Barcelona Travel Guides and Tours

Come explore the jewels of the Mediterranean where ancient empires were born. Resplendent architecture, ancient wonders and masterpieces of renowned artists await. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime tour and explore the wonders of the Mediterranean! Welcome aboard Costa cruises' newest ship: the Costa Pacifica “Beautiful! Passionate! Italian” This is the essence of a Costa Cruise. Sail during the inaugural year aboard the Costa Pacifica a ship that encapsulates all that is best in Costa Cruises. Enjoy tastefully furnished modern staterooms with first-class amenities as well as a gym, sauna and whirlpool, five restaurants, casual dining venues and lounges, casino, shopping gallery, theatre and more. After spending one night in Rome, embark on Costa Pacifica your luxurious home for the next seven nights. Visit the city of Genoa, birthplace of the world’s most famous mariner, Christopher Columbus. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Barcelona’s medieval Gothic Quarter and see Antonio Gaudi’s incredible unfinished cathedral. Then the sun-splashed port of Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain. Feast your eyes on Ottoman art in exotic Tunis, home to an ancient medina and the Roman ruins of Carthage. Discover “The Fortress City” of Valletta, Malta, and next discover the Italy of old in the ancient island-kingdom of Sicily. Then end your cruise with one final night in Rome before returning home. You'll get to experience: • Rome • Genoa • Barcelona • Montserrat • Palma de Mallorca • Tunis • Roman ruins at Carthage • Valletta, Malta • Catania, Sicily • Mt. Etna • Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel • and many more!

Full buffet breakfast (B); Local Host service in each city; welcome packs with useful information and city maps; sightseeing and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; transfers to/from train stations.

This vacation includes 2-night stays in Madrid, Costa del Sol, and Seville, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in the local culture. Guided sightseeing shows off the important highlights, like Madrid’s Prado Museum, Toledo’s Church of Santo Tomé with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings, Granada’s Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife, and Seville’s cathedral with Columbus’ tomb. With your free day in Torremolinos, enjoy the beaches or browse through the trendy boutiques. Other features are visits to historic Ronda and a sherry bodega in Jerez. On the way back to Madrid, stop in Cordoba to visit the Mosque of the Caliphs, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper. Extend your vacation to Barcelona for two nights by AVE Train. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the gothic quarter.Special Departure:Departure Dec 17 - Christmas Eve in Seville.

Madrid-Barcelona, Barcelona, Toledo, Madrid, Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda

Visit Spain’s most popular cities on this incredible vacation. Enjoy stays in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona, and a stop in Cordoba. Guided sightseeing is included in all major cities. Highlights include visits to Madrid’s Prado Museum, Cordoba’s Mosque of the Caliphs, Seville’s cathedral with Columbus’ tomb and the Santa Cruz quarter, Granada’s Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife, a walking tour of Valencia, and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and gothic quarter. An unforgettable vacation!Special Departures:December 18 - Christmas Eve in Valencia December 25 - New Year's Eve in Valencia

Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Valencia, Seville, Cordoba

If you want to see it all, this vacation is unforgettable. Begin in Lisbon with guided sightseeing that visits the Alfama and Jeronimos Monastery. Head south for a wine tasting in Setubal, then to Seville, with guided sightseeing and a visit to the cathedral with Columbus’ tomb. Ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar and overnight in Rabat. Time to admire the Royal Palace and to visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Chellah’s Roman Relics before continuing to Casablanca and Marrakesh. Sightseeing includes Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead). In Fez you will be guided through the labyrinthine Medina and Medersa Bou Inania. On through Meknes to Tangier, with guided sightseeing that visits the Grand Socco square and a panoramic drive to Cap Spartel. Sail to Algeciras, with time to visit the Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Caves. Free time at Costa del Sol, then to Granada’s Alhambra and Water Gardens of the Generalife; to Toledo to see one of El Greco’s masterpieces in the Santo Tomé Church; and to Madrid to visit the Prado Museum. Extend your vacation to Barcelona for two nights by AVE train. Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the gothic quarter.

Marrakesh, Madrid-Barcelona, Barcelona, Madrid, Casablanca, Tangier, Toledo, Meknes, Setubal, Seville, Lisbon, Rock of Gibraltar, Fez, Granada, Algeciras-Tangier, Rabat

This vacation is perfect when you want to experience the vibrant energy of Spain. Start in Madrid, where guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum, then travel north into Castile via Segovia and Burgos to overnight in Vitoria. In Bilbao, Basque country, a visit is included to the Guggenheim Museum. Next, travel via San Sebastian to Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees, where a Local Guide introduces you to the “City of Bulls.” Stop on Saragossa’s Plaza del Pilar, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville, and Toledo, and free time in Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol.Special Departure:Jul 4th departure has the San Fermin Feria in Pamplona.

Bilbao, San Sebastian, Rock of Gibraltar, Segovia, Toledo, Barcelona, Madrid, Burgos, Granada, Valencia, Saragossa, Seville