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12 dAy TOUR OF SPAIN

 

 

April 28-May 9, 2023 $3349 sharing a twin room; Single room $4149 USD

plus airfare

Day 1
Overnight Flight
You are on your way to a colorful and cultural adventure featuring the best of Spain.

Day 2
  •  Dinner
  •  High  90°  Low  61°
  •  Riu Plaza Espana
Madrid, Spain - Tour Begins
Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s lively capital and largest city. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Day 3
  •  Breakfast
  •  High  90°  Low  61°
  •  Riu Plaza Espana
Madrid
During a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid’s historic center, see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which opened in 1819 and boasts the world's finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya.

Day 4
  •  Breakfast
  •  High  90°  Low  61°
  •  Riu Plaza Espana
Madrid - Toledo - Madrid
Travel to Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. Embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then, it’s your choice! Visit the Church of Santo Tome and view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz -OR- explore the Santa Maria la Blanca museum, located in a former synagogue recognized as the oldest synagogue building still standing in Europe.

Day 5
  •  Breakfast & Dinner
  •  High  95°  Low  66°
  •  Nh Sevilla Plaza De Armas
Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Perhaps you’ll opt to take the AVE high-speed train to reduce travel time and increase free time in Cordoba. Upon arrival, embark on a walking tour of La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. End your day in Seville, considered to be Spain’s “cultural capital.”

Day 6
  •  Breakfast & Lunch
  •  High  95°  Low  66°
  •  Nh Sevilla Plaza De Armas
Seville
Decide how you see Seville because it’s your choice! Walk the Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses before continuing to the Plaza de España -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, drifting by timeworn bridges and towers. Later, visit the Seville Cathedral (UNESCO) – the largest gothic church in the world – and see Columbus’ tomb and the Giralda Bell Tower. End the afternoon with a light tapas lunch, overlooking the cathedral. This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville's top performers.

Day 7
  •  Breakfast & Dinner
  •  High  94°  Low  60°
  •  Barcelo Carmen Granada
Seville - Granada
Travel to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Upon arrival, join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra* (UNESCO), a stone fortress overlooking the entire city and serving as a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture.

Day 8
  •  Breakfast
  •  High  85°  Low  68°
  •  Sh Valencia Palace
Granada - Valencia
Travel through Spain's amazing landscape on your way to the Mediterranean coast. Pass by rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive groves before arriving in the city of Valencia. A treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, Valencia is surrounded by citrus groves.

Day 9
  •  Breakfast & Lunch
  •  High  85°  Low  68°
  •  Sh Valencia Palace
Valencia - Albufera - Valencia
On a panoramic tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences – an ultramodern educational institution. Explore the city’s old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate towers before wandering through the bustling central market, where you’ll shop side-by-side with the locals. Enjoy time on your own to explore as you wish. Travel to Albufera, the area where paella first originated. Enjoy a boat ride on the canals surrounding the rice field plantations. Visit a traditional fisherman’s home, known as a barraca, and enjoy a paella-making demonstration and an authentic paella lunch.

Day 10
  •  Breakfast
  •  High  87°  Low  62°
  • 2"
  •  Nh Collection Barcelona Podium
Valencia - Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful and exciting cities. The afternoon is at leisure to explore Barcelona’s fascinating boulevards including the famous Las Ramblas, dotted with colorful bird and flower stalls.

Day 11
  •  Breakfast & Dinner
  •  High  86°  Low  62°
  • 3"
  •  Nh Collection Barcelona Podium
Barcelona
Embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Columbus Monument, Parc de Montjuic, and Antoni Gaudi’s Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). A local expert will accompany you on a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia** (UNESCO), considered to be the most famous of Gaudi’s works. Work on the basilica began in 1882, and it is scheduled to be completed in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect’s death. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the end of your trip to Spain.

Day 12
  •  Breakfast
Barcelona - Tour Ends
Return home with memories of a beautiful land and a diverse cultural heritage or begin your Costa Brava post-trip extension.

Stay
12 Days
11 Nights
Meals
16 Meals
10 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
4 Dinners


April 28-May 9, 2023 $3349 sharing a twin room; Single room $4149 USD TRAVEL INSURANCE RECOMMENDED. AIRFARE EXTRA

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