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Spain Explorer

$1730 $1490

per person

Visit cosmopolitan Barcelona to immerse yourself in both traditional Catalan culture and modern city architecture. Explore Madrid, the capital of Spain and a classical royal city. Continue south to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Experience Spanish culture, from Flamenco to feasts of tapas on this journey.

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9 Days, 8 Nights: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville

Fixed Date Departure Includes hotels, daily breakfast, group exclusions with tour guide and admission fees

Airfare is not included in the price that is listed

Classic (Included)
⭐⭐⭐ Hotels + Barcelona City Tour + Madrid Walking Tour + Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcazar Walking Tour
Premium+$400
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels + Guided Barcelona City Tour + Madrid Walking Tour + Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcazar Walking Tour
ⓘ Optional Add-ons
Private Airport/Train Transfers, Montserrat Monastery Tour, Madrid Tapas Walking Tour, Toledo Tour, Flamenco Show
ⓘ Upgrade to Deluxe or Private Tour
You pick your departure dates with select trip upgrades and personalizations

 

 

Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona

Plaza de España, Seville

Flamenco Dance


Park Guell, Barcelona

Ruined chapel inside the Cathedral of Toledo

Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, Madrid


8 Night Accommodation

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE BARCELONA

Arrive at Barcelona Airport. Transfer to your hotel (optional add-on). The rest of the day is free.

Barcelona offers a colorful urban quarter, stunning architecture, charming plazas and mouthwatering cuisine.

🛏️.  3 Nights in Barcelona. 🍴  Meals: None

 ADD-ON: AIRPORT TO HOTEL TRANSFER (PRIVATE)

 

DAY 2: BARCELONA HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOUR

Explore Barcelona’s top attractions using the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus.

Visit the iconic Sagrada Familia Cathedral – the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Parc Guell in upper Barcelona and enjoy beautiful views out over the city. This is Gaudí’s surrealistic park where nature and art blend harmoniously featuring colorful mosaics, twisted columns, dragon fountains and amazing views.

Explore the medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter.

Experience true Barcelona nightlife on La Rambla

Discover the Picasso Museum (entrance fee not included).

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 3: BARCELONA

Free day.

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 ADD-ON: MONTSERRAT MONASTERY GROUP TOUR (Half Day)

The abbey is located on Montserrat mountain 4,055 ft above sea level. It offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Visit the Monastery complex and view the 12th century carving of the Black Madonna, the patron saint of Catalonia.

 ADD-ON: BARCELONA CITY GROUP TOUR WITH CASA BATLLO, CASA MILA, SAGRADA FAMILIA AND PARC GUELL (1 Day, group)

Learn about famed modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and his extraordinary achievements.

Paseo de Gracia – one of Barcelona’s most important shopping and business areas.

Casa Batlló – a surprising building with enigmatic forms, a colorful façade, and refined architectural details.

La Pedrera – a sculptured residential building and a fine example of how the wealthy lived at the beginning of the 20th century.

Gaudi’s iconic Basilica de la Sagrada Familia – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Admire the 4th century Roman Walls and 13th century Cathedral of Barcelona in the old Gothic Quarter.

Visit Parc Guell in upper Barcelona, enjoying beautiful views out over the city. Gaudí’s surrealistic park where nature and art blend harmoniously features colorful mosaics, twisted columns, dragon fountains and amazing views.

 

DAY 4: MADRID 

Take the train from Barcelona to Madrid, then transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Madrid is the elegant capital of Spain. Let’s discover the city’s rich history, traditional culture, and top attractions. Madrid is a paradise for foodies, serving dishes from different regions of Spain and beyond.

🛏️.  3 Nights in Madrid. 🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 ADD-ON: BARCELONA HOTEL TO TRAIN STATION, BARCELONA – MADRID TRAIN, PRIVATE MADRID TRAIN STATION – HOTEL (private)
 Add-on: TAPAS WALKING TOUR (3 hours, group)

Tapas are a part of the social tradition of the Spanish people. Small plates of appetizers that are also perfect for sharing.  Visit typical bars and restaurants with the drink and tapas free in the first bar.

 

DAY 5: MADRID 

Walking Tour of Madrid (3 hours, group)

Visit Madrid’s old quarters, historic churches, convents, inns, palaces, theaters, narrow medieval streets and traditional shops. Visit top attractions including Puerta del Sol, Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor (a porticoed square), Arco and Calle Cuchilleros, the Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace and the elegant Plaza de Oriente.

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 6: MADRID 

Free day.

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 ADD-ON: EXPLORE TOLEDO (half day, group)

Toledo is known for its combination of Christian, Muslim and Jewish influences. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is surrounded by medieval walls and ancient towers.  This famous city is packed with history.

Visit its churches, museums, and steel workshops of master artisans. Walk along the city’s cobblestone alleyways to Toledo Cathedral (a Gothic masterpiece), Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue (Europe’s oldest still-standing synagogue) and spot the imposing Alcazar of Toledo.

 

DAY 7: MADRID TO SEVILLE

Take the train from Madrid to Seville (3 hours), then transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and the birthplace of flamenco.

🛏️.  2 Nights in Seville. 🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 ADD-ON: MADRID HOTEL TO TRAIN STATION, MADRID – SEVILLE TRAIN, PRIVATE SEVILLE TRAIN STATION – HOTEL (private)

 ADD-ON: FLAMENCO SHOW AT EL ARENAL (with drink, 1.5 hours, Transfer not included)

A magical night of authentic flamenco performance, celebrating Andalusia’s unique and world-renowned combination of song and dance. Enjoy a drink and watch a show with up to 17 professional artists on stage at once – bringing the mesmerizing art of flamenco to life.

 

DAY 8: SEVILLE WALKING TOUR

Half Day Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcazar Walking Tour (3 hours, group)

Seville has some of the finest examples of mudéjar architecture in Spain such as the Alcázar, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort.

See Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcazar. The Santa Cruz Quarter (the old Jewish section) is a maze of narrow streets, whitewashed houses, flower-filled balconies, and cozy plazas.

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 9: END OF TOUR

Check-out after breakfast. Transfer (optional add-on) to Seville Airport (SVQ) for your flight home to the USA or Canada.

🍴  Meals: Breakfast

 ADD-ON: SEVILLE HOTEL TO AIRPORT TRANSFER (private)

 

*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.


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9 Days & 8 Nights

Hotels We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.

Destination Classic Class  Premium Class 
Barcelona
  • NH Barcelona Diagonal Center
Madrid
  • Rafaelhoteles Pirámides
Seville  
  • Ibis Styles Sevilla City Santa Justa
* Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.

Accommodation Classification

  • CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
  • PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
  • DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations

Hotel Check-in and Check-out

Hotel check-in time is generally 3 pm or later. Check-out time is around 11 am. Hotels usually allow early arrivals and late departures to store your luggage in their luggage room for a few hours.

Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on

Depending on your flight arrival and departure times we may suggest you consider a pre-tour hotel night and/or post-tour hotel night during booking.   The additional night allows you to be well rested before your tour or your flight home.

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Fixed Date Departures (Land Only)

  • Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
  • Tour Dates
  • Thursday - Friday
 
  • Classic
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  • Premium
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Year 2023    
  • Sep 14 – Sep 22
  • Sep 21 – Sep 29
  • Oct 5 – Oct 13
  • Oct 12 – Oct 20
  • Oct 19 – Oct 27
  • $2,180 $2,105 + Air
  • Full Payment $1,895 + Air
  • $2,620 $2,545 + Air
  • Full Payment $2,291 + Air
  • Nov 2 – Nov 10
  • Nov 9 – Nov 17
  • Nov 30 – Dec 8
  • Dec 7 – Dec 15
  • $1,730 $1,655 + Air
  • Full Payment $1490 + Air
  • $2,175 $2,100 + Air
  • Full Payment $1,890 + Air
Year 2024    
  • Jan 11 – Jan 19
  • Jan 18 – Jan 26
  • Feb 1 – Feb 9
  • Feb 8 – Feb 16
  • Feb 15 – Feb 23
  • Feb 22 – Mar 1
  • Mar 7 – Mar 15
  • Mar 14 – Mar 22
  • $1,730 $1,655 + Air
  • Full Payment $1490 + Air
  • $2,175 $2,100 + Air
  • Full Payment $1,890 + Air
  • Apr 11 – Apr 19
  • Apr 18 – Apr 26
  • May 2 – May 10
  • May 9 – May 17
  • May 16 – May 24
  • June 6 – Jun 14
  • June 20 – Jun 28
  • July 11 – July 19
  • July 18 – July 26
  • Aug 1 – Aug 9
  • Aug 8 – Aug 16
  • Aug 15 – Aug 23
  • Sep 12 – Sep 20
  • Sep 19 – Sep 27
  • Oct 3 – Oct 11
  • Oct 10 – Oct 18
  • Oct 17 – Oct 25
  • $2,180 $2,105 + Air
  • Full Payment $1,895 + Air
  • $2,620 $2,545 + Air
  • Full Payment $2,291 + Air
Fixed Date Price Details
  • ‣ Required add-on: Train from Barcelona to Madrid, Train from Madrid to Seville
  • ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
  • ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
  • ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.

Flex Date Private Tours (Land Only)

  • You Choose Your Own Dates
  • Call for price
Private Tour Price Details
  • ‣ Required add-on: Train from Barcelona to Madrid, Train from Madrid to Seville
  • ‣ Daily departures.
  • ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
  • ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
  • ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-4, Easter, Memorial weekend, Independence Day weekend,  Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, Dec 16 - 31 and selected local major holidays.
  • ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.

Flight Add-On

  • ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
  • ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Barcelona - El Prat Airport (BCN).
  • ‣ The nearest departure airport is Seville - Seville Airport (SVQ).
  • ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.

Inclusions

  • ‣ Hotel Accommodations
  • ‣ Daily Breakfasts and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
  • ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
  • ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary

Exclusions

  • ‣ Air Fare
  • ‣ Airport and Train Station Transfer
  • ‣ Travel Insurance
  • ‣ Medical Expenses
  • Visa Fee
  • ‣ Gratuity
  • ‣ Personal Expenses

Tour Optional Add-Ons (per person)

  • ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
  • ‣ Post-tour hotel night
  • ‣ Day 1 Airport Transfer in Barcelona (private) $60
  • ‣ Day 3 One Day Barcelona City Tour: Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia &  Parc Guell (group) $520
  • ‣ Day 3 Half-Day Tour - Montserrat Monastery (group) $140
  • ‣ Day 4 Barcelona Hotel to Train Station Transfer (private) $60
  • ‣ Day 4 Train from Barcelona to Madrid (required) $95
  • ‣ Day 4 Madrid Station to hotel Transfer (private) $65
  • ‣ Day 4 Tapas Walking Tour (group) $165
  • ‣ Day 6 Toledo Half Day Guided Tour from Madrid   (group) $75
  • ‣ Day 7 Madrid Hotel to Madrid Train station (private) $65
  • ‣ Day 7 Train from Madrid to Seville (required) $85
  • ‣ Day 7 Seville train station to hotel (private) $60
  • ‣ Day 7 Flamenco show with drink (transfers not included) $105
  • ‣ Day 9 Seville Hotel to Airport transfer (private) $60
  • ‣ Note: must be booked with your tour reservation

Deposit

  • ‣ A deposit of 50% of the land tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
  • ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
  • ‣ Credit card fee for American Express and non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
  • Full Payment Savings: Discount with full payment at booking, please inquire. Does not apply to optional add-ons.

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Suggested Gratuity

  • ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
  • ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
  • ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.

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