Day 1– Depart USA
Overnight flight to Madrid.

Day 2– Arrive Madrid (2 nights)
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Later, meet your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink and tour briefing with your fellow travellers.

Hotel: Rafael Orense

Day 3– Toledo excursion and Madrid sightseeing
First we drive to Toledo where our tour on foot, using our audio system, includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a local steel workshop. Then we return to Madrid where our sightseeing tour along the wide tree–lined avenues shows us the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España, the Puerta del Sol and we walk to see the magnificent Plaza Mayor. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4– Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (2 nights)
Our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure during our travels today. But first to Puerto Lapice of legendary Don Quixote fame, then to Cordoba where we visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn of the Moorish history of the region. Then we continue to our hotel in Seville. (Buffet Breakfast Dinner)

Hotel: Tryp Macarena

Day 5– Seville sightseeing and at leisure
Our sightseeing tour takes us through the tree–lined streets of Seville to see the Bell Tower and weather vane of the Giralda. We will also see the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus’ tomb and continue with a walk through the Jewish quarter. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6– Seville – Granada
A scenic drive takes us to Granada to enjoy a guided sightseeing tour with our audio system including one of the most important sights in Spain, the Moorish Alhambra Palace. Our guided tour of this magnificent example of architecture shows us the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where we have fine views over the town and the surrounding hills. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a typical restaurant of this hilltop town. (Buffet Breakfast Highlight Dinner)

Hotel: Alhamar

Day 7– Granada – Valencia
Via the Mora Pass, we soon arrive at the Troglodyte dwellings of Guadix. Time to take pictures before continuing to Valencia, renowned for its orange groves, where orientation shows us the Bull Ring, the great Cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Cuarte. (Buffet Breakfast Dinner)

Hotel: Abba Acteon Plaza

Day 8– Valencia – Barcelona (2 nights)
First through the Levant region to Peñiscola for our first stop. Then on to Barcelona where on arrival we will enjoy a sightseeing tour using our audio system and highlighting the fantasies of Gaudi, the Ramblas, the Plaza Catalunya and a walk through the Gothic quarter with its magnificent Cathedral. (Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: U232

Day 9– Barcelona at leisure
Today is at leisure to explore this fascinating city. Maybe shop in the chic boutiques along Diagonal or take an excursion to Montserrat. This evening we enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with wine together with our Tour Director and new found friends. (Buffet Breakfast Farewell Dinner)

Day 10 Barcelona – USA
Time for final goodbyes to Spain and your fellow travellers as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)

Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
Tour departure 19 Dec will be accommodated in Valencia over Christmas and tour departure 26 Dec will be accommodated in Granada over New Year's Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Spanish style.


Important Visa Information
The visit to Gibraltar is subject to British and Spanish visa requirements. Visas can be obtained from your Travel Agent for a fee, prior to leaving home.