Spanish Horizons | Guided Small Group Tour | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                  MADRID

Arrival at Madrid Airport and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet the tour director and fellow travellers for a welcome tapas dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Madrid. (D)

It is recommended to arrive in Madrid no later than 5:00pm to enjoy the evening program.

DAY 2:                                  MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Madrid, exploring the historic Barrio de la Morería, Habsburg Quarter, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. Continue past highlights including the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptune Fountains, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Salamanca District, Paseo de la Castellana and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Madrid independently. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

DAY 3:                                  MADRID – CÓRDOBA – SEVILLE

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Madrid and travel through La Mancha and the Despeñaperros Natural Pass to Córdoba. On arrival, enjoy a guided visit to the magnificent Mosque-Cathedral and stroll through the narrow streets of the historic Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville for the evening. Overnight in Seville. (B)

DAY 4:                                  SEVILLE

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Seville on a guided city tour, including the beautiful María Luisa Park, magnificent Plaza de España and charming Santa Cruz Quarter. Along the way, admire the city’s historic architecture and views of the iconic Giralda and Seville Cathedral. The afternoon is at leisure to explore independently. Overnight in Seville. (B)

DAY 5:                                  SEVILLE – GRANADA

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel along the historic Caliphate Route, passing Andalusia’s vast olive groves en route to Granada. Visit the spectacular Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, renowned for their Moorish architecture, elegant courtyards, intricate decoration and beautiful gardens. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Granada. (B)

DAY 6:                                  GRANADA – VALENCIA

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Granada and travel towards Spain’s Mediterranean coast to Valencia, a vibrant city combining a historic Old Town with striking contemporary architecture. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Valencia. (B)

DAY 7:                                  VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of Valencia, exploring the Old Town, elegant squares, Valencia Cathedral and Central Market area. Admire the exterior of the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences before enjoying a tasting of traditional horchata. Continue to Barcelona for an overnight stay. (B)

DAY 8:                                  BARCELONA

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Barcelona on a guided sightseeing tour, passing Gaudí’s famous La Pedrera and Casa Batlló before continuing to Montjuïc Hill, the Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument and waterfront. Visit the magnificent Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s most iconic masterpiece. The afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, join fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Overnight in Barcelona. (B, D)

DAY 9:                                  BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Barcelona and travel towards Madrid, stopping in Zaragoza, the historic capital of Aragón. Enjoy free time to explore the city and see the magnificent Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, set beside the Ebro River. Continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. (B)

DAY 10:                                MADRID

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Madrid Airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

MADRID: A Loft by Marriott, or Meliá Castilla

SEVILLE: NH Collection Plaza de Armas

GRANADA: Sercotel HMO Martina, or Catalonia Granada

VALENCIA: EXE Rey Don Jaime, or Eurostars Acteon

BARCELONA: Granados 83, or ABBA Sants, or Catalonia Plaza

INCLUDES:

• 9 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Private return airport transfers in Madrid on the first and last day of tour
• Transportation by luxury coach throughout the tour
• English-speaking tour director throughout
• Guided sightseeing tours in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia & Barcelona
• Entrance fees to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Alhambra in Granada and Sagrada Família in Barcelona
• Traditional horchata tasting in Valencia

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.
• 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.
• *Minimum 6 passengers required for English-only tour. If the minimum of 6 passengers is not met, the supplier may offer an alternative coach tour that is operated on a multilingual basis.
• Baggage Policy: 1 suitcase per person up to a maximum of 25 kilos and maximum measurement of 157cm dimension (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of length, width and height). Only suitcases of higher measures will be accepted if they are shared between two passengers. Handbags should be taken care of personally with you. Only one hand baggage per person is allowed. Compulsory excess baggage penalties apply. We recommend that you carry only the luggage you will need. Remember that your trip will be more enjoyable if you don’t have to continually worry about heavy and bulky baggage.
• If the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons, it will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead.
• Barcelona local city tax is not included and is to be paid directly to the hotel.