Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona
Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona
7 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain
Visiting: Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid
Tour operator:
Tour code:
62748
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spain with the "Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona" tour. Begin in Madrid and travel south to the historic city of Cordoba, exploring its famous mosque and Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville, where you'll marvel at the stunning Plaza de España and the lively Santa Cruz quarter. In Granada, visit the enchanting Generalife Gardens and Alhambra. Head to Valencia, a vibrant city known for its culture and cuisine, before reaching Barcelona. Discover Barcelona's Gothic old town and the modernist masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi. Enjoy guided tours, comfortable accommodations, and daily breakfasts on this culturally rich adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid – Cordoba – Seville (540 Km – 6 Hrs)
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros or similar 4*
Join the group at the meeting point at 8:30 in the morning (Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information). From there, drive southward through the fields of La Mancha, literary antihero Don Quixote’s homeland. After a brief stop at Puerto Lapice, cross through the natural border of Despeñaperros and delve into Andalusia, a region filled with an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Once in Cordoba, go on an impressive tour that will take you to its mosque and many other sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville.
Overnight in Seville.
Day 2 : Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: Meliá Lebreros or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city.
- Overnight in Seville.
Day 3 : Seville – Granada (250 Km – 3 Hrs)
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: Meliá Granada or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before driving east through the Caliphate road and into the heart of Andalusia. Along the way, contemplate the endless number of olive trees that flank the road to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
- Overnight in Granada.
Day 4 : Granada – Valencia (490 Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Valencia
Accommodation Name: NH Valencia Las Artes or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, start driving towards the Mediterranean coast. After passing through Murcia, capital of the fertile region of the Segura river, turn north via Alicante, the second largest city in the region of Valencia. Once you reach Valencia, step off the coach and start discovering one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, which is also the hometown of the world-famous and delicious paella. Make sure to find a restaurant in which to try it while staying here.
- Overnight in Valencia.
Day 5 : Valencia – Barcelona (350 Km – 3,5 Hrs)
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Charge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel before joining a morning city tour of this bright city, which includes a drive through the old city. You will get to admire the most prominent buildings Valencia has to boast, and drive past the old riverbed of the Turia, all the way to the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences complex and contemplate the emblematic exteriors of its six buildings. In the early afternoon, depart northwards and drive along the Mediterranean coast to Catalonia. Along the way, pass through Tarragona, known in ancient Rome as Tarraco. Then reach Barcelona, homeland of the famous architect Gaudi, a true emblem of Catalan modernism.
- Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 6 : Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning city tour of Barcelona, well-known worldwide for hosting the 1992 Olympic Games. Drive along this breath-taking city’s main avenues and marvel at its impressive modernist buildings, the most spectacular of which are by Gaudi, such as La Pedrera and Casa Milá. Many of these buildings are listed as World Heritage Buildings by UNESCO. Later, see Montjuic Park with its spectacular views of the city and harbour; the Olympic Ring; the monument to Columbus; and the Olympic Port. Finally, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the city at leisure, making the most of its many attractions and varied gastronomy.
- Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 7 : Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid (630 Km – 6,5 Hrs)
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, return to the southwest through an industrial and agricultural area and passing through Zaragoza, the capital city of the region of Aragon. It lies on the banks of the gorgeous Ebro River, the most copious river on the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period, played an important role throughout Spanish history and its architectural and cultural heritage speak volumes about it. Enjoy some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic-Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue then to Madrid, where the tour reaches its conclusion.
- Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Guide
Operated by bilingual English and Spanish speaking guides. Local English and Spanish-speaking guides in Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona.
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Accommodation
6 nights' accommodation in superior hotel categories: Meliá Lebreros or similar 4* in Seville, Meliá Granada or similar 4* in Granada, NH Valencia Las Artes or similar 4* in Valencia, and Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar 4* in Barcelona.
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Meals
6 breakfasts.
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Transportation
Motor-coach during the whole program.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: city tour in Cordoba (including Mosque-Cathedral entrance), city tour in Seville (including Cathedral entrance), visit of Generalife Gardens and Alhambra in Granada, panoramic guided tour in Valencia, and panoramic guided tour in Barcelona.
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Other
Travel Insurance.
What's Not Included
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Personal Items
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks, and meals not stated explicitly in the program.
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Flights
National or International flights.
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Insurance
All types of insurance except the mentioned Travel Insurance.
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Visas
Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable).
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Entrance Tickets
Entrance tickets to any venue, museum, or activity not mentioned.
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Local Taxes
Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
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Other Expenses
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
Please Note
The client must arrive at least 30 minutes before departure at meeting point.
One hand luggage and one suitcase per person is allowed, in case of excess baggage, the supplement will be paid in cash at the beginning of the program.
Barcelona Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel.
Instructions for meeting point:
Day 1: Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.
Day 7: the end point of the program is the same as the meeting point and and the tour will end at approximately 18:00 hrs
Please, in case you want to book optional transfers you must book your flights between 7 am and 8 pm (both inbound and outbound flights)
For the optional transfer: At Madrid Airport, after collecting your luggage, a driver holding a sign displaying your name will be waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area.
Terminal 1: the driver will be waiting at Post Office.
Terminal 2: the driver will be waiting at AENA Information Office.
Terminal 4: the driver will be waiting at Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid).
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2; Seville:
- Superior Hotel Category = Meliá Lebreros or similar 4*
Day 3; Granada:
- Superior Hotel Category = Meliá Granada or similar 4*
Day 4; Valencia:
- Superior Hotel Category = NH Valencia Las Artes or similar 4*
Day 5, 6; Barcelona:
- Superior Hotel Category = Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA (on request)
Pre/Post-Night in Madrid:
- Superior Hotel Category = Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably throughout the tour in a motor-coach, ensuring a smooth journey across all destinations including Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona.
Accommodation
Enjoy 6 nights' accommodation in superior 4-star hotels, including Meliá Lebreros in Seville, Meliá Granada in Granada, NH Valencia Las Artes in Valencia, and Catalonia Barcelona Plaza in Barcelona. Optional pre/post-night stays in Madrid at Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza are available upon request.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2; Seville:
- Superior Hotel Category = Meliá Lebreros or similar 4*
Day 3; Granada:
- Superior Hotel Category = Meliá Granada or similar 4*
Day 4; Valencia:
- Superior Hotel Category = NH Valencia Las Artes or similar 4*
Day 5, 6; Barcelona:
- Superior Hotel Category = Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA (on request)
Pre/Post-Night in Madrid:
- Superior Hotel Category = Princesa Plaza/Riu Plaza or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are the guides fluent in during the tour?
The tour is operated by bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guides. Local guides in Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona also speak both English and Spanish.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation in superior hotel categories. Specific hotels include Meliá Lebreros in Seville, Meliá Granada in Granada, NH Valencia Las Artes in Valencia, and Catalonia Barcelona Plaza in Barcelona, or similar 4-star hotels.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 6 breakfasts.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided by motor-coach throughout the entire program.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes city tours in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, as well as entrance to the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, the Cathedral in Seville, and the Generalife Gardens and Alhambra in Granada.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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What is the baggage allowance for the tour?
One hand luggage and one suitcase per person are allowed. In case of excess baggage, a supplement will be paid in cash at the beginning of the program.
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Is the Barcelona Local City Tax included in the tour price?
No, the Barcelona Local City Tax is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.
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What should I do if I want to book optional transfers?
If you want to book optional transfers, you must book your flights between 7 am and 8 pm (both inbound and outbound flights).
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Where will the driver meet me for the optional transfer at Madrid Airport?
For the optional transfer at Madrid Airport, the driver will meet you in the Arrivals Hall outside the customs control area. Specific meeting points are: Terminal 1 at the Post Office, Terminal 2 at the AENA Information Office, and Terminal 4 at the Arrivals hall (Bar Mahou Madrid).
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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