Begin Your Made With Love Experience Today!
November 13th-20th, 2027
ARTISAN TOUR
$500 deposit per person
The price for the tour is $6,750 per person, double occupancy or $6,950 for single occupancy.
After making the deposit, one of our Made With Love travel concierge representatives will contact you with further details. For any inquiries, please see our FAQs or reach out directly to your tour concierge David Falcone at david.falcone@madewithloveartisans.com. For travel insurance information, please see here.
ARTISAN TOUR
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ARTISAN TOUR 🟅 ITINERARY 🟅
Day 1 - Nov 13th | Madrid
LOCATION - Arrive in Madrid & check in check in at Hospes Puerta de Alcalá at 3 PM.*
Enjoy free time in Madrid.
DINNER - Welcome Dinner at 7 PM
OVERNIGHT - Hospes Puerta de Alcalá - Facing the iconic Puerta de Alcalá gate and steps from El Retiro Park, this elegant 19th-century residence blends historical grandeur with modern comfort — an ideal base for experiencing the heart of Madrid.
Day 2 - Nov 14th | Seville
MORNING
Breakfast at Hospes Puerta de Alcalá
11 AM - Travel to Seville via train (3 hours)
AFTERNOON
Lunch & Paella Presentation (1.5 hrs) | Azahar Restaurante - Experience a traditional paella presentation where you’ll learn about the origins, ingredients, and techniques behind Spain’s most iconic dish before enjoying a freshly prepared, authentic meal.
Walking tour of Seville - Enjoy a guided walking tour through the heart of Seville, discovering its historic neighborhoods, hidden plazas, and iconic architecture shaped by Roman, Moorish, and Spanish influences. Stroll through charming streets while learning about the city’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and local life.
7:00 PM – Dinner in Seville at Casa Robles - Situated in central Seville, this iconic establishment bridges culinary heritage with modern gastronomy, serving as a true sanctuary of regional flavors. Established in 1954, this family-run destination honors classical hospitality by focusing on exceptional regional ingredients, authentic Andalusian recipes, and warm, welcoming service.
Overnight - Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (Seville) - Tucked behind whitewashed facades, Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza is an 18th-century residential courtyard transformed into a serene luxury retreat. Its lush patios, gentle breezes, and unhurried atmosphere offer an authentic window into the soul of Seville.
Day 3 - Nov 15th | Seville
MORNING
Breakfast at Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (Seville)
Leather craftsman - Step into the workshop of Javier Menacho, a master leatherworker in Seville, where traditional Spanish leathercraft meets contemporary design. Watch as he skillfully handcrafts belts, bags, and other fine leather goods, using techniques passed down through generations. This intimate experience showcases the precision, creativity, and dedication that define his exceptional artisan work.
LUNCH - Betis 7 Restaurant - Perched on a rooftop terrace steps from the Triana Bridge, Betis7 looks out over the Guadalquivir, the Maestranza, and Seville's cathedral in one sweeping view. The intimate interior seats just one group at a time — a private dining experience on the street that defines the neighborhood.
AFTERNOON
Gold Gilders - Visit Francisco Javier González’ workshop in Seville, where this master gilder continues his family’s legacy of creating exquisite gold-leafed art and decorative pieces. Witness his meticulous craftsmanship firsthand as he applies traditional techniques to wood, sculpture, and architectural details, preserving centuries of Andalusian gilding heritage. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the artistry, patience, and passion that define his work.
Woodworkers - Visit Tallista Hermanos Caballero, the sacred art workshop founded by Maese Farfán more than 150 years ago remains in the family, and Manuel Caballero González represents the fifth generation of master woodcarvers, carpenters, and gilders.
Dinner in Seville at Rincones del Marques - Los Rincones del Marqués brings modern Sevillian cuisine to life through dishes deeply rooted in Andalusian heritage and Mediterranean tradition. The menu is a genuine expression of local culture — honoring regional ingredients and craftsmanship while reflecting the warmth and refined elegance that define Andalusia at its best.
Overnight - Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (Seville)
Day 4 - Nov 16th | Cordoba
MORNING
Breakfast at Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
Flamenco Dress Embroidery - Visit the atelier of Jesús Rosado, a master flamenco dress embroiderer, where centuries-old Andalusian techniques are preserved through exquisite hand-stitched designs. Discover the artistry behind traditional flamenco costumes as you witness intricate embroidery work that blends cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary elegance.
Travel to Cordoba via private luxury coach (1 hr)
LUNCH - Bodegas Campos - Founded in 1908, Bodegas Campos is a beloved Córdoba institution where wine, history, and Andalusian culture converge. A short walk from the Cathedral, its centuries-old courtyards and lovingly preserved houses set an atmosphere as authentic as the food itself — with walls lined with vintage bullfighting posters and oak barrels signed by royalty, flamenco legends, and heads of state.
AFTERNOON
Guitar Maker Jose Rodriguez - Visit the workshop of a renowned guitar maker, celebrated for his exceptional classical and flamenco guitars. Watch a guitar making demonstration and a performance.
7:00 PM – Dinner in Cordoba at Arbequina - In the heart of Córdoba's historic quarter, Arbequina transforms local, seasonal ingredients into a quietly revelatory meal. Traditional Cordovan flavors are reinterpreted with a contemporary hand — dishes that reward a slow pace and leave a lasting impression.
Overnight - Hospes Palacio Bailío (Cordoba) - A 16th-century palace built over Roman ruins, the Hospes Palacio del Bailío is Córdoba's most extraordinary address. Glass floors reveal the ancient foundations below, original Mudéjar frescoes line the walls, and the on-site Arbequina Restaurant and thermal spa make this feel less like a hotel stay and more like inhabiting the city's history.
Day 5 - Nov 17th | Cordoba
MORNING
Breakfast at Hospes Palacio Bailío (Cordoba)
Meryan Leather Artisan - This is a famous family-run leather workshop in Córdoba, Spain. Founded in 1958, it preserves ancient 10th-century techniques of "Cordobán" and "Guadamecí" leather crafting. They make hand-painted bags, wallets, wall tapestries, and decorative chests using traditional embossing and gilding methods.
Silversmiths Plateria Califal - Fourth-generation silversmiths in the heart of Córdoba's historic quarter, Platería Califal carries the official Córdoban Jewelry mark and Artisan Charter from the Andalusian government — a rare distinction earned across generations. Their workshop is a designated stop on the city's Heritage Route, where visitors watch living tradition take shape in silver and gold.
LUNCH - Almudaina - A Córdoba institution since 1987, Restaurante Almudaina has spent nearly four decades perfecting Andalusian cuisine in the heart of the historic city. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, a setting steeped in character, and service that balances warmth with professionalism — a meal here is an invitation to rediscover the flavors of the region at their most refined.
AFTERNOON
Guitar Maker - Mezquita Cathedral Visit - One of the world's great architectural wonders, the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is a UNESCO World Heritage site where a forest of striped arches, gilded mosaics, and soaring Gothic vaults coexist in a single extraordinary building — each layer added by a different civilization, each one inseparable from the whole. No single monument tells the story of Spain quite like this one.
Walking Tour or Free Time in Cordoba - Enjoy walking the historic streets of Cordoba or explore the shopping the city has to offer.
Dinner in Cordoba - El Jaleo Tablao Flamenco - Just steps from the Mosque-Cathedral, Tablao El Jaleo puts award-winning singers, master guitarists, and passionate dancers close enough that you feel every note — an intimate flamenco experience in a venue with as much history as the art itself.
Overnight - Hospes Palacio Bailío
Day 6 - Nov 18th | Cordoba/Toledo
Breakfast at hotel
Drive to Valedepenas (2 hours)
Lunch & Wine Tasting - La Antigua Bodega Los Llanos - sitting above nearly 2,000 meters of hand-excavated limestone galleries — the largest wine cave in Valdepeñas. Descend into the cellars where gold-medal wines once aged, then surface for a tasting paired with local cuisine in a setting that makes history feel entirely edible.
Travel to Toledo (1.5 hours)
Damascener Jewelry at Togashi Damasquinos - A Toledo institution, Raquel De La Torre carries forward the ancient art of damascene — gold and silver hand-inlaid into steel using a technique recognized by Spain as a Cultural Good of Interest. Their pieces move fluidly between Arabic geometric tradition and contemporary design, each one a small, wearable piece of the city's history.
Dinner in Toledo at Parador de Toledo
Overnight - Parador de Toledo - Perched atop Emperador Hill with the most celebrated panorama in Spain, the Parador de Toledo looks out over the entire City of the Three Cultures — cathedral, Alcázar, and ancient rooftops spread below. Mudéjar-inspired architecture, wooden beams, and a terrace where Toledo glows at night make this far more than a place to sleep.
Day 7 - Nov 19th | Toledo
MORNING
Breakfast at Parador de Toledo
Sword smith Workshop at Espadas De Toledo - Tucked into Toledo's historic center, the workshop of master swordsmith Tony Arellano is a living forge — three generations deep, where hand-hammered steel and acid-etched blades are still made the way they have been for centuries. A rare chance to watch one of Spain's most respected artisans at work in the city that made sword-making famous.
Alhaja Cerámica - A celebrated pottery studio in Toledo's historic quarter, Alhaja Cerámica offers hands-on workshops where guests can try their hand at the wheel alongside master potters — then browse a collection of handcrafted pieces that are anything but ordinary.
LUNCH - Los Cuatros Tiempos - A Toledo landmark since 1973, Los Cuatro Tiempos sits facing the Cathedral in a 16th-century house that has been part of the city's daily rhythm for generations. Traditional Toledano cuisine reinterpreted with a modern hand, a tavern for tapas, and a setting where the history outside the window feels entirely at home on the plate.
AFTERNOON
Tour of Toledo Cathedral - Rising above Toledo's rooftops, the Toledo Cathedral took 267 years to complete and remains the city's most awe-inspiring space — a Gothic masterpiece housing El Greco paintings, Goya and Velázquez in the sacristy, and the dazzling Transparente, where baroque light pours through an opening carved into the ceiling itself.
Walking Tour of Toledo or Free Time to Explore
Goodbye Dinner in Toledo - Cigarral Santa Maria - At Cigarral Santa María Restaurante, the kitchen grows what it cooks — vegetables harvested from the hotel's own orchard make their way to the table in dishes that blend Mediterranean tradition with the flavors of La Mancha. Set on Toledo's Cerro del Emperador hill, it's farm-to-table dining with a view to match.
Overnight - Parador De Toledo
Day 8 - Nov 20th | Toledo
Morning
Breakfast at hotel
9:00 AM – Check out
Bus back to Madrid (1 hour)
END OF TOUR
Begin Your Made With Love Experience Today!
$500 deposit per person
The price for the tour is $6,750 per person, double occupancy or $6,950 for single occupancy.
After making the deposit one of our Made With Love travel concierges will be in touch with further travel details.
For further inquiries, please reach out directly to your travel concierge David Falcone at david.falcone@madewithloveartisans.com.
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