9-Day Small Group from Madrid to Barcelona plus Andalusia and Valencia, with river cruise, Flamenco experience and catamaran ride

A unique itinerary through two of the most special Andalusian cities, Sevilla and Granada, and two very Mediterranean cities, Valencia and Barcelona (Max. 24 guests).

Included:

• Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra entrance included), Valencia & Barcelona (Sagrada Familia entrance included) 
• English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey 
• Daily breakfast 
• Welcome Tapas Experience dinner in Madrid
• Flamenco experience with dinner in Granada 
• Boat experience in Seville and catamaran sailing in Barcelona 
• Transportation by luxury coach 
• Accommodation at selected class 
• Private transfers to/from airport as per itinerary 
• Travel insurance

  Itinerary:

  Day 1 : Madrid

  Meet & greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Tryp Atocha or similar; A Class: Princesa Plaza, Riu Plaza España or similar

  Day 2 : Madrid

  Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Tryp Atocha or similar; A Class: Princesa Plaza, Riu Plaza España or similar

   

  Day 3 : Madrid-Cordoba-Seville

  Breakfast at the hotel. Bond to Andalusia, drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. We will drive through the natural border of Despeñaperros to reach beautiful Andalusia, a landmark of enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Arrive in Cordoba and enjoy a tour of its impressive Mosque and its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar; A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar

  Day 4 : Seville

  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; Continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Continue our visit with a Boat trip on Gualdalquivir: from the boat we can contemplate the classic Seville, with its elegant bridges such as San Telmo or Triana, the Giralda, the Bullring, the popular neighborhood of Triana or the towers of the Plaza de España, as well as the Seville more avant-garde, reflected in the constructions made on the occasion of Expo 92. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar; A Class: Melia Lebreros or similar

  Day 5 : Seville – Granada

  After breakfast at the hotel, drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia. We will drive across endless olive trees fields on the way to Granada. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Los Angeles or similar; A Class: Melia Granada or similar

  Day 6 : Granada- Valencia

  Bond for the Mediterranean Coast after breakfast. Via Murcia and Alicante, we will reach Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious Paella. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T and A Class: NH Valencia Las Artes or similar

  Day 7 : Valencia – Barcelona

  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including the old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Continue your journey in the early afternoon departure towards Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona, main Mediterranean Spanish city and home to world famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar; A Class:  Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Melia Barcelona Sarria or similar

  Day 8 : Barcelona

  Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Milá. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia. Admire Gaudi’s master work by the hand of your expert local guide. Time at leisure and continue to Port Veil to board a catamaran and sailing along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. We will be able to discover the city from the sea (Las Ramblas, Port Olimpic, Montjuic,…) and also the submerged coastline from the cabin with underwater views. This visit is the ideal complement to get to know Barcelona from all perspectives. In the afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city. Accommodation at the hotel.

  Hotels: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar; A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Melia Barcelona Sarria or similar

  Day 9: Barcelona

  Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.