Journey through Spain
Land/Air Pricing:
11 days from $2,189
11 days from $2,189
Hotel Carlton C
Day 1
Begin your trip with an overnight flight to Madrid.
Day 2
A Go Ahead representative greets you at Madrid’s airport and then escorts you to your hotel. Meet the rest of your group at this evening’s included dinner. (B in flight, D)
Day 3
On your guided tour of Madrid, view the collection of Spanish art at the Prado museum and tour the 2,800-room interior of the Royal Palace. For a delectable Castillian meal, opt for our Traditional Spanish Evening. (B)
Day 4
Enjoy a free day in Madrid. Relax in one of Plaza Mayor’s many cafés, or visit the Parque del Buen Retiro, featuring an Egyptian fountain at its center. Or join an optional excursion to the former Spanish capital of Toledo. (B)
Seville
Hotel Inglaterra C
Day 5
Travel via high-speed AVE train to Córdoba. Upon arrival, you’ll have a guided tour and visit the 8th-century Mezquita, a fascinating blend of Christian and Moorish architecture. Explore Córdoba on your own this afternoon or take part in an optional tapas cooking class. Continue on to sunny Seville. (B, D)
Day 6
Visit Seville’s massive cathedral and the dazzling Alcázar, an excellent example of mudéjar architecture, during today’s guided tour. The afternoon is free to discover Seville on your own. Tonight, enjoy a night of dinner and dance at our optional Flamenco Evening. (B)
Costa del Sol
Princesa Playa C
Day 7
Tour the sherry-producing vineyards of Jerez de la Frontera, followed by a tasting at a local bodega. Then view the olive groves typical of Andalusia as you head south to the Costa del Sol, Spain’s resort region. (B, D)
Day 8
Travel to the British colony of Gibraltar for a sightseeing tour. Famed as one of two Pillars of Hercules in Greco-Roman times, this gateway to Northern Africa is an exotic mix of British, Spanish and African influences. (B)
Granada
Hotel Princesa Ana C
Day 9
Transfer to Granada, the last bastion of Moorish rule in Spain, and tour the opulent 14th-century Alhambra, the hilltop fortress palace of Spain’s last Muslim rulers. Washington Irving collected local legends—set in the Alhambra’s courtyards—while living nearby. (B, D)
Valencia
Hotel Reina Victoria C
Day 10
On the way to Valencia, stop in the district of Guadix, the Andalusian town where many of the residents live in underground caves. Continue on to Valencia, known for its orange groves and annual Fallas celebration, a fiesta of bonfires, music and fireworks. (B)
Day 11
On today’s guided tour of Valencia, travel along the city’s boulevards and past its bell towers to the cathedral, where you can view the chalice said to be the Holy Grail. Then continue on to Alonja and the Fallas Museum. This afternoon, join an optional excursion to the new City of the Arts and Sciences, a cultural complex of museums and futuristic buildings. (B, D)
Barcelona
Hotel Catalonia Corcega C
Day 12
Travel north to Barcelona, stopping in the historical seaport of Tarragona. The city boasts an impressive array of Roman ruins, beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine (including the rich romesco sauce). (B, D)
Day 13
View the many highlights of Barcelona as you tour the city with an expert guide. Take in views of the Columbus Monument, the 14th-century Barrio Gótico and Montjuïc Hill. You’ll see La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family), Gaudí’s famous landmark; then explore more of Gaudí’s work during your visits to the Parque Güell and La Pedrera. This afternoon, join our optional excursion to Montserrat. (B)
Day 14
Board your flight home, or remain in Barcelona for our two-night tour extension. (B)
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