A Taste of Spain

Tour highlights

Barcelona, Spain's dynamic second largest city, Historic Madrid with its Royal Palace and El Prado Museum, Moorish Cordoba and Seville, the famous Alhambra Palace of Granada and Toledo, home of El Greco.
Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Day of departure

Depart on your overnight flight to Barcelona via a European gateway.
Day 2 - Barcelona

Arrival in Barcelona. In the evening we suggest a walk on the Rambla, the most famous street in Barcelona, made up of five different sections, which follow the course of the old river-bed bordering the Gothic quarter.
Day 3 - Barcelona

Half day guided tour of Barcelona including the Gothic Quarter with its magnificent Cathedral, the Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's masterpiece), Hospital Sant Pao, and other interesting sights. In the afternoon we recommend a visit the Spanish Village, built for the 1929 exhibition to illustrate the regional styles in Spanish architecture.
Day 4 - Barcelona / Madrid

Depart for Madrid by coach. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 5 - Madrid

Half day sightseeing tour of Madrid to include Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace (from outside), Puerta del Sol, Cibeles Fountain, Gran Via and the Cervantes Memorial. In the afternoon visit the Prado Museum, probably the greatest gallery of Classical paintings in the world. It contains the works of Velasquez, Goya, Murillo, Rubens, Botticelli, Titian and more.
Day 6 - Madrid / Cordoba / Seville

Depart for historic Cordoba. Your half day guided tour will include the Jewish Quarter, the Synagogue, the Alcazar and the Mosque (all from outside, except for the Mosque). Continue to Seville for dinner and the night.
Day 7 - Seville

Half day guided tour of Seville including Barrio Santa Cruz (the former Jewish quarter), close to the Giralda Tower and the Cathedral. You will also see the Old Tobacco factory (setting for Carmen, the famous opera), the Moorish Alcazar (from outside) and Maria Luisa Park. In the afternoon, explore Seville with your teachers.
Day 8 - Seville / Granada

Depart for Granada. Enjoy a tour of the spectacular Alhambra Palace, former residence of the Moorish kings. It is one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built, on top of a wooded hill commanding views of the town and the mountains. Overnight will be in Granada.
Day 9 - Granada / Toledo

Depart for Toledo, capital of Castile. Enjoy a half day guided tour to include the Gothic Cathedral, the Synagogue, St. Tome Church and El Greco Museum. Toledo is renowned for its damascene ware and marzipan. Overnight in Toledo.
Day 9 - Day of Return

Depart for Madrid to take your flight to Toronto or Montreal.
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Tour costs include:

Airfare from Toronto or Montreal to Barcelona and back from Madridvia a European gateway
Roundtrip airport-hotel transfers
8-night accommodations in hotels with private bathrooms
Buffet breakfast and dinner daily
6 sightseeing tours with professional guides (Barcelona, Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla, Alhambra, Toledo)
Visit to El Prado Museum (no guide)
Entrance fees to: Prado Museum, Mosque in Cordoba, Alhambra palace and El Greco Museum
One complimentary teacher for every six paying passengers
All service charges and taxes

Cost per person:

Tour costs

Costs apply for departures from Toronto or Montreal. For Ottawa groups, the cost is higher by $75.00 per person.

40 paying passengers	$2,459.00
30 to 39 paying passengers	$2,589.00
20 to 29 paying passengers	$2,829.00
6 to 19 paying passengers	$2,929.00
Taxes / airline surcharges (subject to change)	$460.00
All-inclusive insurance	$197.00
Double room supplement	$229.00
Private coach supplement	$50.00