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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 8,000 pieces of Western paintings. 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 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!”
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
CORDOBA
Orientation
SEVILLEGuided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter
GRANADAGuided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
VALENCIAOrientation drive
BARCELONAGuided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica; panoramic view from Montjuïc Hill; a delicious [LF] farewell dinner with Sangria at a local restaurant
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, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN
Day1
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MADRID
Day2
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM with its priceless art treasures. To make the most of your stay, an optional excursion to Toledo is available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID–CORDOBA–SEVILLE
Day3
A scenic drive through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha brings you to Cordoba, for an orientation walk through the winding, stone-paved streets of the medieval city. Then, continue to Seville, the vibrant, festive capital of Andalusia.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEVILLE
Day4
Meet your Local Guide, and hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also, visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. An optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is also available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SEVILLE–GRANADA
Day5
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction: the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also, amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
GRANADA–VALENCIA
Day6
Cross the Mora Pass to see troglodyte cave dwellings hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Purullena and Guadix, on your way to Valencia—a former royal capital. During your orientation drive, Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history come alive. Admire the magnificent La Seo Cathedral and enjoy time on your own to discover the Old Town.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
VALENCIA–BARCELONA
Day7
Follow the coast to Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and host of the 1992 Olympic Games.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA
Day8
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluna, and Paseo de Gràcia. Visit Gaudì’s masterpiece, the spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, followed by a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, an optional excursion to Montserrat can be arranged, and this evening, enjoy a flavorful LF farewell dinner with Sangria at a local restaurant to bid adios to your traveling companions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
BARCELONA
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- For operational reasons, slight schedule changes for the Barcelona program cannot be excluded.
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternate hotels of equivalent standard.
- Day 5 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Novotel Madrid Center
First-Class
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.
Location
C/ O'donnell 53, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Fitness Room
- Dry Cleaning
- ATM
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Superior First-Class
Situated in the center of Madrid and close to the Royal Palace and museum. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi. minibar, safe and pillow menu. Amenities include a relaxed cafe, a traditional bar and a refined tea room, along with a library and a fitness room.
Location
P.Conde Val. De Suchil 5, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Sevilla Center
Superior First-Class
Modern multistory Hotel, guest amenities for the business or leisure traveler, panoramic views of the city, centrally located.
Location
Avda De Buhaira S/N, Seville, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Dry Cleaning
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Television
Hotel Saray
Superior First-Class
Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall.
Location
Paseo Tierno Galvan 4, Granada, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
NH Center
First-Class
The stylishly decorated NH Center hotel offers 192 spacious, modern rooms, including rooms specially designed with handicapped accessibility.
Location
Ricardo Mico' 1, Valencia, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
HCC St. Moritz
First-Class
Hotel HCC St Moritz has a total of 91 rooms and offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere for a perfect rest after a busy day in the city.
Location
Carrer Diputacio 262, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Dry Cleaning
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
HCC Regente
First-Class
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.
Location
Rambla Catalunya 76, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- ATM
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
