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Culture And Architecture Tours
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Madrid and Barcelona , Great History & Architecture
Madrid and Barcelona, two great cities but completely different,
exciting history and heritage, great and unique architecture,
sophisticated nightlife and superb gastronomy. Modern MADRID has a
cosmopolitan population but there are important differences. |
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Madrid & Andalucia: The Real Spain and the Arab legacy
Madrid is located to the south of the mountains of
"Guadarrama" at 600 metres above sea level, and along
the sides of the "Manzanares" river. Madrid is
palaces, many museums and art galleries provide a feast for modern
culture lovers. The city also prides itself on its vibrant range of
nightlife. |
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The Real Andalucía: Land of Contrasts
Welcome to the Real Andalucia, internationally famous for sherry and
brandy, horses, flamenco, culture, white
villages, bulls and excellent gastronomy. This tour is designed for
people who would like to know about sherry culture, wine, brandy,
horses, flamenco, white village route and gastronomy. |
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Unique Andalucía: Granada, Córdoba and Ronda
Andalucia, the land of great monuments, new wines, exquisite gastronomy
and spectacular scenery. The objectives of this journey is to provide
you with a private guide, a personalized route, an impeccable service
and attention to detail, allowing you to get the most of your limited
time. |
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Luxury Rioja- Marques de Riscal
A carefully designed excursion into the delights of
Rioja: a journey through the history and the great wines of Rioja, plentiful
meals to taste one of the best gastronomies in Spain, delicious local dishes
with unique flavours and innovative nouvelle cuisine at your award-winning
hotel. A manageable pace will allow you to enjoy the unique scenery as well as
the pleasures of the good food and fine wine. Your incomparable accommodation
will make you feel privileged, a well deserved break to celebrate any special
occasion.
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Architectural Rioja Wine Tour
La Rioja, internationally famous region for its acclaimed wines and gastronomy and now emerging as a capital of avant-garde winery architecture Santiago Calatrava, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Philippe Mazierres – four giants of modern architecture and all with iconic masterpieces in Rioja |
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Northern Spain rhapsody: Rioja, Navarra and Basque Country
Incredible voyage through the three amazing regions in green Spain:
Rioja, Navarra and the Basque Country, focusing on prestigious wine
estates, excellent gastronomy, medieval and fishing villages, delightful
seaside towns and gorgeous countryside. |
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Madrid and La Rioja: the best of two worlds
Madrid, one of the world’s great capitals, has a cosmopolitan population
but there are important differences: it’s centuries old palaces,
squares and works of art have largely escaped the ravages of war; it
also mirrors of the passionate identities of the 13 provinces that
stretch from the mountains of the north to the deserts of the south. |
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Treasures of Rioja: Monastery route & Wine-food culture
In five days we will take you back over a thousand years. From the
lustrous convolutions of the Guggenheim Modern Art Museum in Bilbao to
the jewels of ancient Rioja and all this exciting history accompanied
with superb wines. |
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Whether you are an individual looking to celebrate a special occasion, a wine club or a Gastronomy society looking for a culinary or wine experience, a nature or architecture lover looking for the right itinerary, or a tour operator trying to satisfy your demanding customers please check our tours and itineraries at our unique tours web-page, however if you require further information, prefer a private itinerary or you would like us to customise one of our tours for you, please e-mail us your requirements and we will submit a proposal designed by experts to achieve the ultimate result and exciting experience. E-mail us at: info@theuniquetraveller.com Call us on 0207 6224208 Request a ring back wherever you are
| | Spanish culture and architecture tours Wherever you go in Spain you can't fail to be astounded by its rich culture and its fascinating history, which make themselves most apparent in the country's beautiful architecture. From the Basque Country's Romanesque and Gothic structures to the white villages of Andalusia and the medieval hilltop settlements dotted across Rioja and Catalunya, there are masterpieces at every turn. Our culture and architecture tours provide the perfect opportunity to explore them. Discover the cultures of the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Moors and the Renaissance Europeans, all of whom have left their mark on Spain's varied landscape. Take in the Alhambra Palace complex in Granada, built by the Nasrid dynasty, or marvel at the splendour of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in the heart of Barcelona. Modern culture and architecture is also alive in Spain, with Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum a prime example. Want to uncover the treasures of the Rioja region by following the Monastery Route, where you'll find impressive churches and quaint villages scattered among the vineyards? You can do so on our culture and architecture tours. Keen to learn more about the Arab legacy in Seville, Granada and Cordoba? Our tours will cover all the main sights and attractions, with plenty of time for great food and wine along the way. Spain's festivals are also a sight to behold. Attending one of the country's many fiestas, from the Feria de Jerez horse fair in Cadiz to the San Fermin bull festival in Pamplona, is a great way to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and, depending when you travel, our tours can be tailored to include both national and local celebrations, however unusual. | |
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