Itinerary
12 Days – 11 Nights
DAY 1 – BARCELONA
Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the Spanish center of fashion, art, architecture, and gastronomy. The city is the most diverse and cosmopolitan city in Spain and is an innovative trend-setter in every sense of word. Barcelona’s two million inhabitants enjoy monthly film festivals, art exhibitions, world-famous museums, a delicious kitchen with lots of seafood and, naturally, a spectacular nightlife. The list of what this self-confident metropolis has to offer is unending. Beautiful boulevards, white beaches, fascinating works of art, fantastic restaurants, lively bars and clubs, architecture from throughout the centuries.
- Arrival at Barcelona. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.
DAY 2 – BARCELONA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Walking guided half day tour of Barcelona with entrance at park Güell.
- Discover Gaudi’s bizarre Park Guell (entrance included, subject to availability), which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.
DAY 3 – BARCELONA > MONSERRAT > BARCELONA
Montserat is a spectacularly beautiful Benedictine monk mountain retreat, northwest of Barcelona. Montserrat Monastery is not only of significant religious importance, but the natural beauty that surrounds the monastery is simply breathtaking. You’ll take a funicular to the top of the mountain and from there you can choose from several different hikes, all with incredible views of the Catalan countryside. In addition, there are some cultural options such as visiting the Church of Santa Cecília or the Museum of Montserrat. The group will go up to Montserrat with the Cog – Wheel Train, a 15-minute trip with a privileged and spectacular view of the mountain. Visit of the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which holds the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of Verge Moreneta (the Black Virgin).
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your guide and driver and departure in direction of Monserrat.
- Return to Barcelona.
- Overnight at the hotel in Barcelona.
DAY 4 – BARCELONA > MADRID
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from the hotel to Barcelona train station.
- Train from Barcelona to Madrid.
- Upon arrival in Madrid, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
DAY 5 – MADRID
Narrow, cobbled streets leading to bustling squares and breathtaking historical architecture hidden around every corner maintain the cities quaint, Spanish vibe, yet its new metropolitan infrastructure and modern enhancements really represent Madrid’s present, and future, as Spain’s most important city. The principal monuments: Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain and the Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Waking guided half day tour of Madrid with entrance at the Royal palace.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
DAY 6 – MADRID > TOLEDO > MADRID
In a world where religion continues to act as a divisive force, Toledo is a refreshing throwback. Dramatically sited atop a gorge overlooking the Río Tajo, it was known as the ‘city of three cultures’ in the Middle Ages, a place where – legend has it – Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities peacefully coexisted. Rediscovering the vestiges of this unique cultural synthesis remains modern Toledo’s most compelling attraction. Horseshoe-arched mosques, Sephardic synagogues and one of Spain’s finest Gothic cathedrals crams into its dense historical core. But the layers go much deeper. Further sleuthing will reveal Visigoth and Roman roots. Toledo’s other forte is art, particularly the haunting canvases of El Greco, the influential, impossible-to-classify painter with whom the city is synonymous.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Depart to Toledo.
- Return to Madrid after the visit of Toledo.
- Overnight at the hotel in Madrid.
DAY 7 – MADRID > GRANADA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from the hotel to Madrid train station.
- Train from Madrid to Granada.
- At the arrival in Granada. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel. Afternoon free.
- Around 8PM, food tour in Granada – Papanoramic walk of Granada, from the hills of the Albaycin down to its old town. Enjoy a selection of tasty tapas as we stop in our favourite hideouts along the way. Expect tales of the city’s past, its mix of cultures and breathtaking views of the Alhambra.
- Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
DAY 8 – GRANADA
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, between the rivers Darro and Genil, Granada boasts an impressive Al-Andalus heritage, an unmistakable Moorish essence, since it was the last city to be reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1492. The gastronomy, craftwork and urban planning are influenced by its glorious past. Fountains, viewpoints and “Cármenes”, houses surrounded by typical gardens of this city, create unforgettable corners in the city. It is no surprise that one of its old neighborhoods, the Albaicín, has been awarded the World Heritage designation, together with the Alhambra and Generalife. It was an important cultural centre for many centuries, under the Moors and the Christians too.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure from the hotel to discover Granada with entrance at the Alhambra complex.
- Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
DAY 9 – GRANADA > SEVILLA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer from the hotel to Granada train station.
- Train from Granada to Sevilla.
- At the arrival in Seville Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel. Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Sevilla.
DAY 10 – SEVILLA
A city beaming with a beauty and exuberance every bit as intense as the bright Andalucían sun shining upon it, Sevilla is one of Spain’s cosmopolitan gems. Situated in the middle of the autonomous community of Andalucía, Sevilla and its surroundings comprise this quintessentially “Spanish” region. Olive groves sprawling across rolling hills unite soaring mountain ranges with the lapping waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s the Spain of popular imagination, the home of bullfights and flamenco, the world of fiction’s famous protagonists Don Juan and Cármen and the quaint land of white-washed houses and flower-filled patios. Admire the massive Gothic cathedral- the biggest in the world- and the totally different yet equally stunning Mudéjar-style Alcázar palace, neighbors in Sevilla’s old city. Ramble through the winding alleys of Santa Cruz, the city’s former Jewish quarter, then cross the historically important Guadalquivir River to the grittier Triana, traditional home of gypsies and flamenco.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Walking guided half day visit of Seville with entrance at the Cathedral and Royal Alcazar.
- Afternoon free.
- Overnight at the hotel in Seville.
DAY 11 – SEVILLA > CORDOBA > SEVILLA
Situated in the interior of Andalusia were past and modernity blend in together. This thousand-year-old city, which has the World Heritage designation, is a living legacy of the different cultures that settled here throughout its history. Not many places in the world can say they have been the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Further Spain) under the Roman Empire, and capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. This splendour can also be seen because of the intellectualism of this city of knowledge, where figures like Seneca, Averroes or Maimonides were born. Through a walk in the old quarter, you will discover a beautiful network of alleyways, squares and white-washed courtyards surrounding the Great Mosque-Cathedral, which reflects the importance of the city in the Middle Ages and is the symbol of the city.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your driver and departure in direction of Cordoba.
- At the arrival in Cordoba, meet your guide and visit of Cordoba.
- Return to Seville.
- Overnight at the hotel in Sevilla.
DAY 12 – SEVILLA
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to the airport.
Price Includes
- 3 nights in Barcelona accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights in Madrid accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 2 nights in Granada accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights in Sevilla accommodation in bed & breakfast basis.
- Private transfer from Barcelona airport to the hotel in Barcelona.
- Private half day walking guided tour of Barcelona with entrance at the ParK Güell.
- Private full day of Monserrat guided tour.
- Private transfer in Barcelona from the hotel to the train station.
- 1st class train ticket Barcelona » Madrid.
- Private transfer in Madrid from the train station to the hotel.
- Private half day walking guided tour of Madrid with entrance at the Royal Palace.
- Private full day of Toledo guided tour.
- Private transfer in Madrid from the hotel to the train station.
- 1st class train ticket Madrid » Granada.
- Private transfer in Granada from the train station to the hotel.
- Shared food tour in Granada.
- Private full day of Granada guided tour with Alhambra Complex.
- Private transfer in Granada from the hotel to the train station.
- Train ticket Granada » Seville (without seat reservation).
- Private transfer in Seville from the train station to the hotel.
- Private half day walking guided tour of Seville with entrance at the Cathedral and Royal Alcazar.
- Private full day tour of Córdoba starting and ending in Seville.
- Half day official guide to visit Seville.
- Private transfer in Seville from the hotel to the airport.
Price Does Not Include
- Meals and beverages;
- Porterage service;
- Personal expenses;
- Tips or gratuities;
- City Tax, per night per person;
- Other services not mentioned in the program.
Hotels
Our prices are based on 4 Star hotel category.
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