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22-Day Trip Experience Northern & Southern Spain

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Trip Overview

This tailor-made tour will take you to the north and south of Spain, specifically to Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla y Leon, Andalucía and the Basque Country. You will visit some of the most important cities in northern and southern Spain where you can enjoy delicious and traditional local food and experience thousands of activities.

Hosted in 3* - 4* hotels, you will get to know the most important cities in Spain including Madrid, Toledo, Ávila, Segovia, Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Bilbao, San Sebastián and Barcelona and some small villages like San Juan de Gaztelugatxe or Ronda.

You will find how despite being so close they are completely different in people, places, food and traditions. The whole tour has been organised to let you reach each place by public transport and or even by hiring a car in some places to make it more efficient, so you can travel at any time.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Madrid

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Arrive in Madrid

On your first day, you will arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport where you will be greeted by your private driver. After settling in to your new hotel, you will be taken on a walking tour of Madrid, complete with an afternoon Flamenco tablao show.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Preciados4 star

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    Activities

    Private Madrid City Tour

    Flamenco Show

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    Private Driver from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Hotel Preciados

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

High Speed Train to Toledo, Complete With Walking Tour

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High Speed Train to Toledo, Complete With Walking Tour

Today, you will take the high speed train from Madrid to the World Heritage City of Toledo. Here you will explore the open air musuem that is the city, visiting its Old Quarter, its historic gates and teh famous Toledo Cathedral

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Preciados4 star

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    Activities

    Toledo

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Toledo

    Train from Toledo to Madrid

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Toledo

Day 3

Ávila and Segovia Group Tour

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Ávila and Segovia Group Tour

This day will be spent on a group tour of the northwestern city of Ávila and the nearby Romanesque city of Segovia. You will visit the Walls of Ávila, Cathedral of Salvador de Ávila and the Roman aquaduct of Segovia.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Preciados4 star

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    Activities

    Private Tour of Segovia and Avila

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    Transportations

    Bus from Madrid to Ávila‎

    Bus from Segovia to Madrid

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Segovia

Day 4

Madrid to San Sebastian and Evening Food Tour

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Madrid to San Sebastian and Evening Food Tour

In the morning, you will take a cross country train to the northern Spanish city if San Sebastian. During the evening, you will join a mouthwatering pintxos food tour of the city, sampling the very best of San Sebastian's pintox bars and stalls.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra4 star

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    Activities

    San Sebastian Pintxos Tour

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    San Sebastián

Day 5

Basque Wine & Cheese Tour

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Basque Wine & Cheese Tour

This tour will discover th famed Txakoli wines, made with local grapes varieties that grow on terraces overlooking the sea. After learning about the special production processes of this wine, you will taste the wine accompanied by local tuna, chilli peppers and chorizo! You will then enjoy a lunch in the captivating fishing town of Getaria. To finish, you will visit a traditional artisan cheese producer high in the rolling Basque hills.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra4 star

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    Activities

    Basque Wine & Cheese Tour

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

    Getaria

Day 6

Rioja Wine Tour

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Rioja Wine Tour

Today will spent on a private wine tour of the Rioja Region. During the tour you will vist Marques del Riscal & Ysios, Chateaux Style Boutique Winery, a Family Run Boutique Winery and the small idyllic village of Laguardia

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    Accommodation

    Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra4 star

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    Activities

    Rioja Wine Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

    Guardia

Day 7

San Sebastian to Bilbao, Stopping off at Zarautz and Bakio

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San Sebastian to Bilbao, Stopping off at Zarautz and Bakio

Today will spent taking a road trip across Spain's northern coast, travelling from San Sebastian to Bilbao. Along the way, you wil stop off at the charming towns of Bakio and Zarautz.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Carlton5 star

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    Activities

    Zarautz

    Bakio

    San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Donostia-San Sebastian to Zarautz

    Rental Car from Zarautz to Bakio

    Rental Car from Gaztelugatxeko Doniene to Bilbao

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    San Sebastián

    Zarautz

    Bakio

    Gaztelugatxeko Doniene

    Bilbao

Day 8

Bilbao

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Bilbao

Today will be spent exploring the city of Bilbao, comeplete with a walking tour of the Old Quater. You will have pleanty of free time to explore the city's most iconic sights, the Guggenheim Museum is a must!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Carlton5 star

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    Activities

    Private Bilbao City Tour

    Free Time in Bilbao

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bilbao

Day 9

Fly from Bilbao to Seville

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Fly from Bilbao to Seville

Today you will cross Spain from its very north to its very south. You will catch a flight from Bilboa and fly south to the capital of Andalusica, Seville.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Romana Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Carlton to Bilbao Airport

    Plane from Bilbao Airport to Seville Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bilbao

    Seville

Day 10

Private Tour of Seville

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Private Tour of Seville

You will spend today on a private tour of Seville. The Andalusian capital is a bustling sun-soaked city in the heart of the southern Spanish region. The city is home to a fantastic mix of history, culture and modern attractions. If you happen to visit Seville during Easter celebrations, you will also experience the devotion and folklore of the people of Seville.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Romana Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Private Sevilla City Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 11

Tour of Jerez and Arcos de la Frontera

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Tour of Jerez and Arcos de la Frontera

Today, you will take a day-long tour to the local towns of Jerez and Arcos de la Frontera, south of Seville. These towns in the Cadiz province are settlements of extreme beauty and are jam-packed with history and culture.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Romana Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Arcos de la Frontera

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Jerez

    Arcos de la Frontera

Day 12

Seville to Córdoba

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Seville to Córdoba

Today will be spent travelling across the stunning Andalucian region via train. From Seville to Córdoba, you will be able to watch the captivating landscapes of this region pass you by as you make your way to the historic city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Collection Amistad Córdoba4 star

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    Transportations

    Train from Seville to Córdoba

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    Breakfast

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    Seville

    Córdoba

Day 13

Private Guided Tour of Córdoba

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Private Guided Tour of Córdoba

Today, you will discover the historic and famous city of Córdoba, home to the Jewish Quarter, where you’ll find out the origin of this city and of Sephardic Jews in the Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, moving to the Chapel of St. Bartholomew, the best example of Moorish art in Cordoba. Finally, you’ll enter the Grand Mosque-Cathedral, symbol of Cordoba, whose sequence of arcs of two colours will lead you to an absolute abstraction

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Collection Amistad Córdoba4 star

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    Activities

    Jewish Quarter of Cordoba

    Synagogue of Cordoba

    Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

Day 14

Seville to Granada

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Seville to Granada

During your second week travelling through Spain, you will make your way further east, from Seville to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the city of Granada. Because of its marvellous climate, its beaches, and its snowy mountains, Granada is a unique destination for cultural and adventure travel.

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    Accommodation

    El Ladron de Agua Hotel3 star

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    Transportations

    Bus from Córdoba to Granada

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    Breakfast

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    Córdoba

    Granada

Day 15

Private Tour of Granda

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Private Tour of Granda

Today will be spent as part of a private guided tour of Granada. The private tour will take you through the Albaicin and Sacromonte neighbourhoods and the famous Islamic palace and fortress complex known as Alhambra.

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    Accommodation

    El Ladron de Agua Hotel3 star

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    Private Granada City Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Granada

Day 16

Travel from Granda to Málaga

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Travel from Granda to Málaga

Day sixteen will be spent travelling down from the mountain foothills of Granada to the stunning city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol. Famed for its breathtaking beaches and millienia old history, Málaga is a must-visit destination.

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    Room Mate Valeria Hotel4 star

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    Private Driver from Granada to Málaga

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    Breakfast

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    Granada

    Málaga

Day 17

Tour of Málaga

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Tour of Málaga

Today you will enjoy a private guided tour of Málaga. Take in the emblamatic landmarks of Málaga, inlcuding Gibralfaro Castle, La Farola seafront promenade, Roman theatre and Málaga Cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Room Mate Valeria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Private Málaga City Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Málaga

Day 18

Private Guided Tour of Ronda

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Private Guided Tour of Ronda

On your second day in Málaga, you will enjoy another private tour. This time, it will be a guided tour of the so-called “city of the castles”, Ronda. After driving along the sunny Costa del Sol, you will reach the city and join your guide. Set dramatically above a deep gorge, the sheer beauty of Ronda has to be seen to be believed.

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    Accommodation

    Room Mate Valeria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Private Ronda City Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Málaga to Ronda

    Private Driver from Ronda to Málaga

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    Breakfast

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    Málaga

    Ronda

Day 19

Fly to Barcelona from Málaga

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Fly to Barcelona from Málaga

Today, you will make your way to the final destination of this epic Spanish adventure, the city of Barcelona. After making your way to the airport you will sit back and fly to the Catalonia capital with ease.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona4 star

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    Plane from Málaga to Barcelona

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    Breakfast

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    Málaga

    Barcelona

Day 20

Half Day Guided Group Tour of Barcelona Sights

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Half Day Guided Group Tour of Barcelona Sights

Today you will join a guided tour of some of Barcelona's most celebrated sights and landmarks. Take a look at the exteriors of Casa Mila and Casa Batllo, skip the line at the iconic Sagrada Familia and visit the Parc Güell.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona4 star

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    Activities

    La Sagrada Familia

    Park Güell

    Casa Milà

    Casa Batllo

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    Breakfast

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    Barcelona

Day 21

Full Day Tour of Barcelona

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Full Day Tour of Barcelona

During the morning, you will join a guided tour of the nearby Monastery of Montserrat. Here, you will tour the monastery, visit the museum, and listen to the monastery’s choir sing. During the afternoon, you will visit a winery in Penedés, tasting wines and dining on a traditional Catalonian lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona4 star

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    Activities

    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

    Penedés Winery Tour

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Barcelona

    Monestir de Montserrat

    Vilafranca del Penedès

Day 22

Adiós!

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Adiós!

On your final day, you will be driven to the local airport for you flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona to T1 Aeroport Barcelona - El Prat

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    Breakfast

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    Barcelona

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What’s included?

  • 21 nights accommodation
  • 26 activities
  • 21 breakfasts and 3 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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