Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll have dinner at La Pau, a local restaurant where young people share their transition into adulthood. It's a chance to connect with your Travel Director and other travelers while learning about life in the city from people who live it.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at La Pau restaurant)
Included Activities
- Dinner at La Pau restaurant with Travel Director and fellow travellers
- Day 2
Barcelona
Your Local Expert takes you along Passeig de Gràcia to see the elegant Modernist architecture throughout the Eixample district. Then you'll spend time at Sagrada Família exploring the central nave with its tree-like pillars and stained-glass windows. The afternoon is yours to relax, or you can join an optional excursion to Montserrat if you prefer.
Included Activities
- Drive along Passeig de Gràcia viewing Modernist architecture
- Visit Sagrada Família or Hospital de Sant Pau (alternative if basilica restricted)
- Explore gardens surrounding Sagrada Família
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Montserrat and The Black Madonna - EUR 40.00
- Barcelona Evening with Montjuïc & Olympic Drive - EUR 26.00
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Família Passeig de Gràcia Hospital de Sant Pau Montserrat - Day 3
Barcelona to Valencia
You'll drive along the Costa Dorada past rice fields in the Ebro Delta, then stop in Peñíscola to see the hilltop castle used in the 'El Cid' film. After passing through orange groves, you reach Valencia to explore the City of Arts and Sciences and the Old City. Later a local chef shows you how to make paella, and then you sit down to eat it with wine.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Paella with glass of wine at local family-run restaurant in Old City)
Included Activities
- Drive along Costa Dorada
- Stop at Peñíscola to see hilltop castle
- View City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
- Explore Old City of Valencia
- Paella cooking demonstration with local chef
- Dinner with paella and glass of wine
Landmarks/POIs Peñíscola Castle City of Arts and Sciences Ebro Delta - Day 4
Valencia to Granada
Heading south toward Andalucía, you'll pass the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings near Guadix, with the Sierra Nevada mountains visible in the distance. Your Local Expert guides you through Granada's Alhambra palace complex, where you'll see arabesque gardens, fountains, and intricate stonework. Later you stroll through the elegant gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra Palace with Local Expert
- Explore Generalife Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Generalife Lorca Castle Sierra Nevada - Day 5
Granada to Seville
The morning is yours to explore Granada however you like. If you're interested, a Local Expert can take you through the Albacín Quarter to learn about Granada's pivotal role in European history. Later you travel to Seville, passing gleaming white villages and olive groves along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Albaicín & Royal Chapel with Local Expert - EUR 37.00
Landmarks/POIs Albaicín Quarter Royal Chapel - Day 6
Seville
Start at Seville Cathedral, where Christopher Columbus is buried. Then you'll explore the city with Insight Choice options: walk through the old Jewish quarter or take a scenic drive with panoramic views. This evening you head to the Cristina Heeren Foundation for flamenco. You'll learn some dance moves and then watch a passionate flamenco performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Seville Cathedral
- Sightseeing in Seville with choice of Old Jewish Quarter walk or panoramic drive
- Flamenco dance lesson at Cristina Heeren Foundation
- Flamenco performance at Cristina Heeren Foundation
Optional Activities
- Seville Alcázar & Plaza América - EUR 41.00
- Dinner in Seville with Horse and Carriage Ride - EUR 66.00
- Madrid by Night - EUR 19.00
- Dinner with the Tenors - EUR 61.00
- Madrileño Dinner & Fountains - EUR 61.00
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Barrio de Santa Cruz Real Alcázar - Day 7
Seville to Madrid
You travel early through the Guadalquivir Valley past villages and Moorish towers. In Córdoba, you'll cross the famous Roman bridge built in the 1st century BC. A local historian meets you to visit the Mezquita, an 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside. After exploring narrow streets at your own pace, you head through La Mancha toward Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Roman bridge in Córdoba
- Guided visit to Mezquita with local historian
- Leisure time to explore Córdoba's narrow streets
Landmarks/POIs Roman Bridge (Córdoba) Mezquita La Mancha - Day 8
Madrid
Your Local Expert takes you through Madrid's historic neighborhoods and the Old Quarter to show you where the city began. You'll spend time at the Prado Museum with an art historian who discusses works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and others. The afternoon is free to relax at a café, shop, or visit Toledo if you choose. By evening you'll have dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travelers at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of regional favourites with wine at local restaurant in heart of city)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing through historic Madrid neighbourhoods and Old Quarter
- Guided tour of Prado Museum with art historian
Optional Activities
- Toledo Excursion - EUR 45.00
Landmarks/POIs Prado Museum Toledo Royal Palace Puerta del Sol - Day 9
Madrid
You transfer to Madrid-Barajas Airport as your tour concludes. This is a time to think back on the experiences you've had, the people you've met, and everything you've learned on your travels.
Landmarks/POIs Madrid-Barajas Airport
