A Week In... Spain

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A Week In... Spain



Tour Description:

Passionate, picturesque, complex Spain defies description in its wealth of diverse landscapes, cityscapes, cuisines and cultures, ancient and modern... and in just one week...
From the startling, whimsical architecture of Gaudí in Barcelona to the Baroque, operatic settings of Seville... the colorful history and seaside beauty of Málaga, Picasso's hometown... medieval Córdoba, rich in stunning architecture and history, once the greatest center of learning in Europe... modern Madrid and the masterpieces of The Prado. Barrios, cathedrals, ornate palaces, vibrant metropolises and sun-kissed, whitewashed villages all wait to share their visual splendors, stories and unexpected treasures.  

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Sunday 05 May 24 — Sunday 12 May 24Starting at $8,390Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Destination & Sightseeing

Passionate, picturesque, complex Spain defies description in its wealth of diverse landscapes, cityscapes, cuisines and cultures, ancient and modern... and in just one week... From the startling, whimsical architecture of Gaudí in Barcelona to the Baroque, operatic settings of Seville... the colorful history and seaside beauty of Málaga, Picasso's hometown... medieval Córdoba, rich in stunning architecture and history, once the greatest center of learning in Europe... modern Madrid and the masterpieces of The Prado. Barrios, cathedrals, ornate palaces, vibrant metropolises and sun-kissed, whitewashed villages all wait to share their visual splendors, stories and unexpected treasures.  

Highlights
TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS – Journey off the beaten path, from Málaga to Granada in the Sierra Nevada foothills through whitewashed Andalucían villages to Seville
On-tour flight from Barcelona to Málaga
A private flamenco performance during your two-night stay in a royal palace hotel in Seville
A guided tour of Madrid's Museo Nacional del Prado, featuring many masterworks of Spanish art, with a local expert
First Class rail travel aboard a high-speed AVE train from Córdoba to Madrid

ITINERARY

Arrive Barcelona
Tour begins: 6:00 pm, The One Barcelona, Spain. A transfer from Barcelona Airport or the Barcelona Franca train station is included to your hotel, The One Barcelona, ideally situated minutes by foot from luxurious Passeig de Gracia and landmarks by Antoni Gaudi. Meet the traveling companions who will experience Tauck's one-week Spain vacation with you at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight.

Gaudí, la Sagrada Família, Montjuic & tapas in Barcelona
Barcelona is an exceptional city overflowing with history, art and culture. Your day begins with a drive to seaside Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics, and a visit to la Sagrada Família, the fanciful, unfinished cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudí I Cornet. For lunch, sample local tapas on an included tasting tour before discovering more of the city as you please for the remainder of the day and evening.

Málaga, then on to Granada
From Barcelona, take an included morning flight to the seaside city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol, hometown of the artist Pablo Picasso. Upon arrival, begin your discoveries with a panoramic tour and walking tour of this historic Andalusian city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, chronicling some 3,000 years of civilization. After time for lunch as you please, if you wish, visit the Museo Picasso Málaga – a modern museum opened in 2003, displaying nearly 300 works by native son Picasso, converted from a former 16th-century palace and other historic buildings just a few hundred meters from the artist's actual birthplace. Continue overland to Granada, a jewel of the Sierra Nevada foothills in southern Spain, where you'll enjoy dinner with wine at your hotel tonight.

From Granada's through Andalucía and on to Seville
Join us for a guided tour of Alhambra Palace, exploring its intrepid halls, as well as Generalife, the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers. After lunch it's on to Seville via Andalucía, a melting pot of different cultures sometimes referred to as the bridge between two continents; journey through Andalucía's rolling hills and view charming villages with whitewashed houses clinging to the hillsides. Arrive in romantic Seville, where your two-night stay in the heart of the city at the Hotel Alfonso XIII – enjoying a reputation as one of the world's finest hotels – kicks off this evening with a private performance of flamenco dancing followed by dinner.

Unforgettable sights of Seville
No Spain vacation would be complete without a visit to charming Seville; get your bearings on an orientation tour of this spectacular city dating back nearly 2,000 years. A horse and carriage ride transports you through Maria Luisa Park, before a walking tour of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the maze of old streets in the former Jewish Quarter. Depending on the day of the week, your time in Seville will be capped off with either a visit to the impressive Seville Cathedral (Monday through Saturday) or the spectacular Royal Alcazar (Sunday). The remainder of the day is free for you to pursue what interests you most in Seville.

Córdoba & on to Madrid by rail
A panoramic tour of the charming Moorish-influenced city of Córdoba with your local guide leads to a walking tour through the historic former Jewish Quarter and a visit to the ornate 8th-century La Mezquita, once one of the world's largest mosques, now a Roman Catholic cathedral. Board the high-speed AVE train and have lunch as you travel in Preferente class to Madrid for a two-night stay in Spain's marvelous capital city, which you'll enjoy as you please this evening.

The Prado, grand palaces & parks in old Madrid
Your day in magnificent Madrid kicks off with a guided tour of the famed Museo Nacional del Prado, one of the finest art museums in the world. Later, a city sightseeing tour takes you to highlights including Palacio de Oriente, the ornate Royal Palace built in the 18th century; grand avenues such as Gran Via and Castellana, and El Parque del Buen Retiro. The afternoon is free to explore and have lunch as you please in Madrid. Enjoy typical Castilian entertainment at our farewell cocktail reception and dinner this evening... a fitting finale to your weeklong travels through Spain.

Journey Home
Tour ends: Madrid. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from your Tauck hotel to Madrid's Barajas Airport or the Madrid Atocha railway station; allow 3 hours for flight check-in.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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