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2025 Best of Spain - 9 Days/8 Nights

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2025 Best of Spain - 9 Days/8 Nights

Day 1: Madrid Arrival
Meet your tour director at 5 pm for a welcome drink at your hotel with your fellow travelers. Then enjoy dinner at the hotel, savoring the first tastes of Spanish cuisine.
(D)

Day 2: Madrid City Tour & Prado Museum
Soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Spain’s capital city on a tour of Madrid. See magnificent sights such as The Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, Gran Via, and Plaza de Espana. Next explore the world-renowned Prado Museum, one of the most important art collections in Europe, with masterpieces from artists like Goya, Velazquez, and El Greco. The rest of the day is yours to discover this friendly, diverse city as you wish. Stroll the elegant shops of the Golden Mile, people-watch in El Retiro Park, or savor the gastronomic delights on offer at the Mercado San Miguel.
(B)

Day 3: Córdoba Walking Tour & Mezquita Cathedral
Board a train for a scenic, relaxing ride to Córdoba, where you’ll take a walking tour to discover the city’s Roman past and its Christian, Islamic, and Jewish cultures. Explore the labyrinthine streets of the old town, admiring the fusion of Moorish and Christian influences. Visit the magnificent Mezquita Cathedral, a former mosque and a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning architecture and cultural significance. Continue on to Seville, where you will dine at your hotel.
(B, D)

Day 4: Seville City Tour & Flamenco Performance
Discover the enchanting beauty of Seville on a guided city tour, exploring its charming streets and iconic landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Visit the Flamenco Museum (Museo del Baile Flamenco) to learn about flamenco culture and see a performance of this passionate, rhythmic art form. Your evening is free to dine independently in one of the Old Town’s many tapas bars and restaurants.
(B)

Day 5: Granada & Alhambra
Journey through the Andalusian countryside to Granada to discover its rich history and Moorish heritage, set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Then visit the breathtaking Alhambra Palace, a magnificent monument that showcases the artistic and cultural influences of the Moorish rulers who commissioned it in the 13th century. The exquisite details of this UNESCO World Heritage Site include intricately carved stucco, arabesque designs, reflective pools, and lush gardens. This evening, explore Granada on your own; you might visit a tapas bar or take a walk through the historic Albaicin neighborhood, known for its winding medieval streets and picturesque views.
(B)

Day 6: Winery Tour & Valencia Panoramic Tour
Experience the delights of Spanish wine with a visit to Bodegas Viña Elena for a tour, tasting, and delightful lunch in the vineyards. This family vineyard grows Monastrell grapes along with olives and almonds. En route to Valencia, take a scenic photo stop at the picturesque Albufera, a lagoon known for its fields of rice, first planted by the Moors and now an essential ingredient in paella. In Valencia, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city before a traditional paella dinner.
(B, L, D)

Day 7: Valencia City of Arts & Sciences & Barcelona Panoramic Tour
Explore Valencia’s futuristic architecture on a walking tour of its City of Arts and Sciences, a spectacular collection of modern buildings housing cultural and scientific institutions. Journey on to Barcelona, where you’ll take a panoramic tour of this exhilarating, artistic city before dining at your hotel.
(B, D)

Day 8: Barcelona Walking Tour & Sagrada Familia Visit
Discover the enchanting Gothic Quarter of Barcelona with a guided walking tour, wandering through its medieval streets and hidden squares. The district was home to Barcelona’s Jewish Quarter, Picasso’s art school, and Antonio Gaudi’s first art project. Visit the iconic Sagrada Familia, an architectural marvel that is Gaudi’s masterpiece. Enjoy some free time to explore Barcelona independently before gathering for a farewell dinner with your group.
(B, D)

Day 9: Tour Ends in Barcelona
Your tour ends after breakfast.
(B)

B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

 

 



Authentic Local Experiences:

  • Immerse yourself in the time-honored traditions of Spanish winemaking on a visit to the family-owned Bodegas Viña Elena, where you'll tour, taste, and lunch amid the vineyards.
  • Witness the passionate art of flamenco in an electrifying performance featuring the fiery footwork, soulful singing, intricate hand-clapping, and percussive rhythms of this quintessential Spanish cultural tradition.

Trip Highlights:

  • Alhambra
  • Barcelona Walking Tour
  • Córdoba Mezquita Cathedral
  • Córdoba Walking Tour
  • Flamenco Performance
  • Madrid City Tour
  • Prado Museum
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Valencia City of Arts and Sciences
  • Winery Tour

Dining Experiences:

  • 8 Breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch(L), and 4 Dinners (D)

Hotels:

  • NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares, Madrid (2)
  • Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento, Seville (2)
  • Meliá Granada, Granada (1)
  • Exe Rey Don Jaime Valencia, Valencia (1)
  • Hilton Barcelona, Barcelona (2)

Itinerary

Day 1

Day Walking Tour of Adare | Welcome Dinner

Your tour departs from your hotel at 2:00 PM. The Dunraven, your home for the next five nights, is a luxurious 18th-century family-run hotel, and one of the oldest in Ireland. Departures on June 2 and August 11 will stay at the luxurious Fitzge
Day 2

Day Cliffs of Moher | The Burren | Sheepdog Demonstration

Travel to the Cliffs of Moher, stunning sea cliffs that tower above churning Atlantic swells. Proceed on to the Burren, an incredible landscape of glacial-era limestone dotted with cliffs, caves, and unique flowers and wildlife. Immerse yoursel
Day 3

Day Scenic Train to Cobh | Titanic Walking Tour | Blarney Castle

Take one of Ireland’s most scenic rail journeys from Cork and arrive in the seaport town of Cobh. Its picturesque harbor was the last glimpse of Ireland for millions of emigrants over the centuries. Take a guided walking tour to explore Cobh’s
Day 4

Day Dingle Peninsula & South Pole Inn

Travel to the rugged mountainous landscapes of the Dingle Peninsula; many people speak Irish in this stronghold of traditional culture. In the charming town of Dingle, stop for lunch at Paul Geaney’s Pub, a family-run gastropub on Main Street i
Day 5

Day Ring of Kerry Highlights | Jaunting Car Ride | Killarney

Depart for a scenic drive through the highlights of the famous Ring of Kerry, taking in the rugged coastline and mountainous landscapes. Admire the scenery at Ladies View, so named because Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting were charmed by the
Day 6

Day Lunch at Taylors Three Rock | Independent Dublin Sightseeing

In Dublin, enjoy a lunchtime private pub experience at Taylors Three Rock. A band will play traditional music just for your group – and you’ll have the opportunity to learn the art of pouring a pint of Guinness. Spend the rest of the day explor
Day 7

Day Your Tour Ends in Dublin

7-day tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner >
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