Stripes in Spain: Tigers, Tapas & Touchdowns
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About this trip
This is the trip Bengals fans have been waiting for!
🇪🇸 We're taking the stripes across the Atlantic for the biggest road game of the year, the Cincinnati Bengals live at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, and wrapping it inside ten unforgettable days through three of Spain's greatest cities.
We start in Barcelona, roll south to Seville, and finish in Madrid for the main event, traveling between them in first-class train comfort.
Along the way you'll sleep in premium 4-star-and-up hotels in prime locations, eat your way through all three cities on guided walking food tours led by locals, and step inside landmarks like the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Seville Cathedral and La Giralda. Game day puts you in the stands with a ticket to watch the Bengals, with a hotel you can walk to the stadium from.
✅ Here's what's included: 9 nights of premium hotels, 12 meals, your Bengals game ticket*, a guided Bernabéu Stadium tour**, three local food tours, first-class train transfers between all three cities, access to the region's top cultural sites, three free days to explore at your own pace, and me along for the whole ride as your tour leader and photographer.
📸 You travel, eat, and cheer. I handle the rest, and you go home with pro-level photos to prove it!
💰 Early Bird Pricing Special! Book your trip by June 30th at a discounted price of $4,250 per person for double occupancy. After that, the price goes up to $4,450!
👉🏼 Looking for a shorter trip package to visit Madrid? Check out my 4-Night Madrid Package instead.
*Tickets are in section 112, lower bowl
**The Bernabéu Stadium guided tour is confirmed pending the NFL game not disrupting the stadium's existing tour schedule. I have contacted the stadium and they are still awaiting confirmation. The stadium tour may be modified, and if the stadium suspends all tours in the lead-up to the game, we'll replace it with another great activity.
🇪🇸 About Your Guide
My name is Wes - I'm a Cincinnati native and travel junkie who has visited 30+ countries and counting.
I love travel because it's a great way to experience different cultures, visit some of the most beautiful places on Earth and take part in adventurous activities unique to the destinations I visit.
I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio 🇺🇸 which I still call home to this day. It serves as the perfect home base for enjoying life back home when I'm not out on the road exploring!
On my tours you'll enjoy a high level of attention to detail and planning.
You can learn more about me, my travels and join the 60,000+ people who already follow along with me on social media using the links below:
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Have a question about the trip? Shoot me a message on Instagram or text me at 513-202-3064, I'm here to help!
✅ How to Reserve Your Spot
You can submit your deposit directly on this page to secure your spot on the Stripes in Spain: Tigers, Tapas & Touchdowns Trip today!
I'm also always happy to set up a time for us to chat, video call or answer questions about my tours over email.
You can find my contact information below:
Wes Mergard
513-202-3064
wes@travelwithwes.com
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If you're located in Cincinnati, I'm always happy to meet in person over coffee to discuss.
Once you're ready to reserve your spot, you can do so by submitting your deposit using the form on this page.
Can't wait to cheer the Bengals on with you!
What's included
Bengals Ticket
Ticket to the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
Premium Lodging (9)
4-Star hotels for the duration of the trip. Walking distance to Bernabéu Stadium (less than 10 minutes).
Meals (12)
Enjoy breakfast every morning at the hotel. Also includes meals during our walking food tours in each city.
Access Fees
Includes ticketed access to popular cultural sites including Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Seville Cathedral and La Giralda.
Train Transfers (2)
1st class train transfers from Barcelona to Seville and from Seville to Madrid.
Local Food Tours (3)
Spain is known for tapas. Experience the country through food as we plow through food tours with a local in every city we visit.
Free Days (3)
In addition to group sightseeing, you'll still have plenty of time to explore on your own or with your new friends!
Bernabéu Stadium Tour
Currently - stadium tours are still a go, I've already contacted Bernabéu. They noted that the NFL has not yet notified them if operational changes will require a modified tour schedule.
Tour Leader
That's me - your on the ground travel concierge and personal photographer.
What's not included
Flights
Airfare is not included in the trip price.
Travel Insurance
I strongly encourage all travelers to insure their trips.
Other Meals
Unless otherwise noted.
Barcelona
Days 1-3
Barcelona: Gaudí, Tapas & the Mediterranean
We kick off in Barcelona, where Gaudí's imagination is carved into the skyline and the food scene is among the best in Europe. You'll stand inside the Sagrada Família, wander the mosaic terraces of Park Güell, and get lost (on purpose) in the medieval lanes of the Gothic Quarter and El Born.
Our local-led walking food tour takes you bite by bite through the city's tapas bars and markets, the kind of spots you'd never find on your own.
Free time is built in on your arrival to chase whatever Barcelona moment calls your name, from a rooftop sunset to a cava bar tucked down a side street.
Want more time here? It's easy to add-on an early check in (1 day early on October 30th) when registering for the trip.
Seville
Days 4-6
Seville: Andalusian Soul & Flavor
A first-class train ride south drops us into Seville, the beating heart of Andalusia, where orange trees line the streets and history hides around every corner.
You'll tour the Royal Alcázar, a Moorish palace so stunning it doubled as a filming location for Game of Thrones, and stand beneath the Seville Cathedral and its iconic La Giralda tower.
Our walking food tour leads you through the tapas culture that Seville does better than anywhere, sherry, jamón, and small plates shared the way the locals do it.
With free time on the calendar, you can dig deeper into the whitewashed alleys of Santa Cruz, take a day trip to nearby Cordoba, or catch the raw energy of a flamenco performance after dark.
Madrid
Days 7-10
Madrid: The Capital & the Main Event
We save the biggest stage for last. Madrid is Spain's grand capital, home to world-class art, buzzing plazas, and a tapas crawl tradition that runs late into the night.
You'll explore the city on another local-led food tour, take in its landmarks and culture, and feel the energy build toward game day.
Before you know it, it's game dey!
The Cincinnati Bengals live at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, with your ticket in hand and a hotel within walking distance of the stadium. We'll also get inside the Bernabéu on a guided stadium tour*, going behind the scenes at one of the most legendary venues in all of sports. It's the perfect finale, your team, an iconic city, and a once-in-a-lifetime takeover.
You'll have plenty of free time in Madrid to explore cultural sights at your own pace, enjoy NFL fan activations and tailgate before the game.
*Bernabéu Stadium tour subject to the NFL game not disrupting the stadium's existing tour schedule; may be modified or replaced with an alternate activity if tours are suspended.
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