medieval center and colorful fisherman’s houses. Enjoy a leisure stroll before concluding at the harbor for your grilled seafood lunch. For dessert, we will visit a cheese farm in the Basque hills, where you will taste another culinary icon of the area, the Idiazabal cheese

San Sebastian Pintxos tasting

Going out for pintxos (Basque Tapas) is an exciting and delicious way to experience the city of San Sebastian. Throughout the evening, we will visit up to five authentic bars where only locals will go and taste a selection of dishes with pairing beverages. You will enjoy a memorable night rubbing shoulders with the locals and learn some interesting customs from the region.

A visit to Chilida Leku

On the outskirts of San Sebastian lies the Chillida Leku, home to the most extensive collections of artwork by late Basque sculptor Eduardo Chilida. The museum occupies a converted caserío Zabalaga, a traditional Basque country house dating from the sixteenth century, and all its surrounding garden. The indoor exhibition space is partly temporary, while scattered across the outdoor landscape are 40 monumental and permanent works that blend seamlessly with nature.

Scheduled flight to Barcelona

Paella Master Class

Join a former chef in his cooking studio to uncover the secret behind the star dish of Spanish cuisine: Paella. Through a hands-on and fully-immersive session, learn how to prepare different types of Paella creations while sharing stories and laughter over the warm stove. After the session, enjoy your fruit of labor altogether with other Catalonian dishes and the region’s best wine.

Gaudi & Modernism

Antonio Gaudi is considered the most ingenious and innovative architect of his time. His remarkable works spread across Barcelona, from the most famous Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera to Park Guell and many other lesser-known but equally stunning works. Your guide for the tour is an expert in modernism who will share exciting stories about the movement and its protagonist. Near the end, we will also visit Montjuic, the site of the 1992 summer Olympics, from where you will enjoy beautiful views of the city and port of Barcelona.

Contemporary Architecture tour

Barcelona links easily with Gaudi, but the city also has a more contemporary side that stares into the future. Enjoy a full-day exploration with a guide specialized in architecture and visit some of the most emblematic buildings by renowned architects of the 21st century. Among the list are MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona) by Richard Meier, the Agbar Tower of Jean Nouvel, the Forum Building, the Barcelona Pavillion, and the Disseny Hub Barcelona. We will also discover new neighborhoods like Diagonal Mar and 22@ district, where avant-garde architecture coexists with technology centers and smart residentials.

Road transfer to Costa Brava

Walk in the path of Salvador Dali

A mission to learn more about the great painter Salvador Dali will take us to the region of Cadaques and Figueres. Located right before the French border, Cadaques is a pretty and remote coastal area that influenced and inspired Dalí throughout his artistic career. We will visit his former residence at Portlligat, which he kept developing for over 40 years, and hit one of the coastal paths in Cap de Creus Natural Park, where he is said to have confessed his romantic feelings for Gala. In Figueres, visit the Dalí Museum-Theatre, the largest surrealistic object in the world, built by Dali over the ruins of a 19th-century theatre destroyed at the end of the Spanish Civil War.

Walking tour in Girona

Enjoy a walking tour to discover famous corners and monuments in Girona, Northern Catalonia’s largest city that charms with its cobbled lanes and medieval walls. We will start at the Girona Bridge, where you can admire the striking multicolored facades reflecting on Onyar River. Then, head to the 11th-century Cathedral, whose interiors include the world’s widest Gothic nave. You can also choose to walk its fully-restored wall while gazing at the entire city’s view or visit iconic set locations from the series “Game of Thrones.”

Private sailing in Costa Brava

Cap off your journey with a private sailing experience around the Mediterranean sea. Join the captain on a four-hour cruise and let him take you through small coves around the coast where you can swim or snorkel. Enjoy Spanish aperitif onboard, bask yourself under the warm sun, and find the most pleasant ways to spend your last day in Costa Brava.

Gastronomy Experience in Costa Brava

Like the rest of Spain, gastronomic culture also flourishes in the Costa Brava Region. Whether it’s seaside restaurants with a nice view or immersive tasting experiences by the famous Roca Brothers, we will help secure a table for you.