Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Day 3: Madrid
Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal Palace
Enjoy lunch in Madrid
Visit the Prado Museum
Day 4: Madrid • Toledo • Granada
Travel via Toledo to Granada
Tour Toledo with an expert local guide
You will visit:
- Toledo Cathedral
- Church of Santo Tome & Synagogue
Day 5: Granada
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Visit a Moroccan-style tea house
Add this in-depth excursion:
Granada flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets and clapping. The duration of the performance is one hour and includes an hour-long walk around the Albaicín quarter, with views of the Alhambra.
Day 6: Granada • Seville
Stop in the Andalusian countryside en route to Seville
Enjoy a day interacting with local farmers and villagers
With your Tour Director you will:
- Tour a centuries-old almond and olive farms
- Enjoy a traditional meal with local residents
Day 7: Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- María Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Add this in-depth excursion:
River Cruise Seville
Set out this evening and explore Seville from the legendary Guadalquivir River. Enjoy on-board guided commentary as you cruise past some of Seville's most iconic landmarks.
Day 8: Seville • Cádiz
Transfer south for a day-excursion to Cádiz
Take a guided tour of Cadiz
Explore Cádiz on your own
Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Consuegra • Madrid
Travel to Córdoba
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the Mezquita
Transfer via Consuegra to Madrid
See Don Quixote's windmills
Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by train to Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas
Explore Barcelona on your own
Day 11: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona by bike
Feel the warm Mediterranean breeze as you explore Barcelona on a guided bicycle tour. This bicycle-friendly city has more than 75 miles of cycling lanes providing a safe, fun, and fast way to gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona’s richly diverse streets and neighborhoods. Stop along the way to learn historical details about the city’s famous sites before pedaling on to your next destination.
Explore Barcelona on your own
Day 12: Depart for home