Days
Price from
- Start
- Barcelona, Spain
- Finish
- Madrid, Spain
- Destination
- Spain
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEES
- Physical rating
- Traveller’s rating
- 41 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the wonders of Barcelona, including the Sagrada Familia church and the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, home to the city's impressive cathedral and La Boqueria market
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Visit the island of El Palmar and discover its typical 'barraca' houses
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Learn about the olive oil production process in Andalucia and its overall importance to the region. Taste different types of oil olive on an exclusive visit to a small, family run factory.
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Explore the tranquil Albufera Lake by boat and learn how fishermen and rice growers ply their trade here.
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Granada is a city like no other. Explore the outstanding Alhambra Palace with a guide, then lose yourself in the charming streets of the old Moorish quarter.
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Experience a night in Cordoba feature stay hotel, traditional Andalusian-style building filled with many reminiscent of artistic manifestations of AL-Andalus.
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Discover Sevilla, home of firey flamenco dance.
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed art cities of Avila and Segovia – not to mention Madrid, Spain's wonderland of Spanish masters
Is this trip right for you?
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On this trip you will visit a lot of interesting cities on this trip and we will discover them predominantly on foot. That means you’ll be expected to walk for up to 6 hours, which, especially in the heat, may be very tiring.
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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.
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During your discoveries you will visit a numerous religious sites – this requires a level of modesty. 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. Tour Leader will be able to advise when such a clothing is necessary.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same sex. If you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge. Please ask your travel consultant for more details. Also, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together and rooms in Europe can seem rather small by American or Australian standards.
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It's important not to exceed the luggage weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'What to Take' section of the trip notes.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Catalonia Portal del Ángel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Catalonia Portal del Ángel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Dimar or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Sagunto Castle - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Dimar or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Albufera - Boat tour & Barraca visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Corona Granada or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Macia Condor Granada or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alhambra entrance
- Alhambra Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Macia Alfaros or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cordoba & Mezquita visit
- Synagogue Cordoba
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sacristia de Santa Ana or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Seville including Alcazar Seville
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sacristia de Santa Ana or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Seville Flamenco show & dinner
Optional Activities
- Catedral and Giralda Tower - EUR8
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR12
- Real Jardín Botánico - EUR4
- Museo del Prado - EUR15
- Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
- Markets of Madrid - Urban Adventure - EUR47
- Madrid Tapas Adventure - Urban Adventure - EUR82
- Royal Palace-Madrid - EUR11
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alcazar Segovia
Optional Activities
- Entrance - Avila Cathedral - EUR5
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cathedral Toledo
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, metro, local bus, boatAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (11 nights), Feature stay (1 night)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona
- Lake Albufera - Boat tour & Barraca visit
- Alhambra entrance
- Alhambra Tour
- Guided tour of Cordoba & Mezquita visit
- Synagogue Cordoba
- Guided tour of Seville including Alcazar Seville
- Seville Flamenco show & dinner
- Alcazar Segovia
- Cathedral Toledo
Reviews
Our Essence of Spain trips score an average of 4.66 out of 5 based on 41 reviews in the last year.
Essence of Spain, October 2017
Jean Peters
This tour provides you with a great overview of Spain. It is a wonderful tour. You won't be disappointed.
Review submitted 25 Oct 2017
Essence of Spain, September 2017
Judith O'Gorman
Maybe it needed to be a day or two longer as we saw and did alot in the 13 days. I dont think it did justice to cadiz would have liked to have had time for a swim in the ocean.WOW It was extensive and enjoyable journey through Spain .
Review submitted 10 Oct 2017
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Important notes
A single supplement is available on this trip with no exceptions. Please ask your agent for more details about pricing and availability.