The Heart and Soul of Spain
Embrace Southern Spain, with its dance, its cuisine and traditions. Join locals in their zeal to preserve a rich cultural heritage.
For those looking for a feast for the senses and a truly authentic Spanish experience. Live and breathe the intensity of the flavours, the music, the history and the electric atmosphere of this festive region
Why our trip is different:
- Insider tapas tour with a Michelin-starred chef
- Visit the studio of a private art restorer in Madrid
- Access to the palace of one of the oldest families in the region and dine with them
- Join in a flamenco lesson with one of the most acclaimed dancers in Seville
- Unique Gastronomy Day in and around Ronda
- Private cruise down the Guadalquivir River, joined by Flamenco musicians
- Exclusive palace visit in Seville and tea with the Marquesa of Motilla
- Olive oil tasting in Seville followed by a private local foodie tour
- Tile painting workshop in Andalucia
- A historic walk and private visit to one of the capital’s most captivating artist’s studios
- Exclusive access to Madrid’s botanical treasures, followed by lunch in a private garden hosted by the owner
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
D1 Arrive in Madrid * Check in Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques* Insider Tapas Tour of Madrid
D2 Private tour of Madrid including the Prado Museum
D3 Old Madrid walking tour * Private visit to acclaimed artist
D4 Check in Hotel Alfonso * Private foodie tour and visit to the oldest tapas bar in Seville, El Rinconcillo Bar
D5 Sevilla with a local expert guide * Private cruise down the Guadalquivir River with Flamenco musicians
D6 Exclusive palace visit in Seville * Tea with the Marquesa of Motilla * Private visit to art restorer's home and studio
D7 Private touring of the countryside white villages * Check in La Fuente del la Higuera, Ronda
D8 Hiking excursion in Serrania de Ronda or a unique gastronomy tour
D9 Depart from Seville or Malaga
All sample itineraries are designed to inspire and are customised on consultation.
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Our favourite places to stay:
Gran Melia Palacio de los Duques - next to the Royal Palace and el Opera Theatre
Hotel Alfonso XIII - an iconic cultural landmark in Santa Cruz next to the Seville Cathedral
La Fuente del la Higuera - a romantic boutique hotel in the secluded hills of Ronda
