Duration: 8 Days
Starting From: $1799
With some destinations, you always have to compromise on something, whether its cuisine, history, or just things to do. Luckily, in southern Spain, there’s no such thing. This tour covers the major highlights of Andalucia (southern Spain): the ornate palace of Alhambra in Granada, Córdoba (an architectural mainstay of Islamic culture), and the Andalucian capital of Seville, home of flamenco dancing. Pair it all up with time in Madrid and Barcelona, and you’ll never run out of fun things to do, eat, or see.
Day 1. Arrive in Madrid any time. Optional Activities: Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit, Plaza Mayor Visit, Royal Palace, El Escorial Visit, Reina Sofia National Art Museum, Taurino Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Day 2. Spend the morning exploring cosmopolitan Madrid before heading south to Granada. Optional Activities: Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit, Plaza Mayor Visit, Royal Palace, El Escorial Visit, Reina Sofia National Art Museum, Taurino Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3. Enjoy a guided visit to the architectural masterpiece, the Alhambra. In the evening, opt to go for a stroll and check out the local tapas and wine bars. Optional Activities: Tapas Bar Crawl, Albaicin (El Albayzin) Visit, Granada Cathedral.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4. Head towards Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalucia. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk and end your day with a dramatic flamenco performance.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5. Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz, the Alcázar palace or the world’s largest Gothic cathedral. Optional Activities: La Giralda Visit, Casa de Pilatos, The Golden Tower, Santa Paula Convent, Ronda Day Trip.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6. Transfer to picturesque Cordoba for a stroll through the historic quarter and visit the iconic Mezquita de Córdoba (Mosque). Continue to the coastal city of Valencia. Optional Activities: Museum of the Inquisition, Tower of Calahorra, Casa de Las Cabezas.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7. Enjoy the morning in Valencia before traveling to Barcelona. Take an orientation walk, including visits to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. In the evening participate in a G Adventures supported tapas cooking class served and prepared by migrant youth followed by a group dinner to round out the day. Optional Activities: La Barceloneta Visit, La Sagrada Familia Visit.
Exclusive Inclusions: Adventures for Good Espai Mescladis Tapas Cooking Class and Dinner
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8. Depart at any time. Optional Activities: Parc Guell Visit, Montjuic Visit, La Barceloneta, La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, Gaudi House Museum, Casa Batllo.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Adventures for Good: Espai Mescladis Tapas Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona
- Granada orientation walk
- Albaicin quarter visit
- Alhambra guided tour
- Seville orientation walk
- Flamenco show performance
- Mezquita Mosque and Jewish quarter visit in Cordoba
- Free time in Valencia
- Free time in Barcelona
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
- Hotel (7 nights).
Meals
- 7 breakfasts
- Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transportation
- Walking, train, bus.
Staff & experts
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.