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Is Fluxus a Latin word?
Day 1 – Your today’s highlights
Today we pick you up at your hotel in Seville. Then we head out to Caceres. We can’t miss stopping at the Roman amphitheater of Merida (UNESCO world heritage) listed as one of the 10 wonders of Spain, and which hosts the world’s biggest classical theatre festival.
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We will have lunch at the Vostell Contemporary Art Center, a very singular place: Wolf Vostell, an important figure of the Fluxus art movement ( the one who invented the “happenings” in the 70s) chose this remote village in Extremadura to be his base for creation and out of scale workshop. Now transformed into an amazing museum you’ll be astonished by all the artworks installed all around the estate. We will visit the collection with Ernesto, a dear friend of Wolf Vostell himself.
FEATURED THEME : Curating your stay
Afterward, he will come along with us through the Barrueco, (geological formations that inspired the German artist to settle here) for a nice walk in this lunar landscape.
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
After our arrival at the Atrio Hotel, you can enjoy some downtime and a swim in the rooftop pool
. This evening, let’s get ready for our 2 Michelin star restaurant dinner with Toño Perez himself taking us through the menu and showing us his private wine collection (second biggest in Europe). It will be so much more than a dinner, a whole culinary experience;
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
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Night in Atrio.
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I believe I can Fly
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Early pick-up for hot air balloons over Caceres. A breathtaking flight over the vast plains of Extremadura and definitely the best spot to see the medieval part of Caceres (actually used as a backdrop in the famous Games of Thrones TV series). After the flight, a glass of Champagne and a small picnic,
FEATURED THEME : Inner travel
we’ll head to the Monfrague National Reserve where Christina and Alberto, two young biologists, will drive us into the Natural Reserve where their family owns lands. An incredible opportunity to witness this natural wonder. Monfrague is in fact internationally famous for being the biggest reserve of vultures and imperial eagles in Europe. Our two experts in birdwatching and wild local fauna will help us to spot the black vultures and Imperial Eagles of the Reserve. A gentle hike in this natural paradise will lead us to a very nice picnic table, with all the specialties from the area, and fresh local wines, and also Christina’s own honey!!
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
Back to the Hotel, where you can enjoy some downtime, until a tapas route tour in Caceres with our local expert Paco. He will bring to the best tapas spots in the city.
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
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Night in Atrio.
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Tempranillo for aperitive
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We will walk from the hotel to the Contemporary Art Foundation Helga de Alvear, ( soon the second biggest collection in Spain after Reina Sofía in Madrid) where Paco, our art specialist, will be waiting to explain for us why such an amazing place lies in such a remote city as Caceres, and will take us through the collection on display.
FEATURED THEME : Curating your stay
Afterward, we head to a superb traditional Finca where Spanish thoroughbred horses are raised and, on the side, nave invested in a very modern winery making superb tempranillo blends. Maria Victoria, the owner of the place, will take us on a tour around the Finca (farm) and bring us to the tasting room overlooking the vineyards for a wine tasting.
FEATURED THEME : Wine is a bottled poem
Now we need to go to visit Trujillo, a true hidden gem. The city boasts one of the most impressive renaissance squares in Spain and a maze of lovely narrow streets full of old palaces and hidden patios, where we will have a lovely lunch in the shade of an ivy tree.
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Tonight we sleep in the Parador of Guadalupe, which is famous for its Andalucian inner patio, and also for its restaurant where we will have our dinner.
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Night in the Parador de Guadalupe
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Empty Spain full of Swiss
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This morning our bikes are waiting for us at the peak of a hill next to our hotel. This place is renowned in the area for the spectacular views in the morning over the whole natural reserve of Villuerca. We will cycle all the way down through the stunning curves and secondary roads of the natural reserve (this place is considered to be the most isolated place in Spain).
FEATURED THEME : Carpe Diem, the quintessential gourmet
Our bikes will then take us to a very special restaurant: set up by a Swiss couple, Fran and Suzy, 25 years ago. Their restaurant is located in one of the most remote places you could imagine and offers the freshest produce from their garden vegetables and local meats. The best chefs of Spain are known to go there for the quality of Fran’s cuisine. The whole place is decorated by Carlos, an internationally renowned ceramist artist who happens to be Fran and Suzy’s neighbor. After lunch, we will visit Carlos’s place and his workshop full of colorful pieces, and intriguing sculptures.
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
Tonight’s hotel is a very special place. An old aristocratic family has owned this domain for almost a century and has transformed the entire house into a wonderful countryside lodge, with all the luxury and comfort you could dream of. The whole place is a vast hunting estate with plenty of wildlife around, we could even go on a safari by 4wd.
Tonight our Michelin star chef Pablo Rebollo is coming to the lodge to teach us how to cook his star plate !!! A once in a lifetime experience.
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
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Night in Valdepalacios Rural luxury lodge
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Sweet or spicy, paprika’s always tasty
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Horseback riding is on the menu this morning. Our friend Jose Luis Serradilla, a figure in natural horse training in Spain, will come along with us for a beautiful ride in the mountains of la Vera. All along the way you’ll see fields of red and green peppers which make the area so famous for its paprika. We will actually visit one of Jose Luis’ friends and can buy from him some of this magic spice, sweet or hot depending on the mood.
FEATURED THEME : Inner travel
We will then meet Jose, former architect and urban planner in Madrid, who decided to live his dream by retiring to these mountains. He will be our host in the eco-friendly house that he designed and built himself. Apart from his designing skills, he’s a wonderful chef too, and will show us how to prepare a local dish with the paprika we just bought. After lunch, he will show us Garganta la Olla, the village just next to his house and the best spot to buy ice cream (hopefully it won’t be paprika flavored).
FEATURED THEME : Into the wild
Back to our hotel to get ready for our final night dinner in the Michelin star restaurant within the hotel. Matilda, a young gifted flamenco dancer will come with Edu, her guitar player to show us the heart and the soul of the flamenco dance. If we connect with our gypsy soul we could even try some steps on the dance floor. Olé!!!
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Night in Valdepalacios Rural luxury lodge
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From one capital to another
Day 6 – Your today’s highlights
After a lazy afternoon at your hotel we want to bring you to the ancient Spanish capital…Toledo. We mustn’t miss visiting this wonderful medieval city, world-famous as the city of the 3 cultures. Christian, Moors and Jews lived side by side peacefully here for centuries and this very special legacy is still vibrant and noticeable nowadays. We will walk through the maze which is Toledo, away from the beaten paths and enjoy our lunch in the best “mesón” from Toledo. After lunch we will transfer you to another Spanish capital…Madrid. You will enjoy this unique and vibrant city where History, culture, gastronomy and modernity come constantly together at every little corner.
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Atrio - Cáceres
This Relais & Chateau hotel and its 2 Michelin star is the dream come true of Jose & Toño. They have dedicated all their energy in restoring this old medieval tower with the help of the very contemporary architectural studio “Tuñon”. They played with textures, perspectives, light and volumes, so the guest can feel at any time to be in a timeless location.
Parador de Guadalupe - Cáceres
With its beautiful interior patio full of lemon and orange trees, its covered swimming pool, the fireplace room, and its views of the mountains and the monastery, the Parador de Guadalupe will let your imagination fly to distant times and immerse you in the magic of medieval towns . The impressive facilities of the Real Monasterio of Guadalupe hotel, declared a World Heritage Site, form a monastic complex that consists of four parts: the tempo-basilica, the auditorium building, the Mudejar cloister and the Gothic cloister. All are spectacularly beauty. The garden, an orchard of native plants, flowers and fountains, its beautiful corridors and charming rooms, will make your stay here an idyllic experience.
Valdepalacios Rural luxury lodge - Toledo
Valdepalacios is the only 5-star rural hotel in Spain. It is located on a beautiful 600-hectare estate, just next to Toledo. A very special place, where you will find refined gastronomy as well as multiple leisure activities in the heart of nature. The sensation of remoteness and tranquility allows you to experience real relaxation and rest. The rural charm and comfort of the rooms, as well as the elegant common spaces perfectly express what to expect of a countryside retreat.
