Awe-Inspiring October Tour of Spain for Families
What to expect on this itinerary
Immerse yourself in the splendor of Spain with this 7-day Spain tour that is optimized for the month of October. Clicking castanets fuse the fervent clatter of shoes against cobbled streets, and flamenco dancers put on mesmerizing performances throughout the city. Indulge in a cooking class in Barcelona, partake in Madrid’s Autumn Festival, and experience the distinctive culture of Valencia.
Customizable Itinerary
Madrid – Autumn Festival and City Tour
After months of excited anticipation, you and your family will finally experience the beauty of Spain, its welcoming people, and the exciting festivals that take place during the month of October. When you land in Madrid, a private driver will greet and escort you to your accommodation. Soon, you will meet your guide for a fascinating tour of the city’s highlights that will include the Royal Palace, a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Parque El Retiro, the prestigious shops along Gran Via, and the classic artwork of the Reina Sofia Museum. In the evening you can join in the music and dance of the Autumn Festival in Lavapies and Malasana.
What's Included:
Valencia – Valencia Day and Relaxation
Tarragona – Human Tower Festival
Barcelona – Paella Cooking Class
Barcelona – La Sagrada Familia
Girona – Catalan Dance, Music, and Arts
Girona – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Get lost in the magic of Madrid's eclectic neighborhoods and partake in the city's annual Autumn Festival
- Dig your toes into the sand along the Mediterranean Sea and immerse yourself in local culture as part of Valencia Day
- Marvel at the unique traditions of Tarragona, as performers create impressive human towers before indulging in local culinary delights
- Discover the beauty of Barcelona and partaking in a traditional paella cooking class with a world-renowned chef
- Admire the magnificent architecture of Antoni Gaudi at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Sagrada Familia
- Keep up with the music and dance during Girona's Fires de Sant Narcis before peeking into local shops for souvenirs
- Banter with locals in the open-aired markets of Barcelona's Las Ramblas district and stroll through Park Guell
Detailed Description
You will fall in love with Spain when visiting this illustrious country in the fall. During the month of October, vivacious festivals fill the calendar, and locals and tourists flock to the city streets to rejoice in the cool autumn weather. From the electric energy of downtown Madrid during the Autumn Festival to the hair-raising Human Tower Festival in Tarragona, this itinerary is full of non-stop adventure and excitement.
Your trip will begin in the nation's capital of Madrid, where modern life converges with a rich history. Your guide will lead you on a customized tour of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Royal Palace, Gran Via, Parque El Retiro, and the Reina Sofia Museum. Later in the day, you will venture to the neighborhoods of Malasana and Lavapies to celebrate the annual Autumn Festival. Then, you will head to Valencia. The cool ocean breeze will welcome you for an exciting day along the Mediterranean. In the evening, your guide will lead you through the internationally-acclaimed designs of Santiago Calatrava at the Park of Arts and Sciences.
Warmth, sunshine, and a trendy art scene await you in Catalonia. You will travel to the cities of Tarragona, Barcelona, and Girona. First, in Tarragona, you will attend the biennial Human Tower Festival. As part of this tradition, you will watch talented performers stand on one another's shoulders, reaching up to 15 meters. The pace of your adventure will slow a bit when you visit the Gothic city of Girona. Here, you will get an up-close look at the intersection of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim influence in addition to the famed Arab Baths. Then, you can dance the night away at the Fires de Sant Narcis festival.
Of course, a family vacation to Spain's northern region of Catalonia would be incomplete without indulging in the charisma of Barcelona. To conclude your trip, you will get an inside look at famed sites, such as La Sagrada Familia. You will also partake in a paella cooking class before basking in a panoramic view of the city at sunset from Park Guell.
Starting Price
$2,800 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.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 2155 reviews
Zicasso’s travel specialist is absolutely A+—BEST IN CLASS!!!
Planning the trip with him was delightful. He listened carefully during our initial call and we had several conversations and emails to design the itinerary. His recommendations were spot-on and he was very flexible and supportive of our requested modifications, and incredibly responsive. It was an excellent experience planning the trip!
We LOVED the travel app he uses—it was truly helpful during the time we were in Spain. Everyone in our family really appreciated it!
When on the ground in Spain, we were in texting contact with him throughout the trip, including requesting additional add-on experiences the day before, which he made happen, and other small and meaningful adjustments! All of the drivers and guides selected were on time, professional, with deep knowledge, and delightful and fun to be with.
We absolutely loved our trip and it was just fabulous to work with a travel partner as excellent as him!
We highly recommend!!
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Our family had an amazing time on our 10-day trip to Morocco and Southern Spain! The itinerary that was crafted for us was wonderful, where we saw multiple cities, with simple transfers.
The tour guides in each city were wonderful, with incredible knowledge of each city and site that we toured.
The hotels in Spain that were chosen for us were also great in quality and location—ideally situated in each city. In particular, our hotel in Córdoba was beautiful, located in an historic building.
All of the transportation services used had professional drivers in modern, clean vans.
In the event that we had an issue, question, or needed a recommendation, Zicasso’s tour company was very responsive and really helpful. We really were happy with our experience in the planning and execution of our family trip!
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Our 17-day itinerary of southern Spain was perfectly planned and a perfect pace for us (senior citizens). Zicasso’s travel company was extremely attentive, checking in to make sure all was going well. Our expectations were greatly exceeded and we had a fabulous trip.
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I went on a two-week trip through France and Spain, and my experience with Zicasso’s travel specialist was amazing! She was incredibly responsive and communicative, and made sure my trip went as smoothly as possible.
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It was a fantastic trip. Great activities were planned. It was seamlessly executed.
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Flawless doesn't begin to describe how incredible and meticulous the planning and taste that went into designing our Spain and Morocco trip. I reached out to Zicasso’s travel specialist far in advance, describing a dream vacation for my husband and me that included a near-impossible amount of locations to cover through both countries in only two weeks. We had tried coming up with an itinerary with another planner prior to meeting the travel specialist, but it did not work out. When we shared our vision with the travel specialist, he materialized it on paper in a way that made sense and even made adjustments that fit within our budget. We got to see every location with enough time to savor each.
The order of travel from Barcelona to Andalucía to Morocco was an intricate weave that told a story of cross-cultural exchange. We started off with Gaudí architecture and the Sagrada Família, sunsets at the Puente Nuevo, Alhambra, and Córdoba, marveled at the grandeur of the mosque cathedral, savored seafood paella and Picasso art in Málaga. We finished off road-tripping in Morocco, starting from the blue city of Chefchaouhen, continuing our journey through Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, and the Atlas Mountains. It was nothing short of magical.
We will never forget the beauty of the sun rising above the Atlas Mountains, private candlelit dinners on our private terrace in the riads, the colors of the souks, and the hospitality of our Moroccan hosts. Each riad was carefully selected and far exceeded our expectations. And of course, our driver in Morocco was an absolute delight and went above and beyond. Besides providing transportation, he acted as a friend who showed us the ins and outs, helping us see Morocco in a way that we would not have if we went in a large group or had chosen to come alone. Overall, my husband and I cannot recommend our travel specialist enough.
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