Highlights of Spain - Classic Group, Summer

Highlights of Spain - Classic Group, Summer

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Highlights of Spain - Classic Group, Summer

9 Days Starting in Barcelona, Spain and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Madrid

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

E936ZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3050 $2631 Barrhead discount: -$419 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 14-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain with the "Highlights of Spain - Classic Group, Summer" tour. This cultural adventure begins in vibrant Barcelona, where you'll explore Gaudí's iconic Sagrada Família and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia. Travel along the stunning Costa Dorada to Valencia, where you'll learn the art of paella cooking. Discover the Moorish charm of Granada's Alhambra and the vibrant streets of Seville, where flamenco comes to life. In Córdoba, marvel at the historic Mezquita before heading to Madrid, where you'll explore the Prado Museum and the city's historic neighborhoods. Travel in comfort aboard a luxurious coach, enjoy authentic dining experiences, and stay in charming accommodations throughout your journey. With expert local guides and immersive cultural experiences, this tour offers a rich tapestry of Spain's history, architecture, and cuisine.

Highlights

  • Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and learn about the city's Jewish history.

  • Barcelona: Explore Gaudí's masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, and admire its stunning architecture and stained-glass windows.

  • Peñíscola: Visit the seaside castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.

  • Valencia: Discover the ultra-modern City of Arts and Sciences and the historic Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.

  • Granada: Explore the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with a Local Expert.

  • Seville: Experience a flamenco dance lesson and performance at the Cristina Heeren Foundation.

  • Córdoba: Visit the Mezquita, a stunning 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral inside.

  • Madrid: Tour the Prado Museum with an art historian and see the highlights of the city.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza.

Accommodation Name: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton, Barcelona

Meals Included: Dinner

Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Barcelona, The City Of Gaudí Relaxed Start

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza.

Accommodation Name: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton, Barcelona

Meals Included: Breakfast

With your Local Expert, drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district for a visit inside Gaudí’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, to see the central nave with its giant, tree-like pillars, spectacular vaulting and the beautiful rainbows flooding in through the intricate stained-glass windows. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Montserrat and The Black Madonna.

Day 3: Along The Coast To Valencia Relaxed Start

Location: Valencia

Accommodation: Barceló Valencia.

Accommodation Name: Barceló Valencia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Follow the sunny Costa Dorada, past the rice fields of the Ebro Delta. Stop at the seaside resort of Peñíscola and see the hilltop castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Pass through the famous orange groves to Valencia and see the City of Arts and Sciences. Later see the Old City and take in its medieval charm. Valencia is home to one of the world's greatest dishes, paella. Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant in the heart of the Old City and learn how to make this local specialty during a Cooking Demonstration. Later, indulge in the delicious flavors of this classic dish with a glass of wine at your dinner.

Day 4: Exquisite Granada And Alhambra

Location: Granada

Accommodation: Gran Hotel Luna de Granada.

Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Luna de Granada

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel south toward Andalucía, passing the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings hollowed out of the soft rock near Guadix. Enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada mountains from a distance as you reach glorious Granada. This historic city was a Moorish kingdom for almost eight centuries and was the last stronghold to fall to the Catholic monarchs of Spain in 1492. Overlooking Granada stands the Alhambra, one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built. Led by your Local Expert, explore this exquisite palace, built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century. A fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Later, stroll through the elegant exotic gardens of the Generalife, the Royal summer residence.

Day 5: A Scenic Drive To Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Meliá Sevilla, Seville.

Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla

Meals Included: Breakfast

The morning is at your leisure to explore as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience and visit the Albaicín Quarter with a Local Expert. Here, in addition to falling in love with Granada, you will also uncover its pivotal role in European history. Continue your travels to Seville, past gleaming white villages and olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Day 6: Seville, The City Of Carmen Relaxed Start

Location: Seville

Accommodation: Meliá Sevilla, Seville.

Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus. Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, join a scenic drive around the city and enjoy panoramic views. This evening, visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This private dance school is dedicated to promoting the conservation of flamenco and supports young enthusiasts from all over the world with a special focus on new talent from the Andalusian region. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.

Day 7: Moorish Córdoba And On To Madrid

Location: Córdoba

Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Accommodation Name: Barceló Torre de Madrid, NH Madrid Balboa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Set off early along the Guadalquivir Valley, passing villages and towns studded with Moorish towers and fortresses. Stop in the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Córdoba and see the famous Roman bridge, built in the 1st century BC. Meet a local historian and visit the magnificent Mezquita, a beautiful 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it. Make the most of your time at leisure and stroll the narrow streets of the city. Follow in the footsteps of Don Quixote as you travel through La Mancha and on to the capital, Madrid.

Day 8: Madrid Of The Bourbons Relaxed Start

Location: Madrid

Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco

Accommodation Name: Barceló Torre de Madrid, NH Madrid Balboa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert, as they guide you through the most historic neighborhoods in the Spanish capital. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter to discover the origins of the city. Visit the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through the collective works of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and more. The afternoon is at your leisure to relax at a cafe, shop in the trendy boutiques or perhaps travel to beautiful Toledo with an Optional Experience.In the evening, join your Travel Director and newfound friends at a local restaurant in the heart of the city. Toast your adventures as you enjoy a delicious dinner of regional favorites, served with wine.

Day 9: Depart Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, bid a fond farewell to your memorable journey through Spain as you transfer to the airport and reflect on the experiences and adventures you've had.

What's Included

  • Meals

    4 dinners with wine and 8 breakfasts are included.

  • Local Expert Guides

    Guided tours and insights from local experts in various cities including Seville, Granada, Madrid, and more.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    All hotel and restaurant tips are included.

  • Taxes and Porterage

    All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are included.

  • Baggage Handling

    Baggage handling and delivery to your hotel door are included.

  • Insight Flourish

    Occasional local specialties representing the destination provided by your Travel Director.

  • Wi-Fi

    Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

  • Transfers

    Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.

  • Cooking Demonstration

    Learn the authentic recipe of paella with a local chef in Valencia.

  • Flamenco Experience

    Visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation for a flamenco dance lesson and performance.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the visit to Montserrat and The Black Madonna, and the trip to Toledo are not included.

  • Transfers Outside Scheduled Times

    Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach, featuring double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available for your safety.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at the NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton Barcelona, Barceló Valencia, Gran Hotel Luna de Granada, Meliá Sevilla, and Barceló Torre de Madrid, NH Madrid Balboa. These hotels offer a blend of modern amenities and local charm, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

Additional Included Highlights

  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Insight Experiences

  • Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
  • Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the Seville part of the tour?

    In Seville, you will visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, where you can learn some basic flamenco steps and watch a passionate flamenco performance. This experience is part of the tour's commitment to promoting cultural education and conservation of flamenco.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Alhambra in Granada?

    During the visit to the Alhambra in Granada, you will explore this exquisite palace with a Local Expert. The Alhambra is a remarkable fortress built by the Moors in the 13th century, featuring arabesque gardens, fountains, and intricately carved stonework. You will also stroll through the elegant gardens of the Generalife, the Royal summer residence.

  • How does the tour incorporate local culinary experiences?

    The tour includes a cooking demonstration in Valencia where you will learn the authentic recipe for paella from a local chef. You will also enjoy the flavors of this classic dish for dinner, accompanied by a glass of Sangria.

  • What are some of the highlights of the tour in Barcelona?

    In Barcelona, you will visit Gaudí's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, and marvel at its architecture, including the giant, tree-like pillars and stunning stained-glass windows. You will also drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to see some of the finest Modernist architecture.

  • What is the transportation like during the tour?

    The tour provides travel in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available for your safety.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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