Spanish Spree (Winter)

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There's nothing quite like immersing yourself in the culture, language and way of life of a country but sometimes it's difficult to know where to begin. The Spanish Spree is the perfect blend of culture and party, both of which Spain has in abundance. See the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada and the Rock of Gibraltar, enjoy traditional Flamen...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • See the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol & Plaza de Espana
    • Guided tour of Royal Palace in Madrid
    • See Gaudi's Sagrada Família & the 1992 Olympic Games complex
    • Walk the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district
    • Dinner in a scenic Barcelona restaurant

What's this trip about?

    There's nothing quite like immersing yourself in the culture, language and way of life of a country but sometimes it's difficult to know where to begin. The Spanish Spree is the perfect blend of culture and party, both of which Spain has in abundance. See the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada and the Rock of Gibraltar, enjoy traditional Flamenco dancing in Seville and live la vida loca in Barcelona.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEurope/Madrid
End CityEurope/Madrid

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • Barcelona
  • Bilbao
  • Madrid
  • Seville

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Madrid

Check-in to the hotel and head straight out into Madrid to get a feel for the city’s high energy life style. Moving to a whole lot of different beats, Madrid is packed with diverse barrios (neighbourhoods), lively plazas and a healthy nightlife. Later, meet up with the other Contiki travellers and your Trip Manager over dinner.

Hotel

Dinner

Day 2 Madrid

This morning, get inspired as your Local Guide opens up Madrid’s monumental heart with a look at its bustling centre, complete with the Gran Via, the Plaza de Espana and Puerta del Sol. Then, step into the largest palace in Europe with our Local Guide and experience ...

Day 3 Madrid to Bilbao

Head North to Bilbao, the Basque country’s busiest city. Stop by the pretty hillside town of Segovia, with its grand mansions and many squares. See the jaw-droppingly beautiful Roman Aqueduct, made up of 166 granite arches. This bridge is an impressive feat of anci...

Day 4 Bilbao to Pamplona

Start the day off with free time in the resort town of San Sebastian. With one of the world’s most stunning urban beaches, a gorgeous Art Nouveau shopping district, loads of restaurants and the best pinxtos (bite-sized snacks on toothpicks) in Spain, you’ve got many w...

Day 5 Pamplona to Barcelona

Chill out on the coach, plug in your headphones and watch the world go by. Heading to the coast, our next stop is the Baroque city of Zaragoza, set on the banks of the Rio Ebro. Check out the town’s fantastic cathedral, with its colourfully tiled cupolas and towers. G...

Day 6 Barcelona

Today there’s free time to discover more of Barcelona’s creative core. Pick up some quirky buys in the side streets or hit the big label shops on Gran Via or the Gothic Quarter. Take in all of Barcelona’s buzzing street life on the tree-lined La Rambla – a boulevard p...

Day 7 Barcelona to Valencia

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Day 8 Valencia to Granada

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Day 9 Granada

Start the day with an optional excursion through the old Muslim quarter of Albaicin. Walk past historic mansions with walled gardens and find cute little tea and cake shops on the cobbled streets. Our Local Guide will show the group through La Cartuja Monastery and t...

Day 10 Granada to Seville

Pass the port cities of Marbella and Malaga. We stop in the unusual and quirky territory of Gibraltar, with its interesting mix of British culture, Spanish influence and some North African wildlife! Make sure you check out Gibraltar’s world-famous monkeys and learn a...

Day 11 Seville

With a run down on Seville’s background, your Tour Manager will show you the flamboyant Plaza d’Espana, the world’s 3rd largest cathedral, the Giralda, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Alcazar, still used by the Royal Family. In your free time, you could vis...

Day 12 Seville to Cordoba

We keep travelling into the heart of rural Andalusia, through to Cordoba. It’s soaked in history and serves up an old-world atmosphere, with little patios, time-worn lanes and flower-filled balconies. Your Trip Manager kick starts your experience of the city by taki...

Day 13 Cordoba to Madrid

Hit the road and travel to the hill-top town of Toledo. With its mix of mosques, churches and medieval buildings, this gorgeous town is known as the “Imperial City” and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see Toledo’s enormous Gothic cathedral, El Greco’s h...

Day 14 Depart Madrid

Your tour ends after breakfast and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

Hotel

Breakfast

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Price per day$76
Last Updated: 0/18/2022

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Accommodation

13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation Modern, air-conditioned coach Flight from Barcelona to Ibiza Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges Ferry crossing,
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Meals Included
  • 13 continental breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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