Absolutely Spain

About this tour in Madrid

• CrewEnglish, Spanish
• Duration7 days
• CancellationMultiday Cancellation Default Terms

Itinerary

1. (Monday): Madrid – Merida – Seville

   Depart from Princesa Plaza Hotel Madrid at 8:30am on a luxury air-conditioned coach and sit back while you are driven to the south. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land, passing by a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel. 

   
   

   Overnight: Seville Meals:  Not available

2. (Tuesday): Seville

   On the second day, you’ll discover the city’s most symbolic landmarks and learn why it is one of the most-visited cities in Spain. You’ll stroll to the Cathedral and its renowned bell tower called Giralda.

   Afterwards, you’ll enjoy the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood and wander through the lush María Luisa Park and admire the surprising Plaza de España. After the guided tour, you’ll have to time to walk around and try the region’s delicious gastronomy.

   Overnight: Seville Meals: Breakfast

3. (Wednesday): Seville – Granada

   Board the coach and head east to Granada, through the route of the Caliphate, the last bastion of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Upon arrival, you’ll walk through the charming streets and admire its many palaces, monuments and landmarks and you’ll visit one of the country’s iconic symbols, the renowned Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife.

   Afterwards, enjoy a panoramic tour of Granada and delight in a Zambra show, a type of Flamenco dance, typical of the Gypsies of Granada in the Sacromonte neighborhood (optional).

   
   

   Overnight: Granada  Meals: Breakfast 

4. (Thursday): Granada – Valencia

   On the fourth day, continue the journey to Valencia, by crossing Murcia and Alicante. Discover this charming city full of contrasts with a monumental historic center and fabulous Modernista architecture, like the City of Arts and Sciences.

   At nighttime, you’ll have time to amble around the city and try one of its traditional Valencian paellas.

   
   

   Overnight: Valencia  Meals: Breakfast

5. (Friday): Valencia – Barcelona

   In the morning, you’ll continue to explore Valencia on your own, the third-largest city in Spain and its most impressive landmarks.

   In the afternoon, you’ll hop on a luxury air-conditioned coach and head north to Catalonia, crossing Tarragona, until you get to Barcelona where you’ll spend the night.

   Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast

6. (Saturday): Barcelona

   After breakfast, you’ll discover this captivating seaside city accompanied by your English-speaking guide and penetrate its old town to understand why it is one of the most visited destinations in Spain. Packed with Modernista landmarks and Antoni Gaudí’s emblematic buildings, including Casa Milá, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, you'll not want to leave. Then, you’ll head to the Parque Montjuïc, where you’ll enjoy some stunning views of the city.

   Wander along the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter and you’ll have the afternoon free to keep on exploring the city but at your own pace. We recommend going to its beaches, trying its typical dishes and then enjoying the city's lively night life.

   Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast

7. (Sunday): Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid

   After a whole day in Barcelona, you’ll get on the coach and drive to Zaragoza, situated on the banks of the Ebro River, which is the Iberian Peninsula’s largest river. Upon arrival, you’ll have free time to discover its cultural heritage and walk back in time to when the Iberians, Romans, Moors, Jews and Christians erected the city little by little. The city's most emblematic buildings are: the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, the Lonja and the Cathedral of the Savoir.

   The 7-day excursion will come to an end in Madrid at approximately 7:30pm.

   Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast

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What’s included

Good to know before you go

• (*) During stay in Madrid tour escort service is not available

Where the tour starts in Madrid

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