Itinerary
01 DAY. Barcelona Arrival.
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Evening transfer to Mare magnum area.
Welcome to Barcelona!. Upon airport
arrival we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Our guide will await
you and will provide all the necessary information. At the end of the
afternoon, we provide transfers to Plaza de Colón and Mare magnum area, a place
that’s
full of life and activities right next to the sea. This is where the most
innovative spirit of the city blends with its deep historic character. We will
guide you on where to eat right in the heart of this district. Classic Spanish
food can be found, and also Indian, Chinese, classic Spanish tapas and Middle
Eastern restaurants. Return to the hotel.
02 DAY. Barcelona
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Barcelona city
tour. “Spanish
Village”
visit and evening transfers to Las Ramblas district.
Today we will get to know Barcelona, an impressive
city right on the Mediterranean Sea. Our visit includes an informative city
tour with a local expert. (Note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people,
explanations can be given by our guide.) We also visit the city’s historic
central area with its Gothic neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We
will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. It will be possible to
see and photograph La Sagrada Familia basilica; the masterpiece designed by
the architect Gaudí. Subsequently, we include the entry ticket to “Poble Espanyol” (meaning “Spanish Village”). This open
air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of
Barcelona. Be delighted by the best Spanish craftsmanship and discover the
architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in
Spain. Free time to explore the city on your own. In the evening we provide
transfers to Las Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya area, where you
can select from a great variety of restaurants (including Indian, Chinese,
Muslim, international and regional Spanish cuisine). Return to hotel.
03 DAY. Barcelona Peniscola- Valencia
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Visit Peniscola, a beautiful walled town
combined with a castle on the sea. Discover Valencia’s City of Arts
and Sciences. Evening transfers.
We travel south along the Mediterranean. A special
stop is made at Peniscola, a small walled town on the shores of the sea. After
a short introduction given by our guide, you can make your way through the
town, discovering the fishing port, the castle and the beach. Time for a walk
and lunch. Afterwards we travel to Valencia, the third largest
Spanish city, where we explore the City of Arts and Sciences, the most
important modern tourist site in the city of Valencia. Next, we walk through
the historic centre of the city, and our guide will accompany us to the
Cathedral. Evening transfer to the Plaza de Toros. In this area you will have
time to dine in line with your preferences (Spanish, Indian, international,
etc.) Return to hotel.
04 DAY. Valencia Caravaca Granada
TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS: Caravaca, a Catholic “holy city” (includes
entry ticket and guided visit to the impressive palace and gardens of the
Alhambra).
Early in the morning, we travel on minor roads through
the Spanish heartland. We make a stop in Caravaca de la Cruz, a small town
considered by the Catholic Church to be one of the five holy cities. We
continue through beautiful landscapes to Andalusia. Arrival in Granada.
Experience the city with highlights such as the immense Palace of the
Alhambra and the beautiful Generalife Moorish Gardens, built
during Moorish times (includes entry ticket and local guide). Later, enjoy an
evening at Plaza de Gracia in Granada’s city centre, where restaurants mix with local
cultural flavor to create an unforgettable night. Choose between Spanish, international,
Chinese, Latin cuisines, etc. Tonight you have the option to attend a flamenco
dance show and the traditional neighborhood of Sacramonte.
05 DAY. Granada- Marbella- Ronda- Seville
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit Marbella, one
of the most cosmopolitan cities along the Spanish coast. Visit to Ronda, a
traditional Andalusian village.
Leaving Granada, we travel towards the Costa del Sol
(Sunshine Coast). Beautiful landscapes along the Mediterranean accompany our
journey. We stop in Puerto Banus, located in Marbella, one of
the most cosmopolitan coastal cities. We take a walk through the marina and see
its luxury yachts. We continue our journey through the mountains, with its
bandit history, before reaching RONDA, a beautiful traditional “white village” with its
impressive “El
Tajo”
gorge that divides the city in half. Continue to SEVILLE. Leisure
time in historic city centre area (Calle Alfonso XII) where many different
restaurants can be found. You can choose your favourite cuisine: Indian,
Muslim, Chinese, Spanish, international, and so on.
06 DAY. Seville- Madrid
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with a local expert. Travel on a
high-speed train. Evening transfer to Gran Vía district in Madrid.
In the morning we have a scenic tour with our local expert.
(Note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, it can be conducted in both
Spanish and English). We visit the Cathedral and its famous Giralda,
Guadalquivir River Borders, the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana,
and the beautiful Plaza de España. Free time follows. After lunch, we take a
trip on a high-speed train. (Note: On the train ride, a guide will only
accompany the group if it contains over 20 passengers.) The train is quite
comfortable and it is an enjoyable trip through marvellous countryside. In
several places our speed will be about 300km/h (186m/h). The train journey
takes 2½ hours. Transfer to our hotel in Madrid. At sunset we provide transfers
to the Plaza de Oriente in the historic centre of Madrid, opposite the
Royal Palace. In this area there are many restaurants serving different
exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, International).
Return to hotel.
07 DAY. Madrid
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Visit to the
Plaza de Toros de las Ventas bullring. Stroll
through the Retiro Park.
This morning, experience the city on a guided tour,
which showcases the city’s vibrant centre, the beautiful Plaza Mayor (Main
Square), its broad and magnificent avenues and its many fountains. (Note: if
groups have fewer than fifteen travellers, it can be given in both English and
Spanish.) Our tour includes a visit to see inside the PLAZA DE TOROS DE
LAS VENTAS, a fine-looking building. Here we learn about the tradition of “corridas” (meaning “running with
the bulls”)
in the Bullfighting Museum. Also the day includes a walking tour of the
beautiful Retiro Park, enhanced by the lake and Crystal Palace. Enjoy the rest
of the afternoon. If you wish, there is an optional visit to the ROYAL
PALACE. At sunset we provide transfers to the Plaza de Oriente in the
historic centre of Madrid, opposite the Royal Palace. In this area there are
many restaurants serving different exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern,
Muslim, Spanish, International). Return to hotel.
08 DAY. Madrid- Zaragoza- Montserrat-Barcelona
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Basílica del Pilar, Funicular.
We depart early in the morning from Madrid. Heading
towards Aragón, we pause our journey in Zaragoza. Our guide will join
the group to Basílica del Pilar. We visit this impressive sanctuary. Directly
afterwards, the group will have free time in the city centre. Later, we make
our way toCataluña. We will be able to admire the impressive rocky landscapes
while passing Montserrat Monastery. Arrival to Barcelona.
End of our services.
