WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 8 days/7 nights
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- City tour in Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville and Barcelona
- Sightseeing per itinerary in a Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- VIP entry to many sights
Embrace Spain’s principal cities: Madrid, Seville and Barcelona.
Explore every side of Andalusia, including its Moorish twist, and visit the principal Spanish cities of Madrid, Seville and Barcelona – with local experts on every encounter.
This package includes a welcome reception in Madrid and guided tours thougout the cities of Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona. Travel southwards from Madrid, through La Mancha, to Cordoba. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about the influence of the Moors from your Local Specialist and experience a fiery flamenco show! Take a sightseeing tour of Seville as you take in the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park. Marvel at Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb in the Cathedral, take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. In Seville you will walk through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, In Valencia, view the Bull Ring and enjoy a cultural insight experience at a local restaurant. Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñiscola to view the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city as you enjoy panoramic views during your guided sightseeing tour of the city. Gain a Cultural Insight into the delicacies of Spanish cuisine with a guided walk through the food stalls of La Boqueria Market. If you have ever wanted to visit Spain, this is the perfect trip for you.
Day 1: Arrive in Madrid Day 2: Toledo Excursion & Madrid Sightseeing Day 3: Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (2 nights) Day 4: Seville Sightseeing and free time Day 5: Seville – Granada Day 6: Granada – Guadix – Valencia Day 7: Valencia – Peniscola – Barcelona Sightseeing (2 nights) Day 8: Barcelona Free Time Day 9: Depart BarcelonaVIEW ITINERARY
Welcome to Madrid! Relax or explore this lively city. Later, meet for a Welcome Reception with your fellow travelers and Travel Director and enjoy an evening drive to take in some of the city’s main sights.
Meals: Welcome Reception
Stay: Ayre Gran Colon
This morning your Local Specialist takes you on a walking tour of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings – The Burial of Count Orgaz. Visit the Synagogue during your guided walk through the narrow streets. Return to Madrid to admire the monument to Cervantes at the Plaza de España, and see Puerta del Sol, the city’s hub with your Local Specialist. Later, why not join your new-found friends for a typical Spanish dinner?
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Stay: Ayre Gran Colon
Travel southwards from Madrid, through La Mancha, to Cordoba. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about the influence of the Moors from your Local Specialist. Tonight, you might like to take an optional experience to watch a fiery flamenco show.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Stay: Zenit Hotel
Meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the Bell Tower of the Giralda. See the tiled fountains, pavilions and lush palms in the Maria Luisa Park, renowned for its landscape design and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Marvel at Christopher Columbus’ ornate tomb in the Cathedral. Finally, take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. This evening, experience a unique Be My Guest dinner at an authentic ranch with views over the Andalusian countryside.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast,Be My Guest Dining
Stay: 2 nights Palazzo Ricasoli Hotel, Florence
Visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada with a Local Specialist. A fine example of Moorish architecture, it was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Walk through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer palace, once linked to the Alhambra by a covered walkway across the ravine.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Stay: Hotel Carmen
This morning travel via the Mora Pass, and arrive in Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you can take pictures of the troglodyte dwellings. In Valencia, view the Bull Ring and admire the architecture of the medieval Cathedral and the Serrano and Cuarte Towers. Stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences which is a large-scale urban recreation center for culture and science and designed by Santiago Calatrava. This complex is also featured in the George Clooney movie Tomorrowland. Tonight you will enjoy a Cultural Insight experience at a local restaurant. Learn how the traditional paella dish is made during a cooking demonstration and then enjoy the local cuisine.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast,Dinner with wine
Stay: Hotel Primus
Head north along the coast through the Levant region and stop at Peñiscola to view the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, used in the film El Cid. Continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona, Spain’s most cosmopolitan city. See Gaudi’s architecture at the inspiring Sagrada Familia. Walk the Ramblas and visit Plaça Catalunya. View the monument to Christopher Columbus and enjoy panoramic views from Montjuïc during your guided sightseeing tour of the city with a Local Specialist. Gain a Cultural Insight into the delicacies of Spanish cuisine with a guided walk through the food stalls of La Boqueria Market. Tonight, consider visiting a Catalan-style restaurant for a delicious dinner of local specialties.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Stay: Hotel U232
This morning, enjoy free time in the city to shop or explore, or join an optional experience to the monastery at Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna. This evening join your companions and Travel Director for a special Farewell Dinner with wine.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the airport for your flight back to the USA.
Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your fellow travelers, and Travel Director at the end of a memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply. Please note: Your coach returns to Madrid from Barcelona on Day 9. You are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Madrid will be in Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be at approximately 6pm, depending on traffic conditions.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Pricing & Departures
| Apr 16 – May 7, 2016 | $1,706 |
| May 14 – 28, 2016 | $1,778 |
| Jun 4 – Jul 9, 2016 | $1,755 |
| Jul 16 – Aug 27, 2016 | $1,706 |
| Sep 3 – 24, 2016 | $1,778 |
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Notes:
- Land only package
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy
- Prices are subject to availability
- Prices in US dollars unless otherwise noted
- We have limited space on this package and it is subject to availability and prior sale
- All package prices are per person based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted
- Prices reflect cash discount
- Due to constantly changing policies to baggage restrictions, please check with your airline directly for latest updates and restrictions
- Information, including prices are subject to change without notice
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