A Week In… Spain
“I could not have asked for a better trip. The
accommodations were incredible... the tour makes
all the essential stops in Andalucía and includes
time to explore in Barcelona and Madrid... and the
local guides were phenomenal.
”
– Ellie Huber, Ask & Share
FRANCE
Pyre
Maximum Elevation: 3,200 ft.
SPAIN
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
nees
Barcelona
Madrid
AVE T
rain
PORTUGAL
Sierra
Morena
Córdoba
Andalucía
Granada MEDITERRANEAN
SEA
Ronda
Seville
MOROCCO
Royal accommodations
at the Hotel Alfonso XIII
in Seville and traditional
entertainment in Madrid
bookend the cultural
discoveries you’ll make
on your week in Spain
1. Arrive Barcelona
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Le Méridien Barcelona. A transfer is
included from Barcelona Airport to Le Méridien Barcelona.
Join us tonight for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner at
your hotel, ideally situated on one of Europe’s most celebrated
streets – Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s iconic, tree-lined pedestrian
thoroughfare that serves as the Catalonian capital’s leisure and
entertainment hub and bustles with daily life. Meals D
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2. Experience Barcelona
Discover Barcelona, past and present, today. Walk along Las
Ramblas, alive with merchants and mimes, to the Boquería,
flavored with local specialties. Continue on to medieval Barri
Gotic, the city’s old original Gothic quarter, where narrow streets
and squares date back to the Middle Ages. Visit the 13th-century
cathedral, the crowning achievement of the Old City, before
driving to seaside Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics, and
Gaudí’s still-unfinished la Sagrada Família -– whimsical and
fanciful, it has been referred to as “Art Nouveau run wild.” The
rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own. Meals B
3. Fly
to
Granada
A morning flight from Barcelona brings you to Granada, set within
the foothills of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. Join us for an
insider tour of the 14th-century Alhambra, extravagantly built by
Moorish sultans. See the Royal Palace and the gardens gracing
the Generalife, before settling in at your palatial hotel. Meals BLD
Tauck Value Includes:
•T
AUCK’S YELLOW ROADS! Journey off-the-beaten path, from
Granada in the Sierra Nevada foothills to Ronda’s dramatic
gorges to the whitewashed villages of Andalucía
Go inside the
14th-century
Moorish Alhambra
with a local guide
who shares expert
insights not available
on your own
• On-tour flight from Barcelona to Granada
•A
private flamenco performance during your two-night stay in
a royal palace hotel in Seville
•H
orse-drawn carriage ride to the magnificent cathedral in
Seville – one of the largest Roman Catholic churches in the
world, and the final resting place of Christopher Columbus
•A
guided tour of Madrid’s Museo del Prado, featuring many
masterworks of Spanish art, with a local expert
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
4. Ronda / Andalucía
•1
4 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners), service
charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and
porterage
Drive through picturesque scenery to cliff-top Ronda. Our local
guide shares insights on its centuries-old bullring and Moorish
architecture amidst spectacular views of Tajo Gorge. Following
lunch, follow the Yellow Roads through the quintessential
whitewashed villages of Andalucía to Seville for two nights. Enjoy
a private flamenco show before dinner tonight. Meals BLD
5. Sightsee Seville
Sightseeing today with a local guide includes a horse-drawn
carriage ride to Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic building in
the world. The best way to truly discover the city is on foot – walk
through Barrio Santa Cruz and the former Jewish Quarter, before
exploring its diverse cultural riches on your own. Meals B
8 Days from $3,790 plus airfare
(7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 4 Dinners)
Begins Barcelona
Apr 10, 24 May 8, 15, 22 Jun 5, 19, 26
Jul 10 Aug 28 Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 23, 30
Dates in blue indicate Small Group Departures with no more than 26
Tauck guests, priced from $4390 per person double; specific dates
apply – inquire at time of booking.
Dates in red indicate special departures where the single price is from
$4794; see General Information or ask at booking for details.
Go to www.tauck.com for up-to-the-minute space availability; additional
departure dates may become available as these sell out.
Price Per Person
6. Córdoba / Madrid
Head out to Córdoba for a guided walking tour through centuries
of history; visit the Jewish Quarter and the ornate 8th-century
mosque turned cathedral, La Mezquita. It’s all aboard the
high-speed AVE train – in Preferente class – to Madrid for a
two-night stay in the heart of the city. Meals BL
7. Explore Madrid, Spain’s Capital City
View the art treasures of the Museo del Prado this morning
and join us for an orientation tour of city sights. See Palacio de
Oriente, the opulent Royal Palace; grand avenues; and El Parque
del Buen Retiro. Join us tonight for a cocktail reception and
farewell dinner featuring Castilian entertainment. Meals BD
8. Journey Home
Tour ends: Madrid. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from
The Westin Palace, Madrid to Barajas Airport; allow a minimum
of 3 hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
Double $3790
Single $4994
Triple $3685
International airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on
international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).
Please ask about additional hotel nights before or after your tour and
about our comprehensive Guest Protection Product.
Fine Hotels / Great Locations
Night
Night
Night
Night
1,2
3
4,5
6,7
Le Méridien Barcelona
Hotel Alhambra Palace
Hotel Alfonso XIII
The Westin Palace, Madrid
Barcelona
Granada
Seville
Madrid
A Week In… Spain combines well with these
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A Week In... Rome, Umbria & Tuscany (8 days, page 30)
A Week In... Rome, Capri & the Amalfi Coast (8 days, page 28)
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