to do in Portugal and Spain
Come with us to discover the strong heritage that the Arabs and Jews left in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Valencia. Amazing architecture and stunning cultural values.
Explore Spain in 9 days! Book your tour now.
Have a guided tour and some free time to explore Madrid, the capital of Spain. Get to know the city from one corner to another!
Visit the Mosque of Cordoba, built during the Muslim empire and was reconverted into a Catholic Cathedral.
Discover the stunning La Alhambra, in Granada, one of the most visited monuments in Spain
Discover Valencia beautiful architecture and the famous paella!
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish.
DURATION
9 Days.
MEETING POINT
Barcelona Airport.
SCHEDULE
Fridays.
1st Day BARCELONA
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel.
2nd Day BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel, set off south-west through an industrial and agricultural area of some importance in Europe. Arrival in Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon, situated on the banks of the River Ebro, the largest river in the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period, played a very important role in the history of Spain. Free time to visit the impressive architecture of the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Overnight in hotel (B)
(*) For operational reasons, the Barcelona-Madrid journey can be made by coach with the group or by high-speed train without an accompanying guide.
3th Day MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLA
Breakfast included in the hotel. Departure to the south along the land of Don Quixote, "The man of La Mancha". Short stop at the typical Don Quixote inn in Puerto Lapice. Through the natural pass of "Despeñaperros" we arrive in Andalusia, a region with an enormous heritage of a splendid past. Arrival in Cordoba. Visit of the impressive Mosque/Cathedral which will relax our minds and spirits as we stroll through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short walk of about two hours, we arrive in Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
4th Day SEVILLA
Breakfast included in the hotel. Morning city tour - the Cathedral from the outside, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome. Typical Barrio Santa Cruz, natural setting of "Carmen" as well as the place where the myth of "Don Juan" was developed. Maria Luisa Park and Piazza di Spagna - Free afternoon to discover different perspectives and specific flavours of this active city full of light. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional visit of a Flamenco show.
5th Day SEVILLA - GRANADA
Breakfast included in the hotel and departure to the east along the Caliphate route to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees. Arrival in Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental surroundings, the last stronghold of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada until 1492. Visit of the world famous Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, courtyards which with their sights and sounds have inspired authors such as W. Irving in his "Tales of the Alhambra". Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, optionally, a show of Zambra Flamenca in the Sacromonte quarter.
6th Day GRANADA - VALENCIA
After breakfast at the hotel departure to Alicante, the second largest city of the Valencian Community, to arrive in Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Architectural Complex of Arts and Sciences composed of six buildings: Hemisfèric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also home to the internationally famous "Paella". Accommodation at the hotel.
7th Day VALENCIA - BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel departure to Alicante, the second largest city of the Valencian Community, to arrive in Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Architectural Complex of Arts and Sciences composed of six buildings: Hemisfèric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also home to the internationally famous "Paella". Accommodation at the hotel.
8th Day BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel departure to Alicante, the second largest city of the Valencian Community, to arrive in Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Architectural Complex of Arts and Sciences composed of six buildings: Hemisfèric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also home to the internationally famous "Paella". Accommodation at the hotel.
9th day BARCELONA
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
END OF SERVICES.
(*) Tour combined with other circuits, not all participants may have the same destination. Depending on the segment of the tour, the accompanying guide may change.
(*) The journey between Barcelona and Madrid may be made by unaccompanied train.
Local city tax (to be paid directly to the hotel)
15% charges if the cancellation occurs between 30 and 16 days before the departure of the circuit.
25% charges if the cancellation occurs between 15 and 10 days before the departure of the circuit.
100% charges if the cancellation occurs in 9 days or less before the departure of the activity or in case of no-show.
Accommodation is as follows:
* Superior T class:
Barcelona (3 nights): Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar.
Madrid (1 night): Princesa Plaza / Mélia Castilla / NH Manzanares
Sevilha (2 nights): Catalonia Santa Justa
Granada (1 night): Sabica
Valencia (1 night): NH Las Artes
* Clase Superior Plus A:
Barcelona (3 nights): Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar.
Madrid (1 night): Princesa Plaza / NH Manzanares / Mélia Castilla
Sevilha (2 nights): Melia Lebreros / Mélia sevilla / Hesperia sevilla
Granada (1 nights): Mélia Granada
Valencia (1 nights): Nh las artes
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