Andalucia & Barcelona with Madrid | Guided Group Tour | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                MADRID

After arrival, you will be transferred from Madrid airport to your tour hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Madrid.

DAY 2:                                MADRID

Breakfast and overnight stay. Enjoy a panoramic sightseeing tour of the city, exploring its main avenues, squares, and iconic landmarks. The remainder of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

DAY 3:                                MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Breakfast at your hotel. Depart Madrid by driving through La Mancha country to Cordoba and enjoy a city tour visiting the famous Mosque/Cathedral and Jewish Quarter. In the late afternoon proceed to Seville for dinner and your overnight stay. (B)

DAY 4:                                SEVILLE
Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares, and narrow alleys. Overnight Seville. (B, D)

DAY 5:                                SEVILLE – GRANADA
After breakfast, depart for Granada. Sightseeing tour visiting the impressive Alhambra, a world heritage site, and the beautiful gardens of the Generalife. Overnight Granada. (B, D)

*Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife do not grant tickets for participants to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead. Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

DAY 6:                                GRANADA – VALENCIA
Depart Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)

*Note, departures in 2027: Feb 20; Mar 13 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante (Eurostars Lucentum Alicante Hotel) instead of Valencia.

DAY 7:                                VALENCIA – BARCELONA
Following breakfast, enjoy some free time. At mid-morning depart Valencia for Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

*Note, for logistical reasons, the sightseeing tour of Barcelona may be performed in the afternoon upon arrival instead of the morning of day 6.

DAY 8:                                BARCELONA

After breakfast enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Barcelona visiting the Park of Montjuic with spectacular views, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

DAY 9:                                BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

Drive through Lerida and enjoy a short stop in Zaragoza with its 17th Century Basilica. Continue to Madrid for your overnight stay. (B)

DAY 10:                             MADRID

Breakfast and end of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

MADRID: Emperador, or Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa

SEVILLE: Exe Sevilla Macarena

GRANADA: Abades Nevada Palace Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon*

*Note, departures in 2027: Feb 20, Mar 13 will stay overnight in Eurostars Lucentum Alicante Hotel instead of Valencia.

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel, or Alexandre FrontAir Congress, or Gran Hotel Verdi, or Catalonia Sabadell

INCLUDES:

• Arrival airport to hotel transfer
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• 9 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona
• Entrance fees and local taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Itinerary is subject to change at any time without notice.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Due to special events, tours may stay in a city that is different to what is mentioned on the itinerary.
• In the unusual event that group number is less than 12 people, the Tour Operator reserves the right to operate the tour by minibus or private car with an expert bilingual driver. Local visits to monumental cities will be by official local guides.