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LAST DAY OF FLASH SALE! 7 Day Escorted Tour to Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona

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Duration6 nights
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*This flash sale deal ends today. We strongly recommend phoning 1300 414 198 to ensure a booking on time.* This unforgettable tour will take you through Spain's essential art cities - Madrid,…

This flash sale deal ends today. We strongly recommend phoning 1300 414 198 now to ensure a booking on time.

Special Features:

  • Visit the renowned Prado Museum with its astonishing collection of Goya and El Greco masterpieces
  • Travel to Toledo, a city that still retains its medieval atmosphere, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • View Valencia’s extraordinary Arts and Science City with its breathtaking avant-garde architecture
  • Take a tour of the Palau de les Arts, a shimmering ultramodern arts complex
  • Tour Penedes, one of the most exciting wine regions in Spain for a wine tasting at a local cellar
  • View Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, the iconic symbol of Barcelona
  • Explore the colourful Park Guell, Barcelona's most famous park
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Tuesday - Arrive in Madrid (D)

    Arrive in the lively metropolis of Madrid, capital of Spain since 1562, birthplace of many of the world's greatest writers, painters and artists. Transfer to your hotel with time to rest and relax or get acquainted with this beautiful city. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink and orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at approximately 7 pm, followed by a Welcome Dinner
    Overnight: Madrid
  2. 2

    Wednesday - Tour Madrid's Treasures (B)

    Today's tour of Madrid's impressive architecture begins at the Plaza de Cibeles with its striking buildings. Continue via the elegant Plaza Mayor to the magnificent Royal Palace, Europe's second largest, and to the Plaza de España dominated by the monument to Cervantes, famed author of Don Quixote. Then, on to the renowned Prado Museum; stand before an astonishing collection of masterpieces by Velazquez, Goya, El Greco and more. The rest of the day is yours to explore this city of great monuments and museums on your own or, join the optional tour to Escorial. Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the "eighth wonder of the world". El Escorial is, perhaps, Philip II´s most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains
    Optional: Half Day Escorial Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Madrid
  3. 3

    Thursday - Medieval Toledo, The "Garden City" of Valencia (B, D)

    Travel to nearby Toledo, the former capital city of Spain that still retains its medieval atmosphere and charm. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Toledo is known for its extensive monumental heritage and historical coexistence of Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Walk through the ancient Jewish Quarter and Plaza de Zocodover. Continue to the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue with its beautiful Moorish architecture, the oldest synagogue in Europe still standing, and the St. Tome Church, with its brilliant El Greco masterpiece. Then, travel east towards the Mediterranean coast to the "garden city" of Valencia for dinner and overnight
    Overnight: Valencia
  4. 4

    Friday - Valencia City Tour (B)

    Valencia is Spain's major Mediterranean port - this unique city is shaped by the vastness of the sea and the closeness of the coastal mountains. On the morning tour, hear about "El Cid", Spain's national hero who fought here against the Moors. Discover this treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture before continuing to the City Gates and City Hall. Arrive at the fantastic City of Arts and Sciences designed by contemporary artist Santiago Calatrava. This huge scientific and cultural complex is made up of impressive buildings and stands out because of its extraordinary avant-garde architecture. During a tour of the Palau de les Arts, gain insight into the design and history of the building and marvel at its shimmering trencadis exterior. The rest of the day is yours to linger at this site or wander on your own. Perhaps participate in the optional Paella Cooking Class with Dinner. Learn how to prepare Paella Valenciana in the city where this delicious dish was created. This freestyle combination of rice, meat, and vegetables is a very popular regional dish and a staple in most Valencian diets
    Optional: Paella Cooking Class with Dinner (PM)
    Overnight: Valencia
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    Saturday - Fairytale Peniscola, Wine Tasting in Penedes, Arrive in Barcelona (B)

    Head along the intense blue of the Mediterranean coast to the fortified fairytale city of Peniscola crowned by a Templar castle featured in the movie "El Cid". View the lighthouse, built on a rocky headland, and the lighthouse keeper's cottage with its precipitous winding steps leading down to the sea. Then, continue through Costa Dorada to the wine country of Penedes, one of the most exciting wine regions in Spain. A wide range of wine styles are produced here including the traditional (sparkling) white and rosé Cava. Winemaking in the region dates back millennia; the ancient Romans have left here many vestiges of their wine production. Stop at one of the wine cellars for a tasting of the local wines before travelling to sensational Barcelona. Upon arrival, ascend Montjuic Hill home to the Olympic complex, a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics. Tonight, enjoy your first taste of Barcelona's rousing nightlife and fabulous cuisine
    Overnight: Barcelona
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    Sunday - Barcelona City Tour (B, D)

    Start the day in this artistic city with a drive along the Old Harbour to the Plaza Catalunya, the city's bustling main square. Pass the famous works of Gaudi, the master architect, including the Casa Batllo, seemingly constructed from skulls and bones. Then, continue on to view the iconic symbol of Barcelona, Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia, a colossal church that is legendary and still unfinished. Conclude the tour with a visit to Park Guell, Barcelona's most famous park, a playful creation by Gaudi. Learn intriguing facts about its creator and admire the park's colourful design and intricate tile work. The rest of the day is on your own for exploring the many galleries, or just savouring the magnificent surroundings. Attend the optional tour to Montserrat. Take a relaxing drive along the picturesque villages of the province to reach Montserrat Mountain. On arrival, visit the Royal Basilica, where you will see the famous 12th-century Romanesque sculpture of "Virgen Moreneta". Tonight, a Farewell Dinner together at a local restaurant is a perfect way to end your tour
    Optional: Half Day Montserrat Tour (PM)
    Overnight: Barcelona
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    Monday - Depart Spain (B)

    Bid "adios" to Spain and your fellow travellers.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Your Escorted Tour Includes:

  • 6 nights First Class accommodation (2 nights Madrid, 2 nights Valencia, 2 nights Barcelona)
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Not included:

  • Land only does not includes international airfares, arrival / departure transfers & optional tours.

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Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation on your holiday includes:

  • Barcelo Torre de Madrid, Madrid
  • Barcelo Valencia, Valencia
  • Catalonia Ramblas, Barcelona or Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, Barcelona
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Is This Trip Right for You?
This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, stairs, steps and significant slopes. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking. This is a Classic program.
Climate & Clothing
Spain - Spring and Autumn: 55–75°F; Summer: 75–90°F; Winter: 35–55°F. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops).
Gratuities
For the convenience of our Australian guests, gratuities are included for your Tour Manager, local guides, drivers, guide and/or driver assistants, hotel porters and wait staff. Since gratuities are not included for other guests, you may still hear references to tipping during your trip. Rest assured that your Tour Manager and other service providers will be correctly tipped on your behalf. However, in some instances, we are unable to include gratuities on your behalf in which case you will find recommended gratuities below. We are also unable to include tips on independent tours in which case you will find details and recommendations below. Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollar equivalent where accepted. There may be other occasions where a tip is appropriate but, as always, tipping is a matter of personal discretion.
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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply

Flash Sale - Terms & Conditions:

Applies to new bookings made between 21-28 Oct 2019 for Spain & Portugal tours departing in 2020. Excludes Signature tours, river cruises, sea cruises and independent packages. Promotion is not valid on existing reservations. Single travellers will receive 25% discount. Prices are based on land only. Airfare and additional services (optional tours, transfers) are not eligible for the 50% Off Companion discount. To qualify for 50% Off Companion offer, travellers must be booked together on the same reservation.

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