Day 1 – Barcelona by Gaudí
Upon arrival in Barcelona, our private driver will transfer you to the hotel. Free time to settle in. At the agreed time, our local host will pick you up at the hotel to walk together through Gaudí’s Barcelona, we will start with a panoramic visit so that you can locate the icons of our cosmopolitan city. We will continue walking through the ramblas, we will visit the lively and famous Boqueria market and enjoy a special visit at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, in which we will tour its most emblematic rooms and enjoy a glass of cava in an exceptional atmosphere.
Day 2 – Gastronomic Barcelona
In the morning, we will visit the Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, a work that has been under construction for 136 years and is estimated to last another 8-10 years. It will be worth learning more about its creator and the architectural details that make this Basilica the second most visited monument in Spain. To eat we have prepared a gastronomic experience based on Catalan products in which you will also learn to drink porrón, the best technique of making a good “pà amb tomàquet” and how Catalan cream is burned.
Day 3 – Montserrat
After breakfast, it is time to move to the Magic Mountain of Montserrat. There our host Ricard awaits you who has prepared some unique and experiential moments. Taking the Funicular de Sant Joan to Tebes, you start a simple and pleasant excursion through the hermitages of Sant Joan, Sant Onofre and Santa Magdalena. At the top of the mountain you can enjoy spectacular views over the massif and the final part of the Llobregat River border of the city of Barcelona. Afterwards, we will continue to the Penedès, where our hostess Neus will receive you in her family winery, with a glass of cava she will teach us some basic aspects about the classic Meharis cars, which we will then drive along paths surrounded by vineyards, until we reach an amazing place where we will enjoy in the middle of nature of a picnic of Catalan products paired with some of the wines that are produced in the Pened winery, which is undoubtedly one of the best of the Pened. During the day, we will learn curiosities of the area, techniques and care of the vineyards, different grape varieties and some secrets to get excellent wines.
Day 4 – Barcelona – Girona
At the indicated time we will leave for Girona by Ave, where our private driver will wait for you to approach the hotel. After lunch, we propose a cultural visit to this walled city surrounded by 4 rivers. Together with the local host, we will visit the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria which is located at the highest point of the city. We will also walk through its Jewish quarter, visit the Arab baths and learn history through the historic centre.
Day 5 – Figueres – Empuriabrava
Today our proposal will take you to Figueres, hometown of Salvador Dalí, one of the greatest references of surrealism. In his Museum we will admire his works and demands, always with his differentiating touch. Then we will continue to Empuriabrava, considered as the little Venice, since its streets are bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, we will enjoy a relaxing boat ride along the canals.
Day 6 – Girona to Madrid
At the indicated time departure to the Airport to take route to Madrid. Upon arrival, our private driver will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. Free time for your first contact with the capital.
Day 7 – Madrid de los Asturias
In the morning we will visit the Madrid of the Austrias, passing through the key points of the city such as the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Oriente and the Plaza de la Provincia. We will walk the network of streets, the neighborhood of Santiago and we will reach the Market of San Miguel built on an old Basilica.
Day 8 – Toledo of the 3 cultures
After breakfast we will take the Bird to Toledo, the city of the 3 cultures where Christians, Jews and Muslims cohabited for 7 centuries. It is a city in which time seems not to have passed, through its cobbled streets we can still see religious walking. With our local host we will visit the main icons such as the Primate Cathedral, the Transit Synagogue and the Christ of Light Mosque. The centre offers many possibilities to enjoy the local cuisine. Our recommendation is to wait for the sunset in the city and enjoy the illuminated walls.
Day 9 – Markets of Madrid
The Mercado de la Cebada, San Anton and of course San Miguel are some of the busiest markets in Madrid. Our route of markets will bring us closer to the best gastronomy and tapas in the city, the most select environments and the best views. We will do it at our own pace, discovering each stop and enjoying the tastings that we most want.
Day 10 – Madrid
Free day to tour the city at your leisure, stroll through the retreat, visit some of its most acclaimed museums such as El Prado or the Thyssen or get lost by the Golden Mile. In the evening, we have an appointment with the purest Flamenco, a must-visit show in the capital where we can also enjoy a dinner of products of the land.
Day 11 – Returning Home
Depending on the departure time of your flight, we will organise some activity or you will have free time to make some purchases through the centre. Transfer to the airport and return flight home.
