Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Madrid, Spain's lively capital and largest city.
Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner. (D) Stay: Riu Plaza Espana (3 Nights)
During a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid's historic center, see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which opened in 1819 and boasts the world's finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya.
Tonight, you might choose to experience Madrid like a local with a metro ride, a walking tour and dinner with traditional entertainment at a local restaurant. (B)
Travel to the hilly town of Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. Embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then, visit the Church of Santo Tome and view El Greco's masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz, before returning to Madrid. (B)
Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba by the AVE high-speed train to reduce travel time and allow you to enjoy more free time in Cordoba. Embark on a walking tour of Cordoba's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Then visit La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city's cathedral in the 16th century. End your day in Seville, considered to be Spain's “cultural capital” with dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) Stay: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas (2 Nights)
Embark on a panoramic tour before arriving at the iconic Plaza de España. Then decide on how you see Seville because it's your choice! Walk the charming and quaint Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, drifting by timeworn bridges and towers.
Later, visit the Seville Cathedral (UNESCO) – the largest gothic church in the world – and see Columbus' tomb and the Giralda Bell Tower. End the afternoon with a tapas lunch at a local taberna.
This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville's top performers. (B/L)
Travel to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492.
Upon arrival, join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra (UNESCO), a stone fortress overlooking the entire city and serving as a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture.
This evening, a guided tapas tour on foot is on the menu! (B/D) Stay: Barcelo Carmen
Travel through Spain's amazing landscape on your way to the Mediterranean coast. Pass by rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive and orange groves before arriving in the city of Valencia. A treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, Valencia is Spain's third largest city melding historic and modern culture. (B) Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott (2 Nights)
On a panoramic tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences – an ultramodern educational institution. Explore the city's old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate towers before wandering through the bustling central market, where you'll shop side-by-side with the locals. Travel to Albufera, the area where paella first originated. Enjoy a boat ride on the canals surrounding the rice field plantations. Visit a traditional fisherman's home, known as a barraca, and enjoy a paella-making demonstration and an authentic paella lunch. (B/L)
Travel to Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful and exciting cities. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Barcelona's fascinating boulevards including the famous Las Ramblas, dotted with colorful bird and flower stalls. (B) Stay: Catalonia Plaza Catalunya (2 Nights)
Embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Columbus Monument, Parc de Montjuic, and Antoni Gaudi's Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). A local expert will accompany you on a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia (UNESCO), considered to be the most famous of Gaudi's works. Work on the basilica began in 1882, and it is scheduled to be completed in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect's death. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the end of your trip to Spain. (B/D)
Return home with memories of a beautiful land and a diverse cultural heritage or begin your Costa Brava post-trip extension. (B)
Welcome to Madrid, Spain's lively capital and largest city. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner. (D) Stay: Riu Plaza Espana (3 Nights)
During a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid's historic center, see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which opened in 1819 and boasts the world's finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya.
Tonight, you might choose to experience Madrid like a local with a metro ride, a walking tour and dinner with traditional entertainment at a local restaurant. (B)
Travel to the hilly town of Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. Stop along the way at a local family-owned winery to learn more about Spanish wine, from how the grapes are grown to how the wine is made, and of course, how it tastes! In Toledo, a city shaped by a mix cultures, embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral and its historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its original medieval layout preserved, discover Toledo's narrow, winding streets, still very much alive. (B)
Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba by the AVE high-speed train to reduce travel time and allow you to enjoy more free time in Cordoba. Embark on a walking tour of Cordoba's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Then visit La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city's cathedral in the 16th century. End your day in Seville, considered to be Spain's “cultural capital” with dinner at a local restaurant. (B) Stay: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas (2 Nights)
This morning, head to an award-winning olive grove and learn about this family-owned business. Try their unique olive oil at lunch before returning to Seville for on a panoramic tour. Then decide on how you see Seville because it's your choice! Walk the charming and quaint Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, drifting by timeworn bridges and towers.
Later, visit the Seville Cathedral (UNESCO) – the largest Gothic church in the world – and see Columbus' tomb and the Giralda Bell Tower. This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville's top performers. (B/L)
Travel to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Upon arrival, join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra (UNESCO), a beautiful complex of buildings and gardens. Surrounded by lush, tree-lined walkways and water flowing from its fountains, behold a stone fortress overlooking the entire city – a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture.
This evening, a tapas dinner is on the menu! (B/D) Stay: Barcelo Carmen
Travel through Spain's amazing landscape on your way to the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy some time in "Europe's orchard," the charming city of Murcia surrounded by a mountain chain. Pass by rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive and orange groves before arriving in the city of Valencia. A treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, Valencia is Spain's third largest city melding historic and modern culture. (B) Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott (2 Nights)
Valencia is a place full of contrasts, where a charming old town lives next to futuristic buildings. Explore the city's old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate towers before wandering through the bustling central market, where you'll shop side-by-side with the locals. Travel to Albufera, with its freshwater lake that evolved from an ancient marine gulf, which is one of the most important wetlands in Spain. This is the area where paella originated – and the best place to experience it for lunch today. Enjoy time on your own to explore as you wish back in Valencia. (B/L)
Travel to Barcelona, one of Europe's most beautiful and exciting cities. Be prepared to explore the city on foot during a walking tour of Barcelona's fascinating boulevards, including the famous Las Ramblas, dotted with colorful bird and flower stalls, and the famous Gothic Quarter. (B) Stay: NH Collection Barcelona Podium (2 Nights)
Spend this morning at leisure exploring Barcelona your way or choose an optional excursion to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat. Later, embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Columbus Monument, Parc de Montjuic, and Antoni Gaudi's Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). A local expert accompanies you on a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia (UNESCO), considered to be the most famous of Gaudi's works. Work on the basilica began in 1882, and it is scheduled to be completed in 2026, on the 100th anniversary of the architect's death.
As the day draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the end of your trip to Spain. (B/D)
Return home with memories of a beautiful land and a diverse cultural heritage or begin your Costa Brava post-trip extension. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville.
- In Cordoba, take a walking tour of the Mezquita, a religious marvel.
- Step back in time in Toledo, the former capital of the Spanish Empire.
- Experience the AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Cordoba.
- Explore Madrid's Prado Museum to view masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya and others.
- Visit Antonio Gaudi's final masterpiece, the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia.
- Visit the Alhambra, a stunning example of Islamic architecture.
- Savor a "paella experience" including a paella-making demonstration and lunch.
- Take a bite of the local culture on a tapas tasting food tour in Granada.
- Indulge in Spanish wines with every included dinner.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Feel the energy of Spain at a flamenco performance in Seville.
- Explore the flavors of Spanish wine at a local winery near Madrid.
- Visit a family-owned olive grove and taste the award-winning local product.
- Explore Madrid's Prado Museum to view masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, and others.
- Visit the Alhambra, a stunning example of Islamic architecture.
- In Cordoba, take a walking tour of the Mezquita, a religious marvel.
- Experience a paella-making demonstration and delicious paella lunch.
- Savor local flavors at a farm-to-table lunch near Seville.
- Indulge in Spanish wines with every included dinner.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Pawtucket, RI.
- You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour, or carrying around cash you won’t spend. Transportation is not included Prepaid gratuities are only available to guests departing from Australia & New Zealand. This covers tips for the Tour Manager, driver(s), and local guides including optional tours. Airport transfer and extension gratuities are not included in this amount
- Location: Madrid.
- Enjoy a night out in Madrid! First, walk the streets on a short tour led by your Tour Manager. Then, hop on to Madrid’s subway system and head to your next stop – a local restaurant where you will get acquainted with Spanish cuisine. During your dinner, a “tuna” will perform traditional songs. A tradition that started in Iberia in the 13th century, a “tuna” is a band of university students dressed in black outfits and capes who sing folk music to pay for their school fees. Return back to your hotel having experienced Madrid in a different way! Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Pawtucket, RI.
- You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour, or carrying around cash you won’t spend. Transportation is not included Prepaid gratuities are only available to guests departing from Australia & New Zealand. This covers tips for the Tour Manager, driver(s), and local guides including optional tours. Airport transfer and extension gratuities are not included in this amount
- Location: Madrid.
- Enjoy a night out in Madrid! First, walk the streets on a short tour led by your Tour Manager. Then, hop on to Madrid’s subway system and head to your next stop – a local restaurant where you will get acquainted with Spanish cuisine. During your dinner, a “tuna” will perform traditional songs. A tradition that started in Iberia in the 13th century, a “tuna” is a band of university students dressed in black outfits and capes who sing folk music to pay for their school fees. Return back to your hotel having experienced Madrid in a different way! Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Barcelona.
- A leisurely drive through picturesque villages brings you to majestic Montserrat Mountain, soaring 4,320 feet above sea level. A local guide will lead you on a tour exploring the area's most important sights. While here, stroll the grounds of the 8th-century monastery and see its famous Romanesque sculpture of the "Black Virgin," patron saint of Catalonia. This is also the site of many pilgrimages and where Christopher Columbus brought missionaries to pay homage. Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
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Collette Worldwide (2024-25)
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Collette Worldwide (2025-26)
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