Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you'll meet your Travel Director and the other travelers at a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. The food and wine selection will give you a nice introduction to the region's flavors.
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Barcelona
Following breakfast, a morning city tour takes you through Barcelona's architectural highlights. You'll see Gaudí's modernist works like La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, then head to Montjuïc Park to check out the Olympic sites and Columbus monument. Later, the Sagrada Familia gets your attention before you board a catamaran for a coastal sail with welcome drinks and local tapas. By afternoon, the city is yours to wander around however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Barcelona featuring Gaudí modernist buildings (La Pedrera and Casa Batlló)
- Visit to Montjuïc Park with views of the city, harbor, Olympic Ring, Columbus monument, and Olympic Port
- Visit to Sagrada Familia with entrance included
- Catamaran sailing along Barcelona's coastline with courtesy drink and typical local tapa
Landmarks La Pedrera Casa Batlló Montjuïc Park Sagrada Familia Columbus Monument Port Vell - Day 3
Barcelona to Valencia
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Valencia along the Costa Dorada and through the Ebro Delta region. A stop in Peñíscola lets you see filming locations from 'El Cid' and 'Game of Thrones'. Once in Valencia, you'll taste horchata and walk through the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex with its six distinct architectural pieces. The old town is also on your agenda to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive along Costa Dorada and Ebro Delta
- Stop in Peñíscola to view 'El Cid' and 'Game of Thrones' film locations
- Horchata tasting experience in Valencia
- Exploration of Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex
Landmarks Peñíscola Ebro Delta Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias Hemisférico Umbracle Science Museum Oceanographic Palau de les Arts Ágora - Day 4
Valencia to Granada
After breakfast, you'll head south through Andalusia toward Granada, positioned between the Sierra Nevada mountains and two rivers. The day includes exploring the city's blend of Andalusian and Renaissance architecture. You'll learn flamenco dance, then have dinner paired with a live flamenco show at a traditional local venue. After eating, you'll head to a viewpoint to take in the city views from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with flamenco show and masterclass experience)
Included Activities
- Travel to Granada
- Flamenco masterclass
- Dinner with flamenco show at a typical Granada venue
Landmarks Granada Sierra Nevada Darro River Genil River - Day 5
Granada to Seville
Following breakfast, the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens are your first stops. From there, you'll drive through olive-covered hills and white villages toward Seville, Andalusia's capital. This evening brings a traditional dinner with other travelers where you'll get a real taste of authentic Andalusian food and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Andalusian cuisine dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra complex with entrance included
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Travel through white villages and olive groves
- Traditional Andalusian dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 6
Seville
After breakfast, a guided tour covers Seville's main attractions. You'll visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome, then walk through the Santa Cruz quarter known for its Carmen and Don Juan connections. Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de España are also included. From there, the afternoon is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Visit to Cathedral with entrance included
- Exploration of Santa Cruz quarter
- Visit to Maria Luisa Park
- Visit to Plaza de España
Landmarks Cathedral of Seville Santa Cruz Quarter Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 7
Seville to Madrid via Córdoba
After breakfast, you'll drive to Córdoba, the ancient caliphate capital. The tour includes the impressive Mosque and a wander through the narrow Jewish Quarter streets. Then it's onward to Madrid, passing through Despeñaperros and across La Mancha, the legendary land associated with Don Quixote. You'll arrive in Madrid by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Córdoba Mosque with entrance included
- Guided tour of Córdoba's Jewish Quarter
- Travel through La Mancha region
Landmarks Córdoba Mosque Jewish Quarter of Córdoba Despeñaperros La Mancha - Day 8
Madrid
Following breakfast, a guided city tour takes you through Madrid's main areas including the Habsburg District, historic squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, famous fountains, Gran Vía, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. During the tour, you'll have typical Madrid chocolate with churros. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. Later, you'll join fellow travelers for a farewell dinner with regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner of regional favorites)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid featuring Barrio de la Morera, Habsburg District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptuno Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
- Chocolate and churros tasting experience
- Farewell dinner with regional favorites
Landmarks Barrio de la Morera Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 9
Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the airport for departure. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
