7 Days in Spain
One-Week Foodie Exploration of Central & Southern Spain
Embrace the flavors of central and southern Spain with this seven-day trip that combines local market visits, hands-on cooking classes, and tapas-filled evenings with cultural highlights and immersive day trips. In between the gastronomic adventures, comfortable boutique accommodations and smooth transfers mean you can forget the details and focus on the experiences.
Bookable for travel from November 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026
One-Week Foodie Exploration of Central & Southern Spain
Embrace the flavors of central and southern Spain with this seven-day trip that combines local market visits, hands-on cooking classes, and tapas-filled evenings with cultural highlights and immersive day trips. In between the gastronomic adventures, comfortable boutique accommodations and smooth transfers mean you can forget the details and focus on the experiences.
Bookable for travel from November 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026
One-Week Foodie Exploration of Central & Southern Spain
Embrace the flavors of central and southern Spain with this seven-day trip that combines local market visits, hands-on cooking classes, and tapas-filled evenings with cultural highlights and immersive day trips. In between the gastronomic adventures, comfortable boutique accommodations and smooth transfers mean you can forget the details and focus on the experiences.
Bookable for travel from November 15, 2025 to January 14, 2026
Where You’ll Go
Madrid: Spain’s capital, known for its historic neighborhoods, vibrant food scene, world-class museums, and lively plazas.
Seville: The heart of Andalusia, filled with Moorish architecture, flamenco culture, local markets, and riverside tapas bars.
What You’ll Do
Savor Regional Cuisine: Join a tapas and wine walk in Madrid, visit foodie hotspots like Mercado de la Paz and Botín, and take part in a hands-on paella cooking class.
Explore Cultural Landmarks: Follow expert private guides through Madrid’s Prado Museum and Seville’s UNESCO-listed Alcázar.
Take Day Trips to Wine & Food Regions: Learn about jamón ibérico at a working Sierra de Aracena farm and sample sherries at a bodega in Jerez de la Frontera.
Enjoy Seamless Travel: Travel via high-speed train and private driver for a stress-free journey between destinations.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Madrid, Evening Tapas Walk
Arrive before 3 pm and settle into your boutique hotel. In the evening, join a local guide for a private tapas and wine walk through Madrid’s historic neighborhoods.
Day 2: Visit the Prado Museum, Lunch at Botín & Paella Workshop
Begin the day with a private visit to the Prado Museum, then stroll through the Literary Quarter and sit down to a memorable lunch at Botín, Madrid’s oldest restaurant. In the afternoon, you’ll head to a cooking school for a hands-on paella workshop led by a local chef.
Day 3: Stroll Through the Salamanca District, Train to Seville
Take a self-guided morning walk through Madrid’s upscale Salamanca district, stopping to browse the food stalls at Mercado de la Paz. In the afternoon, board a high-speed train to Seville, then settle into your hotel and enjoy dinner at a nearby Andalusian restaurant.
Day 4: Jamón Ibérico Experience & Jewish Quarter Walk with Tapas
Start the day with a private day trip into the Sierra de Aracena countryside to visit a jamón ibérico farm and sample local ham. Later on, you’ll return to Seville and explore the historic Jewish Quarter on foot with a local guide, followed by a relaxed tapas dinner.
Day 5: Day Trip to Jerez & Cádiz
Take a private day trip south of the city, starting with a stop in Jerez de la Frontera to visit a sherry bodega and taste the region’s famous fortified wine. Continue to coastal Cádiz to explore one of Western Europe’s oldest cities before returning to Seville in time for dinner.
Day 6: Explore the Seville Cathedral & Alcázar, Train to Madrid
Follow a private guide through the UNESCO-listed Seville Cathedral and the adjoining Alcázar palace complex, then spend some free time checking off more modern landmarks like the Setas de Sevilla. Later in the day you’ll catch a high-speed train back to Madrid and check into your hotel.
Day 7: Self-Guided Walk in Retiro Park, Depart
Enjoy a peaceful morning exploring Parque del Buen Retiro. Stroll past gardens, fountains, and monuments, glide across the pond in a rowboat, and visit the Glass Palace. Later, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
What’s Included
Boutique accommodations in Madrid and Seville
Guided tours, market visits, and culinary activities
High-speed train tickets and private transfers
Breakfasts at select hotels
What’s Not Included
International flights
Personal expenses and additional meals
Travel insurance
