Overview
Spain, on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, is really 17 autonomous regions, each with its own geography and culture. The capital, Madrid,
is home to the Royal Palace and singular Prado museum, housing works by European masters, and Segovia to the north has a fairy-tale
medieval castle and Roman aqueduct. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s quirky modernist architecture, including
the Sagrada Família basilica. At 505,992 km2 (195,365 sq mi), Spain is the world's fifty-second largest country and Europe's fourth
largest country. It is some 47,000 km2 (18,000 sq mi) smaller than France and 81,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) larger than the US state of
California. Mount Teide (Tenerife) is the highest mountain peak in Spain and is the third largest volcano in the world from its base.
Spain also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and a number of uninhabited
islands on the Mediterranean side of the Strait of Gibraltar, known as plazas de soberanía ("places of sovereignty", or territories under
[Spanish] sovereignty), such as the Chafarinas Islands and Alhucemas. The peninsula of Vélez de la Gomera is also regarded as a plaza de
soberanía. The isle of Alborán, located in the Mediterranean between Spain and North Africa, is also administered by Spain, specifically
by the municipality of Almería, Andalusia. The little Pheasant Island in the River Bidasoa is a Spanish-French condominium. Three main
climatic zones can be separated, according to geographical situation and orographic conditions: The Mediterranean climate, characterised
by warm and dry summers. It is dominant in the peninsula, with two varieties: Csa and Csb according to the Köppen climate classification.
The Csb Zone, with a more extreme climate, hotter in summer and colder in winter, extends to additional areas not typically associated
with a Mediterranean climate, such as much of central and northern-central of Spain (e.g. Valladolid, Burgos, León). The semi-arid climate
(Bsh, Bsk), located in the southeastern quarter of the country, especially in the region of Murcia and in the Ebro valley. In contrast with
the Mediterranean climate, the dry season extends beyond the summer. The oceanic climate (Cfb), located in the northern quarter of the
country, especially in the region of Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and partly Galicia. In contrary to the Mediterranean climate,
winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean, and have no seasonal drought. Apart from these main types, other sub-types can
be found, like the alpine climate in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and a typical desert climate in the zone of Almería and in most parts
of the Canary Islands; while in higher areas of the Canary Islands the predominant climate is subtropical.
Validity
Valid till 31 March 2017
Day 1: Madrid
Arrival to Madrid Barajas airport. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Free time at leisure.
Day 2: Madrid
Breakfast and overnight. In the morning, panoramic city tour with local guide, where we will see the old and new town, go all
over the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Cibeles Square and Gran Via Avenue, to end Orient Square. We will make a stop at the Senorial
Retiro Park and the Ventas Bull Ring. Free time to take some photos ( it will depend to climatic conditions ). Continue to the
Columbus Square, where we will take a soft-drink in the Hard Rock Café Madrid. Afternoon at leisure to explore Madrid or attend
an excursion in the outskirts of Madrid to Toledo.
Day 3: Madrid – Cordoba – Seville
Breakfast at hotel. Departure towards La Mancha. Brief stop at the typical site of Don Quixote. Continue towards the south of Spain,
crossing through the impressive gorge of Despeñaperros, gateway to the Andalusian Region. Our next stop will be in Cordoba, declared
World Heritage. Included monumental tour with our local guide in which we will take a stroll through the Jewish Quarters and then visit
the world renowneded Mosque (entrance included). In the afternoon proceed to Seville. Overnight. Time at leisure to explore the quaint
streets and squares of Seville.
Day 4: Seville
Breakfast and overnight. Morning panoramic and monumental city tour, where we will come in contact with this magnificent city, driving by
Maria Luisas Park, The University, Americas Square and The Pavillions built in 1929 for the Iberoamerican Fair. Following the panoramic
tour we will continue on foot from the Murillo Gardens towards the old “Santa Cruz” quarters. Brief stop. We will then proceed to the
Cathedral (entrance included) where we will also see the symbol of Seville, The Giralda Tower once the minaret of the Mosque and today
the belfry of the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure where you can attend an optional artistic tour. In the late afternoon, possibility
of attending the finest Flamenco Show in Spain.
Day 5: Seville – Cadiz – Jerez - La Linea (Gibraltar) – Costa Del Sol
We will have breakfast and right away we will start the trip to Cadiz, known as "tacita de plata", which means little silver cup, it is the
most southern city from Europe. It is surrounded by sea, its "almost" an island with more than 3000 years of history, it is known as the most
ancient city from Europe and also the birthplace of the Spanish Constitution, in 1982. We will start with a short panoramic city tour. We will
continue to Jerez, where we will visit the wine cellars / bodegas. Later on, we will continue with la Ruta del Toro (Bull Route) and we will
arrive to La Línea (borderline with Gibraltar). Then we will have free time where we will be able to cross the borderline into this British
city inside the Peninsula Iberica, with the famous Peñón and the amazing views to the African cost. Mid afternoon, we will continue our trip
to the worldwide known Costa del Sol. Once there, we will have dinner and the accommodation.
Day 6: Costa Del Sol – Granada
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time till midmorning to then proceed to Granada which is located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Overnight.
Day 7: Granada
Breakfast and overnight. Tour of the most visited monument in Spain declared World Heritage,The Alhambra where we will be seeing the Nazarite
Palaces and the Generalife Gardens (entrance included). Afternoon at leisure to explore the old city of Granada, where you can visit the old
Albaycin Quarters, also declared World Heritage.
Day 8: Granada – Alicante – Valencia
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Alicante. Panoramic drive through Alicante to admire the unique location between the mountains and the
sea which has an unforgetable enclavement of this beautiful lively city. Continue to Valencia. Overnight.
Day 9: Valencia – Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel and possibility of signing up for the optional city tour of Valencia, a town renowneded for the international Fallas
Festival and of the works of the valencian arquitect Santiago Calatrava, who designed The Arts and Science Complex, unique in its gendre.
Departure to Barcelona. Overnight.
Day 10: Barcelona
Breakfast and overnight. In the morning, panoramic city tour of Barcelona, visiting Spain Square, Montjuic, where we will have a brief stop to
contemplate a magnificent view of the city and its port, after which we will continue towards Columbus Avenue and then to the Historical Gothic
Quarters. Walking tour through St. Jaume square, the town hall and the Gothic Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this cosmopolitan city or
sign up for the Gaudi artistic tour, truly a must!.
Day 11: Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Zaragoza. Free time to see on your own the Basilica of our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of the Hispanic
Culture and also stroll through the old town to discover the quaint streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon departure to Madrid. Overnight.
Day 12: Madrid
Breakfast at hotel.
Tour End !
Package Pricing
Price Per Adult on Twin Sharing
Price Per Adult on Single Occupancy
Price Per Child with Bed (2-11 Years)
Price Per Child without Bed (2-11 Years)
USD 1499
USD 1799
USD 1299
USD 599