11 Days | Embrace the diversity of Spain from Madrid to Barcelona
Walk in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso, taste fine wines and tapas and wander the white-washed villages that bring Spain to life. On this 12-day Premium journey from Madrid to Barcelona, you’ll see flamenco in Seville, taste paella in Valencia, feel the history of the Alhambra in Granada and discover the hidden corners of Cordoba. With a Feature Stay that displays authentic history and local culture and Exclusive Experiences that showcase this dynamic country's delicious cuisines and architectural history, you’re in for an adventure.
Trip overview
- Start
- Madrid, Spain
- Finish
- Barcelona, Spain
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Spain
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMPS
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Taste the best of Spanish cuisine during Exclusive Experiences – taste paella in Valencia, sample olive oil at a family-run farm in Andalucia and try delicious marzipan in Toledo.
- See the enchanting Alhambra Palace in Granada by day and by night with an expert guide – a Premium Exclusive Experience. Avoid the crowds as you receive special insight into the complex’s fascinating history.
- Cruise the tranquil Albufera Lake by boat during an Exclusive Experience and learn how fishermen and rice growers ply their trade here. Then, visit the island of El Palmar and discover its typical 'barraca' houses.
- Spend two nights in a hotel housed in 27 converted Sevillian cottages for your Feature Stay in Seville. From antique furnishings to first-class service and an unbeatable location, this family-run hotel will be simply unforgettable.
- Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
- Summer temperatures can be extreme (over 40°C), so it's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider your suitability to the season you are travelling in.
- During your discoveries you will visit a numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the arms, and pants or skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will advise when such clothing is necessary.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Private vehicle, High-speed train
Hotel (8 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Madrid - (Tapas) Welcome Dinner
- Toledo - Marzipan Tasting
- Toledo - Day Trip
- Seville - Evening Flamenco Show
- Seville - Alcazar Visit
- Seville - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
- Andalucia - Olive Oil Mill Visit & Tasting
- Granada – Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens Tour
- Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
- Valencia - Paella Lunch
- Barcelona - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Dinner in Restaurant - Barcelona
- Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
- Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
- Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Madrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
- Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
- Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
- Seville - Indias Archive - Free
- Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
- Valencia - Sagunto Castle - Free
- Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
- Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR15
- Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Barcelona - Casa Batllo (advance booking required) - EUR29
- Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
- Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
- Barcelona - Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. On the September 16th departure (ZMPS240916), the Alhambra by night visit will take place on the evening of Day 6, as opposed to Day 7 as described in the itinerary.
4. On the November 27th and December 11th departures (ZMPS241127 and ZMPS241211) the Alhambra by night visit is not available. Instead, on day 7 you will visit both the palace and the gardens during the day.
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