Spanish Wonder
From CAD $3695
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Group Tour
Easy
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(10 reviews)
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.
Iconic Experience
- Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
- 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.
- 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: 34576
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.482E
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 $3695 ($411 /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, Meliá Castilla
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, Rafael Atocha
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: Zenit, Exe Sevilla Macarena
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: Zenit, Exe Sevilla Macarena
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, Sercotel HMO Martina
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, May 2024
Spanish best cities. The service and attention were great. Our tour director, Alex Rodrigues was very friendly and helpful. Our driver was also very friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
James Mazur - Traveled, May 2024
A magnificent experience. I didn't think I would enjoy a guided tour, but I really enjoyed this one. The itinerary was extremely well-organized, and the tour guide had vast knowledge of a multitude of topics related to the various locations. A highlight was the attending a presentation of classical Spanish Flamenco music and dancing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
A perfect introduction to a country new to me. I love that Trafalgar manage movement of luggage and include some meals other than breakfast. Tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly. A great taster trip for Spain. It highlighted places I would love to return to. Great to have local specialist knowledge and local hosts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
This tour package was a perfect introduction to Spain.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Brenda Toth - Traveled, May 2024
Spanish Wonder - Great Overview of Spain Service provided by the Travel Director, hotel staff, etc. was excellent. Local specialists were very knowledgeable; therefore, added a lot to the tour. Itinerary gave a good overview of Spain, including a number of highlights. Celia, our Travel Director was excellent. She was from the area and was extremely knowledgeable. The coach was very clean and comfortable. Onboard Wi-Fi was appreciated. We elected to partake in all of the "optional experiences" which made for a very busy itinerary. Highlights for me personally were the Royal Gardens at the Alhambra in Granada and Montserrat near Barcelona. Additionally, a couple of the dinners that our Travel Director organized were a lot of fun and the food was great! The transfers provided by Trafalgar don't work well unless your flilght aligns with the one transfer time that they provided. Because we didn't arrive and depart on the tour dates, we were unable to take advantage of the complimentary transfers. While I personally have no issues with walking long distances, it would be helpful if the brochure mentioned how much walking may be required on the average tour day. Most days, we walked 18,000 steps which was a lot for a number of people on the tour. It would be good for people to know that a fair amount of walking is required. If you opted not to walk, you would miss out on the most important aspects of the tour. For the most part, meals included with the tour were very good, with the exception of the Olive Farm. Most people we talked to agreed that the Olive Farm (Connect with the Locals) was very informative and we were happy it was included. Having said this, the chicken they served was not edible. It was so dry and tough that you could hardly cut through it. (Must have been an old hen that several of us were served!) It would be nice if some main attractions in Madrid and Barcelona were incoproated into the tour (eg. Madrid Palace, Sagrada Familia)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Debra Yesovich - Traveled, May 2024
3rd trip to Spain. We had a top notch driver who maneuvered through some tight spots and very personable. Our tour guide was very efficient and enjoyed our group. It was fast pace. There was spectacular highlights of Spain but if you want to explore more of them you will have to extend your trip! Well worth the price.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Spain May/June 2024. Service was impeccable! We thought the itinerary was perfectly planned including the optional experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Spanish Wonder May 2024 review. I have taken several tours with this company. This is the second trip of 5 that went as planned. The tour director are great. The actual securing of the trip was mostly online less personable. The hotels were not bad, however it would be nice (and cut down on travel time when on your own) if they were centrally located. have centrally located. There was no Gaudi site visits on schedule, just walk by. Why go to Spain and not see his work? Major deficit of the trip. The tour Director Kylee and fellow travelers (from around the world) were fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Helen Lacroix - Traveled, May 2024
Very good. Tania was an excellent tour director, always attending to our concerns and making the drive enjoyable with her informative chats and dry sense of humor. Arlindo was an accomplished and courteous driver, helping older members out of the bus with a steadying hand. I feel we really got to see the wonders of Spain in a week. The local experts were very engaging too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
The best. It was great. So much history to remember, great tour director and driver, felt safe and great company.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
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