Compare Best of Spain Adventure Tour by Discovery Nomads vs Highlights of Spain: Seville, Barcelona & Madrid by Audley Travel
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Duration | 8 days | 10 days |
Price From | $ 1,417 | $ 8,780 |
Price Per Day | $ 177 | $ 878 |
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Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Description |
Discover the romance and passion of Spain, exploring Madrid and Prado Museum, feel the atmosphere of Andalusia, see Córdoba’s Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral, visit the Alhambra castle in Granada and walk through the colorful streets of Seville. |
Explore the historic highlights of Seville from the Moorish Alcazar to the soaring Giralda bell tower. Take in a traditional flamenco performance followed by tapas hopping like a local with your guide. Marvel at the masterworks on display at Spain’s premier art museum, the Prado, in Madrid. |
Day 1: Madrid
Accommodation: AC Atocha Madrid by Marriott or similar.
Arrival at any time. On the 1st day we have not planned any activities.
Day 2: Madrid
You will go for a beautiful walk to explore the city and in the afternoon visit the Prado Museum. Additionally you can visit Toledo, one of the oldest cities in Europe and home to works of El Greco's art.
Day 3: Cordoba
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriot or similar
On the third day you will enjoy a fascinating tour of Cordoba. Take a walking tour of Cordoba and learn about the city history through its remarkable sites. Visit the Fortress of the Catholic Monarchs, the Synagogue, the Jewish Quarter, the Great Mosque known as the Cathedral of Cordoba, and much more.
Day 4-6: Granada
Accommodation: NH Collection Vectoria or similar.
You will walk through the busy streets of Granada and visit the Alhambra and in the evening try paella in one of the restaurants.
Day 6-8: Seville/Madrid
Accommodation: Melia Sevilla or similar
Today you will travel to Seville and enjoy a walking tour around the city, visit Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and Alcazar of Seville and see the burial site of Christopher Columbus.
Day 8: you will go back to Madrid.
Day 1: Seville
Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería
Arrive into Seville today and take the afternoon to relax and get your bearings.
Day 2: Seville
Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Seville to see the city's highlights, including the Giralda bell tower and the Real Alcázar. In the evening, take in a traditional flamenco performance before enjoying a tapas tour around some popular local haunts with your guide.
Day 3: Seville
Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería
Spend the day in Córdoba, well-known for La Mezquita, the great mosque-cathedral. In addition to Córdoba, visit Almodóvar Castle, a Moorish castle that dates back to 760 and a Game of Thrones filming location.
Day 4: Madrid
Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia, H10 Villa de la Reina
Travel to Madrid, Spain's capital city today by high-speed train. Once you've freshened up, head out for a panoramic tour of the city on foot and by car, ending with a tour of the Prado Museum.
Day 5: Madrid
Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina
Journey outside of Madrid today to visit nearby Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, wander through the winding medieval streets and see its remarkably intact defensive wall. In Segovia, marvel at the impeccable remains of a soaring Roman aqueduct.
Day 6: Madrid
Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina
Head outside of Madrid again today to visit the grand, art-filled monastery at El Escorial, where nearly all of Spain's monarchs have been buried. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Valle de los Caídos, or Valley of the Fallen, a civil war memorial commissioned by Francisco Franco. In the afternoon, explore Madrid on your own.
Day 7: Barcelona
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada
Wave goodbye to Madrid as you board a high-speed train bound for Barcelona, home to an impressive array of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. After dropping your bags at your hotel, head out for a half-day tour of Gaudí's many contributions to the Barcelona skyline.
Day 8: Barcelona
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada
Having taken in all of Gaudí's contributions to Barcelona, see the rest of what the city has to offer on a half-day walking tour. Later, get a different perspective on the city from a helicopter.
Day 9: Barcelona
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada
End your time in Spain with a trip to the striking Penedès region, which is known for producing Spain's signature sparkling wine, cava. As well as visiting two excellent wine producers, you will also be able to enjoy a picnic lunch in the vineyards before returning to Barcelona.
Day 10: Return home
Depart for the airport and your flight home.