Centuries and mixed cultures have left their fascinating mark on Spain, with some of the most amazing artistic heritage in the world. Travel back and forth in time with monuments ranging from an ancient Roman aqueduct to medieval castles and the most avant-garde, futuristic architecture. Spanish cuisine is famous the world over because it is flavorful, healthy, creative and varied. Spain has the most extensive vineyards in the world, with 69 major wine regions. Come explore local cuisine, learn about their customs, and take part in colorful fiestas for a complete and unforgettable trip.
Our newly designed 9 Days/8 Nights Enchanting Spain for 2021 will feature iconic Barcelona for three nights, regal Madrid for two nights and the Pearl of Andalusia, Seville for three nights with visits to Montserrat, Toledo, and Ronda.
Featuring Barcelona (3 nights), Montserrat, Madrid (2 nights), Toledo, Seville (3 nights), Ronda
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes, and service
- Welcome Dinner and Flamenco Review in Barcelona
- Airport transfer by private car and driver (arrival into Barcelona, and departure from Seville)
- Private chauffeur-driven car or van transfers throughout
- Tourist Class Plus AVE high speed luxury train Barcelona to Madrid, Madrid to Seville
- Full day city tour of Barcelona with Gaudi Highlights with La Sagrada Familia & Park Guell
- Morning excursion to Montserrat with the Black Madonna “La Moreneta” Statue
- Guided walking tour of Madrid with the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Puerta de Alcala’
- Excursion to Toledo with Christian and Hebraic Heritage Highlights
- Private guided walking tour of Monumental Seville with the Royal Alcazar of Seville
- Full day private excursion to Ronda with Puente Nuevo, Bullring
- Winery visit, wine tasting & lunch in Ronda
Entrance fees at museums not included.
Itinerary
1st Day - BARCELONA
Welcome Dinner & Flamenco Review
Arrival by private car with driver from Barcelona’s El Ptrat International Airport. Transfer to your centrally located hotel. Time to relax and adjust to the time difference before going to a renowned tablao for your Welcome Dinner featuring local specialties followed by the sensuous rhythms of a Spanish Flamenco Review Overnight.
2nd Day - BARCELONA
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day to explore the City of Counts. Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter. Stroll down one of the most important streets in the city until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona. You will have some free time to visit the same on your own. Meet your guide again to continue the walking tour. Walk the narrow streets of the oldest part of the city and discover the many secrets it holds. Proceed to Plaça Catalunya to board an air conditioned coach for a panoramic tour through the city. Drive through Passeig de Gràcia and admire the most popular Gaudi Houses, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). with their impressive modernist façades. Next, listen to your guide’s explanations as we drive near the sea. Discover the changes to the coastline of Barcelona for the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Port, the beach and the fisherman’s quarter from the bus, called Barceloneta. Head to Montjuïc Mountain, home of the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Stadium and ride the cable car for amazing views over the city (not operational from January to March). Free time for lunch on your own. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the exterior of the Sagrada Familia. Marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façade details. Continue by bus for a short trip to the Park Güell. Enjoy a guided tour of the Park and discover why it is one of the most emblematic works by Gaudí, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your guide and board the coach again for a short trip to Passeig de Gràcia, the most important street in the city. Stroll the street to admire the many modernist buildings, learn about their history and significance. Stop in front of La Pedrera and at Casa Batlló to marvel at Gaudí’s intricate architectural concepts. Overnight.
3rd Day - BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA
Breakfast / Tasting
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a half day excursion to Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat’s beautiful scenery was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth. Learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently live and follow the rules of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day the wood carving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction. Free time to taste the finest liquors before returning to Barcelona in the afternoon. Overnight.
4th Day - BARCELONA - MADRID
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Barcelona Sants Rail Station. Board an AVE high speed luxury train to Madrid. Upon arrival, private car transfer to your centrally located hotel. Check in and room assignment. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore the city of the Bear and Strawberry Tree.
5th Day - MADRID
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day of discovery. Enjoy a one hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! Stroll around Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Oriente.Then board an air-conditioned motorcoach for a ride through the city. Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo which dates back from the Napoleonic era. See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square and the Las Cortes quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of the Old Madrid before arriving at the Las Letras Quarter. Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana and Colon Square. No trip to Madrid would be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. Your local guide will pick you up from our office for a guided visit featuring skip the line access. Dive right into the history of this beautiful palace which is twice the size of Buckingham Palace. Built in Italian Baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Take a stroll around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall. Once your guided visit finishes, you may stay inside the Palace for further self-exploration.
6th Day - MADRID - SEVILLE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Madrid’s Atocha Rail Station. Board an AVE high speed luxury train to the Pearl of Andalucía, Seville. Upon arrival, private car transfer to your centrally located hotel. Time to freshen up before meeting your local licensed English speaking guide for a private walking tour of the city See the Cathedral of Seville, Barrio Santa Cruz, the University Quarter hosting one of the oldest universities in Europe, the Real Alcazar Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the Jewish Quarter, the Torre Giralda Minaret, Plaza de Espana with its mix of Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival styles of Spanish architecture. Balance of the day is at leisure.
7th Day - SEVILLE – RONDA - SEVILLE
Breakfast/Wine Tasting/Lunch
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day private excursion to Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, on a full-day tour from Seville. Gain an introduction to the town by strolling through the 19th-century gardens in Alameda del Tajo and enjoying the views. See the famous Plaza de Toros de Ronda, a stone bullring. Then discover the real symbol of the city, the New Bridge, connecting Ronda's old and new districts. Here you can take in a view of the Tajo de Ronda canyon. Continue on to see the San Juan Bosco House, the Old Bridge, the Felipe V Gate Bridge, and the Church of Santa Maria, built in the old mosque and located in the historic center of the city. Here you can admire the Mudejar Tower and the architectural wonder of Casita de la Torre. Finally make your way to the Museum of the Wine of Ronda, and enjoy a guided tour of the Sangre de Ronda Wineries and a tasting of local wines. Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Ronda on your own before returning to Seville.
8th Day - SEVILLE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and a full day at leisure to explore this amazing city at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll in the historic Maria Luisa Park, or meander the bohemian Triana neighborhood. For the more adventurous, we can arrange optional day trips to Granada, Cadiz, or take part in a paella cooking lesson or flamenco review. Overnight.
9th Day - DEPARTURE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Seville’s Airport for your return flight to the States, or extend your stay. ¡Hasta luego!
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
Hotel H10 Madison, Roger de Lluria in Barcelona
Hotel H10 Villa de la Reina, Melia Reina Victoria in Madrid
Hotel Becquer in Seville
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL NOVEMBER 1, 2020 – MARCH 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
2 Participants $3,649.00
3 Participants $3,149.00
4 Participants $2,999.00
6 Participants $2,699.00
8 Participants $2,599.00
Single Supplement $2,300.00 per person
*Dec. 24, 2020 – Jan. 01, 2021 departures are available for a supplement.
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1, 2021- JUNE 30, 2021 & SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - OCTOBER 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
2 Participants $3.999.00
3 Participants $3,399.00
4 Participants $3,349.00
6 Participants $2,989.00
8 Participants $2,949.00
Single Supplement $2,300.00 per person
*Easter departures are available for a supplement.
VALID FOR TRAVEL JULY 1, 2021 – AUGUST 31, 2021
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
2 Participants $3,699.00
3 Participants $3,199.00
4 Participants $3,149.00
6 Participants $2,849.00
8 Participants $2,699.00
Single Supplement $2,300.00 per person
Larger parties welcome, please contact us for a price quote.
Rates and availabilities are subject to change according to Holiday departure date. Please inquiry within.
Centuries and mixed cultures have left their fascinating mark on Spain, with some of the most amazing artistic heritage in the world. Travel back and forth in time with monuments ranging from an ancient Roman aqueduct to medieval castles and the most avant-garde, futuristic architecture. Spanish cuisine is famous the world over because it is flavorful, healthy, creative and varied. Spain has the most extensive vineyards in the world, with 69 major wine regions. Come explore local cuisine, learn about their customs, and take part in colorful fiestas for a complete and unforgettable trip.
Our newly designed 9 Days/8 Nights Enchanting Spain for 2021 will feature iconic Barcelona for three nights, regal Madrid for two nights and the Pearl of Andalusia, Seville for three nights with visits to Montserrat, Toledo, and Ronda.
Featuring Barcelona (3 nights), Montserrat, Madrid (2 nights), Toledo, Seville (3 nights), Ronda
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes, and service
- Welcome Dinner and Flamenco Review in Barcelona
- Airport transfer by private car and driver (arrival into Barcelona, and departure from Seville)
- Private chauffeur-driven car or van transfers throughout
- Tourist Class Plus AVE high speed luxury train Barcelona to Madrid, Madrid to Seville
- Full day city tour of Barcelona with Gaudi Highlights with La Sagrada Familia & Park Guell
- Morning excursion to Montserrat with the Black Madonna “La Moreneta” Statue
- Guided walking tour of Madrid with the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Puerta de Alcala’
- Excursion to Toledo with Christian and Hebraic Heritage Highlights
- Private guided walking tour of Monumental Seville with the Royal Alcazar of Seville
- Full day private excursion to Ronda with the Puente Nuevo, Bullring
- Winery visit, wine tasting and lunch in Ronda
Entrance fees at museums not included.
Itinerary
1st Day - BARCELONA
Welcome Dinner & Flamenco Review
Arrival by private car with driver from Barcelona’s El Ptrat International Airport. Transfer to your centrally located hotel. Time to relax and adjust to the time difference before going to a renowned tablao for your Welcome Dinner featuring local specialties followed by the sensuous rhythms of a Spanish Flamenco Review Overnight.
2nd Day - BARCELONA
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day to explore the City of Counts. Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter. Stroll down one of the most important streets in the city until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona. You will have some free time to visit the same on your own. Meet your guide again to continue the walking tour. Walk the narrow streets of the oldest part of the city and discover the many secrets it holds. Proceed to Plaça Catalunya to board an air conditioned coach for a panoramic tour through the city. Drive through Passeig de Gràcia and admire the most popular Gaudi Houses, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). with their impressive modernist façades. Next, listen to your guide’s explanations as we drive near the sea. Discover the changes to the coastline of Barcelona for the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Port, the beach and the fisherman’s quarter from the bus, called Barceloneta. Head to Montjuïc Mountain, home of the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Stadium and ride the cable car for amazing views over the city (not operational from January to March). Free time for lunch on your own. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the exterior of the Sagrada Familia. Marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façade details. Continue by bus for a short trip to the Park Güell. Enjoy a guided tour of the Park and discover why it is one of the most emblematic works by Gaudí, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your guide and board the coach again for a short trip to Passeig de Gràcia, the most important street in the city. Stroll the street to admire the many modernist buildings, learn about their history and significance. Stop in front of La Pedrera and at Casa Batlló to marvel at Gaudí’s intricate architectural concepts. Overnight.
3rd Day - BARCELONA – MONTSERRAT - BARCELONA
Breakfast/Tasting
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a half day excursion to Montserrat. Famous for its peculiar morphology, its name comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat’s beautiful scenery was declared a National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth. Learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently live and follow the rules of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Black Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day the wood carving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction. Free time to taste the finest liquors before returning to Barcelona in the afternoon. Overnight.
4th Day – BARCELONA - MADRID
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Barcelona Sants Rail Station. Board an AVE high speed luxury train to Madrid. Upon arrival, private car transfer to your centrally located hotel. Check in and room assignment. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore the city of the Bear and Strawberry Tree.
5th Day – MADRID
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day of discovery. Enjoy a one hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! Stroll around Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Oriente.Then board an air-conditioned motorcoach for a ride through the city. Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo which dates back from the Napoleonic era. See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square and the Las Cortes quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of the Old Madrid before arriving at the Las Letras Quarter. Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana and Colon Square. No trip to Madrid would be complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. Your local guide will pick you up from our office for a guided visit featuring skip the line access. Dive right into the history of this beautiful palace which is twice the size of Buckingham Palace. Built in Italian Baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Take a stroll around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall. Once your guided visit finishes, you may stay inside the Palace for further self-exploration.
6th Day – MADRID - SEVILLE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Madrid’s Atocha Rail Station. Board an AVE high speed luxury train to the Pearl of Andalucía, Seville. Upon arrival, private car transfer to your centrally located hotel. Time to freshen up before meeting your local licensed English speaking guide for a private walking tour of the city See the Cathedral of Seville, Barrio Santa Cruz, the University Quarter hosting one of the oldest universities in Europe, the Real Alcazar Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the Jewish Quarter, the Torre Giralda Minaret, Plaza de Espana with its mix of Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival styles of Spanish architecture. Balance of the day is at leisure.
7th Day – SEVILLE – RONDA - SEVILLE
Breakfast/Wine Tasting/Lunch
Buffet breakfast at hotel and depart for a full day private excursion to Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain, on a full-day tour from Seville. Gain an introduction to the town by strolling through the 19th-century gardens in Alameda del Tajo and enjoying the views. See the famous Plaza de Toros de Ronda, a stone bullring. Then discover the real symbol of the city, the New Bridge, connecting Ronda's old and new districts. Here you can take in a view of the Tajo de Ronda canyon. Continue on to see the San Juan Bosco House, the Old Bridge, the Felipe V Gate Bridge, and the Church of Santa Maria, built in the old mosque and located in the historic center of the city. Here you can admire the Mudejar Tower and the architectural wonder of Casita de la Torre. Finally make your way to the Museum of the Wine of Ronda, and enjoy a guided tour of the Sangre de Ronda Wineries and a tasting of local wines. Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Ronda on your own before returning to Seville.
8th Day – SEVILLE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and a full day at leisure to explore this amazing city at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll in the historic Maria Luisa Park, or meander the bohemian Triana neighborhood. For the more adventurous, we can arrange optional day trips to Granada, Cadiz, or take part in a paella cooking lesson or flamenco review. Overnight.
9th Day – DEPARTURE
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check out. Private car transfer to Seville’s Airport for your return flight to the States, or extend your stay. ¡Hasta luego!
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
DELUXE CLASS PACKAGE
Majestic, Kimpton Vividora in Barcelona
Gran Hotel Ingles in Madrid
Casa 1800 in Seville
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL NOVEMBER 1, 2020 – MARCH 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE DELUXE PACKAGE
2 Participants $4,549.00
3 Participants $3,899.00
4 Participants $3,849.00
6 Participants $3,549.00
8 Participants $3,499.00
Single Supplement $3,100.00 per person
*Dec. 24, 2020 – Jan. 01, 2021 departures are available for a supplement.
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1, 2021- JUNE 30, 2021 & SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - OCTOBER 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE DELUXE PACKAGE
2 Participants $4,799.00
3 Participants $4,199.00
4 Participants $4,149.00
6 Participants $3.799.00
8 Participants $3,749.00
Single Supplement $3,200.00 per person
*Easter departures are available for a supplement.
VALID FOR TRAVEL JULY 1, 2021 – AUGUST 31, 2021
PARTY SIZE DELUXE PACKAGE
2 Participants $4,449.00
3 Participants $3,849.00
4 Participants $3,799.00
6 Participants $3,449.00
8 Participants $3,399.00
Single Supplement $3,200.00 per person
Larger parties welcome, please contact us for a price quote.
Rates and availabilities are subject to change according to Holiday departure date. Please inquiry within.