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11 Days | Embrace the diversity of Spain from Madrid to Barcelona
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11 days
Start
Madrid, Spain
Finish
Barcelona, Spain
Trip Code
ZMPS
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
From £4,170(11 days)
Trip Informations
Walk in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso, taste fine wines and tapas and wander the white-washed villages that bring Spain to life. On this 12-day Premium journey from Madrid to Barcelona, you’ll see flamenco in Seville, taste paella in Valencia, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada and discover the hidden corners of Cordoba. With a Feature Stay that displays authentic history and local culture and Exclusive Experiences that showcase this dynamic country's delicious cuisines and architectural history, you’re in for an adventure.
Why you’ll love this trip
Taste the best of Spanish cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – taste paella in Valencia, sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia and try delicious marzipan in Toledo.
See the enchanting Alhambra Palace in Granada by day and by night with an expert guide – a Premium Exclusive Experience. Avoid the crowds as you receive special insight into the complex’s fascinating history.
Cruise the tranquil Albufera Lake by boat during an Exclusive Experience and learn how fishermen and rice growers ply their trade here. Then, visit the island of El Palmar and discover its typical 'barraca' houses.
Spend two nights in a hotel housed in 27 converted Sevillian cottages for your Feature Stay in Seville. From antique furnishings to first-class service and an unbeatable location, this family-run hotel will be simply unforgettable.
Is this trip right for you?
Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
Summer temperatures can be extreme (over 40°C), so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider your suitability to the season you are travelling in.
During your discoveries you will visit a numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the arms, and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will advise when such clothing is necessary.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, High-speed train
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
Activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Madrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
Toledo - Marzipan Tasting
Toledo - Day Trip
Seville - Evening Flamenco Show
Seville - Alcazar Visit
Seville - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
Andalucia - Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
Granada – Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
Valencia - Paella Lunch
Barcelona - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Dinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
Optional activities
Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
Madrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
Seville - Indias Archive - Free
Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
Valencia - Sagunto Castle - Free
Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. On the September 16th departure (ZMPS240916), the Alhambra by night visit will take place on the evening of Day 6, as opposed to Day 7 as described in the itinerary.
4. On the November 27th and December 11th departures (ZMPS241127 and ZMPS241211) the Alhambra by night visit is not available. Instead, on day 7 you will visit both the palace and the gardens during the day.
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