Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant showcasing Madrid's famous tapas)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
- Welcome Dinner at local restaurant showcasing Madrid's tapas
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo del Prado
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia to see works of Picasso and Dali
Landmarks Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofia - Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Madrid city centre with local guide including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace
Optional Activities
- Paseo del Arte art walk
- Visit Museo del Prado
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia
- Visit Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Relax at leisure
Landmarks Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Royal Palace Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofia Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - Day 3
Madrid to Seville
Madrid to Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening flamenco show
- Day 4
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Seville with local expert guide
- Visit Alcazar of Seville
Optional Activities
- Visit Giralda Tower
- Visit Seville Cathedral
Landmarks Alcazar of Seville Giralda Tower Seville Cathedral - Day 5
Seville to Cordoba
Seville to Cordoba- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ecija sculpture workshop visit with master Andalusian sculptor
- Walking tour of Cordoba with local guide including the Mezquita and charming quarters of the city
Landmarks Mezquita - Day 6
Cordoba to Granada
Cordoba to Granada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at olive oil mill including olives, olive marmalade, olive pâté and wine)
Included Activities
- Olive oil mill visit and tasting including olives, olive marmalade, olive pâté and wine
Optional Activities
- Explore Granada's drinking and dining scene in the evening
- Day 7
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk of Granada
- Alhambra and Generalife Gardens tour with expert local guide
- Evening Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces tour with local guide after dark
- Dinner at restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit local teahouse for Moorish pastries
Landmarks Alhambra Nasrid Palaces - Day 8
Granada to Valencia
Granada to Valencia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting with artisanal cheeses, Iberian cured meats, handcrafted potato chips, traditional empanadillas and local Jumilla sweets at Bodegas Carchelo)
Included Activities
- Bodegas Carchelo winery visit and wine tasting with artisanal cheeses, Iberian cured meats, handcrafted potato chips, traditional empanadillas and local Jumilla sweets
Optional Activities
- Explore Valencia Old Town centre
- Day 9
Valencia
Valencia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Paella lunch)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Valencia with local guide including Puertas de Serrano, town hall, cathedral, central market and Silk Exchange building
- Horchata tasting
- Paella lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit City of Arts and Science
- Explore local cafes
Landmarks Puertas de Serrano Valencia Cathedral Central Market (Mercado Central) Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda) City of Arts and Science - Day 10
Valencia to Barcelona
Valencia to Barcelona- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant featuring regional specialties including olives, pickled garlic, lomo Iberico de Bellotta (pork loin), Catalan cheeses, olive oil and sweet desserts)
Included Activities
- Visit La Sagrada Familia Cathedral
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks La Sagrada Familia - Day 11
Barcelona
Barcelona- End point
- Madrid, Spain (Depart from your hotel in Madrid)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Barcelona (requires advance booking)
