Duration
Highlights of Spain: Sustainable Tour
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Bookable From
Year-round
Trip Style
Privately Guided
Country
Spain
Physical Rating
Very easy
Overview
Visit all the vibrant highlights of Spain on this 11-day sustainable tour, including Madrid and Barcelona, experiencing the culture, gastronomy, and history along the way!
Start in the great city of Madrid and end your Spanish adventure in the heart of trendy Barcelona. Dive into Spain’s culture and heritage with guided city tours. and a visit to Segovian monuments as well as the Montserrat Monastery. Explore Spain's famous gastronomy through a cooking class, a traditional tapas night, and an olive oil tasting (you'll learn about wine production, too!). Immerse yourself in the nearby nature with cycling excursions and a tour of the river Tajo.
Your local hosts who will show you the best of this destination!
Highlights
- Tapas night in a traditional taberna
- Cooking class with a local chef
- Stroll through Segovian monuments
- Nature-based tour of the river Tajo
- Guided tour of a World Heritage Site
- Bike tour of Seville
- Oil tasting and learning about the production process
- Guided city tour in Barcelona
- Superb Mediterranean lunch by the beach
- Monastery of Montserrat
Visit the most emblematic destinations of Spain like a local! Having local people in all the activities will foster an immersive experience throughout this eclectic country. It will also ensure real, meaningful learning about some of the most important traditions and cities. This sustainable tour combines must-see highlights of Spain like Madrid, Seville, or Barcelona with wonderful off-the-beaten-track locations and activities to bring to life authentic and unique experiences! This perfect combination of history, culture, food, and fun, makes Spain a popular destination for travelers from around the world.
Not to miss while in Spain:
- Beautiful beaches: Spain boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, with crystal-clear waters, golden sands, and a warm Mediterranean climate. On this trip, you’ll enjoy a wonderful lunch by the beach!
- Rich culture and history: Spain has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with many monuments, museums, and galleries showcasing its past. On this experience, you’ll get guided tours of Barcelona and a World Heritage Site.
- Delicious food and wine: Spain is famous for its gastronomy, with a wide range of delicious dishes, such as paella, tapas, and seafood. The country is also home to some of the world’s best wines, including Rioja, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero. During this trip, you’ll eat tapas in a traditional taberna, take a cooking class, and learn about olive oil making, all of which will help bring the gastronomy of Spain to life!
- Vibrant cities: Spain has several vibrant cities that you will see on this trip, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville. These classic and well-loved cities offer a mix of history, culture, and modernity.
Seasonal Notes
Spring (March to June) and fall (September to November) offer mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and lower prices. This is also a great time for outdoor activities such as hiking, visiting national parks, and enjoying festivals and events. If you like warm weather, the summer months (July and August) are ideal, with temperatures reaching up to 30°C in some parts of the country. However, these months can also be very crowded and expensive. To help curb over-tourism, we recommend avoiding the peak summer months if your schedule allows it. December is also a nice time to visit but it is colder in Madrid, Segovia, and Toledo and you may need to wear additional layers during the outdoor activities.
Low season: November – April
High season: April – October
Itinerary
Day 1 Madrid [Spain] (arrival day)
Day 2 Madrid
Day 3 Madrid to Segovia
Day 4 Madrid to Toledo
Day 5 Cordoba
Day 6 Seville
Day 7 La Rinconada (Seville)
Day 8 Seville to Barcelona
Day 9 Barcelona
Day 10 Penedés and Montserrat
Day 11 Barcelona (Departure day)
Route Map
Inclusions & Exclusions
10 nights in accommodation with double room
Breakfast always included
Cooking class
5 lunches: Madrid, Segovia, in an olive farm, fish lunch in Barcelona, Penedés
2 dinners in Barcelona
Tapas tour in Madrid, Seville
Wine tasting
Train tickets
Private transfer from Madrid Airport
Private transfer to Seville Airport
Private transfer from Barcelona airport to the city center
Private transfer to Barcelona Airport
Private transfer included to olive farm in Seville
Private transfer on day trip to Penedés and Montserrat
Domestic flight Seville-Barcelona
Activities mentioned in the program
Our assistance during the trip
Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
International flights
Transport not mentioned in the program
Tips
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Cancellation insurance
Sustainability
We are a travel agency specializing in sustainable tourism and ecotourism in Spain. With almost ten years of experience, we offer authentic travel experiences in all regions of the country and activities of all kinds.
Environmental Initiatives
As a sustainable company, we prioritize eco-friendly practices and strive to minimize our carbon footprint. We encourage the use of public transport whenever possible and suggest avoiding single-use plastics. Our travel itineraries include low-carbon and alternative activities, such as cycling tours and eco-tours in green areas of the cities. We also carefully select small and local accommodations that recover spaces of historical and cultural interest, with a preference for those run by families. While it is difficult to find eco-friendly accommodations, we make every effort to choose places that serve local and organic food and have consciously designed interiors.
Sociocultural Initiatives
We support local businesses such as small restaurants, producers, and accommodations. Rather than working with large companies for guided tours, we rely on local guides who have firsthand knowledge of the places we visit. Our goal is to create an authentic travel experience that connects travelers with local realities and helps to create a better industry. We also support local and social projects to ensure that the benefits of tourism are shared among the communities we visit.
Our travel experiences are designed to highlight the varied cultural and natural heritage of Spain. We believe in meeting the locals, so we don't work with big companies. Instead, we support small and local businesses, many of which are family-run, and encourage you to visit our country from a different point of view. Our tailor-made travel itineraries are created to put the spotlight on local realities and unknown destinations. We carefully select local hosts who are committed to sustainable tourism and ecotourism, and who can provide travelers with firsthand knowledge of the places they are visiting. We also offer activities that allow travelers to immerse themselves in the local culture, such as tapas tours and cooking classes.
Health & Safety
Be sure you have traveler's insurance.
FAQs
What does the Physical Rating of "Very Easy" mean?
It means that physical preparation is not required.
What are the hotels of the trip like?
The accommodations we selected for this trip are an eco-boutique hostel, a modern, elegant hostel with a private room and bathroom, and a 3-star hotel with a traditional Andalusian patio.
Can I get around on my own, if I don't speak Spanish?
Of course, since tourism is an important industry for the country, you'll find that locals speak English at all major hotels and most restaurants throughout the country, especially in the cities. Although, some basic Spanish could be helpful in rural areas or the countryside.
How do I get from one place to another?
This trip includes private transfers and public transport (trains) to travel from one place to another, a domestic flight from Seville to Barcelona.