Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive at Madrid airport and head to your hotel to settle in. After that, you have time to wander around this lively capital on your own. In the early evening, take an illuminated drive through Madrid's older streets, ending at Plaza Mayor where you can check out the typical restaurants and taverns serving tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Illuminated Madrid evening drive through old city
- Evening tour ending at Plaza Mayor
Optional Activities
- Tapas dinner at traditional restaurant (included in PREMIUM Plus Package)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor - Day 2
Madrid
Start the morning with a buffet breakfast, then join a guided sightseeing tour that covers Puerta del Sol, the fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, Alcala Gate, Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, and Plaza de Oriente. You'll have free time during lunch hours. Later, there's an optional trip to Toledo where you can walk through medieval streets, see the Gothic cathedral, and visit St. Tome Church to see El Greco's work.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Escorted sightseeing tour of Madrid
- Visit to Puerta del Sol
- View of Neptune and Cibeles fountains
- Alcala Gate viewing
- Gran Via visit
- Plaza de España visit
- Plaza de Oriente visit
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Toledo including escort through narrow cobblestone streets
- Interior visit to Gothic cathedral in Toledo
- Visit to St. Tome Church to see El Greco's masterpiece
- Shopping for local artisan goods in Toledo (included in PREMIUM Plus Package)
Landmarks/POIs Puerta del Sol Fountain of Neptune Fountain of Cibeles Alcala Gate Gran Via Plaza de España Plaza de Oriente Toledo Cathedral St. Tome Church - Day 3
Madrid to Seville
After breakfast, you'll head toward the Extremadura region and arrive in Merida. Free time for lunch gives you a chance to explore on your own. Then you'll visit the Roman Theater and Amphitheater before continuing on to Seville for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Roman Theater and Amphitheater in Mérida (entrance included)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Theater of Mérida Roman Amphitheater of Mérida - Day 4
Seville
Following breakfast, take a guided city tour that includes Torre del Oro, Maria Luisa Park, La Maestranza, the cathedral with La Giralda on top, and the Santa Cruz neighborhood. You'll have free time to walk around this beautiful Andalusian city. Later in the afternoon, you can catch a flamenco show at a tablao and try some Andalusian wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville
- Visit to Torre del Oro
- Tour of María Luisa Park
- Tour of La Maestranza
- Tour of cathedral with La Giralda
- Visit to Santa Cruz neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Typical flamenco show at a tablao with Andalusian wine (included in PREMIUM Plus Package)
Landmarks/POIs Torre del Oro María Luisa Park La Maestranza Seville Cathedral La Giralda Santa Cruz neighborhood - Day 5
Seville to Granada
You'll have breakfast, then depart for Cordoba to see the famous Mosque-Cathedral. After free time for lunch, continue traveling to Granada where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba (entrance included)
Landmarks/POIs Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - Day 6
Granada to Valencia
Start with a buffet breakfast, then take a guided tour of the Alhambra and the Gardens of the Generalife. Around midday, you'll head east toward the coast, arriving in Valencia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Alhambra (entrance included)
- Tour of Gardens of the Generalife
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Gardens of the Generalife - Day 7
Valencia to Barcelona
Begin with buffet breakfast and a morning city tour of Valencia that includes the new Museums area. In the early afternoon, travel north to Barcelona, one of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities. By evening, you'll have dinner at Pueblo Espanol, which features architectural replicas from different regions of Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Valencia
- Tour of Valencia Museums area
Optional Activities
- Dinner and entrance to Pueblo Español (included in PREMIUM Plus Package)
Landmarks/POIs Pueblo Español - Day 8
Barcelona
After buffet breakfast, take a guided tour of Barcelona's ancient Gothic Quarter and its cathedral. You'll see the exterior of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, then head up to Montjuich Hill for views of the city and port. Free time for lunch gives you options, including the Olympic Port area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Barcelona
- Visit to Gothic Quarter
- Tour of Barcelona Cathedral
- Exterior viewing of Basilica of Sagrada Familia
- Tour of Montjuïch Hill and Olympic Stadium area
- Port area viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Olympic Port area (included in PREMIUM Plus Package)
Landmarks/POIs Gothic Quarter Barcelona Cathedral Basilica of the Sagrada Familia Montjuïch Hill Olympic Stadium - Day 9
Barcelona
You'll have breakfast, then free time before your airport transfer for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra nights in Barcelona (available for booking)
