Andalucia & Barcelona | 7 Days

Day 1 – Monday:                           MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Depart from selected Madrid hotels at approximately 08:15, or the bus terminal located at, Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, at 08:00a.m. (Check your voucher for exact information regarding your pickup or if you need to make your way to the terminal. Please be at the terminal no later than 07:45). 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 overnight. (D)

Day 2 – Tuesday:                           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. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir River, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Overnight Seville. (B, D)

Day 3 – Wednesday:                    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 4 – Thursday:                         GRANADA – VALENCIA
Depart Granada via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)

*Note, departures in 2024: Jun 3; Sep 30; Nov 4 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

*Note, departures in 2025: May 5; Nov 17, 24 and 2026: Feb 23; Mar 16 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

Day 5 – Friday:                               VALENCIA – BARCELONA
Following breakfast, enjoy some free time. At mid-morning depart Valencia for Barcelona.
Overnight Barcelona. (B)

*Note, departures in 2024: Apr 1, 8, 22; Sep 2, 9 will overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

*Note, departures in 2025: May 19; Sep 1, 15, 22 and 2026: Feb 2 will overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

Day 6 – Saturday:                          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. You have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

Day 7 – Sunday:                             BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

Drive through Lerida and enjoy a short stop in Zaragoza with its 17th Century Basilica. Continue to Madrid. End of our services upon arrival into Madrid city centre. No hotel drop off. You will need to make your own way to the hotel. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

SEVILLE: Exe Sevilla Macarena

GRANADA: Abades Nevada Palace Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon

*Note, departures in 2024: Jun 3; Sep 30; Nov 4 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.

*Note, departures in 2025: May 5; Nov 17, 24 and 2026: Feb 23; Mar 16 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Centrum Hotel.

BARCELONA: Catalonia Barcelona 505 Hotel

*Note, departures in 2024: Apr 1, 8, 22; Sep 2, 9 will overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

*Note, departures in 2025: May 19; Sep 1, 15, 22 and 2026: Feb 2 will overnight in the city of Sabadell instead of Barcelona.

Includes:

–          Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with free WI-FI on board

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

–          Meals as per itinerary

–          Touring with Multilingual speaking guide

–          Sightseeing tour with local guide in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Barcelona

–          Entrance fees and local taxes

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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. Service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          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.