Places to see in Spain - 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!

Featuring: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Ibiza, Barcelona * 13 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation * 13 continental breakfasts (B) & 6 three-course dinners (D) * A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Tour Manager & Driver * Transport in a modern, air-conditioned coach * Ferry crossing * Sightseeing tours of all major cities * Hotel tips, local taxes & service charges * Flight from Barcelona to Ibiza * Entry & guided tour of Madrid’s Royal Palace * Flight to the famous island of Ibiza * Stay on the island of Ibiza * Alahambra entry & guided tour * Entry into Mosque of Caliphs in Cordoba

Airport transfers in Madrid on day 2 and in Barcelona on day 10 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 8 breakfasts (BB) and 4 three-course dinners (D) Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with airconditioning, reclining seats and emergency restroom Sightseeing with a local guide: Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Barcelona Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents

This tour showcases the unique and exciting country of Spain. You'll begin in Madrid, the energetic capital of Spain, where you'll explore the illustrious Prado Museum and see the Puerto del Sol and Plaza Mayor, the city's main public area since the 17th century. In Toledo, discover a city of many cultures including the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the 13th century synagogue of El Transito. You'll stop in the small city of Cordoba, the Moor's Mecca of the West, to see the incredible artistry of the Mezquita, a magnificent mosque built by the Moors in the 8th century. Visit the fun-loving city of Seville whose attractions include La Giralda Bell Tower, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and the oldest bullring in Spain. And, of course, no trip to Spain would be complete without taking in a traditional flamenco show! In Granada, admire the beautiful Moorish architecture of the 13th-century Alhambra, a sprawling complex of palaces, towers, gardens, and courtyards before heading to the Mediterranean coast and the lovely city of Valencia. Here you'll stop at Lonja, the old Silk Exchange, recognized by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful buildings of civil Gothic architecture. Your tour ends in the eclectic coastal city of Barcelona where nearly everywhere you look is a feast for the eyes. A city tour highlights the tree-lined Las Ramblas Boulevard, the famous Columbus Monument, and Gaudi’s architectural masterpiece "La Sagrada Familia."

Get to know multi-faceted Spain on this exciting vacation. Start and end your journey in Madrid, the country’s grand capital. Next, visit the Aranjuez Royal Palace, marvel at the Cuenca “hanging houses,” and explore the ancient winding streets of Valencia. Drive along the Mediterranean coast and stop at Peniscola Castle on the way to beautiful Barcelona. Travel through Catalonia, stop in Saragossa, and continue to Pamplona, known for its running of the bulls. Carry on to Basque Country: visit the Sanctuary of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the seaport city of Bilbao, and the provincial capital of Castilla and Leon, Burgos. The heart of Spain reveals even more stunning cities, such as Segovia, Avila, and Salamanca, known for their unique historical centers and acclaimed for their wine production. Next, head south into sunny Andalusia for two overnights in spectacular Seville. Sample sherry wine in Jerez; stop in the white-washed village of Ronda; visit the exotic Alhambra complex, residence of the Moorish kings in Granada; enjoy the labyrinth of Cordoba’s old Moorish quarter surrounding the exquisite Mezquita; and retrace Don Quixote’s footsteps as you travel among the windmills and castles of La Mancha. In Madrid, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this elegant city.Special Departure:Mar 26th Departure - Easter departure

Bilbao, Peniscola Castle, Avila, Segovia, Royal Palace in Aranjuez; Cuenca, Caceres, Saragossa, Ronda, Seville, Pamplona, Salamanca, Valencia, Cordoba

Madrid Toledo Cordoba Seville Granada Valencia Peñiscola Barcelona Sightseeing Highlights Madrid: Toledo: Puerto Lapice: Cordoba: Seville: Granada: Valencia: Peñiscola: Barcelona: Dining Highlights 8 Hot Buffet breakfasts 2 three-course dinners in hotels Spanish barbecue in Seville Farewell Dinner with wine in Barcelona. 12 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 10 (conditions apply) Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport: European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.