Spain's combination of modern European flair and medieval North African style provides the perfect setting for travelers. Legendary Spain is made up of misty mountains, sunny beaches, grand cathedrals, Moorish palaces and artistic treasures. For your next trip to Europe, be sure to include a tour of Spain!

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Itinerary:

1. Arrive Barcelona
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Le Méridien Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. A transfer is included from Barcelona Airport to your first night’s hotel, Le Méridien Barcelona, located in the heart of the city on world-famous Las Ramblas. You’ll love the hotel’s central location! Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D

2. Experience Barcelona
Walk along Las Ramblas to the Boquería and Plaça del Pi; explore the Gothic Quarter, where most of the architecture dates back to the 13th and 15th centuries. See Plaça Nova and Barcelona’s spectacular cathedral, completed over a period of 500 years. Drive to seaside Montjuic, site of the 1992 Olympics, and visit Antoni Gaudí I Cornet’s El Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, still unfinished. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Meals B

3. Granada / Ronda
A flight from Barcelona brings you to Granada, set within the foothills of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. Tour the Alhambra, one of the world’s most exquisite palaces, built by Moorish rulers. Continue to Ronda along Tauck’s scenic Yellow Roads, and spend the night at one of Spain’s most famous paradors. Built in 1761, it boasts incomparable views from its perch overlooking Tajo Gorge. Meals BLD

4. Ronda / Drive through Andalucía to Seville
Spend the morning with a local guide exploring Ronda, renowned for its historic bullring, Moorish architecture, and dramatic views of Tajo Gorge. Travel on backcountry roads through the beautiful whitewashed villages of Andalucía to Seville, where you’ll learn the secrets of the flamenco at a private show and dinner tonight. Meals BLD

5. Sightsee Seville
Guided sightseeing includes Parque de María Luisa, displaying buildings from the Spanish-American Exhibition of 1929, Palacio de San Telmo, Murillo Gardens and the Royal Tobacco Factory where the fictional Carmen worked. Take a horse-and-carriage ride to the Cathedral, the third largest Roman Catholic church in the world; explore the maze of streets in the former Jewish Quarter. Meals B

6. Córdoba / Madrid
Journey to Córdoba where a walking tour takes you through the historic Jewish Quarter and the ornate 8th-century mosque, La Mezquita. The high-speed AVE train speeds you in style to Madrid this afternoon. Your landmark hotel is ideally located in the city center, facing Neptuno Fountain and Museo del Prado. Meals BL

7. Explore Madrid
A sightseeing tour of Madrid begins with a guided visit to Museo del Prado, one of the world’s most celebrated museums. See Palacio de Oriente, the opulent Royal Palace; grand avenues such as Gran Vía and Castellana; El Parque del Buen Retiro; and the bullring. Join us this evening for a festive farewell dinner featuring traditional Castilian entertainment. Meals BD

8. Journey Home
Tour ends: Madrid, Spain. A transfer is included from The Westin Palace, Madrid to Madrid’s Barajas Airport. Allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in. Meals B

Dates & Rates:

8 Days from $3,635 plus airfare
(7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 4 Dinners)

Price Per Person

Land Price + On-Tour Air (1 flight) = total per person
Double $3635 + $155 = $3790
Single $4825 + $155 = $4980
Triple $3481 + $155 = $3636

International airfare is additional. Call for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).

Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.

Note – Please note that dinner in Spain is usually after 10:00 PM. We’ve arranged for special availability as early as 8:30 PM in most restaurants.

Overnight Accommodations:

Fine Hotels / Great Locations

Night 1,2 Le Méridien Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Night 3 Parador de Ronda
Ronda, Spain

Night 4,5 Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville, Spain

Night 6,7 The Westin Palace, Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Highlights:

• In Southern Spain, see the beauty of Cordoba’s colorful streets lined with orange trees and balconies dripping with fresh flowers.
• Tour the former capital of the Spanish Empire when you visit Toledo and experience the unparalleled blending of Moorish, Jewish, Visigoth and Christian cultures.
• Feel the rhythm and passion of the flamenco with reserved seating at a performance in Seville.
• Enjoy your stay in cultural Barcelona, home of Antonio Gaudi’s masterpieces.
• Visit Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, and spend 3 nights viewing the surrounding areas.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Day 2: Arrive Madrid, Spain
Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s capital and largest city! Madrid was founded in 1561 and has since served as Spain’s geographic and spiritual heart. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. Today dinner is included.

Day 3: Madrid - Prado Museum - Toledo - Madrid
During a locally guided tour of Madrid’s historic center, see the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. Today, locals gather for shopping or breaks in one of the many cafes. A guided tour of the Prado Museum, open since 1819, provides you with an historical and cultural perspective of this magnificent museum that boasts the world's finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya. This afternoon travel to Toledo, the capital of medieval Spain until 1560. A comprehensive tour highlights the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 14th century synagogue of El Transito, a testament to Toledo’s Jewish heritage. Also stop in the Church of Santo Tome to view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz.  Today breakfast is included.

Day 4: Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba. Embark on a walking tour of the Mezquita, a magnificent mosque, built by the Moors in the 8th century, which was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. The mosque is an architectural marvel, with double-tiered arches supported by 850 pillars of marble, alabaster and stone. Continue your exploration of Cordoba in the city's well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Later, transfer to Seville, considered Spain’s “cultural capital.”  Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 5: Seville
Today you will see Columbus’ tomb, the ornate cathedral, and Giralda Bell Tower, formerly a minaret which, when built, was the tallest tower in the world. Enjoy a walking tour of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter with its bright flowers, white-washed buildings and winding streets; then continue on to Plaza D’Espana and the beautiful Maria Luisa Park, one of the loveliest in all of Europe. A local flamenco dancer joins you for a typical “tapas lunch” featuring small portions of hot and cold specialties; here you learn about the history, culture and artistry of flamenco. This evening, take your reserved seats for an authentic flamenco show featuring Seville's top performers. Today breakfast and lunch are included.

Day 6: Seville - Granada
Travel along the peaceful Sierra Nevada, or “snowy range,” to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra, an immense hilltop palace/complex. Also tour the Generalife, meaning “garden of the architect,” where the grounds are beautifully designed with waterfalls, walkways, courtyards and smaller secret gardens.  Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 7: Granada - Valencia
Today you travel through Spain's amazing landscape viewing rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive groves while en route to the Mediterranean coast. Arrive in the city of Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves and known for its vibrant nightlife which only begins after midnight. Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 8: Valencia - Barcelona
Enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Valencia where you will view the highlights of this historical city, such as the ornate 14th century Serranos Tower and imposing 15th century Quart Tower. You'll also see the bustling central market, one of the largest in Europe, housing thousands of stalls and a true representation of colorful Spanish life, and the Gothic Cathedral, where construction began in 1262 on the site of an ancient mosque. Your trip to Valencia would not be complete without a stop at Lonja, the old Silk Exchange, recognized by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful buildings of European civil Gothic architecture. Continue north along the coast to Barcelona.
Today breakfast is included.

Day 9: Barcelona
Get an in-depth look at Barcelona, Catalonia's capital and one of the most vibrant and lively cities in Spain! Your locally guided tour showcases Las Ramblas Boulevard, the most famous in Barcelona, dotted with bird and flower stalls. Also see Columbus Monument, Parc Montjuic, Antonio Gaudi’s “La Sagrada Familia,” which is still under construction, Parc Guell and the unconventional Casa Mila building. This afternoon continue to explore colorful Barcelona on your own or take part in an optional tour to the quaint mountain village of Montserrat with its unique stone formations. Gather this evening for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a lovely trip to Spain! Today breakfast and dinner are included.

Day 10: Barcelona - Tour Ends
You return home eager to share vivid memories of a spectacularly beautiful land with an old, rich and diverse cultural heritage. Today breakfast is included.

Dates & Rates:

Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on double occupancy and include fuel surcharges and internal flights, these rates are subject to change. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Taxes and fees are additional, for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices above.

Experience Even More:  Add a pre night stay in Madrid or a post night in Barcelona. Prices start at $120 per person, double.
 

Family-Style Lunch in Andujar
Get an authentic taste of flavorful Andalucían cuisine at a traditional inn outside of Córdoba, sampling local specialties during a family-style lunch.

Royal Andalucían School of Equestrian Art
Andalucían horses are known for their impeccable breeding and pure bloodlines – the famed equestrian school trains in dressage, coach driving, and leather work. You might see a rehearsal of the famed horse ballet during your visit.

Lunch at Sandeman Sherry Bodega
The strong sun in the south of Spain produces sherry, very sweet wine; lunch at a sherry bodega shows you the process.
 

Itinerary:

1. Arrive Lisbon
Tour begins: 2:00 PM, Tivoli Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. A transfer is included from Lisboa Airport to the Tivoli Lisboa. A guided sightseeing tour of the city includes visits to Mosterio du Jeronimos, the Coach Museum, and the Discoveries Monument, where 15th-century caravels (sailing ships) set off for new lands in Portugal’s Period of Great Discoveries; see the Tower of Belém. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner tonight. Meals D

2. Sintra / Cascais / Estoril
Journey into the surrounding countryside today to visit Sintra, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic cultural landscapes, and tour the 14th-century Royal Palace. Travel through the seaside village of Cascais, a fishing village where brightly colored boats speckle the bay, and the resort town of Estoril on the Portuguese Riviera, en route back to Lisbon. Meals B

3. Explore Medieval Evora
Cross the Tagus River over Europe’s longest suspension bridge, the Vasco da Gama Bridge, as you travel to Evora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided tour through winding medieval streets flanked by 17th-century walls reveals Roman ruins, Moorish arcades, and more than 20 churches and monasteries, including the forbidding Capela dos Ossos (ossuary) in the 15th-century church of São Francisco. Your hotel tonight, a former 15th-century convent, is a member of The Luxury Collection. Meals BLD

4. Andalucía / Seville
It’s off to Andalucía, Spain’s storied southern province of whitewashed villages, seaside resorts, gypsies, flamenco dancing, and vast olive groves. You’ll visit Merida, which was one of the most important Roman capitals on the Iberian Peninsula; the ruins are among the best preserved in Europe. Arrive in the provincial capital of Seville for a two-night stay at Hotel Alfonso XIII, commissioned by the king in 1928 to be one of Europe’s most luxurious hotels. Attend a private flamenco performance tonight. Meals BLD

5. Discover Historic Seville
See Seville’s extraordinary array of historic attractions this morning, from Parque de María Luisa, the Tobacco Factory and Murillo Gardens to the Macarena district and the exhibition pavilions from the Expo of 1929. Visit Seville’s beautiful Gothic cathedral, and take a walking tour of Barrio de Santa Cruz, the city’s fascinating Jewish quarter. The rest of the day is free. Meals B

6. Jerez de la Frontera / Gibraltar
Surrounded by a sea of vineyards, the town of Jerez de la Frontera is world renowned for its sweet wines, sherry, fine horses and flamenco dancers. Visit the palatial Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Equestre (Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art), where the Andalucían horses are bred and perform their amazing “equestrian ballet.” Your visit is followed by lunch at a sherry bodega. Join us for a visit to the famed Rock of Gibraltar, then continue on to coastal Marbella for two nights at the beachfront Hotel Fuerte Miramar-Spa. Meals BLD

7. Day at Leisure in Marbella
A morning sightseeing tour introduces you to Marbella’s fascinating Old Town (Casco Antigua). The rest of the day is spent at leisure in this wonderful resort town. Meals B

8. Ronda / Granada
Depart Marbella and climb into the mountains – the views are breathtaking. Visit cliff-top Ronda, where a walking tour takes in the Moorish remains; see the Plaza de Toros, one of Spain’s oldest bullrings. Your final destination today is Granada, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada – Hotel Alhambra Palace is just steps away from the famous Moorish Palace. Meals BLD

9. Alhambra Palace / Córdoba
Visit the Moorish Alhambra this morning, considered one of the world’s most beautiful palaces. Tour the palace and adjoining terraced quarters of the Generalife. Your journey continues through some of Spain’s most beautiful landscapes to Córdoba. Meals BL

10. Sierra Morena / Parador de Almagro
Take a walking tour of Córdoba through the narrow cobblestone streets of the old Jewish Quarter and visit the candy-striped Mezquita. This afternoon, travel through the Sierra Morena mountains to Almagro in southern La Mancha. Stay overnight in the historic Parador de Almagro, formerly a Franciscan monastery. Meals BLD

11. Consuegra / Toledo / Madrid
Drive through Consuegra, where Cervantes’ Don Quixote de la Mancha jousted with windmills, en route to Toledo. Toledo is Spain’s historical and cultural heart, the adopted home of the artist El Greco. A walking tour takes you to the Church of Santo Tomé to see one of El Greco’s finest paintings, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, and to a synagogue in the historic Jewish Quarter. Arrive in Madrid for a three-night stay in the heart of the city. Meals B

12. Experience Madrid
Madrid grew from a 9th-century Arab fortress to the cosmopolitan capital city of Spain. Take a morning sightseeing tour of Madrid where you’ll view the Royal Palace, great squares, Neptuno and Cibeles fountains, Gran Via, and Paseo de la Castellana. The afternoon is spent at your leisure pursuing what interests you most. Meals B

13. Museo del Prado
A guided tour of Museo del Prado, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, is followed by free time to explore Madrid as you wish. Join us this evening for a farewell cocktail reception and dinner. Meals BD

14. Journey Home
Tour ends: Madrid, Spain. A transfer from The Westin Palace, Madrid to Barajas Airport is included. Allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals B

Dates & Rates:

14 Days from $4,590 plus airfare
(13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches & 7 Dinners)

Price Per Person
Double $4590 Single $5864 Triple $4291

International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).

Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.

Note – Please note that dinner in Spain is usually after 10:00 PM. We’ve arranged for special availability as early as 8:30 PM in most restaurants.

Overnight Accommodations:

Fine Hotels / Great Locations

Night 1,2 Tivoli Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal

Night 3 Convento do Espinheiro
Evora, Portugal

Night 4,5 Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville, Spain

Night 6,7 Hotel Fuerte Miramar Spa
Marbella, Spain

Night 8 Hotel Alhambra Palace
Granada, Spain

Night 9 Hesperia Córdoba
Córdoba, Spain

Night 10 Parador de Almagro
Almagro, Spain

Night 11,12,13 The Westin Palace, Madrid
Madrid, Spain