Spanish Wonder
From CAD $3,190 Was CAD $3,545
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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: 34578
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.482D
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 $3,190 ($354 /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, Rafael Atocha
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
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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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Holt Thompson - Traveled, June 2024
Would be happy to do the trip again. Service was excellent . Met on time at the airport and taken to the airport after the trip on time . These people were great. The travel director was excellent with good knowledge of the area. He was helpful in all matters and caring. The driver could not have been better . They formed a good team . Only one hotel was poor quality, Valencia. No electric jug or facilities to make a cup of tea. Really enjoyed the cave house.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Norman Galbreaith - Traveled, June 2024
Excellent! You’ll have the time of your life! Quality second to none. They’ll always go above and beyond to take care of everything. From dietary needs to making sure you get to the airport on time, and everything in between! Customized trips around the world. Hardest part is deciding where you want to go. Happy travels! Travel director, Kassie, made our trip absolutely perfect. Motels were located perfectly for access to walking around. Our coach was great with a great driver. Met some wonderful people and made a lot of memories. This was my 13th trip with Trafalgar, ready for another one.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Laura Mahecha - Traveled, June 2024
Spanish Wonder- Mahecha Family Review. The representatives on the phone were always helpful and informative. This was a wonderful experience and great first trip to Spain for our family. We thought the excursions were well curated, the local specialists were knowledgeable and helpful, and our tour Director Cassie Jones was well organized, pleasant, informative, and fun! Every detail was executed flawlessly! Helder, our driver was lovely, and a very skilled driver able to maneuver tight spaces and up windy mountain roads like on the drive to Montserrat. Our luggage was always where it said it would be, and our accommodations were good. We would definitely recommend this trip to our friends and family!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
Cindy - Traveled, June 2024
Good customer service. When we needed to call and ask questions before our trip we always got help. It was a very full agenda. We saw so much. We had some great dinner experiences. The "be our guest" experiences at the Olive Farm and the Cave house were exceptionally gratifying. Our tour guide, Kassie, and driver Helder, were marvelous. We do wish we would have more time in the (2) "markets" we quickly walked through. The Montserrat excursion was breathtaking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Amazing! It was a wonderful experience, our tour guide was excellent, everyone had a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Lisa Jupp - Traveled, June 2024
Absolutely brilliant. Saw so many amazing things. Best service. It was brilliant!!! Saw heaps & timing was great. I would recommend seeing. The Musical Theatre in Barcelona (it only takes 20 mins to see it) I will be highly recommending this trip to many.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Enjoyed everything the trip offered. From the sights, optional experiences, hotels, transportation, driver and tour director. Just wished that entry to Sagrada de Familia church's included .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
A tour with ease Service was wonderful. Attention to detail. Didn't have any issues at all with pricing, understanding itinerary or technical issues. The tour guide, Cassie was absolutely fantastic! She was cheerful, engaging, knowledgeable & did a great job bringing the group together collectively to make it like a family event. She was very special. The bus driver was also great, took time for extra details. They made a great team. It covered a great deal of historical sites throughout many cities and their surrounding area. Which gave a greater understanding as to the past influences to modern day Spain. The optional excursions allowed us to be engaged in the cultural experience through song, food, & spirits.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/20/2024
Barbara Erbacher - Traveled, May 2024
Rave review for our Wonders of Spain tour. The tour director was uniformly cheerful and helpful during our 9 day tour. Highly recommend him. The hotels, restaurants, driver, all were excellent. It's a great itinerary filled with really great tours and narratives. I especially appreciate that even though there were 50 visitors on the trip, we were split in two for the walking tours with local experts, so that the walking tours were manageable and much better organized. The historical perspectives we were given during the travel times helped us appreciate the places we visited much more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Janet Van Alstine - Traveled, May 2024
Well Chuffed. Service was excellent. We had an excellent guide in Alex and enjoyed all of the planned stops and optional excursions. Would have liked more time at Monserrant and would have liked to see the inside of the Guadi Cathedral, but felt we saw the many wonders of Spain. We would book another tour with Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
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