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Embrace the diversity of Spain, from south to north.
Walk in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso, taste fine wines and tapas, and witness the white-washed villages that bring Spain to life. This is a comprehensive journey from south to north, through Barcelona, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, and finishing in picturesque Porto. Crane your neck to see exemplary Gothic architecture contained inside medieval walls, walk through lush fields and rub your hand over the worn pillar touched by millions at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Uncover Spain in all of its natural, cultural and epicurean wonder on a 21-day small group adventure.
- Code
- PEEAC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona and enjoy an included market tour where you will learn (and taste) some secrets of Spanish food.
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Learn about the olive oil production process in Andalucia and its importance to the region. Taste different types of oil during an exclusive visit to a small, family-run factory.
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Enjoy the trendy and elegant feature stay in Madrid, located in Gran Via, the heart of the City, among theatres, restaurants, boutiques, cocktail bars – a comfortable central stay.
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Sample regional delicacies like local ciders in Asturias, sweet carbayon pastries in Oviedo and, of course, Porto’s eponymous tipple.
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Walk the final stretch of the Camino alongside weary pilgrims and feel their joy as the spires of the Santiago de Compostela come into view.
Is this trip right for you?
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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. Picos de Europa NP is known for its diversity of weather. It can be relatively cold even in the height of summer, so please pack appropriately with layers.
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Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes.
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There are two walks included in this itinerary – a hike in Picos de Europa and the final stretch of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The difficulty will be adjusted depending on group ability, but you will need a basic level of fitness in order to enjoy them.
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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.
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Travel on this trip takes place in a comfortable private vehicle, but please note that two days on this trip feature significant time spent driving (5 and 6 hours respectively). Breaks to use the bathroom, eat and sightsee are scheduled.
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This tour is bookended by two incredible cities – Barcelona and Porto. However, time in these cities is limited, so please allocate extra days if you would like to discover these destinations in depth.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Catalonia Portal del Ángel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
If you would like to visit La Sagrada Familia, it’s best to pre book your tickets before the tour. To do so, please check https://tickets.sagradafamilia.org/site/SagradaFamilia/ for updated information on availability and times of the visit. On this tour, best time to visit Day 1, ideally in the morning or early afternoon so you don’t miss welcome meeting at 7pm, or day 2 in the afternoon after morning market visit.Accommodation
- Hotel Catalonia Portal del Ángel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Local market tour & tasting
Optional Activities
- Barcelona - Museum of City History - EUR7
- Barcelona - Picasso Museum - EUR14
- Barcelona - National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Barcelona - Tapas Tour in El Raval Urban Adventure - EUR70
- Snapshots of Barcelona - EUR48
- Barcelona - Andean-Amazonian Ethnographic Museum - Free
- Barcelona - Casa Batllo - EUR24
- Barcelona - Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR10
- Barcelona - Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Barcelona - Guell Palace - EUR12
- Barcelona - Cathedral - EUR7
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Dimar or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Valencia - Sagunto Castle - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
And actually paella is just one flavour in this full-on, taste bud-tingling gastronomical heaven! Among the treats that Valencia has to offer, the choice is yours, from horchata to jamón to even artisan chocolates.
Early afternoon, take a short drive south of Valencia to discover Albufera Lake, an important ecological site of the region. The lake is surrounded by beach, dunes, lagoons, wetlands and Mediterranean forest, and is home to six small islands. You will visit the island of El Palmar and discover its typical ‘barraca’ houses. Travel by boat to the middle of the lake and learn about the important agricultural crop of the area, namely the local rice. Finish off with included late lunch - paella lunch of course!
Accommodation
- Hotel Dimar or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
Optional Activities
- Valencia - Treats & Tastes of Valencia Urban Adventure - EUR55
- Valencia - Street Art in Old Valencia Urban Adventure - EUR35
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Anacapri or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Anacapri or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Granada - Alhambra Visit (pre-purchase online) - EUR28
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Due to high demand and to be able to control visitor numbers, local authorities have implemented a timed ticket system for the Alhambra Palace. We recommend you secure your tickets online as soon as you are confirmed on this trip, as tickets sell out fast and far in advance. The online booking system can be accessed here: tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/. When purchasing tickets you will need to enter your passport details. Details will be checked at the entrance, so make sure you bring your passport with you at the time of the visit. Should tickets be sold out on the official website you can try en.granadatur.com/granada-card. The Granada Card is valid for three days and includes several additional sights. Please see their website for more details.Accommodation
- Hotel Sercotel Selu or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cordoba - Synagogue Cordoba guided tour
- Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sacristia de Santa Ana or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Seville - Guided Tour including Alcazar
- Guided tour of Seville including Alcazar Seville
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sacristia de Santa Ana or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Seville Flamenco show & dinner
Optional Activities
- Seville - Indias Archive - Free
- Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR9
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR12
- Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
- Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
- Madrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
- Markets of Madrid - Urban Adventure - EUR47
- Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR82
- Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR11
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Markets of Madrid - Urban Adventure - EUR47
- Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR82
- Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR11
- Madrid - Abono Paseo del Arte (3 museum combo voucher) - EUR30
- Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR12
- Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
- Madrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cathedral Toledo
- Toledo - Guided Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Markets of Madrid - Urban Adventure - EUR47
- Madrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR82
- Madrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR12
- Madrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
- Madrid - Royal Palace - EUR11
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group will likely change at this location. There will be a group meeting to discuss the next stage of your itinerary. We suggest you attend, as this is also a great chance to meet your new fellow travellers. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.Accommodation
- Hotel Emperador or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alcazar of Segovia tour inc audioguide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Sercotel Corona de Castilla or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Burgos leader led tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Los Lagos Nature or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Locally produced Cider tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Los Lagos Nature or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Picnic lunch including locally sourced cheese
- Covadonga Lake walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
The walk will take 2—3 hours, but the difficulty will be adjusted depending on the overall ability of the group.Accommodation
- Hotel Monumento San Francisco - feature stay (1 night)
Included Activities
- Carbayon tasting in Oviedo
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Monumento San Francisco - feature stay (1 night)
Included Activities
- Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage guided walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Moon Sun or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Porto - Port Wine Tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Porto - City Tasting Tour - EUR160
- Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
- Porto - Lello Library - EUR6
- Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR5
- Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR5
- Tower of Clérigos - EUR3
- Porto - Cathdral - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
19 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, Metro, Local bus, Boat, TrainAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (16 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Local market tour & tasting
- Lake Albufera - Boat Tour & Barraca Visit
- Cordoba - Synagogue Cordoba guided tour
- Cordoba - Walking Tour of the Mezquita & Cordoba City with Local Guide
- Seville - Guided Tour including Alcazar
- Guided tour of Seville including Alcazar Seville
- Seville Flamenco show & dinner
- Cathedral Toledo
- Toledo - Guided Tour
- Alcazar of Segovia tour inc audioguide
- Burgos leader led tour
- Locally produced Cider tasting
- Picnic lunch including locally sourced cheese
- Covadonga Lake walk
- Carbayon tasting in Oviedo
- Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage guided walk
- Porto - Port Wine Tasting
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. Visiting the Alhambra Palace is an optional activity. We recommend you secure your tickets online as soon as you are confirmed on this trip, as tickets sell out fast and far in advance. Please refer to the itinerary for details of how to purchase tickets.

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