Classical Spain

7 night/8 day program starting in Madrid, following with Granada, Ronda, Sevilla, Zaragoza, ending in Barcelona

2026 departures

Arriving in Madrid: 12 September, 19 September, 03 October, 10 October, 17 October, 24 October, 31 October

Essentials of Spain

Madrid (2 nights), Granada (1 night), Sevilla (1 night), Zaragoza (1 night), Barcelona (2 nights)

Program


01 SAT. Madrid .-
Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll transfer you toyour hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check theinformation signs at the reception area for details about the welcome meetingwith your guide and fellow travelers.
In the evening, we’ll provide a
transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina,Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You canchoose to dine at any restaurant you prefer with a variety of options includingSpanish, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

02 SUN. Madrid .-
The morning will begin with a
comprehensive tour of central Madrid,featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá,Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautifuloasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal.Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of RealMadrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy therest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a returntransfer to the hotel.

03 MON. Madrid - Granada .-
We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through LaMancha. Our first stop will be in
Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego villageevocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia viaDespeñaperros, arriving in Granada, where lunch will be included.Free time in the afternoon. We recommend visiting the Cathedral, which housesthe tomb of the Catholic Monarchs, or strolling through the Albaicínneighborhood and enjoying the beautiful views of the Alhambra from the Miradorde San Nicolás.
Note: We remind you that the tour you have purchased does not include admissionto the Alhambra in Granada. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, wesuggest doing it through their official website:https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es or through companies that organize visitsto the city.

04 TUE. Granada - Nerja - Malaga - Ronda - Seville .-
Today we’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes as we leave behind the Sierra Nevadamountain range. We’ll then continue along the Mediterranean, on the so-calledTropical Coast, where the mild year-round microclimate allows for thecultivation of tropical fruits such as guavas, mangoes, and avocados, and inthe past, sugar cane.

We stop in
NERJA, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs. Wecontinue on to MÁLAGA, the capital of the Costa del Sol, full of lifeand boasting a beautiful historic center. Time for lunch and a stroll throughthe city center.

Afterward, we head into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in
RONDA, astunning white town famous for its dramatic gorge that splits the city in two.

We continue to
SEVILLE, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner includedat the hotel.
05 WED. Seville - Zaragoza .-
In the morning, we’ll include a
panoramic tour of the city. You’ll visitthe cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, andthe popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we’llinclude a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, you’llbe transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduledto depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in justunder four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.

Note: The train journey will not be accompanied by a Europamundo tour guide.
06 THU. Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona .-
Free morning in
ZARAGOZA. We recommend taking a walk through thehistoric city center and Plaza del Pilar, where the Basilica of Our Lady of thePillar, one of Spain’s great symbols, and La Seo Cathedral are located. You mayalso stroll through the old town or head to the Ebro River.

After lunch, we continue on to
CATALONIA. Stop at the Poblet Monastery,surrounded by its walls and set in a beautiful natural setting; it is one ofthe best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (admission included).Continue on to BARCELONA, arriving in the late afternoon.
07 FRI. Barcelona .-
In the morning, we include a
panoramic tour of BARCELONA,considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the MediterraneanSea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well asfor its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and OlympicGames held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful andcaptivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisureand dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll throughthis lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of theday.
08 SAT. Barcelona .-
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderfullasting memories.

Hotels & Prices

Madrid: Hotel Praga / Axor Feria / Hotel Puerto de Toledo

Granada: Hotel Abades Nevada / Hotel Saray / Hotel Luna de Granada

Sevilla: Hotel Eurostar / Hilton Garden Inn / Sevilla Forum

Zaragoza: Hotel Exe Boston / Fira Congress / Front Air Congress

Barcelona: Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Per person in double room: Eur 1390.-

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