Experience Spain’s capital with a licensed guide. Visit the Royal Palace, Europe’s largest, to see lavish halls and frescoes. Stroll lively Gran Vía with its theatres, shops, and cafés. Admire the Cibeles Fountain depicting the earth goddess Cybele. See the Neoclassical Puerta de Alcalá in Plaza de la Independencia, a ceremonial gateway to the city. Conclude at Columbus Square, a hub of monuments and museums.

Officially recognised as Spain's national museum of 20th-century Art, the Reina Sofía is home to an outstanding collection of works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and other leading modern artists. Highlights include Picasso's "Guernica," along with extensive collections celebrating the evolution of 20th-century Spanish art.

Create and enjoy some of Spain's most popular and iconic dishes and discover firsthand what makes these dishes enduring classics of Spanish cuisine.

Explore Toledo with a licensed guide and discover a city known for its dramatic setting and rich religious history. Visit Toledo Cathedral, one of Spain’s great Gothic structures, and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, one of Europe’s oldest surviving synagogue buildings. Discover Toledo’s connection to El Greco and learn about the city’s traditional sword-making during a visit to a local factory.

Granada sits on three gentle hills, framed on clear days by the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Atop one of these hills stands the imposing yet delicate Alhambra Palace. Explore the Alhambra gardens, Summer Palace, Medina, Royal Arab Baths and Alcazaba fortress while taking in views of the city and surrounding countryside. Please note: Entry to the main palace building is subject to availability.

Experience the energy and artistry of flamenco as dancers bring the music to life through intricate footwork and expressive movements. Learn some of the signature steps yourself during a flamenco class, then watch the professionals perform in a live show.

Explore Seville's winding streets and historic neighbourhoods with a local guide. Visit Plaza de España, the Old Jewish Quarter of Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, and the Casa de Pilatos. Tour the Seville Cathedral, the world's largest Gothic cathedral, and see the Giralda Tower while learning about the city's rich history and architectural heritage.

Immerse yourself in the art that captures the passion of Spain. Compare the techniques and meanings in the works of artists from El Greco to Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. Deepen your understanding of art history as you debate how these and other masters defined and shaped Spanish culture.

The Mezquita of Córdoba showcases one of the world's most remarkable blends of Moorish and Christian architecture. Explore its vast forest of columns and sweeping horseshoe arches, where intricate mosaics and the gold-adorned mihrab reflect the height of Islamic artistry. Shaped between the 8th and 10th centuries, this extraordinary monument reflects the rich, layered history that has defined Córdoba for more than a millennium.

Discover Barcelona with a licensed guide as you explore its mix of Gothic charm and modernist brilliance. Visit Plaza de España, then marvel at Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia, the soaring church that defines the city’s skyline. Wander through Park Güell with its colourful mosaics and sweeping views, and journey to Montjuïc Hill, home to historic fortresses and the 1992 Olympic grounds.

Take interactive learning to another level with a Tour Director-led scavenger hunt on Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous pedestrian street. Complete exciting activities and solve fun clues, each designed to maximise experiential learning on tour.

This magnificent building is the epitome of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical style. See how he uses twisted pillars, curved archways and warped metal balconies to create a totally unique design all his own.

Explore northern Catalonia with visits to Gerona and Figueres. Discover Gerona’s hilly medieval streets, pastel buildings along the waterfront, historic Jewish Quarter, Arab baths, and Baroque cathedral, reached by a grand staircase. Continue to Figueres, birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Stroll the lively Rambla de la Libertat before visiting the Dalí Theatre-Museum, home to an extensive collection of his imaginative works and unusual installations that bring the artist’s distinctive vision to life.