G Adventures: Spain: Madrid, Seville & Barcelona's Sagrada Família
Day 1: Madrid: Welcome to Spain
Touch down in Madrid for ten days of discovery and cultural immersion. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure. Prepare for a trip of a lifetime through iconic Spanish cities, rolling countryside to seaside Barcelona.
Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group and CEO later this afternoon. Afterwards, enjoy an orientation walk and dinner with your CEO.
Day 2: Madrid: Iconic Sight and Culinary Delights
Embark on a food tour passing by iconic sites through the Old Town, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza Mayor. Enjoy five curated tasting stops that double as a satisfying lunch, with the final stop conveniently located near your hotel. Afterwards, you have free time to explore more of the town on your own.
Set out from your hotel on foot to explore Madrid from a culinary point of view on an included walking foodie tour. Return to your hotel after the included lunch to enjoy a free afternoon and evening.
Day 3: Sevilla: Walking Tour and the Alcazar
Catch a morning high-speed train from Madrid to Sevilla. Upon arrival, stroll to a local bistro for a classic lunch. Afterward, join a local guide for an enchanting walking tour through Sevilla's historic streets, passing the majestic cathedral and Giralda Tower. The absolute pinnacle of your day is a tour of the Alcazar, where your guide will bring to life stories of magnificent Mudéjar palaces and lush, legendary gardens—a breathtaking example of the seamless fusion between Christian and Islamic artistic styles.
A private transfer takes you to the train station for your trip to Sevilla. In Seville, transfer by private coach to drop your bags at your hotel before enjoying an included lunch. Walk through town to the Moorish style Alcazar for a locally guided tour. Afterwards, explore more on your own or join your CEO for the short walk back to the hotel for a free evening.
Day 4: Sevilla: Your OMG Day
Today is all about you. Opt to board a guided river Cruise through Sevilla or join a bike tour along the waterfront and through the old town. After a free afternoon, join your CEO for the walk to your dinner and Flamenco show in the heart of the city. Flamenco is not just a performance in Sevilla; it is the living heartbeat of the city’s identity, a profound blend of cultures—including Romani, Moorish, Jewish, and native Andalusian peoples that for generations served as a raw, passionate outlet for marginalised communities to express their struggles, joys, and history. Today, Sevilla remains the spiritual capital of flamenco.
Today a choice of included tours is just a stroll away from your hotel. Choose either a boat or bike to immerse yourself in the heart of Sevilla. After free time for lunch on your own, the evening brings a true cultural highlight as you taste local specialties and sit in awe of the raw art of flamenco.
Day 5: Granada: Olive Oil in Andalusia
Savor Spain’s culinary and cultural essence. Experience a world-class organic olive oil farm tasting and a zero-kilometer vineyard lunch. Afterward, journey to Granada a historic city in southern Spain's Andalusia region, globally renowned for its breathtaking medieval Islamic architecture, most notably the sprawling Alhambra palace fortress. You have time in the afternoon to explore its spectacular heritage and historic architecture at your own pace or via an optional CEO led orientation walk.
A private transfer brings you to the heart of Andalusia for an in-depth introduction to how traditional heritage and modern methods mix with biodynamic techniques. Next board your private coach for the drive to Granada. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Day 6: Granada: The Iconic Alhambra
Granada is a city where Islamic history and Spanish culture blend beautifully. The highlight of the day is a guided exploration of the Alhambra’s breathtaking Moorish palaces, towers, and gardens. Use the remainder of your day to dive into Granada’s historic soul: wander the steep, whitewashed alleys of the Albaicín quarter, and relax in a traditional Arabic hammam or a stop by a cozy tea house for Moroccan pastries and mint tea. Join your CEO on an optional walk as they make suggestions on things to see and do in town.
A private transfer brings you to the Alhambra where you will have an in-depth tour of this imposing structure. Afterwards, a private transfer brings you to the city center where you have free time for lunch and an evening on your own or perhaps join your CEO on optional walks and for an optional dinner in town.
Day 7: Valencia: Winery Lunch and Tasting
Today you are formerly introduced to Spanish wine and its importance to the region. The sun-drenched hills around Jumilla, hold a unique chapter in the viticultural of the country. The region has undergone a massive quality revolution over the last few decades and is the spiritual home of the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) grape an award winning variety. Enjoy a tasting of this local wine and a family style lunch. Continue to Valencia, a vibrant coastal metropolis and your home for the next two nights.
Today private transfers by coach take you from Granada to Valencia. Make a stop at the foot of Sierra del Carche to visit a family-run winery for lunch before continuing on to your hotel in town. Join your CEO for an optional walk and dinner tonight.
Day 8: Valencia: Market visit and Paella Cooking Class
This morning join your CEO for a walk to discover the area around your hotel. Later, explore the Ruzafa district —a vibrant, bohemian area that adds energy to your experience. Once a historic independent village, it has transformed into Valencia’s most artistic and eclectic neighbourhoods, where old-world Spanish charm meets modern creative flair. Experience local culture as you stroll through the market gathering fresh ingredients and discovering Valencian traditions, before heading to the kitchen to try your hand at Spanish cooking.
Today you explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Valencia on foot with your CEO and a host of expert guides. Explore local markets, learn to select the perfect ingredients for iconic local dishes. After a foodie style lunch, walk back to your hotel for a free afternoon and evening. Your CEO will offer suggestions for sights and dinner tonight.
Day 9: Barcelona: The Sagrada Familia
Relax on a scenic train journey to Barcelona before stepping into the breathtaking, forest-like stone canopy of Gaudí’s iconic Sagrada Família with an expert guide. Conclude your day at Espai Mescladis, where you enjoy traditional tapas alongside migrant trainees in a soulful restaurant scene that blends culture and social connection. This community focused farewell dinner concludes your experience in Spain.
After a private transfer from your hotel board the high-speed train from Valencia to Barcelona. Drop your luggage at the hotel before embarking on a guided visit to the world-famous Sagrada Familia. Return to your hotel for check-in and free time to explore on your own.
Day 10: Departure Day
Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Spain will live on.
Depart at any time.
Barcelona
Barcelona, the self-confident and progressive capital of Spain, is a tremendous place to be. Though it boasts outstanding Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, and some great museums – most notably those dedicated to Picasso and Catalan art – it is above all a place where there's enjoyment simply in walking the streets, stopping in at bars and cafés, drinking in the atmosphere. A thriving port and the most prosperous commercial centre in Spain, it has a sophistication and cultural dynamism way ahead of the rest of the country. In part this reflects the city's proximity to France, whose influence is apparent in the elegant boulevards and imaginative cooking. But Barcelona has also evolved an individual and eclectic cultural identity, most perfectly and eccentrically expressed in the architecture of Antoni Gaudí. Scattered as Barcelona's main sights may be, the greatest concentration of interest is around the old town (La Ciutat Vella). These cramped streets above the harbor are easily manageable, and far more enjoyable, on foot. Start, as everyone else does, with the Ramblas.
Excursions
Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours
Barcelona: A Walk Through Barcelona and The Sagrada Familia Park Guell for Families- 6 Hours
Your chauffeur and your guide will
be waiting for you at the port. They will be at disposal for 8 hours. Your chauffeur will drive you to the city center of Barcelona.
A Walk Through Barcelona
You will start your day by an exciting 2-hour walking tour of the oldest parts of Barcelona: the Barri Gothic and Born neighborhoods. You will follow your guide as he/she leads you into the small, narrow streets to discover the vibrant, trendy ambiance of Born and the historical atmosphere of the Gothic Quarter. You will see the Santa Maria Del Mar church, the Royal Palace and the world famous “Las Ramblas” avenue. The fun facts and stories
told by our guide will keep your children highly engaged. The children will each get a game booklet to keep them engaged and entertained. After this tour, you will enjoy a
lunch break. Your guide will be there to give recommendations depending on your taste.
Included:
- A Walk Through Barcelona:
- Private certified guide
- 2 hour walking tour
- Game booklet for
- each child
- 2-hour experience
The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 3-hour tour inside the two iconic Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell. You will follow your guide inside the
jaw-dropping and daring church and listen to the stories about its architecture, construction and future. After 1,5 hours spent in the Sagrada Familia, you will head out to
Park Güell. There you will witness the beauty of Gaudí’s mosaics as well as enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Barcelona. To keep the children entertained during this 3-hour tour, they will all get their own fun-filled game booklet. A perfect way to combine both educational discovery and fun!
The Sagrada Familia and
- Park Güell:
- Private certified guide
- Skip-the-line tickets to
- Sagrada Familia and
- Park Güell
- Transfer in a private
- mini van
- Game booklet for
- each child
- 3-hour experience
At the end of the tour, depending on your cruise departure time, your chauffeur will drive you back to the port.
Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)
Art and Architecture in Barcelona (8 hours)
Highlights:
An architectural delight awaits you today in Barcelona, one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Receive a warm greeting at the port by your private guide and driver and commence your full-day tour with a visit to Gaudi's masterpiece, the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be complete until 2028!
Next, visit Parc Guell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi's most colourful creations. Continue along Passeig de Gracia, to view Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Mila from the outside, with its brilliant wave-like façade.
After lunch, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the true heart of the city - the medieval Gothic Quarter. Here you will visit the magnificent 13th-century Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum, where some of the painter's earliest works are housed. At the end of your tour you are transferred back to the port.
- Walk the labyrinthine alleys of the medieval Gothic Quarter to find architectural gems like the Church of Santa Maria del Mar
- Admire the Sagrada Familia and the Picasso Museum, where some of the artist's earliest works are housed.
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Not Included:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)
Gaudi’s Barcelona (4 hours)
Highlights:
Receive a warm greeting at the port from your private guide and driver and commence your half-day tour with a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece; the impressive, but unfinished Sagrada Familia. Although work started on this project in 1882, this iconic church is not expected to be completed until 2028!
Continue on to Parc Guell, a beautiful municipal garden with a superb panoramic view over the city; the focal point is a colourful sea-serpent-shaped central terrace. Visit the gatehouse where Gaudi lived during his later years which is now a museum dedicated to him. Transfer back to the port at the end of your tour.
- Visit the impressive, but still unfinished Sagrada Familia, masterpiece of the Catalan architect
- Wander through Parc Guell, the UNESCO World Heritage Site considered Gaudi's most colourful creation
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Private transport by luxury car or minivan
- An expert local guide for 8 hours
- Entrance fees to all sights and museums
- All taxes
Not Included:
- All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
- Gratuities
Ampordan Secluded Paella Cooking Class
Ampordan Secluded Paella Cooking Class
Overview: Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, embark on an exclusive gourmet journey at a secluded rural house. Wander through the historical and artistic complex while learning about its rich gastronomy based on rice. At home, dare to partake in the Paella cooking process and uncover some secrets of high-end cuisine collected from straight connections with the top Spanish chefs.
Duration: 5 Hours
Authentic Barcelona by Bike
Authentic Barcelona by Bike
Overview: Uncover the most authentic side of Barcelona riding the world's best folding bike, a Brompton. Be led by an expert bike guide and venture into a unique and exclusive experience. Connect with your local guide by sharing and listening to trivia stories about Barcelona. Embark on a ride to explore the least touristy Eixample and Gracia districts. Glimpse the Plaça d'Espanya, the Hospital de la Santa Creu, Sant Pau, and modernist estates.
Duration: 3 Hours
Barcelona Sailing Journey
Barcelona Sailing Journey
Overview: Experience the thrill of sailing the Barcelona Coastline. Glimpse the Barcelona skyline from a different perspective and spot some landmarks, including Frank Gehry Golf Fish Sculpture and the Twin Towers", Torres Venecianas. Immerse yourself in the serene deep blue while seeping your glass of wine. Weather permitting, anchor and venture in a short swim.
Duration: 4 Hours
Barcelona - Exploring Cavas' Origin
Barcelona - Exploring Cavas' Origin
Overview: Uncover the dedication of a biodynamic winegrowers family committed to excellence in long-aged wines. Venture on a stroll around the winery's iconic vineyards to discover the distinctive features of a unique spot in the Penedès region. Sheltered by the woods, taste a base wine paired with a light snack. Elevate your experience by savoring three long-aged sparkling wines, a limited-edition white wine, and an extra-virgin olive oil.
Duration: 4 Hours
Barcelona - From Market to Home with a Top Chef
Barcelona - From Market to Home with a Top Chef
Overview: Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, embark on an exclusive gourmet journey at her private penthouse. Head to a 19th-century local market and thoroughly select the finest ingredients for your recipe. Dare to partake in the cooking process while you uncover some secrets of high-end cuisine. Savor the combination of flavors paired with a premium selection of Spanish Wines.
Duration: 4 Hours
Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)
Hike a World of Nature (7,5 miles)
Overview: Step away from the bustling Barcelona and embrace Catalonia's unique landscape with La Garrotxa and Fageda d'en jordà. Venture into an exciting 7,5 miles hike through the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. Engage in a circular route through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Ascend to the inside of Santa Margarita volcano and discover a chapel lying on its crater. Dive into Fageda d'en Jordà, a unique beech forest that grows on the lava flow of Croscat Volcano. Finalize your trail with a stop at the Croscat Volcano grederes.
Duration: 4 Hours
Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)
Montserrat Discovery Hike (5 miles)
Overview: Ancient Wonders and hidden gems await you on the famous needles of Montserrat Mountain. Venture into an exciting and intimate hike connecting you to Montserrat's outlandish and most authentic elements. Uncover the region of Agulles and the north face of Montserrat, passing between the needles, having to take some steps climbing ropes, and ending up visiting emblematic places such as Cadireta or Foradada.
Duration: 4 Hours
Montserrat from the Skies
Montserrat from the Skies
Overview: Marvel at Montserrat Mountain's impressive scenic views. With a bird' s-eye view, witness these massive conglomerates, which form unexpectedly imposing sculptures due to their geological evolution. They all have names related to their shapes, and we find caves, chasms, and torrents in their shelter.
Flying over the Montserrat mountain, the spiritual Center of Catalonia is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and impressive experiences.
Duration: 1 Hour
The Secrets of Michelin Dine
The Secrets of Michelin Dine
Overview: Enjoy an exclusive journey into the World of Michelin stars. Led by a top Chef who graduated from the prestigious Cordon Bleu School in Paris, uncover the secrets of top-notch restaurants. Meet the providers of Michelin-starred restaurants such as Rocco or El Bulli. Find the most highly-rated gourmet products and a trend-setting porcelain manufacturer. Head towards your Chef's Masía, a secluded rural house to savor an authentic El Bulli meal.
Duration: 4H30
Spain: Barcelona gourmet tapas tour
Spain: Barcelona gourmet tapas tour
Enjoy a flavorful journey through the historic heart of Barcelona, where the iconic neighborhoods of the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta will reveal their rich traditions through taste, aroma, and atmosphere. As you walk through narrow, centuries-old alleys and lively local streets, you will be surrounded by the charm of Barcelona’s past and the vibrant energy of its culinary present. Each neighborhood will offer a distinct character—from the medieval intrigue of the Gothic Quarter to the artistic flair of El Born and the seaside charm of Barceloneta. You will visit some of the city’s most authentic and celebrated restaurants and taverns, where chefs and hosts take pride in preserving local traditions while also adding their own creative touch. At each stop, you will sample a carefully curated selection of dishes—from classic tapas bursting with flavor to innovative plates that showcase modern Catalan cuisine. As you taste, sip, and explore, your experienced guide will share the stories behind the food, the people, and the places, connecting each bite to the city’s cultural and historical roots. Whether it’s a glass of local vermouth, a perfectly grilled seafood dish, or a traditional Catalan dessert, every moment of this tour will deepen your connection to Barcelona’s culinary identity.
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions: Local guide, personalized itinerary on different quarters, tapas tasting at multiple restaurants, round trip transportation
Granada
Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Andalusia, Spain. Granada has been inhabited by many empires for 2,500 years from the Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and the Moors. Remainder of each reigning era is prominent in Granada’s cultural and architectural influences. Imprints of the past can be found in Albaicin, an old Arabic quarter paved with cobble stoned streets, ogee arches, voussoirs, and decorative tile work. When the sun sets, Alhambra is at its most beautiful and radiant complimenting Byzantine courtyards and muqarna details. Homes also reflect the Mediterranean and Renaissance elegance long past. Present-day Granada attracts visitors by recapturing the past and evoking the co-existence of different cultures.
Excursions
Granada with Flavors of Sturgeon (Optional Dive In)
Granada with Flavors of Sturgeon (Optional Dive In)
Overview: Immerse yourself in a private guided visit to the world's first certified Organic caviar farm, nestled in a serene village in the mountains. Experience the thrill of diving into a sturgeon pool with the utmost safety and guidance led by our expert technicians. Prepare to be enchanted by an exclusive tasting session, where you can relish the distinct flavors of the organic caviar, promising a gastronomic journey like no other.
Duration: 3 Hours