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9-Day Madrid, Andalucia with Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona - English Only

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max

Age rangeNo age restrictions

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityDublin

End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

Cultural
Family Friendly

Destinations

Europe
Ireland
Netherlands
Spain

Attractions

Amsterdam
Barcelona
Dublin

Activities

Culture
History
Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

Flight intoDublinand out ofBarcelona
Hotel for 3 nights inDublin
Flight fromDublintoAmsterdam
Hotel for 3 nights inAmsterdam
Flight fromAmsterdamtoBarcelona
Hotel for 3 nights inBarcelona

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Itinerary

Day 1 in Dublin

Welcome to Dublin! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is ...

'City Sightseeing Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour'

, showcasing

Trinity College

, The Guinness Storehouse,

Dublin Castle

St. Patricks Cathedral

The Phoenix Park

and the

Old Jameson Distillery

'Dublin Liffey River Cruise'

. Additionally, no trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to the number one visitor attraction in Dublin -

The Guinness Storehouse

. We suggest you take advantage of our optional tour

'Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket'

in order to fully appreciate your time here.

This evening, spend time exploring the cobbled streets, cafés and shops of

Temple Bar

, Dublin's bohemian quarter. This area on the south bank of the Liffey is full of restaurants and bars with plenty of music and entertainment on hand! Perhaps join in the fun of a literary pub crawl.

Day 2 in Dublin

Wake up early and head to

Trinity College

, the oldest seat of Irish learning and home to Ireland's greatest art treasure, the

Book of Kells

, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts. From here, stroll south along

Grafton Street

, Dublin's busiest shopping street, taking in a few shops and entertaining buskers before coming to

St. Stephen's Green

; at the northeast corner of the park you'll find many of the city's cultural institutions. Surrounding

Leinster House

, you will find the

National Museum of Ireland - Archaelogy

, with artifacts and exhibits from prehistoric times, the

National Gallery of Ireland

(don't miss the Irish collection and the Caravaggio 'Taking of Christ'), the

National Library

and the

Natural History Museum

. Afterwards, proceed east to

Merrion Square

, one of Dublin's most famous Georgian landmarks.

This afternoon, stop for lunch before continuing west to

St. Patrick's Cathedral

. To the north, see a living history of Dublin at medieval

Dublinia

, across the street from ancient

Christ Church Cathedral

, whose underground crypt is Dublin's oldest structure. Return via

Dublin Castle

, residence of British power in Ireland for nearly 800 years, and home to the

Chester Beatty Library

, with its prized Chinese and Turkish treasures.

After a busy day of sightseeing, relax over tea at Bewley's and catch a musical performance at the

Olympia Theatre

or a play at the

Abbey Theatre

Day 3 in Dublin

Dedicate your third day to the areas north and west. Visit the

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

, which houses the

Irish Museum of Modern Art

and

Kilmainham Gaol

, where the leaders of the Easter Uprising were executed following their capture. Then head north, across the Liffey to the

National Museum of Ireland

and

Four Courts

, James Gandon's Georgian masterpiece and the home of the Irish judiciary.

This afternoon, enjoy lunch and a leisurely stroll along Henry, Moore and Mary streets, the North side's pedestrian shopping area on your way to the

Dublin Writers Museum

and the

Dublin City Gallery, the Hugh Lane

. Afterwards, head back to the Liffey via O'Connell Street, the city's widest thoroughfare, stopping to visit the

General Post Office

before taking a quayside walk by Dublin's most imposing structure, the

Custom House

Later, cross the Liffey via

O'Connell Bridge

and splurge on a fabulous dinner at the glamorous Tea Room in Temple Bar's Clarence hotel or feast on a final farewell dinner at your 'local' (aka your favorite neighborhood pub).

Additional Days in Dublin

Should you be able to spend additional days in Dublin then explore the northern suburbs of Dublin, from

Glasnevin Cemetery

and the

National Botanic Gardens

across to the

Marino Casino

, picturesque

Malahide Castle

Newbridge House

and the quaint fishing village of

Howth

. Or travel south to visit

Dún Laoghaire

and the

National Maritime Museum of Ireland

as well as the

James Joyce Tower and Museum

Day trips from Dublin are a great way to see this lush country. Always popular is

'Wild Wicklow Tour Including Glendalough from Dublin'

where you will visit the Garden of Ireland and enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside Ireland has to offer. Or perhaps the

'Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin'

'Cliffs of Moher Day Trip from Dublin'

is more to your liking. Finally, we recommend the

'Blarney Castle and Cork Day Trip from Dublin'

where you will have a chance to kiss the famous stone. Whatever your interests, be sure to check out our optional sightseeing tours for availability and prices.

From Dublin to Amsterdam

Today you continue on your trip to Amsterdam. We recommend that you make your flight reservation between 10:00am and Noon. This will give you time to enjoy your final breakfast in Dublin and head to the airport for your flight to Amsterdam. Should you desire, we offer...

Day 1 in Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! Prepare to be amazed by Amsterdam!

Begin the afternoon with lunch in

De Dam

, the monumental square around which Amsterdam was built and the location of

Koninklijk Paleis

(Royal Palace). Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely stroll along

Kalverstraat

, the city's main shopping street, as you make your way to the

Begijnhof

, a former religious cloister for women, founded in the 14th century. Be sure to see No. 34 - it's the oldest house in Amsterdam.

Today, we also recommend that you get acquainted with the city by choosing an optional tour such as

'Amsterdam Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Canal Cruise'

where you will have the opportunity to see Amsterdam's elegant mansions, bridges and major attractions aboard an open-top double decker bus and/or while gliding through its picturesque canals. Following your canal cruise, you may want to visit Amsterdam's

Historisch Museum

or enjoy coffee at

Café Luxembourg

, one of the city's best 'grand cafes,' located on Spuistraat.

As evening approaches, make your way to

Leidseplein

, where illuminated humpback bridges along Leidsestraat offer views of the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht canals, Amsterdam's 17th century Golden Age Grachtengordel (Canal Belt). Leidseplein's sidewalks almost overflow with cafe tables where you can stop for dinner or perhaps try

Café Americain

, an Art Nouveau /Art Deco treasure, dating from 1900.

Day 2 in Amsterdam

Wake up early today and head to the

Albert Cuypmarkt

, the city's largest street market, located in the trendy

De Pijp

district, also known as Amsterdam's 'Latin Quarter'. Then proceed to the

Rijksmuseum

, where you can admire a treasure trove of Dutch masterpieces by artists such as Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn, including his famous 'Night Watch'. Afterwards, try fresh raw herring, a Dutch specialty, at Zeebanket van Altena, a haringhuis fish stall located next to the Rijksmuseum.

If herring isn't to your liking, then enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees of

Museumplein

before exploring the

Van Gogh Museum

, home to more than 200 priceless paintings by the famous Dutch artist. Time and/or interests permitting you may also want to visit the

Stedelijk Museum

or attend a performance by the

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

(if you have planned ahead and purchased your tickets in advance). Continue your afternoon with a relaxing walk or bike ride through

Vondelpark

Then as evening approaches, stop for a bite to eat at Kantjil and de Tijger, where you can experience Amsterdam's intriguing love affair with Indonesian cuisine. Afterwards, make your way to the

Homomonument

, the world's first monument to persecuted gays and lesbians as well as

Westerkerk.

A bronze statue of Anne Frank adorns the square outside this 17th century Protestant church where Rembrandt was laid to rest. Climb up the steeple for unbelievably beautiful views of the city.

Finally, you will want to visit

Anne Frankhuis

, the Prinsengracht canal house where Anne Frank hid from the Nazis during World War II. During summer, when the museum is busiest, it is open until 10pm so it may be better to go in the evening. Otherwise, see the Anne Frankhuis first and go early because there is always a line. We suggest you buy your tickets early to avoid heavy queues.

Day 3 in Amsterdam

Begin your day at the bright and colorful

Bloemenmarkt

, the famed floating flower market. The bulbs for sale are ready for export so you can take a bit of Holland home with you! Then pass by the medieval

Munttoren

(Mint Tower) with its graceful spire and chiming carillon on your way to

Rembrandtplein

. Stop here for coffee and a bite to eat in the Art Deco oasis of

Café Schiller

. Continue to the

Magere Brug

, the 'skinny bridge' for views over the Amstel River before proceeding to the

Muziektheater

, home of the National Opera and Ballet.

This afternoon, explore

Waterlooplein

, part of the old Jodenbuurt (Jewish Quarter) then make a quick visit to the

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

, former home of the famous artist (before going bankrupt). From here, follow Sint-Antoniesbreestraat as it curves around to

Nieuwmarkt

, a lively old market square. Afterwards, head on to De Wallen, the infamous

Red Light District

, which occupies one of the oldest parts of town. Amsterdam's

Oude Kerk

(Old Church) can be found here as well as the

Museum Amstelkring

, known as

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

(Our Dear Lord in the Attic). Originally built in 1663, the attic of this bourgeois house conceals a secret Catholic church.

On your final night in Amsterdam, make your way to the architecturally beautiful

Centraal Station

for some people watching before strolling to the rear of the station for panoramic views of the harbor. From the Waterplein West dock you can catch a free ferry ride across Het IJ waterway to

IJplein

where you will find plenty of restaurants to enjoy dinner overlooking the old harbor.

Additional Days in Amsterdam

Should you be able to spend additional days in Amsterdam, you may want to explore the charming and historical

Jordaan

district, a former working class area that is now the favorite neighborhood of students, artists and young professionals. Along its narrow alleys and tree-lined canals you will find many street markets, restaurants and shops as well as the

Noorderkerk

(New Church). Or you may wish to spend more time along the waterfront with a visit to the

Science Center NEMO

Scheepvaartmuseum

, the Maritime Museum, where a thousand years of Holland's history as a seafaring power is recorded.

When you think of the Netherlands, you think of tulips! If you are visiting in the spring, then we highly recommend a trip to the flower fields with our optional tour

'Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields from Amsterdam'

. Holland also evokes images of windmills and scenic landscapes so if you want to get out of the city and explore a bit of Dutch history and culture then try

'Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam'

where you will see the typically Dutch countryside of polders and little canals with wooden houses and locals wearing their colorful style of dress. With our tour

'Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Half-Day Trip from Amsterdam'

you will visit a Delft Blue Pottery as well as The Hague, the city that seats the Houses of Parliament, and Madurodam, the miniature model of a Dutch town. Whatever your interests, be sure to check out our optional sightseeing tours for availability and prices.

From Amsterdam to Barcelona

Today you continue on your trip to Barcelona. We recommend that you make your flight reservation between 10:00am and Noon. This will give you time to enjoy your final breakfast in Amsterdam and head to the airport for your flight to Barcelona. Should you desire, we of...

Day 1 in Barcelona

Welcome to Barcelona! Upon arrival, you will go through customs and immigration. Should you opt to purchase a transfer to your hotel; a representative will be waiting for you as you exit immigration. Arrive at your hotel, check in and do not give in to jet lag! There is so much for you to see and do!

This afternoon, make your way to

Plaça de Catalunya

, the cultural center of Barcelona, to enjoy tapas (or just a coffee) in one of the many open-air cafes that are located here. Afterwards, we recommend that you get acquainted with the city by choosing the optional tour

'Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off Tour: North to South Route'

, where you can discover the main sights of the city along three routes.

Later, enjoy an evening stroll along

La Rambla

(a favorite activity for locals and visitors alike) to the

Mirador de Colon

before heading to

Barceloneta

, the city's stylishly renovated waterfront. The relaxed atmosphere of this area makes it a great spot to sip drinks and savor a delicious seafood dinner while planning the rest of your stay in this charismatic city.

Day 2 in Barcelona

This morning, we suggest you start with the optional tour

'Barcelona Gothic Quarter Morning Walking Tour'

where you will have a chance to explore the streets, squares, hidden corners and charming architecture of the

Barri Gòtic

, including the

Catedral

and the

Palau del Rei

. Afterwards, take some free time to shop in the area and stop for lunch at Barcelona's oldest restaurant, Can Culleretes (established in 1786).

Following lunch, we recommend the optional tour

'Artistic Barcelona Including Gaudi's La Sagrada Familia and Skip-the-Line Entry to Park Guell'

, which showcases the moderniste masterpieces of Catalonian architect, Antoni Gaudi. You will visit the famous

Sagrada Familia

cathedral and

Parc Güell

, Gaudi's whimsical fairytale-like park that has been designated an Unesco World Heritage Site. From here, you will continue to Passeig de Gràcia and visit the

Manzana de la Discordia

with Gaudi's

Casa Batlló

(as well as

Casa Amatller

Casa Lleo Morera

) and another Gaudí gem,

Casa Milà

(popularly known as

La Pedrera

After a busy day of sightseeing, leisurely explore

L'Eixample

, the 19th century district that expanded the city beyond the congested Barri Gòtic and Ciutat Vella. Stroll (and shop) Barcelona's widest avenue, the

Passeig de Gràcia

, before indulging on Catalan cuisine at Casa Calvet, a Gaudí-designed restaurant.

Day 3 in Barcelona

Wake up early this morning and head to the

Parc de la Ciutadella

with its botanical gardens and zoo followed by a visit to

La Ribera

and the

Museu Picasso

, by far the most popular art museum in the city! Although the Picasso museum in Barcelona does not house the most famous Picasso paintings, the collection in Barcelona is unique, featuring early sketches and lesser known works, which show his development as an artist. <...

Museu Tèxtil

. After a bit of refreshment, it's off to the

Santa María del Mar

. With its soaring vaults and colorful stained-glass windows, this cathedral is one of the best preserved Gothic monuments in the city.

Finally, make your way to

Montjuic hill

and

Poble Espanyol de Barcelona

, which was built for the 1929 World Fair held in Barcelona. You can spend the rest of the day here admiring the art at the

Fundació de Joan Miró

and the

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

, which is housed in the grandiose national palace. You can also see the buildings of the

Anella Olímpica

from the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. At the summit you will find

Montjuïc Castle

and some of the best views of Barcelona. And for the grand finale - do not miss an evening show at the

Magic Fountain

. The spectacle of music, light and water is truly amazing and the perfect way to end your stay in beautiful Barcelona.

Additional Days in Barcelona

Should you be able to spend additional days in Barcelona, then you may want to catch the metro up to

Pedralbes

to visit the monastery and palace. Then continue by funicular up to

Tibidabo

for the best panoramic views of the city and coast stretching north toward the Costa Brava. Here, the

Sagrat Cor

(Holy Heart) church is built in a neo-Gothic style; and its silhouette can be seen from so far away that it has become one of the city's most familiar landmarks. This is one of the few places in the world where you'll find a church next to an amusement park. Afterwards, wander around the adjoining

Collserola Park

The most popular day trip from Barcelona is

'Montserrat Royal Basilica Half Day Trip from Barcelona'

. This Benedictine monastery remains the religious center of Catalonia with thousands of pilgrims visiting annually. You may also enjoy the

'Girona, Figueres and Dali Museum Day Trip from Barcelona'

, where you will visit the amazing world of Salvador Dalí, the father of surrealism, at his landmark

Teatro-Museo Dali

. The

'Full Day Freixenet Cava Cellars, Sitges and Bacardi House Tour from Barcelona'

includes a visit to the Freixenet cava cellars (where you can taste the different cavas of the Freixenet range) as well as a trip to Sitges, one of the most picturesque villages on the Catalan coast. Be sure to check our optional sightseeing tours for availability and prices.

Your Last Day in Barcelona

Depart your hotel for the airport for your return home. We recommend that you purchase a private transfer, if so a representative will meet you at the hotel, in time to take you to the airport for your flight out.

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