Day One
Welcome to Spain and its capital, Madrid! This morning, join us for our visit to the Prado Museum. This museum is noted as one of the world's premier museums with works by Velazquez, de Goya & El Greco among others. We will have timed entry tickets so that we may enjoy this museum at our leisure.
We will break for lunch on your own.
Afterwards, join us as we take off from our hotel for an afternoon walking tour of Madrid. We will see the sites that Madrid has to offer in our 1.5 hour tour including the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s lively square, and the Plaza Mayor- a historic cobbled-stoned square. We will end our walk in the Royal Botanical gardens and you may linger if you wish.
Join us later in the evening as we enjoy a welcome drink and introductions before walking to dinner together.
Skip-the-line tickets for Prado Museum/ Walking tour of central Madrid/ Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens/ Welcome drink/ Dinner together/ Overnight central Madrid.
Welcome to Spain and its capital, Madrid! This morning, join us for our visit to the Prado Museum. This museum is noted as one of the world's premier museums with works by Velazquez, de Goya & El Greco among others. We will have timed entry tickets so that we may enjoy this museum at our leisure.
We will break for lunch on your own.
Afterwards, join us as we take off from our hotel for an afternoon walking tour of Madrid. We will see the sites that Madrid has to offer in our 1.5 hour tour including the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s lively square, and the Plaza Mayor- a historic cobbled-stoned square. We will end our walk in the Royal Botanical gardens and you may linger if you wish.
Join us later in the evening as we enjoy a welcome drink and introductions before walking to dinner together.
Skip-the-line tickets for Prado Museum/ Walking tour of central Madrid/ Visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens/ Welcome drink/ Dinner together/ Overnight central Madrid.
Day Two
After a leisurely breakfast you can take in some of the Madrid sites you have not seen yet, the stadium at Santiago Bernabéu-(home of soccer team Real Madrid) or the Reina Sofia Art Centre (know for its Guernica collection) or even take in the El Rastro Flea Markets which is open today.
Either way, join us late morning for our departure by fast train to Toledo (Holy!), once Spain’s capital and now considered a national monument.
Here we will visit the Toledo’s Cathedral dating from 1226 and filled with art treasures including works by El Greco. We are then onto the beautifully built town hall, and the Plaza de Zocodover. Later, you will have time to explore on your own before we catch our train back to Madrid. Dinner on your own with plenty of recommendations from us.
Breakfast/ Train to and from Toledo/ Walking tour of Toledo /Overnight Madrid /UNESCO World Heritage Site-The City of Toledo
After a leisurely breakfast you can take in some of the Madrid sites you have not seen yet, the stadium at Santiago Bernabéu-(home of soccer team Real Madrid) or the Reina Sofia Art Centre (know for its Guernica collection) or even take in the El Rastro Flea Markets which is open today.
Either way, join us late morning for our departure by fast train to Toledo (Holy!), once Spain’s capital and now considered a national monument.
Here we will visit the Toledo’s Cathedral dating from 1226 and filled with art treasures including works by El Greco. We are then onto the beautifully built town hall, and the Plaza de Zocodover. Later, you will have time to explore on your own before we catch our train back to Madrid. Dinner on your own with plenty of recommendations from us.
Breakfast/ Train to and from Toledo/ Walking tour of Toledo /Overnight Madrid /UNESCO World Heritage Site-The City of Toledo
Day Three
This morning, take your time over breakfast, or take one more walk around Madrid. Join us mid-morning as we take our high speed train to Seville. The scenery of rural Spain unfolds for us as we enjoy our train journey. Spain's high speed train system is highly regarded and we will be in fine seats as we cruise along.
After we check in we will lead a short orientation walk of the historic part of the city.
Dinner on your own, but before, join us for a celebratory drink as we toast to traveling together again! We will imbibe some wonderful Cava of Spain (Champagne)
Breakfast/ High speed train tickets/ Orientation walk of Seville/ Cava drink/ Dinner on your own with recommendations from us/ Overnight Seville /UNESCO World Heritage Site-Seville
This morning, take your time over breakfast, or take one more walk around Madrid. Join us mid-morning as we take our high speed train to Seville. The scenery of rural Spain unfolds for us as we enjoy our train journey. Spain's high speed train system is highly regarded and we will be in fine seats as we cruise along.
After we check in we will lead a short orientation walk of the historic part of the city.
Dinner on your own, but before, join us for a celebratory drink as we toast to traveling together again! We will imbibe some wonderful Cava of Spain (Champagne)
Breakfast/ High speed train tickets/ Orientation walk of Seville/ Cava drink/ Dinner on your own with recommendations from us/ Overnight Seville /UNESCO World Heritage Site-Seville
Day Four
Seville-once a Roman city, is now the home of two UNESCO World Heritage sites-the Cathedral (includes the tomb of Christopher Columbus) and the Alcázar(with its splendid gardens). We will take our time to explore each one of these sites.
The afternoon is yours- maybe a visit to the Flamenco Museum, take in a bullfight or go and see some of the best shopping streets around. In the evening we will take in a flamenco dancing demonstration and afterwards, have dinner together.
Breakfast/ Walking Tour of Seville/Flamenco dancing demonstration/Dinner together/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Seville/ Overnight Seville
Seville-once a Roman city, is now the home of two UNESCO World Heritage sites-the Cathedral (includes the tomb of Christopher Columbus) and the Alcázar(with its splendid gardens). We will take our time to explore each one of these sites.
The afternoon is yours- maybe a visit to the Flamenco Museum, take in a bullfight or go and see some of the best shopping streets around. In the evening we will take in a flamenco dancing demonstration and afterwards, have dinner together.
Breakfast/ Walking Tour of Seville/Flamenco dancing demonstration/Dinner together/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Seville/ Overnight Seville
Day Five
We take to the road today as we wind through the the white hill towns of Andalusia. We will take our time as we visit the cliff hugging village of Ronda.
Lunch is at any one of the cafes in town and after we continue our journey. The beautiful countryside of Spain is on view as we savor the journey.
We will arrive in Granada in the afternoon in time for check in and an orientation walk around town before dinner together.
Breakfast/ Travel the white hill towns/ Tour of Ronda/ Orientation walk of Granada/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
We take to the road today as we wind through the the white hill towns of Andalusia. We will take our time as we visit the cliff hugging village of Ronda.
Lunch is at any one of the cafes in town and after we continue our journey. The beautiful countryside of Spain is on view as we savor the journey.
We will arrive in Granada in the afternoon in time for check in and an orientation walk around town before dinner together.
Breakfast/ Travel the white hill towns/ Tour of Ronda/ Orientation walk of Granada/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
Day Six
You can have a leisurely morning and afterwards check out the Albayzin-the old moorish quarter, the Corral del Carbon, and the cathedral in downtown Granada.
Be ready in the afternoon as we take our tour of the Alhambra fortress, the last refuge of the Moorish Kings of Spain. Inside the walls of this site dating from the 13th and 14th centuries are the Palacios Nazaries, the Alcazaba Fort and the Generalife Gardens. Our tickets allows access to each site and we will take our time to see what interests us.
The evening is yours to enjoy -maybe you would like to take a hammam at al Andalus in the old Arab baths? Dinner on your own with recommendations from us.
Breakfast/ Entrance fees and private guide for the Alhambra fortress and the Palace, fort and gardens/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
You can have a leisurely morning and afterwards check out the Albayzin-the old moorish quarter, the Corral del Carbon, and the cathedral in downtown Granada.
Be ready in the afternoon as we take our tour of the Alhambra fortress, the last refuge of the Moorish Kings of Spain. Inside the walls of this site dating from the 13th and 14th centuries are the Palacios Nazaries, the Alcazaba Fort and the Generalife Gardens. Our tickets allows access to each site and we will take our time to see what interests us.
The evening is yours to enjoy -maybe you would like to take a hammam at al Andalus in the old Arab baths? Dinner on your own with recommendations from us.
Breakfast/ Entrance fees and private guide for the Alhambra fortress and the Palace, fort and gardens/ UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
Day Seven
Take a breath!
Take your time this morning. Take a walk to the market area, get a coffee and a Soplillos de la Alpujarra (meringue with honey and lemon), or go to the main part of Granada to shop like a local.
For those of you who might want some more action, we can arrange a guided walk of the Sierra Nevadas, nearby. We will leave early in the morning, pack our trail lunch and be transported to hiking trails in the midst of these magnificent mountains.
The afternoon is yours to relax. We will be on hand to suggest places to go to dinner on your own.
Breakfast/ Private guided hike of the Sierra Nevadas (optional-cost is extra) / UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
Take a breath!
Take your time this morning. Take a walk to the market area, get a coffee and a Soplillos de la Alpujarra (meringue with honey and lemon), or go to the main part of Granada to shop like a local.
For those of you who might want some more action, we can arrange a guided walk of the Sierra Nevadas, nearby. We will leave early in the morning, pack our trail lunch and be transported to hiking trails in the midst of these magnificent mountains.
The afternoon is yours to relax. We will be on hand to suggest places to go to dinner on your own.
Breakfast/ Private guided hike of the Sierra Nevadas (optional-cost is extra) / UNESCO World Heritage Site-Granada/ Overnight Granada
Day Eight
Today we are off to Northern Spain. Our flight takes us outside of Barcelona and then by bus to the Catalan area of Priorat (Priorato), noted for some of the best wines that Spain has to offer.
As we settle into our hotel -an 18th century casa -we will offer a wine tasting on the terrace of the hotel before a sumptuous dinner together featuring local specialties.
Breakfast/ Flight to Barcelona/ transfer to Priorat/ Priorat wine region/ Wine tasting/ Dinner together/ Overnight Priorat
Today we are off to Northern Spain. Our flight takes us outside of Barcelona and then by bus to the Catalan area of Priorat (Priorato), noted for some of the best wines that Spain has to offer.
As we settle into our hotel -an 18th century casa -we will offer a wine tasting on the terrace of the hotel before a sumptuous dinner together featuring local specialties.
Breakfast/ Flight to Barcelona/ transfer to Priorat/ Priorat wine region/ Wine tasting/ Dinner together/ Overnight Priorat
Day Nine
We will spend the day touring the area wineries-home to some fine Spanish vintages. We have a local wine connoisseur that will take us out and about and visit local wineries where we can sample to our hearts content.
We will have a winery lunch together as we tour the area. The afternoon can be spent lounging on the hotel terrace or walking through the small village. Either way dinner is on your own with plenty of recommendations from us.
Breakfast/Wine region tour with expert/Wine tasting/ Winery lunch/ Overnight Priorat.
We will spend the day touring the area wineries-home to some fine Spanish vintages. We have a local wine connoisseur that will take us out and about and visit local wineries where we can sample to our hearts content.
We will have a winery lunch together as we tour the area. The afternoon can be spent lounging on the hotel terrace or walking through the small village. Either way dinner is on your own with plenty of recommendations from us.
Breakfast/Wine region tour with expert/Wine tasting/ Winery lunch/ Overnight Priorat.
Day Ten
We leave for Barcelona today, staying in the region of Catalunya. After dropping our bags off at our hotel you can take a break at a nearby tapas place for lunch. Join us in the afternoon as we take our Barcelona walking tour, the Las Ramblas and the heart of the old city of Barcelona.
We will end our tour near the port where you can continue onto Montjuic for the Joan Miro museum or Barceloneta to the beach. Dinner will be on your own and we will have great places to recommend.
Breakfast/ Private transportation to Barcelona/ Tour of Barcelona/ Overnight Barcelona.
We leave for Barcelona today, staying in the region of Catalunya. After dropping our bags off at our hotel you can take a break at a nearby tapas place for lunch. Join us in the afternoon as we take our Barcelona walking tour, the Las Ramblas and the heart of the old city of Barcelona.
We will end our tour near the port where you can continue onto Montjuic for the Joan Miro museum or Barceloneta to the beach. Dinner will be on your own and we will have great places to recommend.
Breakfast/ Private transportation to Barcelona/ Tour of Barcelona/ Overnight Barcelona.
Day Eleven
This morning visit the auspicious Gaudi monument of La Sagrada Familia (The Sacred Family). Here we will have a tour that will explain the on-going work of Gaudi's ambitious plan.
Lunch is on your own and afterwards you can pick a number of sites to see- Park Guell a public park designed by Antoni Gaudi in the hills above Barcelona (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), hit the Picasso Museum, the nearby beach or take a tour of Camp Nou Stadium (home of FC Barcelona). We can even book an afternoon visit to Montserrat, the lovely monastery in the foothills above Barcelona.
Join us tonight for our farewell dinner as we celebrate our adventure in Spain.
Breakfast/ La Sagrada Familia/ Recommendations and ticket securing for the afternoon excursion of your choice (ticket and transport costs on you)/ Farewell dinner together/ Overnight Barcelona
This morning visit the auspicious Gaudi monument of La Sagrada Familia (The Sacred Family). Here we will have a tour that will explain the on-going work of Gaudi's ambitious plan.
Lunch is on your own and afterwards you can pick a number of sites to see- Park Guell a public park designed by Antoni Gaudi in the hills above Barcelona (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), hit the Picasso Museum, the nearby beach or take a tour of Camp Nou Stadium (home of FC Barcelona). We can even book an afternoon visit to Montserrat, the lovely monastery in the foothills above Barcelona.
Join us tonight for our farewell dinner as we celebrate our adventure in Spain.
Breakfast/ La Sagrada Familia/ Recommendations and ticket securing for the afternoon excursion of your choice (ticket and transport costs on you)/ Farewell dinner together/ Overnight Barcelona
Day Twelve
Our tour ends this morning. Perhaps you would like to stay on and take in more attractions near Barcelona or travel farther afield to Lisbon, Lourdes, or Italy?
We will be on hand to help facilitate your further travels. We bid you Buen Viaje-Have a good trip-in Spanish.
Breakfast
Our tour ends this morning. Perhaps you would like to stay on and take in more attractions near Barcelona or travel farther afield to Lisbon, Lourdes, or Italy?
We will be on hand to help facilitate your further travels. We bid you Buen Viaje-Have a good trip-in Spanish.
Breakfast
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What do you get with this tour?
The towns of Madrid Toledo Seville Granada Ronda Priorat Wine Region Barcelona Walking Tour of Madrid +Entrance into the Royal Botanical Gardens +Entrance into Prado Museum Walking Tour of Toledo +Train there and back +Visit to the Cathedral of Toledo High Speed Train to Seville Walking Tour of Seville +Including Entrance to 2 UNESCO Sites +Flamenco Dancing Demo Private Bus Tour of The White Hill Towns of Andalusia +The Village of Ronda Walking Tour of Granada +Entrance to Alhambra Fortress +Entrance to Palacios Nazaries +Entrance to Generalife Gardens +Entrance to Alcazaba Fort Flight from Grenada to Barcelona Wine Region of Northern Spain-Priorat +Converted 18th Century Village Casa as our Hotel +Wineries with Wine Tastings +Winery or Picnic Lunch Transfer to Barcelona Walking Tour of Barcelona +Las Ramblas +Barri Gotic +Entrance to Sagrada Familia Carefully Selected Hotels Centrally Located Two Nights in Each Hotel-less packing/unpacking Welcome Drink Ten Full Breakfasts One Winery Lunch/ or Picnic Five Full Multi-Course Dinners with Wine Interaction with the locals Comfortable Transportation Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites Attention to Detail Cava Sampling (Spanish Champagne) Two Tour Leaders with 25 Years Experience A Carefully Selected Mix of Touring and Time on Your Own |
What is your responsibility?
Airfare to and from the start and end of our tour. Any traveling expenses that you may incur including document fees, passport fees and trip insurance, illness related costs, quarantine costs. Our tour starts in Madrid and ends in Barcelona* Transportation to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour. *We are here to help guide you on securing your airline tickets. If you find a much cheaper ticket in and out of one of the cities above-keep in mind they are connected by a 2 hour fast train. It might be worth to book your arrival and return in the same city and pay the fare for the train. When the time comes for booking your tickets we will be on hand to advise you. |
Tour Price-
From $7290
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Who are your leaders/ Trip Planners?
Manolis HajifotiouA native of Greece, Manolis has been leading tours in Europe for 23 years. Besides traveling, his passion is playing his guitar and creating his own music. He also likes to keep up with the stone house he shares with his wife, Patricia, especially trimming their olive trees. He looks forward to showing you his favorite places and making sure you feel right at home.
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Patricia Hajifotiou3A native of the U.S.A., Patricia has been leading tours in Europe for 22 years. She lives on the island of Evia, Greece, with her husband Manolis. When she is not on tour, she lives off the grid in a rock house, powered by the wind and sun. There she likes to spend her time digging in the garden. She looks forward to showing you the places she likes the best.
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