Spanish Wonder
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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.
Iconic Experience
- Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- 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.
- 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: 34581
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.1311E
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Madrid, 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: 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: 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: 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
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you’ll soak up the charm of Barcelona. You could join a morning Optional Experience to Montserrat, where you’ll visit the mountaintop monastery and the shrine of the Black Madonna. Take the afternoon to stroll through the vibrant streets of El Born at your own pace and treat yourself to some delicious tapas. This evening, you’ll gather with your fellow travelers and Travel Director to enjoy a delightful dinner together.
Accommodation: U232
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday. Your coach returns to Madrid today.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
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Reviews
Patricia Smith - Traveled, August 2024
Wonderful Spanish Wonders! This was my third tour with Trafalgar and always my first company I look to when I want to take a trip. Traveling is made easy! This was a fabulous itinerary to see the best of Spain. It is fast paced and there is a lot of walking on uneven terrain, steep hills, cobblestone streets and such. I don't recommend this trip in August as the weather was pretty much around 102 degrees each day. I also would not recommend for elderly people or anyone with mobility issues. Some days are really long before getting to your next hotel. The up sides of the trip are breathtaking scenery, lots of historic sites, churches, mosques, UNESCO heritage sites and outstanding architecture. *Personal information removed by Feefo* and all of the local guides were extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The restaurant for wecome dinner in Madrid and Farewell dinner in Barcelona were very nice! The Be My Guest dinner at the Olive Ranch was my favorite! The food was delicious and the hosts were so welcoming and informative. Overall this was an excellent tour!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Though this itinerary is fast moving, you get to see amazing places! Our guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was simply amazing - knowledgeable, funny, and very kind. The hotels were nice and clean as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2024
Mark Scott - Traveled, September 2024
Wonderful Spanish Wonder! As always, Trafalgar came through with great service. The Travel Director did a great job as always. They took care of us from the time we landed until the tour was over. And the included meals were much improved over previous tours. The Spanish Wonder itinerary was really excellent. As is common with most Trafalgar tours, this is a fast-paced tour. But the good thing about it is getting to see so many wonderful sites and cities of Spain. It was thoroughly enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Jocelyn Brathwaite - Traveled, August 2024
Magnifico! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was extremely helpful, patient and knowledgeable. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was the best tour bus driver I've ever had (and I often travel with my high school students for their senior trips and Spring break trips abroad). His parking skills backing us through one particular narrow alley to get us to our hotel were AMAZING!!! I loved every single part of this trip. I especially loved the "Be My Guest" excursions. It was incredibly sweet that Trafalgar had *Personal information removed by Feefo* give those of us who had traveled on Trafalgar previously "Thank You" gifts. I LOVE my pendant!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Great Survey of Spain! Trafalgar is a great value for what you get on your trip. Our tour director was super knowledgeable and helpful. The trip was well organized and we always were in the loop with travel times and accommodations. The trip was formatted in a way that maximized time and sight seeing. Note, the hotels included are not going to be the best hotels you’ve ever stayed in, and the included dinners are also pretty mediocre. But, that’s pretty standard for group travel at this price point. This is a great trip for a broad overview of the “major hits” of Spain. You will spend time in the most popular cities in the country, and the major spots in the South. The guided excursions are amazing, with very knowledgeable local guides. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour director was knowledgeable and super helpful. We maximized our free time during the trip and elected to opt out of the optional events during evenings to check out local restaurants, shopping and landmarks. Our mode of transportation for the trip was a coach bus, which was super nice and air conditioned. However, towards the end of the trip there are some long travel days, so keep that in mind. Additionally, this is a tour for people who are regularly active and can walk for longer periods of time on terrain like steep old cobblestone streets. There were folks who were not used to the activity level with mobility issues that had trouble on some of the excursions. Overall, I would highly recommend this trip and I will definitely be going on more Trafalgar trips in the future!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* was the BEST tour director I’ve ever had! He was very thorough, diligent, knowledgeable, very caring, and made the entire experience very enjoyable. I don’t think I would’ve had that great of a trip without him.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
My first bus tour. The trip was well- planned and our tour director, **********, was kind, patient, and knowledgeable. This is a very interesting trip. I learned so much about the cities of Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona. It was amazing to walk through medieval towns. The art was so lovely; the El Greco painting was especially significant. The Alhambra was magnificent. I had seen a documentary of it; but, of course, it must be seen in person to appreciate it. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the olive farm and, yes the owner was right, he served the best Sangria I have ever had! The Flamenco show was very entertaining. Seeing the Sagrada Familia was spectacular.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Pip - Traveled, September 2024
Wonderful experience. Great hotels. Excellent tour director and safe driver. This is a well organized tour with many highlights. You need to be very walking fit and prepared for really long days to make the most of all the options offered.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
Sumner Bennett - Traveled, September 2024
Matt, our tour director was fantastic in every way so deserves a 10! Only negative for us on our tour itinerary was the horrible "lecture" at the olive farm AND the disgusting chicken dinner they served which most of us couldn't eat. PLEASE do not put subsequent tour members through this disgusting event! I will definitely tour with Trafalgar again and hope to, of course, have Matt aka George Clooney, on our next tour! We liked the combination of provided dinners and independent eating plus hotels with included breakfast. An added thought is that it would have been nice to include tickets to get inside the Familia de guardia (gaudi) as we couldn't get tickets.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2024
Elizabeth Harvey - Traveled, September 2024
Excellent tour - would do it again! Only that the service was great. Could not have been better looked after. Catarina was amazing. She made sure we all knew the process each day, was friendly and so personable. All the local guides were on time and knowledgeable. Excellent It was generally well paced. The visit to the steel factory in Laredo could have been missed and maybe more time in the old town would have been preferable. Over all the local guides were superb and so knowledgeable. Loved the towns we visited, so much history and information. Would love to return to many of the places.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
