Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Madrid!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Masterpieces in Madrid
MADRID: Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: The Prado Museum houses one of the world's largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues.
Spanish Treasures
SEGOVIA: See the Roman Aqueduct.
BURGOS: Take an orientation walk and see the Cathedral of Santa Maria.
VITORIA: Free time late afternoon to browse. (B/D) 286 mi / 460 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: The Cathedral of Santa Maria is a wonderful example of the flamboyant Gothic- style which gives her an unmistakable profile. This revered stop along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route is also the final resting place of the legendary Castilian folk-hero El Cid.
Walk, Don't Run
BILBAO: Take a guided visit of the Guggenheim Museum.
SAN SEBASTIAN: Enjoy free time to browse and for lunch.
PAMPLONA: Walk along the Calle Estafeta, followed by a Rioja wine-pairing dinner at Basaburua restaurant. (B/D) 168 mi / 270 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: Best known as the narrow cobblestone gauntlet where the running of the bulls takes place in Pamplona, Calle Estafeta is a haven for food lovers where tapas and wine are always on the menu at Restaurante Basaburua in the heart of the city.
Going for Baroque in Aragon
SARAGOSSA: An orientation walk includes Plaza del Pilar. Enjoy free time for lunch.
Scenic drive en route to Barcelona. (B) 311 mi / 500 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURE & TRADITION: Loved for its folklore, fantastic food, and fascinating landmarks such as the Basilica del Pilar, Saragossa delights with brilliant Baroque architecture that have earned the capital of Spain's Aragon region the designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gaudi's Masterpiece
BARCELONA: Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, and panoramic views of the city and harbour from Montjuic Hill. Visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CUTURAL GEM: The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia stands in Barcelona as a monument to the Holy Family and a testament to the masterwork of Antoni Gaudi. Built on the reliance of donations since the first stone was laid more than 130 years ago, the iconic church remains an unfinished masterpiece and the world's longest-running construction project - slated for completion in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect's death.
Vibrant Views of Valencia
VALENCIA: Guided sightseeing features a photo stop at the Arts and Sciences Complex and a traditional Horchata (rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon drink) tasting. (B/D) 230 mi / 370 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Marvel at the architecture of La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences) in Valencia. This gleaming, ultra-modern complex is the largest of its kind in Europe, with its strikingly futuristic design mirroring the surrounding water park, and a stunning symbol of the Spanish city, which houses a planetarium, an oceanarium, and an interactive museum.
Grand Granada
Scenic drive toward the mountains past cave dwellings near Guadix and Purullena en route to Granada.
GRANADA: Enjoy free time in the late afternoon, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) 336 mi / 540 km
FREE TIME TIPS - EXPLORE MORE: Take in the Renaissance architecture and unmistakeable Moorish influence mixed with modern style in Granada, one of eastern Andalusia's most fascinating cities. Poised at the foot of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada lies between the Darro and Genil rivers with a wealth of grand Islamic architecture, endless tapas, cold beer, and lively streets.
Splendid Spain
GRANADA: Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. (B) 103 mi / 165 km
NOTE: Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ARCHITECTURAL GEMS: Granada's Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.
Time for Tapas
COSTA DEL SOL: Join an excursion to Malaga for a guided walking tour through the Old City and tapas tasting at the famous El Pimpi Bodega. Free time to explore. (B) 22 mi / 35 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - LOCAL TASTES: El Pimpi occupies an 18th-century home on an ancient Roman road in Malaga. Converted into a wine cellar in 1971, this popular place for tapas and wine maintains its enchanting atmosphere in its halls and patios. Named after the legendary Malaga character, "Pimpi," who assisted sea crews and passengers arriving at the historic Malaga port, this popular bodega is also owned in part by actor and native of Malaga, Antonio Banderas.
La Plaza de Toros
Border crossing to Gibraltar.
GIBRALTAR: Guided sightseeing includes St. Michael's Caves.
SEVILLE: Visit the famous Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla, the royal bull ring. (B/D) 199 mi / 320 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE - CULTURE & TRADITION: Step into the ring of Spanish history and heritage, the Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla (Royal Bullring), where over the centuries matadors have confronted bulls in a show of pageantry and pride.
The Squares of Seville
SEVILLE: Visit the Plaza de Espana. Guided sightseeing includes Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: Walk through Seville's picturesque Plaza de Espana, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair, the 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio - an architectural tour de force. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter in a magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafes
Treasures of Cordoba
CORDOBA: Guided walking tour includes the Mosque of the Caliphs. Free time to browse.
MADRID: Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D) 360 mi / 580 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE: The Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Cordoba in Spanish) today is a Catholic but was originally a mosque built for Muslim prayer by Abd ar-Rahman I in the 8th century. The mosque's architecture is rich in dazzling detail, with over 800 granite and marble pillars supporting its beautiful brick and stone arches - a major focal point in the mosque along with the soaring bell tower - the tallest structure in the city.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 13 Breakfasts
- 7 Dinners
- Madrid Riu Plaza España (Deluxe)
- Vitoria NH Canciller Ayala (First-Class)
- Pamplona Tres Reyes (Superior First-Class)
- Barcelona Catalonia Barcelona Plaza (First-Class)
- Valencia NH Center (First-Class)
- Granada Abades Nevada Palace (First-Class)
- Torremolinos-Malaga Melia Costa Del Sol (Superior First-Class)
- Sevilla Melia Sevilla (Superior First-Class)
- 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.
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Trip Reviews (5) Most Recent 'Spanish Fiesta' Reviews
Many people who were older quickly became exhausted and sick. This spread throughout the bus unfortunately (I am still trying to get rid of the head cold). This tour might be better off having less one night stays and not cram so much in so that people can relax a bit more. After all it is meant to be a holiday!
The tour guide Ramon was very patient and helpful and an excellent and informative guide. The sights and places were awesome and we saw so much it was like a whirlwind but would have liked to spend longer at some destinations.
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