Trafalgar - Spanish Wonder End Barcelona (11/2022 - 04/2023) (WPWON17)
9 Days From Madrid to Barcelona
Tour Style: Country Explorer
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Visits: Spain
Savour shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.
Choice HighlightsMust-see Highlights- : Explore Toledo, Madrid, Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona with a Local Specialist
- : Discover Valencia
- : Visit an inlaid steel factory, the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, Mosque of the Caliphs in Córdoba​, the Cathedral in Seville, the Alhambra Palace in Granada and Montjuïc Hill in Barcelona
- : View the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, the Cave Homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada FamÃlia in Barcelona
Iconic Experience- Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Explore with a Local Specialist keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
- Guadix: See the cave homes that embellish the hills around Guadix.
- Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- PeñÃscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Grà cia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada FamÃlia.
Dive Into Culture- Toledo: The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel.
Be My Guest- Seville: Enjoy a traditional Andalusian Be My Guest dinner and the charming company of the Morillo family. A welcome drink of sangria in their sun-dappled courtyard before learning how they produce olive oil.
Trafalgar Tour ItineraryDay 1 | Welcome to Madrid | | The lively capital of Spain is our launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe's most soulful destinations. Relax in the lush surrounds of Buen Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran VÃa or people-watch over coffee and churros con chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for an orientation drive to see some of the city's most iconic sights, followed by a Welcome Reception. | | Visits: Madrid | | Meals: Welcome Reception | | Accommodation: Ayre Gran Colón | Day 2 | Explore Vibrant Toledo Dive Into Culture | | We head to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where we join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of this city that dates back to Roman times. We'll visit a traditional factory and Dive Into Culture, witnessing the age-old inlaid-steel craft, before seeing one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the Church of Santo Tomé – 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. We'll also visit the synagogue, before returning to Madrid where we’ll admire the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain with our Local Specialist. Spend the evening on your own, or delve into the sights and flavours of Spain's capital with an Optional Experience. | | Visits: Madrid, Toledo, Madrid | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Ayre Gran Colón | Day 3 | Journey to Córdoba and on to Seville Connect with Locals | | Journeying south through La Mancha, we arrive in Córdoba, once a significant Moorish settlement. Join a Local Specialist to visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about centuries of Moorish rule and its influence on the culture and architecture of the region. We travel to flamboyant Seville, our home for the next two nights. This evening, we Connect With Locals, joining the Morillo family for a Be My Guest experience at their olive oil farm, where you’ll learn how oil is produced from their 6,000 trees and get to sample some of their produce. | | Visits: Seville | | Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest | | Accommodation: Occidental Viapol | Day 4 | Discover Seville’s Sights | | This morning, we meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the Moorish-inspired Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds, and walk through the imposing Plaza de España. Marvel at the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, then take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. This evening, consider an Optional Experience to see the colourful twirling skirts of a fiery flamenco show. | | Visits: Seville | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: Occidental Viapol | Day 5 | Onwards to Granada | | Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today, as we visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. An exquisite example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine. | | Visits: Seville, Granada | | Meals: Breakfast | Day 6 | Admire Iconic Architecture in Guadix and on to Valencia | | This morning, we journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. We’ll see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged into the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area, then travel to Valencia, where we’ll see the Bullring and admire the medieval architecture of the Quart and Serranos towers. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation centre for culture and science.
This evening, dine at your hotel, and perhaps take to the vibrant streets of the Old Quarter. | | Visits: Granada, Guadix, Valencia | | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | | Accommodation: Silken Puerta | Day 7 | Off to Coastal PeñÃscola and Barcelona | | Head north, along the coast through the Levant region, and stop at PeñÃscola, the 'City in the Sea'. View the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'.
Then, journey along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudà architecture. Admire this famous architect’s talents as we view his unfinished La Sagrada FamÃlia, which has been under construction since 1882. See the Plaça de Catalunya and pay tribute to the great Christopher Columbus, with your Local Specialist. From the hill of Montjuïc, we'll enjoy panoramic views of this enchanting city.
Enjoy a free evening to spend as you wish. Ramble through El Born for delicious tapas or consider visiting a Catalan-style restaurant for a delicious dinner of local specialities. | | Visits: Valencia, PeñÃscola, Barcelona | | Meals: Breakfast | | Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants | Day 8 | Uncover GaudÃ's Barcelona | | Explore centuries of history, contemporary culture and exquisite art and architecture on your day at leisure. Stroll the elegant Passeig de Grà cia Avenue, ramble down the Ramblas, or join an Optional Experience to the monastery perched atop the mountain of Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.
This evening, we celebrate a memorable journey through Spain with our newfound friends and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. | | Visits: Barcelona | | Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner | | Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants | Day 9 | Farewell Spain | | Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. | | Visits: Barcelona | | Meals: Breakfast |
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