Sierra Nevada

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Mancha

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Guadalquivir

Andalucia

Ebro Delta

Catalunya

Costa

Dorada

Costa del

Azahar

Costa

Blanca

Valenciana

Despeñaperros

Pass

Peñiscola

VALENCIA(Day 3)

Lorca

Guadix

Toledo

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BARCELONA(Days 1 & 2)

MADRID(Days 7, 8 & 9)

SEVILLE(Days 5 & 6)

Cordoba

GRANADA(Day 4)

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SPAIN, PORTUGAL & MOROCCOREGIONAL JOURNEY

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True to its name, this journey showcases Spain’s most impressive architectural designs, museums and cultural riches.

GRANADA:Guided by your Local Expert, visit the Alhambra Palace, an arabesque fantasy in stone, complemented by the beautiful gardens of the Generalife.

SEVILLE:During your Highlight Dinner with wine, the stage erupts with the unmistakable singing, clapping and throbbing guitars of !amenco.

MADRID:Study the world’s "nest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you visit the Prado Museum with an expert art historian.

SEVILLE:Step inside the impressive cathedral, passing the altarpiece dripping with gold and marvel at the Tomb of Columbus, held aloft by four kings.

BARCELONA:Venture inside Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família and marvel

at the contrasts of architecture.

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DAY 9

FAREWELL MADRID.

Board your onward �ight, taking home

memories of this exciting journey across

Spain. Departure transfers arrive at Madrid

Airport at 07:00, 09:00 and 11:00. (BB)

DAY 5 · RELAXED START

SCENIC DRIVE TO SEVILLE.

Enjoy a relaxed start to the day or perhaps

explore the labyrinthine Albaicin Quarter?

Continue to Seville, capital of Andalucía and

one of Spain’s most charming highlights. "e

afternoon is at your leisure. (BB)

Ayre Hotel Sevilla (Executive Rooms)/Meliá Sevilla, Seville.

DAY 6 · RELAXED START

SEVILLE, THE CITY OF CARMEN.

Led by your Local Expert, visit the Plaza de

España and stroll through the Santa Cruz

Quarter to emerge by the well-preserved

Alcazar. Visit the massive cathedral, burial

place of Christopher Columbus. "e energetic

may wish to climb the Giralda Tower, to enjoy

panoramic views over the city.

In the evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner

with wine and be entertained as you share the

passion of Spain’s most �ery region during a

�amenco show. (BB) (DW)

DAY 7

MOORISH CORDOBA AND ON TO

MADRID.

Set o$ early and journey to Cordoba to see the

famous 2,000-year-old Roman Bridge. Meet

a local historian and visit to the magni%cent

Mezquita, a beautiful 8th century mosque

with a Christian cathedral built inside it.

Enjoy time at leisure to stroll the narrow

streets of the Old Jewish Quarter before

continuing to the capital - Madrid. (BB)

Hesperia Madrid/Barceló Torre De Madrid.

DAY 8 · RELAXED START

MADRID OF THE BOURBONS.

Join your Local Expert for sightseeing along

the noble avenues to see the monument to

Cervantes in the Plaza de España, the Cibeles

Fountain, Parliament and the Puerta del Sol.

Visit the Prado Museum, housing works by

Botticelli, Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens

and others. With the afternoon at leisure,

perhaps enjoy an Optional Experience to

beautiful Toledo?

Join your Travel Director and newfound

friends at a local restaurant to toast to your

adventures during a delicious Celebration

Dinner of regional favourites, served with

wine. (BB) (DW)

DAY 1

WELCOME TO BARCELONA.

Airport transfers depart from Barcelona

airport for your hotel at 09:30, 12:30 and

15:00.

Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers

at 18:00 for your Welcome Dinner in a local

restaurant. (DW)

Barceló Diagonal 414, Barcelona.

DAY 2 · RELAXED START

BARCELONA, THE CITY OF GAUDI.

With your Local Expert, explore the Gothic

Quarter and see Las Ramblas as you head

along the Passeig de Gràcia. Travel through

the Eixample district to visit the Sagrada

Família. See the central nave with its giant,

tree-like pillars, spectacular vaulting and the

beautiful rainbows �ooding in through the

intricate stained-glass windows. Enjoy a free

afternoon to explore. (BB)

DAY 3

ALONG THE ORANGE BLOSSOM

COAST TO VALENCIA.

Stop at Peñíscola to see the sea-lapped castle,

used in the %lm, ‘El Cid.’ Continue to

Valencia, the City of Arts and Sciences. Pass

the Old City and see the city’s ancient gates,

Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.

Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant

in the heart of the Old City and learn the

traditional recipe for paella during a Cooking

Demonstration. Savouring the delicious

�avours of this classic dish, washed down

with a glass of sangria, during your Highlight

Dinner. (BB) (DW)

Barceló Valencia.

DAY 4

FOLLOW THE SIERRA NEVADA TO

GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA.

Travel along the Costa Blanca, past the

castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings

near Guadix to reach glorious Granada.

Overlooking the town stands one of the

most remarkable fortresses ever built, the

Alhambra. Led by your Local Expert, explore

this exquisite 13th century palace and stroll

through the elegant exotic water gardens of

the Generalife. (BB) (DW)

Meliá Granada/Hotel Saray.

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