Compare Spanish Discovery by Wingbuddy vs Barcelona to Granada and Madrid Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 10 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 1,998 | $ 1,539 |
| Price Per Day | $ 200 | $ 192 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description |
Cordoba was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the middle Ages. It’s best known for La Mezquita, an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. Visits include the Park of María Luisa, the famous Plaza de España, outskirts of the great Cathedral and its La Giralda Tower and the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz, former Jewish quarter |
Walk around elegant boulevards of Madrid, see Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters, be treated to a lively flamenco performance in Seville, explore the red fortress of the Alhambra and witness Gaudí’s Barcelona with your own eyes. |
Day 1: USA - Madrid (Spain)
Flight with good itinerary.
Day 2: Madrid
Arrival at Madrid International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3: Madrid - Cordoba - Sevilla
After breakfast, departure towards Cordoba through La Mancha. Full day visit of the city and it’s famous Mezquita. Cordoba was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the middle Ages. It’s best known for La Mezquita, an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. After it became a Catholic church in 1236, a Renaissance-style nave was added in the 17th century. Continuation towards Sevilla. Overnight and dinner in Sevilla.
Day 4: Sevilla
Breakfast. Morning city tour of Sevilla, capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It's famous for flamenco dancing, particularly in its Triana neighborhood. Visits include the Park of María Luisa, the famous Plaza de España, outskirts of the great Cathedral and its La Giralda Tower and the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz, former Jewish quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight and dinner in Sevilla.
Day 5: Sevilla - Granada
After breakfast, departure to Granada for a visit of the famous Alhambra palace and its Generalife gardens. Part palace, part fort, part World Heritage site, part lesson in medieval architecture, the Alhambra has long enchanted a never-ending line of expectant visitors. Optional visit ($) to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco. Overnight and dinner in Granada.
Day 6: Granada - Valencia
Breakfast. Departure towards Valencia via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras. The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Accommodation in Valencia.
Day 7: Valencia - Barcelona
After breakfast, late departure towards Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region known for its art and architecture. Afternoon at leisure in Barcelona.
Day 8: Barcelona
Breakfast. Morning city tour of Barcelona include the Park of Montjuic with its spectacular views, the Olympic Ring, the monument of Columbus and one of the most impressive old Gothic Quarter in Europe. Afternoon at leisure. Optional night city tour ($) of Barcelona through the wide avenues and lighted buildings and fountains.
Day 9: Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
After breakfast, departure towards Madrid through Lerida and Zaragoza. Zaragoza is the capital of northeastern Spain's Aragon region. Overlooking the Ebro River in the city center is the baroque Nuestra Señora del Pilar basilica, a famous pilgrimage site with a shrine to the Virgin Mary. Free time to discover the city. Continuation to Madrid. Overnight in Madrid.
Day 10: Madrid - USA
Breakfast. Transfer to Madrid International Airport for your return flight home.
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Day 1: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona or similar
Arrival at any time. On the 1st day we have not planned any activities.
Day 2: Barcelona
Explore this beautiful city on a walking tour around Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas and visit Sagrada Familia. Take a walk on Barcelonetta beach and in the evening go to try tapas and Spanish wine.
Day 3: Valencia
Explore Valencia’s breathtaking City of Arts and Sciences with a combined full-day ticket to the Principe Felipe Science Museum and Hemisfèric. See state-of-the-art architecture and more.
Day 4-5: 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 5-7: Seville
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: 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.
