Overview
A private 7-day Spain tour through Madrid, Segovia, and Barcelona, designed for travelers who want a well-paced route with real cultural substance. Begin in Madrid with the Royal Palace, the Prado, and an evening of live flamenco. Continue to Segovia for its Roman aqueduct and the Alcazar castle. End in Barcelona with the Gothic Quarter, El Call, La Boqueria, the Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell. Designed by Spain specialists since 2002, this sample journey reflects a tailor-made approach informed by direct destination knowledge rather than a pre-set program.
Itinerary
Day One
Historic Madrid
Your driver meets you at Madrid's Barajas airport and takes you to your hotel for three nights. Meet your licensed local guide to discover the historic core. Plaza Mayor, a 17th-century rectangle of ochre stone, remains the center of gravity of the old town. Mercado de San Miguel stands next door and Puerta del Sol is five minutes away. Plaza de Santa Ana, quieter and more literary, has drawn madrileños since the 19th century. Additionally, we can arrange either the Royal Palace, the largest in Western Europe and still in use for state ceremonies, or the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, where Goya painted the dome in 1798 and lies buried beneath it. For dinner, we will reserve a table for you if desired.
Day Two
Medieval & Roman Segovia
An hour north of Madrid, historic Segovia rises above the Castilian plain. The Roman aqueduct was built in the 1st century AD without mortar, relying only on gravity and precisely cut granite blocks, and it still stands today. The Alcázar medieval castle, above the meeting point of two rivers, was also where Isabella of Castile was proclaimed queen. The UNESCO-listed old city also holds its Cathedral. Outside town, La Granja de San Ildefonso is the royal palace and garden complex Philip V built in the early 18th century, his answer to Versailles. Alternatively, we can offer a private guided tour of historic Toledo which was the medieval capital of Spain.
Day Three
Madrid’s Art Triangle
The Paseo del Prado runs through one of Madrid’s most cultural stretches. Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles, and the monumental fountains along the boulevard lead toward the Art Triangle, home to the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofía. The Prado is especially distinguished by the strength of its Spanish masters, including Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, and Las Meninas remains one of those works that stops visitors in their tracks. From there, El Retiro brings a calmer close to the afternoon, before an evening of flamenco in an intimate setting.
Day Four
Barcelona Begins
The high-speed train between Madrid and Barcelona covers just over 600 kilometers in a bit over two and a half hours. Barcelona arrives differently from Madrid: Mediterranean light, Catalan a different language on the street, a different relationship between the city and the sea. You'll have transfers both departing Madrid and on arrival to Barcelona Sanz train station. Our friendly driver will take you to your hotel doorstep, where you can check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We are delighted to make a reservation for dinner and give you suggestions for venturing out if desired to see one of many museums or favorite local Barcelona neighborhood.
Day Five
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter & Flavors
The old town of Barcelona is known as the Gothic Quarter. It brings together Roman walls from the 3rd century, a medieval Cathedral, and the remains of El Call, Barcelona’s old Jewish quarter, within just a few streets. The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, built in the 14th century by the people of La Ribera, remains one of the city’s finest examples of Catalan Gothic. In Plaça de Sant Jaume, the Palau de la Generalitat and City Hall stand opposite one another across the square, which has long been the political center of Barcelona. Plaça del Rei offers a glimpse of the city’s earlier past. Nearby, La Boqueria adds another layer to the neighborhood’s character, especially in the morning, when the market still retains more of its local rhythm.
Day Six
Gaudí’s Barcelona Architecture
Master architect, Anton Gaudi was an eccentric genius who devoted 43 years to creating the Sagrada Familia, one of Europe's most famous sights. While out for a walk a streetcar killed him in 1926 before he could finish it. Construction remains ongoing. Standing inside, looking up at the columns that branch like trees toward the vault, with the stained glass turning the light green and amber and blue depending on the hour, the building makes sense in a way no image prepares you for. Park Guell, the garden city Gaudi designed that never found buyers, sits above the city in the Gracia neighborhood with the best view over Barcelona.
Day Seven
Departure
The journey ends in Barcelona with a private airport transfer. However, if you would like to extend your adventure in Spain, Portugal or Morocco, please contact our travel experts. We are delighted to help. Thank you.
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Itinerary Highlights
A private 7-day Spain itinerary through Madrid, Segovia, and Barcelona, designed around culture, art, architecture, and pace.
✔ Madrid’s Royal Palace, the old town, and a first evening introduction to Spanish tapas culture
✔ Segovia’s Roman aqueduct and the Alcázar
✔ The Prado in Madrid, with Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and the Flemish masters, followed by live flamenco
✔ Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, El Call, and La Boqueria
✔ Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia and Park Güell above Barcelona
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Day One
Historic Madrid
Your driver meets you at Madrid's Barajas airport and takes you to your hotel for three nights. Meet your licensed local guide to discover the historic core. Plaza Mayor, a 17th-century rectangle of ochre stone, remains the center of gravity of the old town. Mercado de San Miguel stands next door and Puerta del Sol is five minutes away. Plaza de Santa Ana, quieter and more literary, has drawn madrileños since the 19th century. Additionally, we can arrange either the Royal Palace, the largest in Western Europe and still in use for state ceremonies, or the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, where Goya painted the dome in 1798 and lies buried beneath it. For dinner, we will reserve a table for you if desired.
Day Two
Medieval & Roman Segovia
An hour north of Madrid, historic Segovia rises above the Castilian plain. The Roman aqueduct was built in the 1st century AD without mortar, relying only on gravity and precisely cut granite blocks, and it still stands today. The Alcázar medieval castle, above the meeting point of two rivers, was also where Isabella of Castile was proclaimed queen. The UNESCO-listed old city also holds its Cathedral. Outside town, La Granja de San Ildefonso is the royal palace and garden complex Philip V built in the early 18th century, his answer to Versailles. Alternatively, we can offer a private guided tour of historic Toledo which was the medieval capital of Spain.
Day Three
Madrid’s Art Triangle
The Paseo del Prado runs through one of Madrid’s most cultural stretches. Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles, and the monumental fountains along the boulevard lead toward the Art Triangle, home to the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofía. The Prado is especially distinguished by the strength of its Spanish masters, including Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, and Las Meninas remains one of those works that stops visitors in their tracks. From there, El Retiro brings a calmer close to the afternoon, before an evening of flamenco in an intimate setting.
Day Four
Barcelona Begins
The high-speed train between Madrid and Barcelona covers just over 600 kilometers in a bit over two and a half hours. Barcelona arrives differently from Madrid: Mediterranean light, Catalan a different language on the street, a different relationship between the city and the sea. You'll have transfers both departing Madrid and on arrival to Barcelona Sanz train station. Our friendly driver will take you to your hotel doorstep, where you can check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We are delighted to make a reservation for dinner and give you suggestions for venturing out if desired to see one of many museums or favorite local Barcelona neighborhood.
Day Five
Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter & Flavors
The old town of Barcelona is known as the Gothic Quarter. It brings together Roman walls from the 3rd century, a medieval Cathedral, and the remains of El Call, Barcelona’s old Jewish quarter, within just a few streets. The Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, built in the 14th century by the people of La Ribera, remains one of the city’s finest examples of Catalan Gothic. In Plaça de Sant Jaume, the Palau de la Generalitat and City Hall stand opposite one another across the square, which has long been the political center of Barcelona. Plaça del Rei offers a glimpse of the city’s earlier past. Nearby, La Boqueria adds another layer to the neighborhood’s character, especially in the morning, when the market still retains more of its local rhythm.
Day Six
Gaudí’s Barcelona Architecture
Master architect, Anton Gaudi was an eccentric genius who devoted 43 years to creating the Sagrada Familia, one of Europe's most famous sights. While out for a walk a streetcar killed him in 1926 before he could finish it. Construction remains ongoing. Standing inside, looking up at the columns that branch like trees toward the vault, with the stained glass turning the light green and amber and blue depending on the hour, the building makes sense in a way no image prepares you for. Park Guell, the garden city Gaudi designed that never found buyers, sits above the city in the Gracia neighborhood with the best view over Barcelona.
Day Seven
Departure
The journey ends in Barcelona with a private airport transfer. However, if you would like to extend your adventure in Spain, Portugal or Morocco, please contact our travel experts. We are delighted to help. Thank you.
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