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Spanish Fiesta
11 daysfrom $1,195
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Iconic Cities of Spain: Barcelona to Madrid
Perfect for those seeking an introduction to Spain's iconic cities, inspiring architecture and rich culture. Travel from Barcelona through Valencia and Madrid into Moorish Andalucía, visiting renowned landmarks like the Alhambra palace in Granada and Córdoba's Mezquita.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona
Make your way independently to the hotel and meet the Tour Manager and group for a welcome drink. The rest of the day is free to explore.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Discovering Barcelona's sights and flavors
A guided tour by coach and on foot taking in the exterior of the Sagrada Família, Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. Free afternoon, then dinner at a 17th-century Catalan farmhouse restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Valencia
To Valencia, a city of contrasts
First Class rail travel to Valencia for a two-night stay, with scenic coastal views between Tarragona and Castellón. A welcome drink and canapes on arrival.
Meals: Breakfast, Light Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Valencia
Valencia sightseeing and paella dinner
A guided tour taking in La Lonja de la Seda and Valencia Cathedral, with a tasting of horchata and fartons. Dinner features an authentic paella.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5railovernight: Madrid
Arriving in Spain's capital
A free morning in Valencia, then First Class rail travel to Madrid. Dinner together at the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Madrid
Exploring historic Madrid
A guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot taking in El Retiro park and the Palacio Real, concluding with a tapas lunch. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 7railovernight: Granada
To Granada's Moorish Quarter – the Albaicín
A train to Granada for a two-night stay, with a walking tour of the Albaicín Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site of narrow medieval streets.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8overnight: Granada
Granada's impressive Alhambra
A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace complex and the 14th-century Generalife, followed by an authentic Andalucían dinner overlooking the illuminated Alhambra.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Seville
A guided tour of Córdoba enroute to Seville
Travel by coach to Seville via Córdoba, crossing the Roman Bridge and visiting the Mezquita mosque-cathedral. A flamenco show before dinner in Seville.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10railovernight: Madrid
Uncovering Seville on a guided tour
A guided tour of the Santa Cruz district, Seville Cathedral and the Real Alcázar of Seville, then return to Madrid by First Class rail for dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 11rail
Traveling home
After a final breakfast, you are free to continue exploring Madrid or transfer to the railway station or airport to begin your travels home.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 10 nights' 3 & 4-Star hotel accommodation
- First Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
- Group luggage transfers between all hotels from Barcelona to Granada, Seville to Madrid
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
- Flights and Airport transfers
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