ITINERARY 1.0
SPAIN'S: BARCELONA, MADRID, AND SEVILLE
Fly into: Barcelona Fly out of: Madrid
Total Duration: 9 days
This itinerary takes you to three of Spain's greatest destinations: Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. Each city has its
own charm and attractions. You'll take in art museums and architecture, as well as superb cuisine—with plenty
of time for breaks in parks or the beach. Best of all, these cities are linked by high speed trains.
DAYS 1-3
BARCELONA
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An Artful Experience
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To get a feel for the city, stroll through the Rambla and the Gothic Quarter
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Set aside a whole day to see Gaudí's masterpieces all over the city
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Spend a day in the Eixample seeing Moderniste architecture
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Browse through Barcelona's sophisticated shops and boutiques
DAYS 4-6
MADRID
Prado and Partying
Make a pilgrimage to the Prado, one of the world's legendary art museums
Visit Old Madrid, which is packed with aristocratic homes and affordable bars
Nibble on tapas and party well into the night, just like the locals do
Relax in the Retiro gardens
DAYS 7-9
SEVILLE
More than Just Oranges
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The Museo de Bellas Artes is second only to the Prado
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Learn all about flamenco at the Museo del Baile Flamenco
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The Alcázar palace contains work by some of Andalusia's finest craftspeople
ITINERARY 2.0
ROYAL IBERIA: PORTUGAL AND SPAIN
Fly into: LisbonFly out of: Madrid
Total Duration: 13 days
Looking for a royal flush? This itinerary takes in royal themed sites in Portugal and Spain. You'll follow in the
footsteps of kings, queens, and royal explorers, visiting castles, monasteries, and palaces. Start in Lisbon and
Sintra before heading to Spain to explore Madrid, Segovia, and Toledo. It's not all palaces and churches, though;
we've included plenty of cultural and food stops as well as the occasional nature break.
DAYS 1-3
LISBON
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Castles and Kings
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The kings of Portugal once resided at the Castelo de São Jorge
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The Museum-School of Decorative Arts is inside the 17th-century Azurara palace
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View one of the best collections of royal coaches in the world at the Coach Museum in Belém
DAYS 4-5
SINTRA AND QUELUZ
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Where the Wealthy Summered
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Palácio Nacional de Sintra is the only surviving palace from the Middle Ages in Portugal
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Take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Pena Palace
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The town of Queluz is dominated entirely by its impressive palace
DAYS 6-8
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Art, Palaces, and Peace
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See portraits of Spain's royals at the legendary Prado
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The 18th-century Palacio Real has 2,800 rooms
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Picasso's Guernica is the showpiece at the Queen Sofia Art Center
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Parque del Buen Retiro was once the private playground of royalty
DAYS 9-11
SEGOVIA
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Royal Sites and Inspiring Landscapes
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The Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial has a wealth of paintings—and plenty of
dead kings
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Visit the Roman aqueduct, one of the greatest surviving examples of Roman engineering
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Climb the rampart of the imposing Alcázar castle
DAYS 12-13
TOLEDO
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El Greco's Inspiration
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Lose yourself in the maze-like streets
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See El Greco's work in many churches here
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Toledo's cathedral is one of the most richly endowed in Spain
ITINERARY 3.0
NORTHERN SPAIN: TAPAS AND COASTAL TOWNS
Fly into:Barcelona Fly out of: Madrid
Total Duration: 14 days
Starting in Barcelona and gently curving east, this itinerary showcases the highlights of
northern Spain, along with Madrid. You'll explore fishing villages in San Sebastián and rocky
beaches along the Basque Coast before hitting the museums of Bilbao. The trip winds down in
Madrid, where you can tour the Prado and dance the night away.
DAYS 1-3
BARCELONA
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City of Marvels
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Get a feel for Barcelona by strolling along the Rambla and around the Boquería
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Have a Gaudí day and try to take in as many of his masterpieces as you can
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Explore the Eixample, which contains most of the city's Art Nouveau architecture
DAYS 4-5
SAN SEBASTIÁN
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Tapas and Beautiful Views
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Walk along the bay to admire the Belle Epoque buildings
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Catch a performance or a film at Kursaal
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Try one of the city's famed tapas restaurants
DAYS 6-8
BASQUE COAST
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Beaches and Cliffs
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Climb 321 steps to see the little chapel crowning San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
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Bermeo's Museo del Pescador is the only museum in the world dedicated to fishermen
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Lekeitio offers two wide, sandy beaches right near the harbor
DAYS 9-11
BILBAO
Modern Masterpieces
When people think of Bilbao, they automatically think of Frank Gehry's Guggeheim museum
The Museo de Bellas Artes showcases works by the Spanish masters
Walk around the Old Quarter to soak in the architecture
DAYS 12-14
MADRID
Art and the Good Life
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Explore the legendary Prado museum, home to many Spanish masterpieces
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The sprawling 18th-century Palacio Real has more than 2,000 rooms
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Get into the madrileño way of life; eat tapas and burn the midnight oil
ITINERARY 4.0
Day1:Arrive Madrid and transfer to Seville.
Meal: NA
Today, board your flight to Madrid – the heart of Spain. Later take the onward train to Seville
for your hotel stay. Today day free to explore this legendary city. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day2:Seville City Tour
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
This morning after a buffet breakfast, check-out and and proceed for your transfer to Seville. In
the afternoon enjoy your city tour of this majestic city. Seville has a rich Moorish Heritage and
used to be a prosperous port in the past as it played an important role in commerce between
Spain and America. Here you will see famous cathedral of Seville – amongst the largest of all
medieval and Gothic cathedrals in the world. See Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, 18th century
bullring which is one of Spain’s oldest and famous for its Baroque façade. See Torre Del Oro symbol of Seville, a crenellated Moorish tower that was built in the thirteenth century to
protect the port. Also see the Seville Town hall, La Giralda tower, Royal Alcazar Palace, Plaza
de Espana square and many such interesting sights on the city tour. Overnight stay in the hotel
Day3:Day Tour of Cordoba and Flamenco Show
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, enjoy the day tour of Cordoba. A very lively town in the city of Andalusia, a
town of Flamenco and Bullfighting. Later proceed to the Palace of Alcazar de los Reyes
Cristianos - Stunning beautiful fountains, basins, well-cut hedges, neatly arranged Palm &
Orange trees and innumerous other blooms. After a day full of scenic beauty and history return
back to Seville. Tonight you have a chance to see the famous Flamenco show. Overnight stay in
the hotel.
Day4:Transfer to Madrid
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
This morning after a buffet breakfast, check-out and and proceed for your transfer to Madrid.
After arrival to Madrid - heart of Spain check-in to the hotel. Today day free for lesiure.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day5:City Tour of Madrid
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
This morning after a buffet breakfast, enjoy your tour of this lively city. See the old town, the
city centre dating from the 16th century when the Habsburg dynasty made Madrid the capital
of Spain. You also see the Sabatini Gardens, Campo del Moro, church of San Francisco El
Grande, the fountains of Paseo del Prado, Royal Palace and many more historical and modern
sites. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day6:Transfer to Barcelona
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
This morning after a buffet breakfast, check-out and and proceed for your transfer to
Barcelona. After arrival to Barcelona - osmopolitan Mediterranean city check-in to the hotel.
Today day free for lesiure for shopping at Ramblas. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day7:City Tour of Barcelona
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
This morning after a buffet breakfast, enjoy your tour of this great city. See the old town, the
city centre dating from the 16th century when the Habsburg dynasty made Madrid the capital
of Spain. You also see the Sabatini Gardens, Campo del Moro, church of San Francisco El
Grande, the fountains of Paseo del Prado, Royal Palace and many more historical and modern
sites. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day8:Fly Back Home
Meal: Breakfast at the hotel
After a buffet / boxed breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight back home. Arrive
home with pleasant memories of your tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.