Days
Price from
- Start
- Barcelona, Spain
- Finish
- Madrid, Spain
- Destination
- Spain
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEES
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 1 review
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Peregrine trips are now operated by Intrepid Travel
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the wonders of Barcelona and the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, home to the city's impressive cathedral and La Boqueria market
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Enjoy an included market tour in Barcelona where you will learn (and taste) some secrets of Spanish food.
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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 importance to the region. Taste different types of oil during 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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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 place like no other.
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Discover Sevilla, home of the firey flamenco dance.
Is this trip right for you?
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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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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. 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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The places visited on this trip often have cobblestone streets. Wheeling luggage across these surfaces can be difficult. For this reason we recommend following the guidelines in the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information.
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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 - EUR10
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
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, Metro, Local bus, Boat, TrainAccommodation
Comfortable Hotel (10 nights), Feature stay (2 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

Essential trip information
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