Spanish Wonder
From CAD $3,352 Was CAD $3,725
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Group Tour
Easy
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(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Savor shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Seville: Spend time at a family-run olive oil farm and learn how olives are grown, harvested and pressed. As you explore the property, hear stories from your hosts and enjoy a tasting of their signature oils. A relaxed and flavourful glimpse into local life. Please note: Your Be My Guest experience may take place on Day 3 or Day 4 of the itinerary, subject to availability.
Dive into Culture
- Toledo: The invincible swords of Toledo have defended cities for centuries. Visit an inlaid steel factory in Toledo to see local craftsmen forging the highest quality steel.
Iconic Experience
- Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, traveling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain and Royal Palace.
- Toledo: Explore this magnificent ancient city with your Local Specialist and visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see an El Greco masterpiece.
- Córdoba: Explore the incredible Mezquita with your Local Specialist. Admire the forest of horseshoe arches and learn how this building symbolises many of Córdoba's religious changes over the centuries.
- Seville: Guided by your Local Specialist, see the Giralda Tower, former minaret of the Great Mosque and now the cathedral's belltower. Explore the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz Quarter and emerge by the great walls of the Alcazar.
- Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. Explore with a Local Specialist keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.
- Guadix: See the cave homes that embellish the hills around Guadix.
- Valencia: See the ultra-modern Center of Arts and Sciences and the historic bullring of Valencia during an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
- Peñíscola: See the castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
- Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see the exterior of Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerizing Sagrada Família.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Valencia: Taste authentic Valencian horchata from a local vendor. This rich and flavourful nut-based drink loved by many is produced here using only locally sourced and natural ingredients, and respecting traditional methods of production. Alongside the local and organic production, they have been bringing the vibrant tradition of horchata back to its glory days, giving employment opportunities to people at risk of social exclusion. They have also built over 10 street carts from recycling materials, all working on solar energy and ice. Your visit supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona
- Discover Valencia and Peñíscola
- Visit an inlaid steel factory, the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, Córdoba's Mosque of the Caliphs, the Cathedral in Seville, Granada's Alhambra Palace
- View the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, the cave homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada Família exterior in Barcelona
Trip Details
Product Code: 28194
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.482B
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,352 ($372 /day)
Itinerary
The lively capital of Spain is your launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe's most soulful destinations. Relax in the lush surrounds of El Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran Vía or people-watch over coffee and churros with chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for an orientation drive followed by dinner.
Accommodation: NH Collection Eurobuilding, VOCO Madrid Retiro
Meals: Dinner
Head to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of this city that dates back to Roman times. You'll visit a traditional factory and Dive into Culture, witnessing the age-old inlaid-steel craft, before seeing one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the Church of Santo Tomé – 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. You'll also visit the synagogue, before returning to Madrid to admire the exterior of the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain with your Local Specialist. Spend the evening on your own, or delve into the sights and flavors of Spain's capital with an Optional Experience.
Accommodation: NH Collection Eurobuilding, VOCO Madrid Retiro
Meals: Breakfast
Journey through the plains of La Mancha, a region made famous by the tale of Don Quixote, and arrive in Córdoba. With a Local Specialist, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and explore the Jewish Quarter, uncovering stories of cultural exchange and architectural legacy. Continue to Seville, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Join your hosts at a local olive oil farm for a Be My Guest experience. Learn how olives are grown and pressed, hear about life in the countryside and sample some of the oils produced on site.
Accommodation: Occidental Viapol, Zenit, Meliá Lebreros
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, and see the Moorish-inspired Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds. Marvel at the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, then take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. In the evening, consider an Optional Experience to see, hear and feel the mysterious and ineffable charm of a traditional flamenco show.
Accommodation: Occidental Viapol, Zenit, Meliá Lebreros
Meals: Breakfast
Multicultural Granada takes center stage today, as you visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. An exquisite example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine.
Accommodation: Occidental
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged into the ochre-colored cliffs of the surrounding area, then travel to Valencia, where you’ll see the Bullring and admire the medieval architecture of the Quart and Serranos towers. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large scale urban recreation center for culture and science. Enjoy organic horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This evening, you will dine at your hotel.
Accommodation: Novotel Valencia Lavant
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Head north, along the coast through the Levant region, and stop at Peñíscola, the 'City in the Sea'. View the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We then continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudi architecture. Join a Local Specialist to admire the exterior of the unfinished Sagrada Família, see the upscale boutiques and Gaudi creations on the Passeig de Gràcia, and pay tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.
Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants
Meals: Breakfast
Explore centuries of history, contemporary culture and exquisite art and architecture on your day at leisure. Ramble down Las Ramblas or join an Optional Experience to the monastery perched atop the mountain of Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia. This evening, celebrate a memorable journey through Spain over dinner with your newfound friends and Travel Director.
Accommodation: U232, Barceló Sants
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
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Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Spanish Wonder Trip. Excellent and professional. Knowledgeable and friendly. It’s a busy trip, but you see all the essential sites and history and architecture is stunning.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Amanda Hewitt - Traveled, August 2024
Excelled in many ways, but rushed at times The tour leader, *personal info removed by Feefo* , was excellent. He worked diligently to ensure everyone's tour met their expectations. Our driver,*personal info removed by Feefo* excelled at getting the bus close to our destination and was always on hand to assist us in boarding or deboarding the bus and getting our luggage to and from the hotels. The bus itself was excellent, brand-new condition. We toured several important historical and religious sites led by excellent local experts, but I felt rushed at each of these locations. I didn't feel like the visit to the olive groves was worthwhile. We also spent a lot of time on the bus. Perhaps this was one city too much for the allotted time. The hotels we stayed in were very nice, better than what I choose for myself when traveling on my own. Our tour leader, *************, did an excellent job despite some trying circumstances (a larger than normal party, some difficult individuals in the party, a couple of medical issues arose). *personal info removed by Feefo* specifically went out of his way to ensure my trip was very good as I was the only solo traveler in the group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Spanish Wonder tour review. The bus coach was very comfortable, even with the long hours spent on the bus. The tour was organized very well and is very good for people who like independence but still want structure. This tour is great if you want an overview of Spain. My favorite part was Andalucía, specifically the cities of Sevilla and Granada. This tour is also great if you like to explore new things and also if you like history!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
As old customers and retired persons me and my wife was treated with respect and dignity by Guy Gotenberg and our capable driver. Spain was almost last on our European bucket list. The itinerary was well worked out and organized. Wine quality at times 3plus(vivino) Hotels all clean and good. Unfortunately we spend a lot of time on the bus , understandable .Could catch with sleep. We loved it and will try to join you in future again, if the SA Rand gets better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Memorable Spain. The itinerary gave us a very comprehensive overview of major Spanish cities, historical events and cultural / religious background. The selected included tours by local guides were expertly run. The optional excursions were also well worth participating in. Of unique note were the cave dwellings of Guadix. The cities of Madrid, Tolédo, Cordoba, Sevilla, Valencia, Granada, Péniscola and Barcelona each provided local aspects of this country and its people. Hotels all exceeded my expectations. The Olive Plantation experience and dinner at the Hacienda was uniquely Spanish and provided great insight into this industry. BUT MOST important was the exceptional professionalism of the driver, Sergio and Tour Director, Kylee. Without their knowledge, skills and extraordinary attention to detail the trip would have been average. They took it to a whole new level and we were impressed every step of the way. After many tours with Costsaver, Uniworld River Cruises and Trafalgar (all part of the same parent company) this one was notable for the high level of customer care and service.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2024
Karen Castro - Traveled, August 2024
*Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were awesome and very knowledgeable on the sites. The bus was super comfortable and *Personal information removed by Feefo* driving was impressive on the narrow streets and winding roads. Our only disappointment was that a tour of the inside of the Familia Sagrada was not included.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
The tour director and the coach driver were fabulous. They were informative, fun and helped make the trip as great as it was! Its very busy with many things to see. A lot of time in the bus getting from point A to point B, but they top frequently and stop in towns to break up the driving.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2024
Rochelle - Traveled, June 2024
Loved Spain! Anna, our tour director, was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, nice and professional. Had a great experience. Everything was top notch: hotels, additional tours, food, etc. the trip exceeded my expectations. Wonderful vacation!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Teresa Zammit - Traveled, June 2024
Our guide and driver always tried to get us to our destinations in a timely fashion and was always on time. We enjoyed our trip imensely.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing Spain. Very organized and hassle free. Great staff. Top notch drivers and directors. Mayes traveling to another country safe. Beautiful trip. Great way to see a lot of the country and learn about the history and culture. Driver and travel director were top notch. Hotels were in great locations and the cities were all very walkable. There is a ton of walking on this trip, often times on cobblestone roads. We walked 20,000 steps daily, which we loved! We did every optional optional experience and enjoyed them all. All the local experts were great. Would’ve been nice to have Park Guell offered as an optional experience as well as option to go inside Sagrada Familia, but we stayed an extra day and did on our own. Would recommend this trip. Note the Madrid airport in Spain are a mess and several people had delayed and even lost luggage.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
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