Magic of Spain in March: Best Spring Tour

You will depart Barcelona in the morning and make your way to the charming town of Castellon de la Plana. After checking in to your luxurious accommodation, you will waste no time in embarking on a tour of the town’s highlights. After enjoying a lovely stroll through the picturesque town center, you will peruse the beauty of Town Hall, the Fadri Tower, and the resident cathedral. Then, your tour will conclude with a lovely stroll along the path that leads to the town’s port. This evening, you will be provided with your first taste of the town’s Magdalena Festival festivities. During this week of revelry, which takes place from March 7th through March 15th, you can expect to join in intriguing events from fireworks displays to lively parades and processions.

Today will have you departing Castellon de la Plana and transferring to Valencia. After arriving in Valencia, you will be led to your luxurious accommodation. When you are ready, you will be led on a private tour of Valencia’s Old Town. While you wander among the alleyways of one of Spain’s most beloved city’s, you will witness its most iconic sites, including Town Hall Square, the Round Square, and the Central Market. You will then continue to the silk market, the Basilica of the Virgin of the Helpless People, Generalitat Palace, and Queen Square. During the day, as you are roaming among the wonders of the Old Town, you will be interrupted with a welcome and wondrous display of fireworks. Later in the evening, you will spend the night celebrating with locals and fellow travelers.

Today, you will enjoy a slower-paced outing and embark on a private tapas tour with a gourmand guide. This mouthwatering excursion will satisfy your appetite by pleasing your palate with an abundance of Spain's signature cuisine. Once your culinary escapade concludes, you will have a bit of downtime to relax and unwind before diving into round two of the Las Fallas festivities. Tonight, you will experience round two of Las Fallas. Your guide will transfer you, and you can party until the early hours of the morning.

Today will have you really getting into the spirit of Las Fallas as you indulge in a private art session. After meeting your artist host at their personal studio, you will be taught how to create your very own ninot, officially joining in on the Las Fallas festivities like a local. This evening, you will witness one of Las Fallas’ most famous events: the annual floral offering to the Virgin Mary. This parade of blooms of every scent and hue is held yearly on March 17th and 18th, paying homage to the patron saint with a towering mountain of flowers. In addition to the parade, you will be immersed in the workings of the festival, such as live street performances, bullfights, and much more.

Today, you will indulge in a culinary escapade. You will spend half of the day in an educational cooking tutorial that will have you creating authentic paella. Your chef guide will meet you at your accommodation in the late morning and will transfer you to their kitchen to whip up Valencia’s most beloved dish: paella. Once your dish is complete, you will enjoy the fruits of your labor. After your lesson, you will be returned to your accommodation with the paella recipe in hand. As evening descends, another night of Las Fallas revelry awaits, but this time, you will partake in the festivities known as the crema. Each year, on the evenings of March 19th and 20th, the long-awaited crema takes place, which is when the ninots that have been lining the city are all set ablaze, igniting the night sky amid an array of fireworks, live music, and a cheering crowd.

After enjoying the Las Fallas Festival to the fullest, you will make your way to your final stop of Seville. After checking in to your opulent accommodation, you will embark on a walking tour of the city’s most significant and acclaimed sites. After witnessing Spain’s grand Cathedral de Santa Maria and stopping by Christopher Columbus’ tomb, you will ascend the towering Giralda Tower, which is an Arabic minaret that is the heart of the city itself. This evening, you will partake in Seville’s annual FeMAS festivities. After being treated to a professional concert or performance of your choosing, you will enjoy a gourmet meal and before returning to your accommodations for the evening.

Today, your first adventure will be an immersive tapas and flamenco tour that will perfectly pair the spices of Spanish cuisine with the passionate dancing for which Spain is known. Your tour will begin at the Seville’s Plaza Nueva, where you will savor authentic tapas at a pair of family-run eateries. Your culinary tour will be directly followed by an introduction to the history of flamenco before you are treated to a live performance that will amaze you. Following your tapas and flamenco immersion, you will partake in one more FeMAS concert of your choice.

Your final morning in Seville will be spent enjoying brunch. As you reminisce about your getaway, you will undoubtedly feel the warmth and comfort of spring. After you finish your brunch, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your international flight home.