Treasures of Spain with Madrid | Guided Group Tour | 12 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 – MERIDA – SEVILLE

Breakfast at your hotel. Depart towards the Spanish border to arrive in Mérida. Free time to explore its impressive archaeological site, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Lunch at leisure. We then continue along the “Autovia de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Seville. Dinner and overnight in Seville. (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)

DAY 5:                                 SEVILLE – CORDOBA

Departure to Cordoba. Upon arrival we start our walking tour at Almodovar Gate, through the Jewish Quarter and continue for a visit of the famous Mosque/Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Cordoba. (B, D)

DAY 6:                                 CORDOBA – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL

After breakfast, depart to the Route of White Villages and Ronda. After some free time, continue to Torremolinos located on the Costa del Sol where you have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight Costa del Sol. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                 COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA

Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens, and arches. 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 8:                                 GRANADA – VALENCIA

Depart via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras towards the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Valencia. Overnight Valencia. (B)

*Note, departures in 2027: Feb 18; Mar 11 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia.

DAY 9:                                 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 8.

DAY 10:                              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 11:                              BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID

After breakfast, depart Barcelona and travel through Lerida and Zaragoza. Free time in Zaragoza before returning to Madrid. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

DAY 12:                              MADRID

Breakfast and end of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

MADRID: Emperador, or Catalonia Plaza España Hotel & Spa

SEVILLE: Silken Al-Andalus Palace

CORDOBA: Exe Ciudad De Cordoba, or Crisol Jardines de Crodoba, or Exe Las Adelfas

COSTA DEL SOL (TORREMOLINOS): Sol Principe, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pablo, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pedro

GRANADA: Saray Hotel

VALENCIA: Eurostars Acteon

*Note, departures in 2027: Feb18; Mar 11 will stay overnight in the city of Alicante instead of Valencia. The hotel in Alicante will be the Eurostars Lucentum Alicante Hotel.

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
• 11 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing tour with local guide in Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, 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. 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.