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Experience Overview
Savor shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Seville: Spend time at a family-run olive oil farm and learn how olives are grown, harvested and pressed. As you explore the property, hear stories from your hosts and enjoy a tasting of their signature oils. A relaxed and flavourful glimpse into local life. Please note: Your Be My Guest experience may take place on Day 3 or Day 4 of the itinerary, subject to availability.
Dive into Culture
- Toledo: The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel.
Iconic Experience
- Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Córdoba: Explore the incredible Mezquita with your Local Specialist. Admire the forest of horseshoe arches and learn how this building symbolises many of Córdoba's religious changes over the centuries.
- Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
- Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Explore with a Local Specialist keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
- Guadix: See the cave homes that embellish the hills around Guadix.
- Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Valencia: Taste authentic Valencian horchata from a local vendor. This rich and flavourful nut-based drink loved by many is produced here using only locally sourced and natural ingredients, and respecting traditional methods of production. Alongside the local and organic production, they have been bringing the vibrant tradition of horchata back to its glory days, giving employment opportunities to people at risk of social exclusion. They have also built over 10 street carts from recycling materials, all working on solar energy and ice. Your visit supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona
- Discover Valencia and Peñíscola
- Visit an inlaid steel factory, the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, Córdoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, the Cathedral in Seville, Granada's Alhambra Palace
- View the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, the cave homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada Família exterior in Barcelona
Trip Details
Product Code: 34579
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.482G
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3695 ($411 /day)
Itinerary
The lively capital of Spain is your launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe's most soulful destinations. Relax in the lush surrounds of El Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran Vía or people-watch over coffee and churros with chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for an orientation drive followed by dinner.
Accommodation: NH Collection Eurobuilding, Rafael Atocha
Meals: Dinner
Head to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of this city that dates back to Roman times. You'll visit a traditional factory and Dive into Culture, witnessing the age-old inlaid-steel craft, before seeing one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the Church of Santo Tomé – 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. You'll also visit the synagogue, before returning to Madrid to admire the exterior of the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain with your Local Specialist. Spend the evening on your own, or delve into the sights and flavors of Spain's capital with an Optional Experience.
Accommodation: NH Collection Eurobuilding, Rafael Atocha
Meals: Breakfast
Journey through the plains of La Mancha, a region made famous by the tale of Don Quixote, and arrive in Córdoba. With a Local Specialist, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and explore the Jewish Quarter, uncovering stories of cultural exchange and architectural legacy. Continue to Seville, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Join your hosts at a local olive oil farm for a Be My Guest experience. Learn how olives are grown and pressed, hear about life in the countryside and sample some of the oils produced on site.
Accommodation: Zenit, Exe Sevilla Macarena
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, and see the Moorish-inspired Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds. Marvel at the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, then take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. In the evening, consider an Optional Experience to see, hear and feel the mysterious and ineffable charm of a traditional flamenco show.
Accommodation: Zenit, Exe Sevilla Macarena
Meals: Breakfast
Multicultural Granada takes center stage today, as you visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. An exquisite example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine.
Accommodation: Occidental
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged into the ochre-colored cliffs of the surrounding area, then travel to Valencia, where you’ll see the Bullring and admire the medieval architecture of the Quart and Serranos towers. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large scale urban recreation center for culture and science. Enjoy organic horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This evening, you will dine at your hotel.
Accommodation: Novotel Valencia Lavant
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Head north, along the coast through the Levant region, and stop at Peñíscola, the 'City in the Sea'. View the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We then continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudi architecture. Join a Local Specialist to admire the exterior of the unfinished Sagrada Família, see the upscale boutiques and Gaudi creations on the Passeig de Gràcia, and pay tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.
Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants
Meals: Breakfast
Explore centuries of history, contemporary culture and exquisite art and architecture on your day at leisure. Ramble down Las Ramblas or join an Optional Experience to the monastery perched atop the mountain of Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia. This evening, celebrate a memorable journey through Spain over dinner with your newfound friends and Travel Director.
Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Ellen Knudsen - Traveled, June 2025
The clear information given to us was exactly what we needed. Our tour director was very approachable if we required more details. Our bus driver was excellent. He showed great skill in navigating narrow streets and busy highways. We felt vey safe throughout our trip. My husband and I felt very well-taken care of and would not change a thing! The itinerary gave us a wonderful introduction to Spain and we loved the additional historical explanations while traveling on the bus. Read less
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
service was very good the itinerary was good. First dinner in Madrid was poor. roadside bus locations food was subpar. I am sure by now you know that the bus Air conditioning was not working properly the first 2 and a half days making the travel uncomfortable. Otherwise the trip was very good and the locations excellent Read less
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Very helpful and excellent communication. A very interesting tour visiting amazing sites and cities. The tour director and driver were excellent and we enjoyed the added experiences. However the tour group of 52 was larger than expected and the itinerary was too tight. We have chosen Trafalgar before due to the coach sizes, getting to know other travellers and most importantly having plenty free time to explore on our own. This trip did not allow for much free time time to explore - if only an extra day had been added at Seville would have made a huge difference. The temperatures at times were extremely hot (38 degrees) and so a note to double check temperatures for June trips in future as they can be as hot as July/August.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2025
Lai Peng Cheong - Traveled, June 2025
Service was excellent. The use of local guides was really brilliant as they were able to share so much more since they grew up and live in the locality. Itinerary was perfect. Gives you a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of Spain from history to architecture to culture to food. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. Of course not forgetting the excellent service by our tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* who ensured that we arrived punctually for our visits, our rooms are ready when we reached the hotels and our bags are loaded/unloaded into/from the bus, despite having a big group of 51 pax. Really appreciate their support. Kudos guys!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
The tour directors, guides and drivers are excellent. Everyone had a great time, but it would have been nice to work in some free time right after local city tours
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, June 2025
Can be a great services. It depends on booking cool transportation so we are all comfortable. It is also important to have a spectacular guide. Trafalgar knows what the schedule is so let us know what time luggage needs to be out and when the group is leaving. We need the times for everything before the trip starts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2025
James Kaaz - Traveled, June 2025
It's a nice tour of Spain. The people are great, including the tour director. The only complaints were too many churches/cathedrals and no museums or art galleries. There were over 50 people on the tour which was too many. Overall it was a very good tour. They take you to all the important locations in Spain and the hotels are great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2025
Lisa O'Brien - Traveled, June 2025
Great service provided by Trafalgar through the booking process. Great tour that covered the many highlights of Spain.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2025
Jaime Marroquin - Traveled, June 2025
Guides were great, very informative in history (love it), reason for the trip. To see everything I read and learned in history classes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2025
David Jenkins - Traveled, June 2025
Excellent service; well organized and professional, friendly staff. Experiences were tailored so that travel group could meet and mingle. Group leader was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and provided wonderful insights into the history and local customs. Optional activities and local guides were wonderful. Great itinerary covering highlights and giving overview/information of each location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2025
