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Captivating Spain 2025
9 days from Madrid to Barcelona
Tour Description:
Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Spain! Begin in Madrid, where Hemingway was inspired to pen great novels and explore Málaga where Picasso was born to revolutionize art history. Continue to Granada where brave bullfighters entered the ring as they had been since 1784, then marvel at the Alhambra Complex as one of the largest aristocratic treasures of Western Muslim history. In Valencia, sip Horchata or mint tea and explore the rich Moorish influences on architecture and culture. Sail on the waterways of Albufera National Park where water birds of every size flock to its sanctuary. Dig into the perfect pan of Valencia paella and tap into conversation over afternoon tapas in Barcelona. Any way you slice it, this Small Group Discovery tour of Spain is the perfect size to go big from Madrid to Barcelona!
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 25 Apr 25 — Sunday 04 May 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,369 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 May 25 — Sunday 18 May 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,429 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 23 May 25 — Sunday 01 Jun 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,429 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 06 Jun 25 — Sunday 15 Jun 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,429 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 20 Jun 25 — Sunday 29 Jun 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,429 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 Aug 25 — Sunday 07 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,169 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Sep 25 — Sunday 21 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,429 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Sep 25 — Sunday 28 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,369 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDesigned from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Ride the AVE train from Madrid to Malaga. Take a cruise in the rice farm in Albufera.Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel
Day 2
Day 3
Board your AVE train and ride to Málaga to enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights. Visit the Picasso Museum for a unique opportunity to explore the life and works of the artist in the city where he was born. Later join your small group for dinner at a local restaurant
Day 4
Continue through the Guadalhorce Valley towards the Ronda Mountain Range en route to Setenil de las Bodegas, one of the most unique pueblos blancos (white villages) in Andalusia. Continue to Ronda, one of the most fascinating of Andalusian cities with its dramatic landscape and legendary romantic tales of bandits, bullfighters, and artists throughout history
Day 5
Day 6
Join your guide through Granada Albaicín district and taste a refreshing and traditional mint tea. In Valencia, your guided walking tour includes a photo stop at the science complex and a traditional Horchata beverage with delicious farton pastry
Day 7
Day 8
Explore the hidden gems of the city of Barcelona with ease in your small group. Visit Mercat de la Concepcio, located in l´Eixample neighborhood—easily recognizable for its geometric grid pattern and Modernist architecture—with designer shopping, dining, and bars in Barcelona and the famed El National. Today, celebrate your adventures in Spain by sharing a traditional tapas lunch with your small group travel companions
Day 9
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Madrid | Malaga | Granada | Valencia | Barcelona |
Riu Plaza España
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Calle Gran Via 84 Madrid Spain
Located directly on the famous Gran Via and facing Plaza de España, this Hotel is walking distance from The Royal Palace of Madrid and The Temple of Debod. Amenities include a rooftop bar with unique views over the city, a terrace with a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness center. All 585 guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar satellite TV, in-room safe and mini-fridge.
Deluxe
Hotel as shown or similar
Calle Gran Via 84 Madrid Spain
Located directly on the famous Gran Via and facing Plaza de España, this Hotel is walking distance from The Royal Palace of Madrid and The Temple of Debod. Amenities include a rooftop bar with unique views over the city, a terrace with a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness center. All 585 guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar satellite TV, in-room safe and mini-fridge.
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.
