Mediterranean Marvels: Barcelona to Andalusia

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Overview

  • Admire Barcelona’s modernist icons and soak in the city’s vibrant Mediterranean energy.
  • Cruise Valencia’s coast, tasting traditional horchata and exploring its lively historic quarters.
  • Wander Granada’s enchanting Alhambra, a masterpiece of Moorish art and architecture.
  • Experience Seville’s soulful rhythm through flamenco, tapas and sun-dappled plazas.
  • Conclude in Madrid, where grand boulevards, art museums and café culture capture Spain’s spirit.

 

Trip Includes

  • Private transfers from airport to hotel
  • Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coach
  • English-speaking Tour Manager throughout journey
  • 2 nights in premium accommodations in Barcelona
  • 1 nights in premium accommodations in Valencia
  • 1 night in premium accommodations in Granada
  • 2 nights in premium accommodations in Seville
  • 2 nights in premium accommodations in Madrid
  • Welcome Tapas Experience Dinner in Barcelona
  • Guided city tour of Barcelona (including entrance to Sagrada Familia
  • Guided city tour of Valencia
  • Guided city tour of Granada (including entrance to Alhambra)
  • Guided city tour of Seville (including entrance to the Cathedral)
  • Guided city tour of Córdoba (including entrance to the Mosque)
  • Guided city tour of Madrid
  • Catamaran sailing along Barcelona’s coastline
  • ''Horchata'' tasting in Valencia
  • Flamenco experience in Granada including a Masterclass, live show and traditional dinner
  • Dinner in Seville featuring Andalusian cuisine
  • Chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid
  • Farewell tapas dinner in Madrid
  • Daily breakfast (excluding Day 1), dinner and tastings as per itinerary

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Passport & Visa fees, if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

 

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, an excellent chance to meet your fellow travelers over delicious regional food and wine.

Meal

Dinner

 

Barcelona

 

Your Accommodation

Catalonia Plaza Cataluña

This magnificent hotel is located in the center of Barcelona, a few meters from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Built in 1899 by one of Gaudí's masters, it is a beautiful modernist-style building. Currently the hotel is known as Catalonia Plaza Catalunya. The construction conserves the most significant elements of the period and the facade has recently been restored. In its interesting interior patio, you can take a relaxing swim in the pool or sunbathe and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Furthermore, the hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya offers free Wi-Fi for its guests, fitnessarea and spa.

Catalonia Plaza Cataluña

After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour. Drive along Passeig de Gracia to admire Gaudi's masterpieces, La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Head to Montjuic Park for sweeping views of the city and harbor, see the Olympic Ring, Columbus Monument, and Olympic Port. Visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's towering, unfinished basilica. Later, board a catamaran at Port Vell to cruise the coastline. Relax with a drink, tapa, and music as you take in Barcelona from the sea. The afternoon is free for more discoveries.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Barcelona

 

Your Accommodation

Catalonia Plaza Cataluña

This magnificent hotel is located in the center of Barcelona, a few meters from Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas. Built in 1899 by one of Gaudí's masters, it is a beautiful modernist-style building. Currently the hotel is known as Catalonia Plaza Catalunya. The construction conserves the most significant elements of the period and the facade has recently been restored. In its interesting interior patio, you can take a relaxing swim in the pool or sunbathe and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Furthermore, the hotel Catalonia Plaza Catalunya offers free Wi-Fi for its guests, fitnessarea and spa.

Catalonia Plaza Cataluña

Enjoy breakfast before heading south along the Costa Dorada and across the fertile Ebro Delta. Stop in Peñiscola, a medieval seaside town famed for its Templar castle and as a filming site for El Cid and Game of Thrones. Explore the old town's narrow streets and castle views. Continue to Valencia (approx. 350 km / 217 miles), where you'll sample a refreshing horchata and get a glimpse of local life. Tour the City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural marvel with its Hemisferic, Science Museum, and Oceanografic. Stroll through the old town and see the Cathedral and bustling squares.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia

 

Your Accommodation

Exe Rey Don Jaime

Exe Rey Don Jaime offers guests the perfect blend of leisure and well-being. The hotel's excellent location is ideal for reaching the historic center and visiting Valencia Cathedral in just minutes. This unparalleled setting, combined with the hotel's fantastic facilities, allows guests to enjoy a perfect stay on the Valencian coast. The Exe Rey Don Jaime has 319 rooms, perfectly equipped to ensure maximum guest satisfaction and comfort. Furthermore, the accommodation is ideal for all types of business trips, as it has 10 meeting rooms fully adapted for holding meetings, conferences, or conventions, as well as free Wi -Fi throughout.

Exe Rey Don Jaime

After breakfast, travel inland through the ever-changing landscapes of eastern Spain toward Andalusia. Along the way (approx. 500 km / 311 miles), enjoy views of rolling hills, olive groves, and whitewashed villages before arriving in Granada. Nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, Granada is a city rich in Moorish heritage. In the evening, enjoy an interactive flamenco dance lesson, followed by a vibrant flamenco show and dinner in one of the city's traditional venues. Afterward, take in the night views of the Alhambra lit above the city from a nearby viewpoint.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Valencia - Granada

 

Your Accommodation

Abades Recogidas

The Hotel Abades Recogidas opens its doors on the most central street in Granada. It is a modern hotel that offers uniquely decorated rooms whose theme is inspired by the traditional elements of Granada. Our hotel offers you a delicious buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi internet and has a room for events. Dare to discover the magic of Granada, from the heart of the city.

Abades Recogidas

Start your day with a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, with intricate carvings, peaceful courtyards, and fountains. The Generalife's gardens offer serene views over the city. Then, travel through olive-growing regions and charming villages to Seville (approx. 250 km / 155 miles), the heart of Andalusia. This evening, enjoy a traditional Andalusian dinner with your fellow travelers, sharing stories and savoring local flavors.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Granada - Sevilla

 

Your Accommodation

NH Collection Sevilla

Set in the financial district, this modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from San Bernardo metro station and 1.6 km from Plaza de Espana. It is next to a shopping and leisure area featuring the mall, Nervion Plaza, and El Corte Ingles, cinemas, bars and restaurants. Rooms are contemporary and comfortable, with deluxe touches including rain showers and pillow menus. Featuring wood floors, the polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and minibars, as well as tea and coffee makers. Amenities include an elegant restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, and a pub offering light meals. There's also an outdoor pool, a gym and a furnished terrace with park views, plus a business center and 11 meeting rooms.

NH Collection Sevilla

Breakfast at the hotel. Join a morning guided tour of Seville, including its vast Gothic Cathedral, home to Christopher Columbus's tomb. Walk through the enchanting Santa Cruz quarter, a maze of alleys and flower-filled patios. Visit Maria Luisa Park and see the grand Plaza de España, built for the 1929 Exposition. The afternoon is yours to explore Seville at your own pace.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Seville

 

Your Accommodation

NH Collection Sevilla

Set in the financial district, this modern hotel is a 5-minute walk from San Bernardo metro station and 1.6 km from Plaza de Espana. It is next to a shopping and leisure area featuring the mall, Nervion Plaza, and El Corte Ingles, cinemas, bars and restaurants. Rooms are contemporary and comfortable, with deluxe touches including rain showers and pillow menus. Featuring wood floors, the polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and minibars, as well as tea and coffee makers. Amenities include an elegant restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, and a pub offering light meals. There's also an outdoor pool, a gym and a furnished terrace with park views, plus a business center and 11 meeting rooms.

NH Collection Sevilla

After breakfast, depart for Cordoba (approx. 140 km / 87 miles), once the capital of Islamic Spain. Visit the stunning Mosque-Cathedral, a forest of arches and columns that blends Moorish and Christian influences. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter's whitewashed lanes. Then travel north through the Despeñaperros Pass and La Mancha (approx. 395 km / 245 miles), the land of Don Quixote, before arriving in Madrid.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Seville - Cordoba - Madrid

 

Your Accommodation

Melia Casa de las Artes

Located between Atocha and Moratín streets, Casa de las Artes Meliá Collection encompasses a full range of disciplines: from painting and sculpture to music, dance, literature, architecture and films. A perfect setting to enjoy an innovative culinary proposal thanks to restaurant Maché and its gastronomic offer based on a fusion of local and international cuisine. More than a hotel, it is a tribute to our genuine artistic expression.

Melia Casa de las Artes

After breakfast, explore Spain's capital with a guided city tour. Discover the historic Moreria district, elegant Bourbon-era boulevards, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace. See landmarks like Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcala. Visit the lively Gran Via and view the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Along the way, enjoy chocolate con churros, Madrid's beloved sweet treat. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own. In the evening, join a Farewell Dinner featuring regional favorites.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner

 

Madrid

 

Your Accommodation

Melia Casa de las Artes

Located between Atocha and Moratín streets, Casa de las Artes Meliá Collection encompasses a full range of disciplines: from painting and sculpture to music, dance, literature, architecture and films. A perfect setting to enjoy an innovative culinary proposal thanks to restaurant Maché and its gastronomic offer based on a fusion of local and international cuisine. More than a hotel, it is a tribute to our genuine artistic expression.

Melia Casa de las Artes

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meal

Breakfast

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