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- Gold Operator
- Insight Vacations
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 40
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Be amazed by Gaudi’s extraordinary Sagrada Familia
- Learn to cook delicious traditional paella
- Explore Alhambra and its exotic Generalife gardens
- Visit the medieval Mezquita mosque with a local historian
- Join a sightseeing tour to the major landmarks of Madrid
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Barcelona
- Day 2 Barcelona, the City of Gaudí Relaxed Start
- Day 3 Along the coast to Valencia Relaxed Start
- Day 4 Exquisite Granada and Alhambra
- Day 5 A Scenic Drive to Seville
- Day 6 Seville, the City of Carmen Relaxed Start
- Day 7 Moorish Córdoba and on to Madrid
- Day 8 Madrid of the Bourbons Relaxed Start
- Day 9 Depart Madrid
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton, Barcelona
HotelDays 1, 2Barceló Valencia
Hotelday 3Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
Hotelday 4Meliá Sevilla
HotelDays 5, 6Barceló Torre de Madrid, NH Madrid Balboa
HotelDays 7, 8
Operated by
Insight Vacations
Number of tours
761
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Mary· June 9th, 2023We were extremely disappointed with our recent tour of Spain. In 2019 we toured with Trafalgar to Peru and thought it was excellent. Our AAA travel agent indicated that an Insight tour would be a step above Trafalgar. It was certainly more expensive, but otherwise missed the mark entirely. We spent a lot of time on the bus traveling from one site to the next. This was all highway travel, so any views of the countryside were limited. Once we arrived at our destinations, there was very little free time for exploring the areas. Most of the time was taken up with a tour of a church via a local guide. The sites selected for the guided tours were over crowded because they were the standard tourist attractions. No thought was given to exploring out of the way authentic Spanish sites. While traveling by bus, we stopped for four days of the eight-day tour at what we would call “truck stops” for lunch. These were highway rest stops with cafeteria style restaurants. The food was consistently poor. How much time would have been lost to drive into a local city and dine there? Also, why was all the travel confined to a bus? Spain has high speed rail lines. A lot of time could have been saved if trains were used for the longer distances. Our travel Director kept reminding us that the tour was called “Highlights” of Spain – meaning that it was meant to be a quick trip in order to get them all in. This is not how we envisioned it. When we finally got to our last destination (Madrid) by 5 pm after riding all day on the bus, we had about an hour before returning to the bus to ride to dinner. The trip description shows 2 days in Madrid…we only had one. Our tour director, Kristy Power, told us not to expect the same quality of meat in Spain that we would get in our home countries. We have traveled to many other European countries and have not found this to be the case. She also pointed out the toilet on the bus, but asked that we not use it as a convenience – only if we really needed it because it could not accommodate use by everyone on board. On the last day of the tour, while on the bus, our tour director spent quite a bit of time explaining the trip review request that we would receive. She indicated that rating her with a score of 7 or 8 did not really mean it was good – that nothing but a 9 or 10 would reflect that. She then announced that she and the driver had received a raise this year and that this meant that the tips that we pre-paid would not cover the new tip rate. She told us she would be happy to help us calculate the additional tips owed. In addition, for those who did not pre-pay tips, she gave an amount per hour for tips that would be sufficient to incorporate the recent raise.Show more
Insight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your review of the Highlights of Spain trip. We genuinely regret to read that there were a few different aspects that had ultimately fallen beneath your expectations, especially as our teams always strive to provide our valued... Show moreTrip date: May 2023- CMChristine· September 27th, 2022Wonderful trip! Tour guide was fabulous!Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for choosing Insight Vacations for your travels, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more enjoyable experience in the future.Trip date: September 2022
- MMadanLamichhane· November 22nd, 2019Our Travel Director Dominic Nemer(DOM) was a...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed every bit of your Insight Vacations experience in Spain; from our very knowledgeable staff to our wide-ranging itinerary. Most of all, we truly look forward to our... Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- BMBarbara· July 24th, 2019Came home with wonderful memories of Spain....Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for sharing this with us, it is brilliant to read about your time in Spain with Insight Vacations. We are very pleased to know that you were able to see and experience all the magnificent sights on your trip. That being said, we truly look... Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- PPaulaRizos· July 3rd, 2019From the first day of our trip, we were...Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- JJuliaWong· March 6th, 2019My Highlights of Spain trip was amazing! I...Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewThank you for informing us about the wonderful time you had in Spain with Insight Vacations. We are delighted to hear that your Travel Director went above and beyond to make your time on the road a memorable one. Furthermore, we are without a doubt... Show moreTrip date: June 2018
- KKalli· February 28th, 2019This trip through Spain was perfectly planned....Show moreInsight Vacations commented on this reviewWe are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed every moment of the Highlights of Spain trip with Insight Vacations. Furthermore, we are elated to know that our carefully crafted itinerary alongside our dedicated staff set the perfect tone for a memorable... Show moreTrip date: March 2018
- IPIan· April 13th, 2016Our experience was brilliant. Loved Spain, the...Show moreTrip date: March 2016
- JFJulie· December 28th, 2015The itinerary was jam-packed, and we covered...Show moreTrip date: July 2015
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Shenna
Asked on February 27th, 2025What happens if I cancel my booking?
Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2025In case of cancellation, deposit terms will apply, including possible non-refundability. Details will be provided at the time of cancellation.
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Kimberly
Asked on January 26th, 2025What is the maximum group size for tours?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written January 2025
The average group size is around 33 guests, providing a good balance for interaction and personal attention.
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Maximilian
Asked on December 16th, 2024What types of accommodations are available?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written December 2024
Various accommodations are available, including options for shared and private rooms based on your preference.
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Slimen
Asked on September 15th, 2024What are the age ranges typically on the tour?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written September 2024
As this is an open-age trip, the group may include travelers of various ages, but exact age distributions aren’t guaranteed.
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Vincent
Asked on August 17th, 2024Can extra nights be added to my itinerary?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
Yes, extra nights may be available based on accommodation at the designated hotels.
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Madagascar
Asked on August 6th, 2024Is a visa required for Australian travelers?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2024
We recommend checking your government’s travel advice website for up-to-date visa requirements for your destination.
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Bianca
Asked on July 26th, 2024Do I need to provide passport details before travel?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, passport information is required to arrange specific tour inclusions and should be submitted at least a month in advance.
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Janine
Asked on July 9th, 2024Are airport transfers provided?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written July 2024
Complimentary arrival transfers are available from Barcelona International Airport at scheduled times on the first day of the tour.
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Michele
Asked on May 2nd, 2024We have 14 year old twin girls and a 17 year old son. Do you have other teens booked on this tour? if so, how many, age range etc
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written May 2024
As this is an open-age trip, we cannot guarantee the ages of each guest joining on each trip date, as we do not have visibility on that information.
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Carlos
Asked on March 2nd, 2024What discounts are available for returning travelers?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2024
Past travelers may be eligible for a 5% discount upon verification of previous bookings.
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