Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and connect with your group at a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. This is your chance to meet everyone and start getting excited about the trip ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Praga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner at local restaurant
- Day 2
Madrid to Pamplona
Head north from Madrid with a stop in the medieval town of Burgos to walk through the town square. Then continue on to Pamplona for a quick orientation tour before you get some free time to wander around and get a feel for the place on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AZZ Pamplona Norte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit medieval town of Burgos
- Orientation tour of Pamplona
Optional Activities
- Explore Pamplona independently
Landmarks Burgos Town Square 
- Day 3
Bilbao - San Sebastián
After breakfast, travel to Bilbao to check out its cultural attractions and architecture, including the Museo Guggenheim. From there, head to San Sebastián, a coastal town where you can walk the cobbled streets, grab some pintxos (Basque tapas) at the bars, and shop around before returning to Pamplona for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AZZ Pamplona Norte (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Museo Guggenheim in Bilbao
- Explore Bilbao architecture and surroundings
- Visit San Sebastián beaches and town
Optional Activities
- Shopping in San Sebastián
- Bar hopping and pintxos tasting in San Sebastián
Landmarks Museo Guggenheim San Sebastián Beaches 
- Day 4
Pamplona to Barcelona
Travel south toward Barcelona and stop in Zaragoza to see the colorful cathedral, grab churros, and walk through the historic old town. Once you reach Barcelona, you'll get a photo stop at Sagrada Familia, then settle in for dinner at a local restaurant. You're staying two nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Barcelona)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit cathedral in Zaragoza
- Explore Zaragoza old town (casco)
- Photo stop at Sagrada Familia
- Dinner at local restaurant in Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Sample traditional Spanish churros in Zaragoza
Landmarks Zaragoza Cathedral Sagrada Familia 
- Day 5
Barcelona
Start your day with an optional guided bike tour of Barcelona if that appeals to you. Later, you can head to Parc Güell to see Gaudí's colorful gardens and architecture, or if you'd rather relax, the Mediterranean beaches are nearby. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit focused on social cohesion, rights and opportunities for all)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Barcelona
- Visit Parc Güell
- Beach time at Mediterranean Sea
Landmarks Parc Güell - Day 6
Barcelona to Valencia
Leave Barcelona and drive to Valencia, a port city where you'll find both beaches and culture. You'll get an orientation walk through the city to see what it's all about. Later, there's an optional paella-making class with your group if you want to learn from the people who invented the dish.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Valencia Las Ciencias (or similar))
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Valencia
Optional Activities
- Paella-making class with crew
- Day 7
Valencia to Granada
Head to Granada, a romantic city in Andalusia that blends Arab and Spanish influences together. When you arrive, you'll have dinner with your group, so get ready to explore a city that has a real magic to it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner with crew)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner with crew
- Day 8
Granada
You have free time in the morning to explore Granada at your own pace. If you're interested, you can optionally tour the Albacín (the Muslim quarter), visit the Capilla Real, or try the local Arab pastries. In the afternoon, visit the Alhambra Palace, Spain's most visited attraction, to see the Moorish architecture and get views of the city from up there. By evening, join your group for traditional flamenco and tapas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Macia Condor (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace with expert guide
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Albaicín Muslim quarter
- Visit Capilla Real
- Sample Arab pastries
- Traditional flamenco and tapas night with group
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Albaicín Capilla Real - Day 9
Granada to Madrid
Travel back to Madrid with a scenic stop in Toledo, a medieval hill town that has Spanish, Arabic, and Jewish heritage layered throughout. You'll see the gothic cathedral, visit El Greco's house, and check out the Alcázar Fortress. After you get back to Madrid in the evening, you have free time to find some tapas, order sangria, and enjoy the nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Praga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Toledo cathedral
- Visit El Greco's house in Toledo
- Explore medieval Toledo architecture
Optional Activities
- Visit Alcázar Fortress
- Explore Toledo independently
Landmarks Toledo Cathedral El Greco's House Alcázar Fortress 
- Day 10
Madrid
This morning you'll say goodbye to your travel group as your Spanish adventure wraps up. You'll depart Madrid with memories from the trip and the beginning of ideas for where you'll travel next.
