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: 34584
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 138.1311D
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Madrid, 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 Tom�� – '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, Meliá Castilla
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
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
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
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you’ll soak up the charm of Barcelona. You could join a morning Optional Experience to Montserrat, where you’ll visit the mountaintop monastery and the shrine of the Black Madonna. Take the afternoon to stroll through the vibrant streets of El Born at your own pace and treat yourself to some delicious tapas. This evening, you’ll gather with your fellow travelers and Travel Director to enjoy a delightful dinner together.
Accommodation: U232
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday. Your coach returns to Madrid today.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Jasvinder Singhtaylor - Traveled, September 2024
Spanish Wonder was everything I expected. It did not disappoint. Efficient service in both information and communication and in the day to day operation of the tour. Excellent Tour director and driver. Good quality and location of hotels. Great choice of places to visit and options extras were good value. Overall an excellent experience, enjoyed the company of fellow travelers. This is my second time with Trafalgar and would do it again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Roderick Jones - Traveled, September 2024
Great trip if a bit long on the coach. TM was really on the ball, very concerned to ensure all was going well. The amount of hours in the coach were longer than I expected.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Julie Horan - Traveled, September 2024
Awesome Memories! Pascal, our tour guide was absolutely amazing, he was very knowledgeable and we could tell that he loved Spain. Our driver Arlindo was also brilliant and we all had a great time with him being our driver. They both looked after us all fabulously. We would love to travel with both of them again as they made our trip even more memorable. We had a fabulous time and opted to do all the optional experiences and we're so glad we did. We also had plenty of free time as well. The Spanish Wonder is a must if you want to see Spain and 9 days is a perfect amount of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Amazing Spanish tour. Very efficient, hotels were mostly great. Tour director was amazing. The coach driver made us feel very safe. All the local guides were really good, and very knowledgeable. It was an amazing tour. The places we visited and the guides were so interesting. Our tour director was great. Everything went like clockwork and we always felt safe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Anthony Sparano Jr. - Traveled, September 2024
Seeing Spectacular Spain! Our tour guide, Rui was one of the best tour guides we had. He was so informative, professional and friendly. He really made this tour more interesting sharing his knowledge of Spain and the cities we visited. He also took care of us throughout the tour making sure we got the most out of the excursions and free time. This tour was fantastic! It was a great way to get an overview of Spain. The cities we visited were perfect to learn about the culture and food of Spain. I highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/27/2024
Chee Meng Chow - Traveled, September 2024
Architectural and Historical Sight Seeing of the new and old buildings. Mr. ********** is an experience and knowledgeable to give short brief and jokes of the place's passerby along the journey. Timing and time schedule is always a priority from one point to another. However, every day to wake up around 6am and to start breakfast at 7am in order to catch the bus before 8am is not a joke, too tense up.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2024
Beverly Nesselroade - Traveled, September 2024
Packed to the Gills. Lots of optional tours that added about $1000 to the trip for two people. Cause who doesn’t want to do everything offered?! So very well organized and packed to the gills with one tour after the other. I learned a lot about Spain, its history and architecture. Most impressed with the organizational skills of our trip guide. He even bought us local candy to try after a local tour guide recommended it. Hotels were comfortable and attentive.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Great! It's our second tour with Trafalgar and we cherish every moment of our tours. We enjoyed our Spain tours with Trafalgar. Thanks.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/26/2024
Maria and Angelo Taranto - Traveled, September 2024
Review of Spanish Wonder tour. The important part of the service was the tour leader, *************. His organization and communication skills were excellent, kept all guests informed on day to day activities via a whats app page, along the way purchased gifts for guests such as local food treats and a dish for guests to take home. Mikael stayed with the group of guests at all times from beginning to end of tour including whilst the local tour guides were in attendance. He also taught the guests some words in Spanish and as we were travelling in the bus provided guests with some history of Spain and current Spanish policy including viewing a nuclear power plant and the policy on renewable energy. The itinerary was well- planned in that it provided an excellent insight in to the complex history and current situation of southern Spain.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/27/2024
Celeste Sparano - Traveled, September 2024
Spanish Wonders. Trafalgar is our preferred traveler site. We have just completed our seventh trip and have many more trips planned in the future. The entire tour from start to finish was excellent. The planning and execution of our daily activities was seamlessly enhanced by our guide Rui Veloso and driver Antonio. We felt respected and welcomed and most importantly safe as we travelled through Spain. No question was too trivial. Rui made time to answer all our questions and concerns if there were any. I recommend this trip and Rui ranks as the best.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2024
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