Day 1: Arrive in Barcelona
Upon arrival at Barcelona airport, your private local driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. The day is at leisure for you to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Your Best of Mediterranean Spain is the perfect introductory tour of Spain. Explore immerse in the culture and experience everything from sightseeing to cuisine of Spain.
Above all, consult with your Destination Specialist. We will ensure that the highlights of your trip are booked in advance so you won’t miss out on the fun! Lots of time at leisure will be built in so you can explore on your own, and at your own pace. Let the journey guide you.
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Upon arrival at Barcelona airport, your private local driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. The day is at leisure for you to enjoy the city at your own pace.
Your private driver will be at your disposal with the best comfort of a private vehicle during your 5 hours city tour today.
Discover the fascinating world of modernist architect Antoni Gaudí on a private tour in the company of an expert local guide for 5 hours who will expose Gaudi’s extraordinary achievements. Learn about Gaudi and his iconic architectural style whose works have redefined and transformed the landscape of Barcelona, no less than seven have been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the evening, meet your guide and get to know Barcelona in a delicious way on a private guided gourmet tapas tour! Discover the best tapas restaurants with drinks and tapas included.
After breakfast, your private driver will be at your disposal with the best comfort of a private vehicle during your 8 hours tour today.
Montserrat is one of the main landmarks of Catalonia and offers 4 different parts for visiting: the Natural Park, which the most important point is the Mountain, with great beauty, the complex of the Abbey and Benedictine Basilica, the Black Madonna of Montserrat, an icon of Catalonia, and the famous Escolanía. Your private guide will show you the complex, including its interesting museum and if you are lucky enough to arrive in time, you will enjoy one of the oldest choirs in Europe, dating from the 13th century.
Later on, head to Penedes to discover the famous DOP of Catalonia. You will taste a delicious menu in a local restaurant with starters to share, the main course and a dessert, paired with good local wine.
In the morning, take a high-speed train to Valencia, a city that has been able to harmoniously combine the remnants of its farthest past, dating to the year 138 BC, with the most innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium. Valencia is trade and culture, cinema, theatre, museums, magic, business. It is the center of international and avant-garde design, and one of the most active cities in Europe regarding fairs and conferences. Free afternoon at leisure.
Enjoy a private guided walking tour and discover the most noteworthy streets, squares and monuments of Valencia’s historic heart: Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall square), Mercado Central (Central Market), Lonja (old silk exchange, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), Plaza Redonda, Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas (the palace houses the National Ceramics Collection), Plaza del Patriarca, Cathedral, Plaza de la Almoina, Plaza de la Virgen and the medieval gateway known as the Torres de Serranos.
During the tour, we will stop for a sweet break to taste horchata (a typical vegetarian drink made of a local fruit called “Chufa”) with delicious fartons (sweet breadsticks) in an old traditional establishment. Your private guide will explain how to taste and what is behind this ancient formula.
Take a domestic flight from Valencia to Palma de Majorca and arrive in 1 hour to the capital of the Balearic Islands. Afternoon at leisure.
Your driver will pick you up and will be at your disposal for the excursion to enjoy in a full day tour discovering Majorca´s most beautiful sights. In the company of our private guide, we will drive towards Lluch Sanctuary, the first Sanctuary on the island that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dating back to the 13th Century. The sanctuary is an unexpected oasis of tranquility, of spirituality, artistic heritage, and of the unspoiled countryside scenery.
We will continue through a mountain road of the Tramontana range admiring dramatic and stunning scenery to go all the way down to La Calobra Beach, one of the highlights of Majorca Island. You will stop for lunch in a local restaurant, where you will be served products from the area, until it is time for your boat ride that will take you to Port Soller. Onboard of a comfortable motor catamaran, you will discover impressive cliffs, coves, and caves.
On arrival to Port Soller, a typical fishing harbor, you can decide whether to have a break, a short walk or riding the centennial tramway that will take you through orange and lemon groves to the charming town of Soller.
Your driver will pick you up and be at your disposal for a half-day private tour to Palma de Majorca. Meet your private guide and explore Palma de Majorca city center. Wander through the alleyways in the old town to admire some of the characteristic courtyards of the old Mansions of Palma. The best area to stroll through in Palma, while shopping in elegant shops, begins at Plaza de la Reina. Bellver is a Gothic castle, built in the 14th century by King James II of Majorca, and is one of the few circular castles in Europe. Used as a military prison from 18th to mid-20th century, nowadays is one of the main tourist attractions of the island, as well as the seat for the city’s History Museum.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, more commonly referred to as La Seu, is a Gothic Roman Cathedral located in Palma, built on the site of a pre-existing Arab mosque. Next to the cathedral is the Palace of the Almudaina (former palace of the Kings of Majorca), a historical museum with a magnificent collection of tapestries from the Royal Tapestry Factory. Afternoon at leisure.
Day at leisure, to enjoy the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Many attractive options can be considered as a half-day or full-day excursions:
After breakfast, meet with your driver, who will be waiting for you in your hotel and take you to the airport. A domestic flight from Majorca will take you to Barcelona in 1 hour. End of tour.
Your Self Drive Tour of Ireland is the perfect introductory tour of the Emerald Isle. It offers the freedom and flexibility of a chauffeured experience with a price point closer to a group guided tour. You and your loved ones can have the best of Ireland!
We love this itinerary because it allows you to see the highlights of Ireland as a first-time visitor. Or you can relive the best of Ireland if you’ve been before. By staying in Dublin, swinging down to Kilkenny, then continuing to the beloved County Kerry you’ll have many sightseeing and touring opportunities.
Ireland’s capital city of Dublin blends modern amenities with charming historic neighborhoods. A flourishing food scene for everyone to enjoy. Explore the iconic sites such as the Guinness Storehouse, the Glasnevin Cemetery, and the Kilmainham Gaol. Enjoy a pint and live music in a pub in the famous Temple Bar neighborhood. Join a walking tour about the Easter Rising or Ireland’s rich literature, or take a day trip up to Belfast for a bit of Northern Ireland.
Kilkenny is one of Ireland’s oldest cities, dating as far back as the 6th century. On the way there take some time to hike the stunning Wicklow Mountains. Then visit Powerscourt Estate to see the impressive house and manicured gardens.
County Kerry is ideal for those partaking in a self-drive tour of Ireland. The rambling roadways of County Kerry cut through patchwork fields. Drive alongside the dramatic and rocky coastline. It’s home to some of the most striking castle ruins and charming villages Ireland has to offer.
Make this independent adventure yours!
Nights can be added or reduced, your route can be changed. Tours and activity options can be selected based on your interests and purpose of travel. Having a rental car allows you to visit the pockets of Ireland that the train doesn’t reach. All of this without the expense of constraints of a private chauffeur. Come and go as you please. You never know what you’ll discover when you’re exploring this special country at your own pace!
Your Destination Specialist knows Ireland and will take the time to learn what’s important to you. Your itinerary will be designed just for you, to make the most of your time and experience in the Emerald Isle!
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