Could you please clarify the difference between "Standard" and "Premium" hotel options? Also, as a 40 yr old female solo traveler planning to join in July or August, I'm curious about the typical age range of participants on this trip. Any tips for solo travelers would also be appreciated!

Globus has made a commitment to place guests in first-class hotels or better, located centrally in the overnight location allowing for maximum sightseeing opportunities. When the itinerary allows for only a good night's sleep between two busy sightseeing days, we sometimes opt for residential areas. We book a variety of ages on our tours and participation is solely based on your preference and personal comfortability.

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Day 1
Arrival
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Day 2
Madrid
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour tracing Ernest Hemingway's footsteps through Madrid
- Small group city sightseeing featuring painter's market
- Walk to Plaza de Oriente and Old Town Hall
- Visit Carboneras Convent of the Corpus Christi Jerónimas sisters
Optional Activities
- Exclusive gastronomic experience browsing different venues for culinary tastings at authentic local establishments
Landmarks
Plaza de Oriente
Carboneras Convent
Day 3
Madrid to Málaga
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- AVE train ride from Madrid to Málaga
- Intimate walking tour of Málaga sights
- Visit to Picasso Museum
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Picasso Museum
Day 4
Málaga - Setenil de las Bodegas - Ronda
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Setenil de las Bodegas
- Explore Ronda's narrow, winding streets with Moorish architecture
- View the Plaza de Toros de Ronda bullring
Landmarks
Setenil de las Bodegas
Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Ronda
Day 5
Málaga to Granada
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace
- Explore Water Gardens of the Generalife
Landmarks
Alhambra Palace
Generalife
Day 6
Granada to Valencia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Granada's Albaicín district
- Traditional mint tea at local tearoom
- Stop at Mirador de San Nicolás viewpoint
Landmarks
Albaicín District
Mirador de San Nicolás
Day 7
Valencia - Albufera - Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic paella lunch with traditional Paella Valenciana recipe made with chicken, sweet paprika, and golden saffron in a slow simmered broth)
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive of Valencia with photo stop at Arts and Science Complex
- Guided walk through Old Valencia
- Traditional horchata beverage with farton pastry
- Small group boat tour of Albufera National Park
- Authentic paella lunch with traditional Paella Valenciana recipe
Landmarks
Arts and Science Complex
Albufera National Park
Day 8
Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional tapas lunch with small group travel companions at El Nacional)
Included Activities
- Visit Mercat de la Concepcio
- Explore l'Eixample neighborhood
- Traditional tapas lunch at El Nacional
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Mercat de la Concepcio
El Nacional
l'Eixample
Day 9
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Breakfast

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Plaza de Oriente
Carboneras Convent

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Picasso Museum

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Setenil de las Bodegas
Plaza de Toros de Ronda
Ronda

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Alhambra Palace
Generalife

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Albaicín District
Mirador de San Nicolás

Landmarks
Arts and Science Complex
Albufera National Park

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Mercat de la Concepcio
El Nacional
l'Eixample

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Carole
September 26th, 2025
The trip was very pleasurable
Brittany
December 4th, 2023
The tour guide Angel was excellent. The tour was well structured and I liked how the optional tours were offered, so...
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Matthew
October 27th, 2023
Our guide was outstanding! Accomodation and bus experience was excellent.
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Could you please clarify the difference between "Standard" and "Premium" hotel options? Also, as a 40 yr old female solo traveler planning to join in July or August, I'm curious about the typical age range of participants on this trip. Any tips for solo travelers would also be appreciated!
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- GlobusOperator•Written June 2025
  Globus has made a commitment to place guests in first-class hotels or better, located centrally in the overnight location allowing for maximum sightseeing opportunities. When the itinerary allows for only a good night's sleep between two busy sightseeing days, we sometimes opt for residential areas. We book a variety of ages on our tours and participation is solely based on your preference and personal comfortability.

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Granada to Valencia

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Valencia - Albufera - Barcelona

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