Senior Vacation to Spain in September: 8 Day Adventure

You will arrive in the capital city of Madrid. Once you make it through customs and security, you will be met at baggage claim by your private driver and transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. After you have had time to freshen up and settle in, you will meet your local guide in your hotel’s lobby for a transfer to a live flamenco show that will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner of tapas and world-class sangria. After the show, you will be returned to your opulent hotel, where you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.

This morning, your guide will lead you on a tour of one of Spain’s most illustrious museums. Whether it be the Prado, Thyssen, or the Reina Sofia, your tour will be curated to match your specific interests, resulting in a customized experience at one of Madrid’s most impressive museums. In the afternoon, you will be guided to the nearby Parque del Retiro, where you will delight in the stunning colors of autumn that may be reflected in the park. Shortly after, you will have the option to tour the Palacio Cristal. In the evening, you will be brought to the Circulo de Bellas Artes to watch the sunset over Madrid.

Once you are ready, you will be treated to a private tour of Madrid’s iconic sites, neighborhoods, and eateries. Your tour will include many of Madrid’s noteworthy sites, including the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Mercado San Miguel, and the Palacio Real, which is the Spanish Royal Family’s official residence. You will be able to indulge in a private tour of the palace before moving on to Madrid’s infamous bohemian Malasana neighborhood. Finally, your tour will conclude at the serene Temple of Debod. In the evening, you will enjoy a late dinner, which is the typical custom in Spain, in the upscale neighborhood of Salamanca.

This morning, you will transfer to San Sebastian. After a short flight, you will arrive in Spain’s infamous Basque Country, where you will be met by your driver at baggage claim. Once you have your belongings, you will be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of San Sebastian. You will be guided on a leisurely trek along San Sebastian’s lovely shoreline. Eventually, you will arrive at Pasajes de San Juan just in time to enjoy lunch at one of the charming cafes along the water. After lunch, you will be transferred back to San Sebastian. In the evening, you will be provided with the exclusive opportunity to dine at one of the world’s top restaurants.

You will have arrived in San Sebastian just in time for the San Sebastian Film Festival. Renowned throughout the world as one of the most influential film festivals, you will be provided with the exclusive opportunity to attend this star-studded event today. During your time at the festival, you will be able to view some of the world’s most novel films in addition to rubbing elbows with some of the prestigious attendees. In the evening, you will be met in your hotel’s lobby by your private guide to embark on a pintxos crawl through the city. Pintxos are the Basque version of tapas, which can be found throughout the rest of Spain.

This morning, you will have an early start because you will be flying to Barcelona. Upon your arrival in the region of Catalonia, you will be met by your driver, who will transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. Today, you will be led on a customized tour of the city’s most iconic sites and neighborhoods. Your tour will include La Sagrada Familia cathedral, the Mercado de La Boqueria, Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, and Park Guell, which is another one of Antoni Gaudi’s stunning works. In the evening, you will enjoy a wonderful dinner along the Mediterranean Coast in the enchanting seaside neighborhood of La Barceloneta.

This morning, you will meet your guide in your hotel’s lobby before you are transferred to the town of Logrono, which is the capital of the world-famous La Rioja wine region. In Logrono, you will attend the infamous La Rioja Wine Harvest Festival, which is famous throughout the world for its fascinating customs and exciting atmosphere. Here, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to participate in the age-old tradition of turning the recently harvested grapes into juice by crushing them with your bare feet. You can indulge in all that the festival has to offer, from the local wine-related festivities to concerts, plays, and more.

This morning, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Barcelona before spending the morning at your leisure, strolling through the city’s charming streets for the last time. As you sit alongside your travel companions and gaze out among the bustling city, you will begin to reminisce on your wonderful journey thus far. Before you know it, you will have to return to your hotel and gather your things for your transfer to the airport.