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2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts
Arrive in Barcelona, Spain
Day1
Enchanting City by the Sea
If you arrive early, get a head start in exploring this lively city with the help of your CosmosGO app. In the late afternoon, meet your Tour Director who will give you some helpful hints on how to make the most of your free time in Barcelona.
Barcelona
Day2
Museums, Markets, and the Mediterranean
There are many choices for how you could shape your stay in Barcelona. Choose an optional panoramic drive and walking tapas tour, or discover the many museums, markets, and shops. If you have a day at the beach in mind, Barceloneta is the place to go.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Barcelona
Day3
Delicious Cuisine and Cava Wine
More time to discover. Sample the culinary traditions of Catalunya and visit a food market like the Boqueria, located in the Ramblas. We suggest an optional excursion to the Spanish countryside with a winery visit for a Cava wine-tasting session. Reservations are easy with MyCOSMOS.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Barcelona—Tarragona—Peñíscola—Valencia.
Day4
Roman Ruins and a Castle by the Sea
Tarragona is the perfect combination of seaside resort and sightseeing destination with an abundance of shops and cafes, Roman archaeological sites, and the medieval town center. Next, see the Peñíscola coastline, dominated by the walled “Pope Luna” Templar castle—a filming location for Game of Thrones. Visit the castle or simply stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets and enjoy the magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea. Today’s Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Valencia
Day5
Arts, Science, and Paella
Valencia is a city to discover your way! Tap on your CosmosGO app for ideas and directions. Highlights are the City of Arts and Science and the Silk Exchange. Explore the lively and beautiful modernistic Central Market, and don’t miss the paella! This Valencian rice dish is a must to experience the staple of Spanish kitchens for centuries. You may also choose from a variety of exciting optional excursions. Signing up is simple on MyCOSMOS.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Valencia—Cuenca—Madrid
Day6
Abstract Art in Hanging Houses
On your visit to Cuenca, you may spend free time visiting the casas colgadas (hanging houses). Dating back to the 1300s, these cliffside dwellings now house the Spanish National Museum of Abstract Art. You’ll arrive in Madrid in the late afternoon, with time to enjoy an evening out in this buzzing city.Today’s Distance: 227 mi/ 365 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Madrid
Day7
For Art Lovers and Lovers of Life
Stroll around the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor areas, in the city center, for a taste of the joyful life in Madrid. There are plenty of museums to visit. Immerse yourself in local life by joining us on an optional excursion. Visit the Royal Palace or spend free time in the Sabatini Gardens, then pick a traditional taverna for authentic Spanish fare.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Madrid
Day8
A Fusion of Food, Fútbol, and Festivities
Browse the El Rastro flea market or one of the revamped food markets in the revived barrios of Madrid, take an optional excursion to Toledo, a treasure-chest of arts and architecture. Enjoy time to explore Madrid’s colorful fusion of cultures, with your Tour Director’s suggestions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Madrid
Day9
Today concludes your Spanish adventure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Catalonia Park Putxet
First-Class
Featuring a sunroof terrace with a pool and views over Barcelona, Catalonia Park Putxet offers tranquil rooms and a modern fitness centre onsite. There is free WiFi available throughout. You can enjoy a varied buffet breakfast at the Putxet's dining room or at the hotel's terrace on summer months. Light meals are prepared at the hotel snack bar; and room service, including sushi room service, is available.
Location
Putxet 68-74, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Window Opens
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
Sercotel Sorolla Palace
First-Class
Sercotel Sorolla Palace is located in the heart of Valencia's financial centre and a 5-minute walk from Beniferri Metro Station, which is 9 stops from the City of the Arts and Sciences. This hotel offers 271 air-conditioned guestrooms, that are tastefully decorated and provided with minibar, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The property boasts a well-equipped fitness centre, a sauna and a pretty terrace with a swimming pool. Among its amenities, guests can also find a bar and a restaurant offering Mediterranean dishes and international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Avinguda de Les Corts Valencianes, 58, Valencia, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Climate Control
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
Praga
Superior Tourist-Class
The Hotel Praga, situated in Madrid was the first hotel of the Santos Hotels chain. It has a total of 420 rooms and is equipped with the best facilities to make your stay unforgettable.
Location
Antonio Lopez, 65, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
