Barcelona, San Sebastian, Burgos, Madrid, Seville

Price Includes:-

• Flights NYC-Barcelona, Seville-NYC
• Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 10 nights First Class Accommodations
• 2 nights at the [Catalonia Plaza], Barcelona
• 2 nights Mercure Monte Igueldo, San Sebastian
• 1 night Corona De Castilla, Burgos
• 2 nights at the [Gaudi], Madrid
• 2 nights at the [Hesperia Sevilla Hotel], Seville
• All transfers
• 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• 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

Special Features:-

Gaudi Guell Park & Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona
Basilica of El Pilar, Zaragoza
Old town and harbor, San Sebastian
Hotel du Palais, Biarritz
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
Wine tasting in Rioja Region
Cathedral of Burgos, Burgos
Alcazar, Segovia
Prado Museum, Madrid
Great Mosque, Cordoba
Cathedral of Seville, Seville
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Wine & mineral water with all dinners

Not Included:-

Airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee
Optional tours
Restaurant tips of $15
Tips to guides, driver, and tour manager
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers

Day by Day :-

Day 1: Saturday - Depart USA

Depart the USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

Day 2: Sunday - Arrive in Barcelona

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation.

Day 3: Monday - Barcelona City Tour

This morning, your tour of Barcelona includes a panoramic tour of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España and Plaza de Catalunya. Stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelona`s largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelona`s bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudi`s most colorful and playful works. Continue with a guided walk through the Gothic Quarter to visit the cathedral and view Gaudi`s Sagrada Familia, a large, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the colorful markets of Las Ramblas. ( B )

Day 4: Tuesday - Zaragoza City Tour

Today, depart Barcelona and drive to Zaragoza (Saragossa). Enjoy orientation of the city including a visit to the Basilica of El Pilar. View the City Hall and the old Currency Exchange. Then continue north to the Bay of Biscay, to the coastal town of San Sebastian. ( B )

Day 5: Wednesday - Biarritz, Bilbao

Today`s sightseeing includes a full-day excursion to Biarritz and Bilbao. Originally a quaint fishing village, the scenic seaside town of Biarritz became a favorite haunt of Europe`s royalty in the 19th century. Continue to view the famous Hotel Du Palais, originally built by Napoleon III as a seaside villa for the Empress Eugenie. Its Second Empire style is the epitome of the elegant set who came to settle here. Enjoy free time to explore this stylish resort on your own. Continue to the town of Bilbao for visits to the Old Quarter and the Guggenheim Museum, designed by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Considered one of the 20th century`s most influential architectural masterpieces, the museum houses an impressive collection of modern art by Spanish masters including Picasso, Dali and Miro. Return to San Sebastian. ( B, D )

Day 6: Thursday - Wine tasting in Rioja Region

This morning, depart San Sebastian and drive to the wine region of Rioja. Stop at a typical bodega, a Spanish winery, for a tour of the cellar and wine tasting. Drive through the scenic vineyards, stopping in the charming wine town of Haro for a lunch break on your own. Upon arrival in Burgos visit the Cathedral of Burgos, the only cathedral to be designated a stand-alone UNESCO World Heritage Site and the legendary burial place of El Cid. ( B, D )

Day 7: Friday - Segovia

Depart Burgos and drive south to Segovia, a distinguished medieval town and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour of the city includes the Cathedral, the Alcazar, Jewish Quarter and the Roman Aqueduct. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Segovia on your own before departing for Madrid in the late afternoon. ( B, D )

Day 8: Saturday - Madrid City Tour

Morning sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will have a guided tour of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera. This afternoon, travel to Toledo, the "Museum City." Enjoy a walking tour among the most famous monuments, visiting the Transito Synagogue, St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca. Also admire its famous handcrafted work, the "Damasquinado". ( B )

Day 9: Sunday - Day at leisure

Day at leisure in Madrid. Optional: Escorial Tour. ( B )

Day 10: Monday- Cordoba City Tour

Morning departure for Seville. Travel via the region of La Mancha, legendary home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills. Drive to Cordoba, birthplace of philosopher Moshe Ben Maimon. Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs, then enjoy a walking tour of the city. See the Roman Bridge and a beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue before continuing to Seville. ( B, D )

Day 11: Tuesday - Seville City Tour

A morning tour of Seville begins with a visit to the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. View the Giralda Tower overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Visit the Alcazar fortress, the Barrio Santa Cruz (the old Jewish quarter) and the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Drive to the Plaza de España, passing Maria Luisa Park, and explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the Santa Cruz Quarter. Afternoon at leisure to explore Seville`s shops, museums and cafes. Optional: Evening Flamenco Show. ( B )

Day 12: Wednesday - Depart for USA

Transfer to the Seville airport for your departure flight. ( B )

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