Spain Trip Review: Barcelona, Bilbao, Rioja, San Sebastián, Madrid, Toledo, Sitges, Montserrat, Private Tours

My wife and I agreed we had many enjoyable moments. In Barcelona, we spent some time in the Gothic Quarter and El Born, took a private cooking class to learn how to make authentic paella, and had privately guided trips to La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. We spent a day visiting Sitges in the morning and Montserrat in the afternoon. In Bilbao, we had a walking tour of the city, then a day in Rioja visiting three fine wineries. In San Sebastián, we had a walking city and pintxos tour. In Madrid, we had a walking tour of the city, as well as a half-day walking tour in Toledo.

As for the most memorable? We had fantastic guides on our private tours. Not only were they knowledgeable of their topic, but we got to know them a little bit on a personal level. They were great people to spend the day with. Thank you to all our guides!

For any "foodies" out there, the food was incredible. In the towns we visited, the people were very proud of their gastronomy, which was evident in their restaurants and markets.

Finally, Zicasso’s travel agency deserves a lot of credit for trip planning. From the first inquiry on their website to their final follow-up after we got home, they were in constant communication. I felt we were not just "another customer" and that our agent wanted to make sure we had a great vacation. And they succeeded. They exceeded our expectations. The travel arrangements, hotel selection, and selection of private guided tours were first-class. I believe there are many options when selecting tour/vacation agencies, but we would highly recommend this travel company for any visits to Spain or Portugal. Thank you for the great experience. We can't wait to return with our kids!