Solo-ish Spain

What's Included

• G for Good Moment

  Experience the Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner in Barcelona.

• Welcome Moment

  Meet Your CEO and Group in Barcelona.

• Dinner Party

  Enjoy a Tasty Tapas dinner in Barcelona.

• We Day

  Flavours and Community in Barcelona.

• G Day

  Flavours and Highlights of Madrid.

• Foodie Moment

  Enjoy a Light Walking Lunch in Madrid.

• Me Day

  Experience a free day in Madrid.

• Complimentary Arrival Transfer

  Receive a complimentary transfer upon arrival.

• Barcelona Walking Tour

  Explore Barcelona with a local guide.

• Guided Walking Tour of Madrid

  Discover Madrid with a guided walking tour.

• Guided Walking Tour of Córdoba

  Explore Córdoba with a local guide.

• Visit the Alhambra

  Experience the Alhambra with a local guide.

• CEO-led Orientation Walk in Seville

  Get oriented in Seville with a CEO-led walk.

• Free Time

  Enjoy free time in Madrid, Granada, and Seville for your own choice of activities.

• All Transport

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Included

  Meals are generally not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options.
  
  

• Luggage Handling

  You are responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the trip.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities and museum tickets are not included and may require advance booking.
  
  

• Single Supplement

  Solo travellers may need to pay a single supplement for certain independent trips.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Walking, taxi, train, local bus.

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts). If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.

Meals Included

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Group Size

Max 16, avg 12.

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.

Important Notes

1. LOCAL GUIDES

It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.



2. LUGGAGE

In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options.



3. RESERVE TICKETS IN ADVANCE

Please note that if you wish to visit popular museums we strongly advise reserving tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially during the high season from May-September, where this can take several hours).



4. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.



5. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:

During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.

Group Leader

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

About Accommodation

On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.



Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

What to Take

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.