Easy Pace Spain
Experience Overview
See the best of Spain during a leisurely 10-day guided tour. Barcelona boasts an impressive Old Town, which you will see with a Local Expert. They will wind you though the medieval maze of the Gothic Quarter, down the city’s main shopping avenue, and to the Sagrada Familia — a Roman basilica with towering mosaic spires that pierce the sky. Dip your toes into the Bay of Biscay when you visit the seaside resort town of San Sebastian, and enjoy a progressive dinner featuring bite-sized treats paired with local Txakoli wine. In Madrid, see the Royal Palace alongside a Local Expert, then meet an art historian for a one-of-a-kind tour of the Prado Museum, one of the world’s greatest art galleries.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Bilbao: Visit the architectural landmark Guggenheim Museum and see works of contemporary art by Spanish and international artists.
- Bilbao: Join your Local Expert for sightseeing and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda to enjoy panoramic views of the town below.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Authentic Dining
- San Sebastián: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition. Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own regional flavor, flair and presentation.
- Madrid: Toast to your travels and enjoy local specialties in one of the city's elegant central neighborhoods.
Insight Choice
- Bilbao: Visit the architectural landmark Guggenheim Museum and see works of contemporary art by Spanish and international artists.
- Bilbao: Join your Local Expert for sightseeing and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda to enjoy panoramic views of the town below.
Insight Experiences
- Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
Make Travel Matter
- Barcelona: Dine at La Pau, an acclaimed restaurant for the quality of its seasonal menu and social impact. This social initiative generates quality employment to young people and guides them through their transition to adult life. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequality. La Pau gives a voice and life opportunity to young people who have been marginalized from the traditional educational and social systems.
Top Rated Highlights
- Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture as you journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
- Zaragoza: Appreciate the city's two millenia of history as you see the four towers of El Pilar and passing Rio Ebro.
- Pamplona: The city is home to Café Iruña, a favorite of Ernest Hemingway.
- San Sebastián: Led by your Local Expert, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion.
- Burgos: See the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol.
- Segovia: Visit the medieval streets of this fortified city to see the 14th-century Alcazar Palace and extensive Roman aqueduct.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19543
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 55.140A
Starts: Barcelona, Spain
Finishes: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,381 ($438 /day)
Itinerary
Airport transfers depart from Barcelona airport for your hotel. Join your Travel Director for dinner at local restaurant La Pau. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports teenagers and young people to transition to their adult life. Learn about local life through the eyes of the youth.
Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
Meals: Dinner
The lively port of Barcelona boasts an impressive Old Town, although it’s the daring architecture of the Catalan Art Nouveau that really sets it apart. Sightseeing with your Local Expert begins with a drive down the Passeig de Gràcia to Gaudí's Sagrada Família*. Venture inside the leviathan of the Eixample where a tree canopy carved from stone, holds up the roof as sun pours through stained glass. Then you are free to explore this amazing city at your own pace. *Please note that with the construction of the Sagrada Família nearing completion, access to the basilica may be restricted for special masses, pilgrim visits or official ceremonies, and we are unable to secure tickets to visit. Should this occur during your tour, you will visit the Hospital de Sant Pau instead, a striking example of Catalan Art Nouveau designed by Gaudí’s contemporary, Domènech i Montaner. Afterwards, join your Local Expert in the gardens surrounding the Sagrada Família and take in the extraordinary exterior of Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece.
Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start and a full day at leisure to explore Spain’s most vibrant city. From its geographical location, boasting coastal vistas, to the city's extravagant architectural landscape, Barcelona is a delight to explore. Consider a stroll along the famous Las Ramblas or explore Gaudí's fascinating Park Güell. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to ascend the sacred mountain of Montserrat, Catalonia's most important pilgrimage site for a thousand years, for sweeping views?
Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
Meals: Breakfast
Journey past Zaragoza on the way to Pamplona in the region of Navarre, famous for the Running of the Bulls. With free time to explore as you wish, perhaps stroll to the famous Estafeta Street. Travel to the aristocratic seaside resort of San Sebastián. Northern Spain’s Basque country has evolved into the best place to eat in the Western world, so in the evening, discover the city’s rich gastronomic tradition in the heart of Lo Viejo, the Old Town.
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast
Few places have been able to reinvent themselves quite like Bilbao. The former industrial city has changed its ways and is now a pin-up for urban redevelopment. Explore Bilbao with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the spectacular Guggenheim Museum to marvel at its modern architecture and contemporary works of art. Alternatively, join your Local Expert and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda. On return, join a Local Expert to admire San Sebastián and the crescent-shaped La Concha Bay from the heights of Monte Igueldo. After taking in the amazing views, enjoy a guided tour of the Old Quarter. See the numbered balconies of the Plaza de la Constitución, a reminder of the days when bullfights were held in the square. Explore the Old Town during your progressive dinner with the locals, as you enjoy the gastronomic Basque tradition of pintxos. Similar to tapas, enjoy a variety of snack-sized treats and be sure to try some of the local Txakoli wine. Buen provecho!
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure to stroll along San Sebastián's boardwalk. The harbor is filled with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, so you can enjoy several sporting activities on its large sandy beach. Perhaps explore the nearby French village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, known as the Jewel of the Basque Country. During this Optional Experience you will explore this town with a Local Expert and visit the church where The Sun King, Louis XIV, married the Spanish princess Maria Theresa.
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals: Breakfast
Journey south through the Pyrenees foothills and the land of El Cid for a stop in Burgos, where you can see the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue along the Guadarrama Mountains to the plateau of New Castile and Spain's elegant capital of Madrid. In the evening, why not see the city lit up in all its glory, with a drive along the grand avenues and past the spectacular fountains?
Accommodation: Meliá Madrid Princesa, Madrid
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert as they take you along the main historical areas in the capital of Spain, known as Madrid of the Bourbons. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Learn about the growth of this city, from humble beginnings to a thriving European metropolis. A highlight of your escorted journey will be to visit the Prado Museum. Discover countless works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and others as you are guided by a local art historian. Gain new perspective on classic artworks as your art historian shares historic anecdotes and provides new insights into the Prado's collection. The afternoon is free for you to relax at a café or shop in the boutiques.
Accommodation: Meliá Madrid Princesa, Madrid
Meals: Breakfast
Venture northwest to visit the fascinating city of Segovia. Walk the medieval streets of this fortified city with your Local Expert and see the 14th-century Alcazar Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After returning to Madrid, you are at leisure. Make the most of your final night as you join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy delightful regional produce paired with the finest local wines, as you toast to a vacation done well.
Accommodation: Meliá Madrid Princesa, Madrid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, bid farewell to Spain as your transfers arrive at Madrid airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Insight Vacations (CA)
Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
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Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Hotels were very nice, central to things. Our driver was skilled and pleasant to all. Our tour director was outstanding, making each day very enjoyable. The local specialist were very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2025
Mary Biro - Traveled, April 2025
The tour director and bus driver went above and beyond the call of duty. We had a fabulous time, made even better by their courteous and attentive service. Thankyou *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*. Staying in places for 3 nights is much more relaxing. The places of interest were simply stunning and I love Spain.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
The service from Insight was excellent. We had great hotels and great meals. Umbrellas were provided when it rained. It was an amazing itinerary. We saw so many beautiful places while on this journey. We stayed for three days in each city so we didn't have to pack and unpack every day. We took day trips to Toledo, Segovia, Montserrat, the Guggenheim and others. We loved it all. Our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fabulous. He was so knowledgeable and fun and took good care of us. We had a great trip because of him and also our bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* who was an amazing driver and kept us safe on the roads.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, April 2025
Excellent customer service, and knowledgable guides. Well paced to allow both guided sightseeing and self exploration.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
*Personal details removed by Feefo* were extraordinary! All details were covered with care. Interesting destinations and options Very much liked staying in same hotels for multiple nights. Never felt rushed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Covered good sites, local guides were so helpful, *Personal information removed by Feefo* our insight guide was fabulous - funny and warm and thorough and went the extra mile.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very attentive and Pedro our coach driver was a true gentleman. Lots of interesting places to see. Pace was good not too hectic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
The tour operator *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very personable. She was very knowledgeable and she made sure every detail was taken care of. Both her and our driver kept everything running smoothly. We had a wo nderful group to travel with. Everyone was respectful and on time. This is a wonderful trip that allows you to see some beautiful spots in Spain. The optional tours were great, the Flamenco dinner, San Sébastien was one of my favorites. The dinner with the musicians was fabulous. I was not enamored with the coastal drive.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2024
Elfriede Leicht - Traveled, October 2024
Tour Director *Personal details removed by Feefo* was amazing as was our bus driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo*. They both were very accomodating, they paid attention to detail. All the local tour guides also very good! Tour packed in a lot of must see sights with flexibility to join or opt out of optional excursions. Excellent travel director, *Personal details removed by Feefo*! Local tour guides very good too! Gave us a great taste of that area of Spain, inspires me to go back and experience Barcelona, Segovia, Bilbao, Toledo, Madrid even more deeply. Fun to include Biarritz (France) albeit very briefly, anothrer place I'd revisit. Hotels very nice, liked that we were only in 3 hotels, 3 nights each. Our bus driver, Alex, was excellent as well! Super clean bus, he was a smart, safe driver and so personable! Would have been nice to have a smaller group than about 36 of us, yet it was well managed and for some optional tours, we were split into 2 groups so that made it more comfortable. Appreciated having the transfers from Barcelona airport upon arrival and transfer to Madrid airport when departing, included. That was a nice bonus, made trip so much smoother. i appreciated the tour director *Personal details removed by Feefo* making sure I got vegetarian meals which can be a challenge when traveling. Entire experience exceeded my expectations, good valiue given all the included features and optonal tours very fairly priced!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, September 2024
Really nice to have a base in each city for several days, as it allows time to get a better sense of what the city is like. I would have liked for the time allotted for the organized dinners to be a bit longer, as they felt rushed and not relaxed in the Spanish style. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was superb. Her detailed knowledge of Spain and Spanish culture really added to the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2024
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