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Best of Spain
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Length
15 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Madrid (Spain)
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Ends in
Madrid (Spain)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 2, 2027 to OCT 1, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$3,612.38
Overview
Don’t miss a thing as you explore the Best of Spain, featuring all the travel highlights and some surprises, from olive oil tasting on an Andalusian farm and learning all about Toledo’s three religions, to the treasured cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Seville.
Visited During Tour
Barcelona (Spain) | Bilbao (Spain) | Burgos (Spain) | Cordoba (Spain) | Costa del Sol (Spain) | Gibraltar | Granada (Spain) | Madrid (Spain) | Pamplona (Spain) | Peniscola (Spain) | San Sebastian / Donostia (Spain) | Seville (Spain) | Toledo (Spain) | Valencia (Spain) | Zaragoza (Spain)
Dates, Offers & Prices Dates
Tour Itinerary Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Best of Spain tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 237-287
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1Hola Madrid
Welcome to the fiery Spanish capital that is Madrid. Take in the vibrant essence of Madrid before meeting up with your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a memorable welcome reception and orientation drive to see some of the city's most iconic sights.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Rafael Atocha -
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2Through Castile to San Sebastián
Start your day with a guided sightseeing tour alongside a Local Specialist. See the ornate Cibeles Fountain and stroll the buzzing Gran Vía before exploring the world-famous Prado Museum, home to works by Spanish masters. This afternoon, you could browse the boutiques, relax in Retiro Park or find a quiet tapas bar in La Latina. If you’d like to keep the adventure going, consider joining an Optional Experience for a local dinner and the chance to explore more of Madrid’s vibrant nightlife.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Rafael Atocha -
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3Through Castile to San Sebastián
Leave Madrid and travel north through the Guadarrama mountains, crossing into the wide plains of Castile. Stop in Burgos, once the capital of the region and an important point along the Camino de Santiago, where your Travel Director introduces you to the old town where you’ll see its impressive Gothic cathedral. Your journey continues through changing landscapes into the Basque Country. In Bilbao, take in the bold, modern design of the Guggenheim Museum as you view its striking exterior beside the river.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Tres Reyes San Sebastián -
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4Onwards to Pamplona
Spend the morning soaking up the laid-back charm of San Sebastián. Wander along La Concha beach, explore the old town or enjoy a coffee in one of the city’s elegant squares. Later, travel inland to Pamplona, known for its bull-running tradition and medieval streets. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Follow in Hemmingway's footsteps on an Optional Experience that uncovers Pamplona's highlights, or try the local pintxos in one of Pamplona’s bars.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Tres Reyes Pamplona -
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5Continue to Gaudi Barcelona
Your journey continues through the Ebro Valley to Zaragoza where we’ll view the Basilica of El Pilar and Cathedral of La Seo. Later, arrive in Barcelona to soak up the charm of a city that professes two great loves – Gaudí and football. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps amble through the aromatic La Boqueria, or join us for an evening of discovery, rounded off with a traditional Catalonian-style dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Tembo, Barcelona, Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá -
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6Discover Barcelona
Spend a relaxing morning at your own pace. Afterwards, the whimsical fantasy world of Gaudí is on display as you embark on a sightseeing tour to visit the inspiring, but as yet unfinished, La Sagrada Família* in the company of a Local Specialist.*Please note that with the construction of the Sagrada Família nearing completion, access to the basilica may be restricted for special masses, pilgrim visits or official ceremonies, and we are unable to secure tickets to visit. Should this occur during your tour, you'll visit the Hospital de Sant Pau instead, a striking example of Catalan Art Nouveau designed by Gaudí’s contemporary, Domènech i Montaner. Afterwards, join your Local Specialist in the gardens surrounding the Sagrada Família and take in the extraordinary exterior of Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Tembo, Barcelona, Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar, Affiliated By Meliá -
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7Off to Coastal Peñíscola and Valencia
The sweet scent of oranges accompanies you on your journey along the Costa Dorada to fortified Peñíscola, where you'll see the ancient castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Continuing through fertile huertas, arrive in sunny Valencia where you will stay the night.Your orientation of this cultural city includes views of the modernist style Mercado de Colón, the Bullring, the Towers of Serrano and Quart, and the Art Nouveau Estación del Norte. Witness the modern verve of Valencia and view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large-scale urban recreation centre for culture and science, designed by Santiago Calatrava.During one of our iconic MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences, enjoy horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Exe Rey Don Jaime, Novotel Valencia Lavant -
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8Venture to Granada
Journey by the dramatic Sierra Nevada Mountain range to the city of Granada where you meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the spectacular UNESCO-listed Alhambra. Its golden façades and extraordinary Moorish architecture reflect centuries of multi-cultural history, which you will have a rare opportunity to explore as you wander through its palaces and exotic water gardens. Check in to your hotel later, where you will dine tonight.
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Accommodations: Occidental -
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9On the Road to Sunny Costa del Sol
Set your watch to Spanish time and enjoy a leisurely morning on your terms, or consider taking an Optional Experience to explore the medieval Moorish Quarter of Granada - the Albaicín - with its narrow winding lanes, churches, minarets and palaces. Then leave Granada behind for the sun-kissed shores of the Costa del Sol, where you'll spend the next two nights.The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Stroll along the beachside promenade, relax at one of the nearby beach cafes or visit the picture-perfect whitewashed Andalusian village of Mijas - the choice is yours.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Meliá Costa Del Sol -
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10Costa del Sol Your Way
Another day in paradise for you to kick back, worship the Spanish sunshine and taste la buena vida. Enjoy fresh seafood in Torremolinos, relax on the bleached beaches and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere or consider an Optional Experience to the effervescent Andalusian capital of Málaga to explore centuries of history.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Meliá Costa Del Sol -
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11Explore Gibraltar and on to Seville
A scenic drive takes you past the millionaires' playground of Marbella and on to La Linea, before crossing to the Rock of Gibraltar for free time to explore. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at a local hacienda.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas -
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12See the Sights of Seville
Join your Local Specialist this morning for a tour of Seville's leafy avenues. See the iconic Giralda Bell Tower and visit the Seville Cathedral, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Stroll through Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions, palms and orange trees, and explore the architectural gems of Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. Explore the Jewish history of Spain in Seville's former Jewish Quarter, where a wall separated the Jewish community from the rest of the city during medieval times. Tonight, consider soaking up the fiery flamenco atmosphere in the city that made this passionate dance famous.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas -
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13Journey to Córdoba and Toledo
Journey to Córdoba to meet a Local Specialist for a visit to the astounding Mosque of the Caliphs, a jewel of Hispano-Islamic art featuring striking arches and Byzantine mosaics. Then walk through the old Jewish neighbourhood, passing by the remains of the 14th-century Mudéjar-style synagogue. Continue to Toledo for an evening in Spain's former capital.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Eurostars Toledo -
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14Visit Toledo
Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour through Toledo’s medieval streets and discover the city’s unique blend of cultures. You’ll Dive into Culture as you visit the Church of Santo Tomé to see El Greco’s The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, then step inside the oldest synagogue still standing in Europe. Back in Madrid, round off your trip over a final dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers, a chance to reflect on everything you’ve seen and experienced.
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- Breakfast
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Accommodations: Rafael Atocha -
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15Farewell Madrid
Our time together has come to an end. For now it's a fond adiós to Spain and newfound friends.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers from Adolfo Su-rez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Terminal 1 depart at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 and from Terminal 4 depart at 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. * DAY 15: Complimentary transfers arrive at Adolfo Su-rez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) on the last day of the tour at 08:30 and 11:00. * TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Madrid. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Trafalgar, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights will make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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