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
Overnight: Barcelona

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
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast

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
Overnight: San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast

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
Overnight: San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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
Overnight: Burgos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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"
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Sunday - Day at leisure
Day at leisure in Madrid
Optional: Escorial Tour
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

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
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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
Overnight: Seville
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12, Wednesday - Travel to Costa del Sol via Ronda
This morning, travel through the Sherry wine producing region of Jerez, then on to Ronda. View the famous bullring (the oldest in Spain) and enjoy incredible views from around the gorge of El Tajo, followed by free time to stroll the town. In the afternoon continue past the glamorous resort of Marbella to the Costa del Sol
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Thursday - Day at leisure in Costa del Sol
Today enjoy a full day at leisure in the beautiful Costa del Sol
Optional: Gibraltar Tour
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14, Friday - Day at leisure in Costa del Sol
Enjoy another full day at leisure in the Costa del Sol
Optional: Half Day Mijas & Dinner
Overnight: Costa del Sol
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15, Saturday - Visit to Alhambra
Morning drive to Granada. Visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace with its famous Lion Courtyard. Walk through the Palacio de Generalife water garden and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town below and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Granada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 16, Sunday - Valencia City Tour
Today we head north through the groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges to the garden city of Valenica. On arrival, a guided orientation tour includes the City Gates, City Hall and the Cathedral. View the incredible Arts and Science City designed by contemporary artist Calatrava
Overnight: Valencia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 17, Monday - Day at leisure in Barcelona
This morning, we drive to Barcelona where you will have a final afternoon at leisure. A farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening is a perfect way to end your tour
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 18, Tuesday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the Barcelona airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast

*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours, restaurant tips of $15, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions).

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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