Teresa Tidwell-Smith
Meaningful Escapes Boutique Travel Agency, LLC
Spain 2025 with Chef J
Join Meaningful Escapes and Celeb Studio with the renowned Chef J for an unforgettable journey through Spain’s rich culinary heritage, vibrant culture, stunning art, and exquisite fashion. Say YES to Spain and embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime!
June 14-22, 2025 (Land Only Package Price below)
Depart USA on June 13, 2025 Return on June 22, 2025
Depart USA June 13, 2025 (We will follow-up on departure gateway and suggested airline)
DAY 1 – June 14, 2025: ARRIVAL MADRID
Arrival at Madrid Airport. The group will by greeted by an English-speaking assistant to transfer from the airport to your hotel. Check in when available and get settled.
In the evening, we will visit the best tapas places and hideouts in the city. They know all there is to know about tapas. You will visit 3 emblematic venues and enjoy drinks and authentic tapas at each stop. For centuries, Madrid has had the finest farm products and the bounty from the seas. Take the chance to taste Iberian ham, chorizo, local cheese, gazpacho, croquettes…
Accommodation: H10 TRIBECA 4* or similar in Madrid (3 nights)
DAY 2
– June 15 2025:
MADRID
(B)
Today, enjoy a panoramic tour and Royal Palace visit.
Visit one of Madrid’s most important sights in a half day morning tour. Enter the Royal Palace and admire one of the best-preserved palaces in Europe.
Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this beautiful palace. Did you know its size is double the one of Buckingham Palace? Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom. Today, it holds the most important receptions of the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, dinner parties and signature of agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall, among others. Once the guided tour finishes, board your bus to go to the Prado Museum.
- Uncover the best of Prado Museum while getting to know the unknown stories behind the masterpieces accompanied by an expert guide.
- The museum is home to over 20,000 works of art – paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more. Conveniently navigate through them in your chosen tour language.
- Look out for classics like Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez.
Rest of the day is free to explore at your leisure. ( Visit El Rastro Flea Market, El Retiro Park-Crystal Palace)
DAY 3
– June 16 2025:
TOLEDO
(B)
After breakfast, we will leave the city towards Toledo. Discover, relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. We´ll visit the Cathedral of Toledo, considered one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. Admire the stained-glass windows decorating the 36 naves and discover the history of this great monument. See more than ten paintings by El Greco and wander around the location listening to your guide. Right after the visit we will walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors. Today, it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world-famous painting by El Greco – The Burial of the Count of Orgaz – at the Church of St. Tomé. After the tour, return to Madrid.
DAY 4
– June 17 2025
MADRID – SEVILLA (B)
Check out of the hotel and transfer to the railway station in Madrid.
Travel by high-speed train from Madrid to Sevilla, watching the rolling Spanish landscapes whizz by your window.
Upon arrival in Sevilla, meet your English-speaking assistant for the transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a very artistic walk through the city of Seville. You will discover monuments such as the Giralda or the Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede, the Mudejar architecture and many other elements that constitute the Andalusian historical and artistic heritage. You will be shocked by the Gothic-Mudejar beauty of the Reales Alcázares and amazed by the dimensions of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, both buildings declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Walk through the streets and the courtyards of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter of Seville, where it was established the second largest Jewish community in Spain.
Accommodation: H10 BOUTIQUE CORREGIDOR 3* or similar in Sevilla (3 nights)
DAY 5
– June 18, 2025:
SEVILLA
(B)
Free day at leisure.
In the evening, join to enjoy the duende (magic and charm) of an authentic flamenco show. Feel the intimacy, warmth and closeness of this ancient culture. Dive into the experience and free your senses with this captivating dance.
DAY 6
– June 19, 2025:
CÓRDOBA
(B/L)
Depart in the morning for the southern city of Córdoba. Once arrived, we will discover one of the most beautiful and unique buildings in the world, the Mosque. This monument, a World Heritage site, offers us an exceptional journey through the History of Art and Architecture.
Next, we will start visiting the wonderful Jewish Quarter of Cordoba, full of life, shops, its most emblematic streets like as the alley of flowers, a joy for the senses, to the plaza of the great Maimonides.
After the tour, we’ll head to a local farm nearby where they produce olive oil. Here we will learn about its production and have the opportunity to taste the
Spanish gold drink, with lunch included. Return to Seville afterwards.
DAY 7
– June 20 2025:
SEVILLA – BARCELONA:https://youtube.com/shorts/KznCGjdOLwo?si=DBGKlPo_ilXba43v
(B)
Check out of the hotel in the morning. A private transfer will take the group to the railway station to take the high-speed train. Arrive in Barcelona and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: H10 ART GALLERY 4* or similar in Barcelona (2 nights)
DAY 8
– June 21 2025:
BARCELONA
(B)
Today, enjoy a three-hour hands-on cooking class where you will learn the secrets of preparing traditional Spanish and Catalan dishes with the guidance of our chefs. The four mouthwatering courses utilize the freshest seasonal ingredients and include starters, dessert, and of course, a famous paella. People will enjoy their creations along with our own private label red and white wines.
After the cooking class for lunch, we will discover the city center in a walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. Free time after the tour and you can return to the hotel on your own.
DAY 9
– June 22 2025:
BARCELONA DEPARTURE(B)
At the pre-arranged time, a group transfer will arrive at the hotel to take the group to the airport for your departure.
Cancellation policy:
Group Trips and Retreats Cancellation Policy:
At Meaningful Escapes Boutique Travel Agency, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and plans may need to be adjusted. To provide the best possible service and maintain the integrity of our retreats/group trips, we have established the following non-refundable and non-transferable cancellation policy for payments made by clients.
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- A non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot in the retreat/group trip.
- This deposit is a commitment fee and will not be refunded under any circumstances.
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- All payments made towards the retreat/group trip are non-transferable to another retreat/group trip, event, or individual.
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- We strongly encourage all participants to purchase comprehensive travel protection and insurance to safeguard their investment.
- Travel protection and insurance should cover potential cancellations, trip interruptions, medical emergencies, and other unforeseen events.
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- In exceptional cases such as medical emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, Meaningful Escapes Boutique Travel Agency may, at its discretion, consider requests for partial credit towards a future retreat/group trip. Any such consideration is not guaranteed and will be subject to review on a case-by-case basis.
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- No refunds or credits will be provided for any unused portion of the retreat/group trip or services once the retreat/group trip has commenced.
By booking a retreat/group trip with Meaningful Escapes Boutique Travel Agency, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this non-refundable and non-transferable cancellation policy. We appreciate your understanding of the necessity for such policies and recommend that you carefully review your travel plans before confirming your reservation.
Please note that this policy is subject to change, and any updates will be communicated to participants in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service team for assistance.
Thank you,
Teresa Tidwell-Smith CEO
803-603-5216
Available Packages
Double Occupancy/ 2 persons sharing a room
Available until
March 1, 2025
- available
Starting At: $5,550.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person
Accommodations:
Madrid-H10 Villa de la Reina or similar accommodations
Sevilla- H10 Casa de la Plata or similar accommodations
Barcelona- H10 Cubik or similar accommodations
European hotels rooms are often smaller than American hotel rooms. If you are selecting double occupancy please have a roommate selected and ready to deposit to secure room accommodations.
Single Occupancy pricing is listed below. One person in a room not sharing.
Deposit is for Land Only! All payments are Non-Refundable
We highly suggest purchasing Travel Protection within 7 days of making your deposit.
Airfare is priced separately, however we will post a suggested flight route for the group.
We look forward to you traveling with us!
Single Occupancy /1 person 1 bed
Available until
March 1, 2025
- available
$6,955.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person
Accommodations:
Madrid-H10 Villa de la Reina or similar accommodations
Sevilla- H10 Casa de la Plata or similar accommodations
Barcelona- H10 Cubik or similar accommodations
European hotels rooms are often smaller than American hotel rooms. If you are selecting double occupancy please have a roommate selected and ready to deposit to secure room accommodations.
Single Occupancy pricing is listed below. One person in a room not sharing.
Deposit is for Land Only! All payments are Non-Refundable
We highly suggest purchasing Travel Protection within 7 days of making your deposit.
Airfare is priced separately, however we will post a suggested flight route for the group.
We look forward to you traveling with us!