Spain Experience with Madrid | Guided Group Tour | 17 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. Continue to Seville for overnight. (B, D)

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. 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 5:                                 SEVILLE – GRANADA

After breakfast depart Seville 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)

DAY 7:                                 VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Morning is free to explore Valencia at leisure. Mid-morning, depart 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 of Columbus and the old Gothic Quarter. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. (B)

DAY 9:                                BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – PAMPLONA

Breakfast before departing for Zaragoza, with a short stop to visit the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, patroness of the Hispanic world. Continue to Pamplona, famous for the San Fermín festival and its picturesque old town. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 4, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

DAY 10:                              PAMPLONA – SAN SEBASTIAN – BILBAO – SANTANDER

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart for San Sebastian, one of the most elegant cities in Northern Spain. Free time to stroll along La Concha Bay or enjoy the old town. Continue to Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, with a brief stop to admire the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum building. The journey then continues to Santander for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 11:                             SANTANDER – SANTILLANA – COVADONGA – OVIEDO

After breakfast, depart to Santillana del Mar, a medieval village considered a National Monument. Travel to Covadonga with free time to visit the Shrine. Continue to Oviedo. Overnight Oviedo. (B, D)

DAY 12:                              OVIEDO – LA CORUNA – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
After breakfast, departure to region of Galicia. Arrival to La Coruña. Short panoramic tour. We then continue to Santiago de Compostela for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 13:                              SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Breakfast followed by a city tour of this renowned pilgrimage destination, featuring the iconic Plaza del Obradoiro and the majestic Cathedral, the spiritual and artistic centerpiece of Santiago. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 14:                              SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – RIAS BAJAS – VIGO

Breakfast and departure for the scenic Rías Baixas region, known as the Spanish Fjords. Enjoy a short stop at La Toja Island before continuing to O Grove, where you can take an optional catamaran cruise to visit oyster and mussel farms, complete with a tasting of fresh mussels and Ribeiro wine. Continue to Vigo for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Vigo. (B)

DAY 15:                              VIGO – LEON

Breakfast before departing for the inland region of Castilla y León. Arrive in León, a historic city renowned for its rich artistic heritage. Enjoy free time to visit the stunning Gothic cathedral or explore the charming old town. Dinner and overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 16:                             LEON – SALAMANCA – MADRID 

Breakfast and departure for Salamanca, with a short stop to explore the charming old town and its renowned Baroque Plaza Mayor. Continue to Madrid for your overnight stay. (B)

DAY 17:                             MADRID

Breakfast at your hotel. 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

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

PAMPLONA: NH Pamplona Iruña Park

**Note, departures in 2026: JUL 4, will stay overnight in a city near Pamplona instead of Pamplona.

SANTANDER: Santemar Hotel

OVIEDO: Iberik Santo Sunday Plaza Hotel

SANTIAGO: Oca Puerta Del Camino

VIGO: Los Galeones Affiliated by Meliá, or Hesperia Vigo, or Eurostars Mar de Vigo

LEON: Abad San Antonio

INCLUDES:

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