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 dinner with tapas and drinks. (Welcome Dinner)
Hotel: Orense (2 nights)
Day 3 - Madrid sightseeing & Toledo Excursion Morning sightseeing using our audio system shows us the Cervantes Memorial, the Puerta del Sol and a walking tour including the Plaza Mayor. Then off to Toledo where our tour on foot includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tomé and a local steel workshop (audio system incuded). Later we return to Madrid. This evening, we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (2 nights)
Today's drive takes us first to Puerto Lapice of Don Quixote fame and then to Cordoba, where with a local guide using our audio system, we visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and the medieval synagogue. Then on to Seville. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Occidental (2 nights)
Day 5 - Seville sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing using our audio system includes a walking tour of the Jewish quarter including the Casa de Pilatos, a visit of the Cathedral and the tomb of Christopher Columbus, the Plaza de Espana. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Seville – Granada
A scenic drive takes us to Granada to enjoy guided sightseeing with our audio system including one of the most important sights in Spain, the Moorish Alhambra with its enchanting gardens. Tonight, 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, 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
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 walking tour of the Gothic quarter with its magnificent Cathedral. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Abba Sants
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, why not enjoy an illuminations tour? (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Barcelona - USA We transfer you to the airport for your return flight. (Buffet Breakfast)
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From US$1450
Included Features
- Madrid: Sightseeing tour includes Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial and more.
- Toledo: Sightseeing includes visits to the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé and a Toledo steel workshop.
- Zaragoza: View the Cathedral of El Pilar and La Seo.
- Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's 'Sagrada Familia' and the Ramblas.
- Peñiscola: See the ancient castle.
- Valencia: See the Town Hall, Cathedral and Serrano and Cuarte Towers.
- Granada: Sightseeing including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.
- Seville: Sightseeing including the Bell Tower, Columbus' Tomb, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
- Cordoba: Sightseeing includes the Mosque of the Caliphs and Synagogue.
Scenic Highlights:
- Scenic drives through the Jalon Gorges, Aragon and the vineyards of Catalonia, the Levant Region, into the 'Sierras', via the Mora Pass, through Andalusia, the Valley of the Guadalquivir and across La Mancha.
Unbeatable Features
- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom.
- Airport Transfers will be provided on Day 2 and Barcelona Airport Transfers on Day 10.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Airport Transfers
- Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
- Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
Quality Dining
- A Welcome dinner including tapas and drink with your Tour Director in Madrid
- 8 Buffet breakfasts
- 2 three-course dinners in hotels
- 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Granada
