This luxurious 9-day family getaway whisks you away from all of the bustle, allowing you to enjoy each other’s company. Venture to a trio of European wonderlands, where you can indulge in some of the most elite and exclusive excursions that you have ever experienced. Explore Barcelona by bike, hike around Montserrat, indulge in a cooking class, and attend a flamenco show.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Barcelona – Embark on a Sunset Sail
Upon your arrival in Barcelona, your private driver will whisk you to your luxurious accommodation in the city. After you check-in and have had some time to regroup, your private guide will meet you for your introduction to Barcelona. You will spend your first evening on a luxury yacht, where you will be treated to a relaxing sunset dinner sail. After embarking on this epic adventure, your family may participate in a hands-on tutorial from the private captain himself regarding how to sail and operate the ship.
What's Included:
Day 2
Barcelona – Learn to Cook Paella
Day 3
Barcelona – Discover Montserrat on a Hike
Day 4
Barcelona – Witness a Flamenco Show
Day 5
Madrid – Tour Old Town Madrid
Day 6
Madrid – Venture on a Waterfall Hike
Day 7
Lisbon – Learn to Make Gelato
Day 8
Lisbon – Snorkeling and Hiking Adventure
Day 9
Lisbon – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore Barcelona by bike, wheeling your way to the city’s best sites on a private guided tour
- Stroll through Lisbon with an expert guide to witness some of the best sights of the capital city while snapping photos
- Enjoy a stand-up paddleboarding adventure in Barcelona, which will begin in the morning by basking in the sunshine and paddling on the water
- Discover Montserrat by hiking its surrounding footpaths on an unforgettable excursion of outdoor enchantment and discovery
- Become a paparazzi as you grab a Polaroid and snap a plethora of photos at your favorite Antonio Gaudi locales
- Witness a live Flamenco performance that will surely have you marveling at the powerful emotions and fiery showmanship
- Learn how to make the most mouthwatering Spanish paella under the tutelage of a master chef
- Marvel at the beauty of the Spanish countryside as you embark on an incredible waterfall hike
Detailed Description
This luxurious 9-day adventure will provide you with a vacation that you will never forget. Your experience will be interactive, exciting, immersive, and will allow you to create memories that may be cherished forever. This incredible trip will also introduce you to three of Europe’s most magical cities: Barcelona, Madrid, and Lisbon.
Your handcrafted getaway will begin in Barcelona, where you will spend your first evening on a luxurious sunset sail. The following morning, you will celebrate in Barcelona by exploring the city by bike. Led by an expert guide, you will be introduced to the city’s highlights and most iconic sites while also being regaled with fascinating historical and cultural facts about each of them. That evening, you will be learn how to craft authentic paella under the tutelage of a master chef before having the opportunity to devour the fruits of your labor.
The mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat awaits to be discovered, and as you depart the city on the morning of day three, you will explore this sacred sanctuary of the clouds in a very unique way. The following day will find you waking up to an exciting and invigorating stand-up paddleboarding excursion along Barcelona’s lovely shores before being outfitted with your very own Polaroid camera for an afternoon at Parc Guell. During this experience, you will be free to capture all the photos you desire. You will also be able to keep all the photos that you take. That evening, you will witness a live Flamenco performance, which will take your breath away with its intense passion and bravado.
On day five, you will make your way to Madrid, where you will enjoy an enlightening and entertaining private tour of the city’s Old Town. Your first official evening in Madrid will be a delicious one as you are treated to a private tapas-making lesson, which will be followed by a requisite tasting of each of your masterpieces. After feasting like a king on tapas, you will partake in a hike that will lead you through the great outdoors in the surrounding Spanish countryside. What will make this nature trek even more special is that it will have you passing by an incredible waterfall.
Day seven will sweep you away to Lisbon, where you will spend your first day exploring nearly every inch of the alluring Portuguese city on a private photo tour. After witnessing some of the most famous sites in all of Lisbon, you will spend the evening learning how to make gelato from a master. Your class will be complete with signature flavors, so that each concoction can have its own unique taste and flare. The following day will find you escaping the city and venturing to Arrabida Natural Park, where you will waste away your last hours in this European wonderland by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking with your private guide.
During your entire journey, your family will stay in luxurious accommodations, will have every detail of your vacation be taken care of, including all private transfers to and from every destination and airport. Nearly everything about this itinerary is entirely customizable, so you can adjust anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Europe.
Starting Price
$3,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 3269 reviews.
We have been very happy with everything Zicasso's travel agent planned for us. All of the days were good, but some were just amazing. We enjoyed all of it.
Reviewed By Lauren S.
Our family was very happy with our trip. The experiences were excellent, the local travel guides were exceptional, and all of the logistics went off without a hitch. It was great to have someone always a text away!
Reviewed By Corinna S.
From beginning to end, Zicasso's travel experts took great care in taking care of everything. We received great communication, guides, hotels, transportation, suggestions, etc, and they were reliable before and during our trip
Reviewed By Michele M.
The planning experience was wonderful overall. From the initial conversation about what my family was looking for to the final touches to the itinerary, Zicasso's travel expert was engaging, responsive, and helpful.
The accommodations he selected for us exceeded expectations; they were spacious, beautiful, and well-located. The tours/activities suggested were really fun and gave us a sense of the locale in a unique and memorable way that fit our family well. Once we were in-country, communications were easy and helpful. We felt very well cared for.
Payment to our travel company was easy and it was a real pleasure once we were in-country to have all the identified items already paid for. I would definitely book a trip with them again.
Reviewed By Olivia L.
Zicasso's travel specialists did a great job for us. They clearly listened to us and curated an experience that was made specifically for us. It checked all of the boxes and more.
Highlights were the local tour guides in each city. It was great to meet and get to know local people, learn so much history, see the architecture (Gaudí in Barcelona and the awesome palaces and cathedrals that we visited), the Montserrat hike, Caminito del Rey (which was absolutely better with a guide), and the Marbella e-bike adventure.
The hotels were wonderful; all unique and all great choices. We came home happy and tired, which is the sign of a good trip for us (since we do not ever sit on beaches or at pools and relax!).
Reviewed By William L.
My family and I loved Asturias. We considered it a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip. Zicasso's travel agent planned the perfect outings for us. Our guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Our agent also provided us with very helpful hints and suggestions for restaurants and shops. Both of the hotels he chose were located perfectly and staffed by friendly employees.
Reviewed By Junis N.
