Globus – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2024-09-10T17:47:10+00:00
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Say, “Hola,” to Spain on this escape to the land of Flamenco music and dance, inviting beaches, and enticing cuisine. Life is a fiesta here, and you can experience it without the crowds—and even better—without the high-season prices. From its world-class art, historical sights, and magnificent cathedrals to its sunny climate and scrumptious cuisine, this is the best way to see the highlights of Spain in a short time! On this Spain tour, you’ll stay overnight in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona. Guided sightseeing and walking tours present you with Spain's must-see attractions.History buffs will be delighted by a visit to Seville’s magnificent Casa de Pilatos with its splendid collection of Roman sculptures. In Granada, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife, the oldest decorative garden in the Western world. An orientation drive in Valencia highlights Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history. If you’re interested in art and architecture, you’ll be thrilled by a visit to Madrid’s Prado Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of European art over the last 8 centuries. In Barcelona, visit the amazing Sagrada Familia Basilica, the masterpiece of architect Gaudì. But that’s not all…you’ll also enjoy a special farewell dinner with Sangria at a local restaurant in Barcelona. These are just a few of the experiences and sights included on this tour. From the historical sights and beautiful art and architecture to the delectable treats and special experiences, this Spanish Escape is sure to leave you with plenty of memories to share with loved ones back home. So, pack your camera and get ready for a marvelous, guided Spain vacation at a price that screams, “Let’s go!”
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. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes: The Alhambra complex: Entrance to the Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.
ART & ARCHITECTURE The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues
Day 2
CULTURAL GEM Cordoba is a glorious cultural hub which proudly showcases its Christian, Islamic, and Jewish influences. The remains of its city walls, the spectacular Roman bridge, and stunning Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba), are testaments to its historic importance and cultural wealth. Explore the Old Town, take a stroll through the Old Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of streets, browse the local stores displaying the traditional leather goods and silverware, and treat your tastebuds to some of the local specialities
Day 3
HISTORIC SPOT Walk through Seville’s picturesque Plaza de España, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair. The 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter and its magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafés
Day 4
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers
Day 5
ART & ARCHITECTURE Marvel at the architecture of La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences) in Valencia. This gleaming, ultra-modern complex is the largest of its kind in Europe, with its strikingly futuristic design mirroring the surrounding water park, and a stunning symbol of the Spanish city, which houses a planetarium, an oceanarium, and an interactive museum
Day 6
CULTURAL GEM The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia stands in Barcelona as a monument to the Holy Family and a testament to the masterwork of Antoni Gaudi. Built on the reliance of donations since the first stone was laid more than 130 years ago, the iconic church remains an unfinished masterpiece and the world’s longest-running construction project—slated for completion in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect’s death.
Accommodations
Madrid
Seville
Granada
Granada
Valencia
Barcelona
Novotel Madrid Center First-Class
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C/ O'donnell 53 Madrid Spain
A stylish 790 room hotel located in Madrid's elegant Salamanca District with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, a chic bar featuring a large video wall, a fitness room and relaxing lounge areas.
Hotel Al Andalus Palace First-Class
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Avda De La Palmera S/N Sevilla Spain
This modern design Hotel has 623 spacious rooms with wooden floors, Free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and air conditioning. The property has an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine and a rich buffet breakfast. Other amenities include a seasonal poolside bar, a stylish snack bar, cafe and a fitness centre with sauna.
Hotel Saray Superior First-Class
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Paseo Tierno Galvan 4 Granada Spain
Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall.
Abades Nevada Palace First-Class
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C/ De la Sultana, 3 Granada Spain
Abades Nevada Palace is a modern hotel, strategically located, just a 5-minute walk away from the centre of Granada. All air-conditioned rooms are furnished with satellite TV and a minibar. Featuring an avant-garde style, the accomodation has been designed in an oval shape to provide rooms with views of the Sierra and La Alhambra. A lobby-bar, restaurants, gym, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (open in the summer months) and Free Wi-Fi internet access complete the amenties.
NH Center First-Class
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Ricardo Mico' 1 Valencia Spain
The stylishly decorated NH Center hotel offers 192 spacious, modern rooms, including rooms specially designed with handicapped accessibility.
HCC Regente First-Class
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Rambla Catalunya 76 Barcelona Spain
Set in an attractive building dating back to 1913 which boasts Modernist architecture, Art Nouveau styling and modern interiors. This 79-room mid-range hotel is perfectly situated on the tree-lined Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona's central, upscale Eixample district with many fashion boutiques and restaurants nearby. Guest rooms offer air conditioning/heating, in-room safe and slippers, a buffet breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, drinks are served in the lounge bar and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. During the summer months there is a small rooftop pool and terrace offering a panoramic view of the city.