Highlights of Spain - Classic Group, Summer – April 3 to October 23, 2027 (9 Days) - From £2,167

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OVERVIEW
See the beautiful world of Spain during this 9-day guided tour. Begin in Barcelona, where a Local Expert will lead you along the city’s narrow lanes to the lively Las Ramblas and the Sagrada Família, a basilica built by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Paella was created in Valencia. Later, enjoy a private cooking demonstration at a family-run restaurant while sampling the local flavours. See glorious views of the Sierra Nevada before reaching Granada, where a Local Expert will guide you through one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built: the Alhambra. In Seville, learn the art of flamenco dancing during a private lesson, then be treated to a passionate performance by professionals. Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid with an art historian, who can share the stories behind Spanish masterpieces by artists such as Francisco Goya.
EXPERIENCES
Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens. While others wait in line, you'll be exploring accompanied by a Local Expert, keen to share insights into this Moorish landmark.

Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
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10/04/2027 18/04/2027 £2,850   Book
17/04/2027 25/04/2027 £3,025   Book
22/04/2027 30/04/2027 £3,025   Book
24/04/2027 02/05/2027 £3,025   Book
29/04/2027 07/05/2027 £3,075   Book
06/05/2027 14/05/2027 £3,195   Book
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20/05/2027 28/05/2027 £3,150   Book
22/05/2027 30/05/2027 £3,150   Book
27/05/2027 04/06/2027 £3,150   Book
29/05/2027 06/06/2027 £3,150   Book
05/06/2027 13/06/2027 £3,050   Book
10/06/2027 18/06/2027 £3,050   Book
12/06/2027 20/06/2027 £3,050   Book
17/06/2027 25/06/2027 £3,050   Book
19/06/2027 27/06/2027 £3,050   Book
26/06/2027 04/07/2027 £2,825   Book
03/07/2027 11/07/2027 £2,775   Book
17/07/2027 25/07/2027 £2,775   Book
24/07/2027 01/08/2027 £2,775   Book
31/07/2027 08/08/2027 £2,775   Book
07/08/2027 15/08/2027 £2,775   Book
14/08/2027 22/08/2027 £2,775   Book
26/08/2027 03/09/2027 £2,895   Book
28/08/2027 05/09/2027 £2,895   Book
02/09/2027 10/09/2027 £3,250   Book
04/09/2027 12/09/2027 £3,250   Book
09/09/2027 17/09/2027 £3,250   Book
11/09/2027 19/09/2027 £3,225   Book
16/09/2027 24/09/2027 £3,225   Book
18/09/2027 26/09/2027 £3,095   Book
25/09/2027 03/10/2027 £3,095   Book
02/10/2027 10/10/2027 £3,075   Book
16/10/2027 24/10/2027 £3,075   Book
23/10/2027 31/10/2027 £3,075   Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Torre Melina Gran Meliá, Barcelona - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Torre Melina Gran Meliá, Barcelona - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Barceló Valencia - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Gran Luna de Granada - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Meliá Sevilla, Catalonia Giralda, Seville - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Meliá Sevilla, Catalonia Giralda, Seville - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, NH Madrid Balboa - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, NH Madrid Balboa - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
ITINERARY

Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner at local restaurant La Pau. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports teenagers and young people to transition to their adult life. Learn about local life through the eyes of the youth.

With your Local Expert, drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district for a visit inside Gaudí’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família*, to see the central nave with its giant, tree-like pillars, spectacular vaulting and the beautiful rainbows flooding in through the intricate stained-glass windows. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Montserrat and The Black Madonna. *Please note that with the construction of the Sagrada Família nearing completion, access to the basilica may be restricted for special masses, pilgrim visits or official ceremonies, and we are unable to secure tickets to visit. Should this occur during your tour, you will visit the Hospital de Sant Pau instead, a striking example of Catalan Art Nouveau designed by Gaudí’s contemporary, Domènech i Montaner. Afterwards, join your Local Expert in the gardens surrounding the Sagrada Família and take in the extraordinary exterior of Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece.

Follow the sunny Costa Dorada, past the rice fields of the Ebro Delta. Stop at the seaside resort of Peñíscola and see the hilltop castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Pass through the famous orange groves to Valencia and see the City of Arts and Sciences. Later see the Old City and take in its medieval charm. Valencia is home to one of the world's greatest dishes, paella. Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant in the heart of the Old City and learn how to make this local specialty during a cooking demonstration. Later, indulge in the delicious flavours of this classic dish with a glass of wine at your dinner.

Travel south toward Andalucía, passing the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings hollowed out of the soft rock near Guadix. Enjoy distant views of the Sierra Nevada mountains as you approach glorious Granada. This historic city was a Moorish kingdom for almost eight centuries and was the last stronghold to fall to the Catholic monarchs of Spain in 1492. Overlooking Granada stands the Alhambra, one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built. Led by your Local Expert, explore this exquisite palace, built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century: a fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Later, stroll through the elegant gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence.

The morning is at your leisure to explore as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience and visit the Albaicín Quarter with a Local Expert. Here, in addition to falling in love with Granada, you will also uncover its pivotal role in European history. Continue your travels to Seville, past gleaming white villages and olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus. Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, join a scenic drive around the city and enjoy panoramic views. This evening, visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This private dance school is dedicated to promoting the conservation of flamenco and supports young enthusiasts from all over the world with a special focus on new talent from the Andalusian region. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.

Set off early along the Guadalquivir Valley, passing villages and towns studded with Moorish towers and fortresses. Stop in the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Córdoba and see the famous Roman bridge, built in the 1st century BC. Meet a local historian and visit the magnificent Mezquita, a beautiful 8th-century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it. Make the most of your time at leisure and stroll the narrow streets of the city. Follow in the footsteps of Don Quixote as you travel through La Mancha and on to the capital, Madrid.

Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert, as they guide you through the most historic neighbourhoods in the Spanish capital. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter to discover the origins of the city. Visit the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through the collective works of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and more. The afternoon is at your leisure to relax at a cafe, shop in the trendy boutiques or perhaps travel to beautiful Toledo with an Optional Experience.In the evening, join your Travel Director and newfound friends at a local restaurant in the heart of the city. Toast your adventures as you enjoy a delicious dinner of regional favourites, served with wine.

Today, your remarkable journey comes to an end as you transfer to the Madrid-Barajas Airport. Take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable experiences, meaningful connections and enriching encounters that have shaped your travels.
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