Spain Travel Guides and Tours

Get to know multi-faceted Spain on this fascinating vacation. Start and end your tour in Madrid, Spain’s grand capital. Visit the Aranjuez Royal Palace, a favorite residence of the Spanish royalty originally built in the 14th century. Marvel at the Cuenca “hanging houses” and at the ancient winding streets of Valencia. Drive along the Mediterranean coast and stop at Peniscola Castle on the way to beautiful Barcelona, the second-largest city in Spain. Enjoy a sightseeing tour in 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 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 some 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 the footsteps of Don Quixote as you travel through the region of La Mancha, famed for its windmills and castles. In Madrid, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour and drink in the beauty of this elegant city. You’re sure to have lifetime memories from this Grand Tour of Spain vacation.

Bilbao, Avila, Peniscola Castle*, Segovia, Caceres, Royal Palace* in Aranjuez. Cuenca, Saragossa, Ronda, Seville, Pamplona, Cordoba *entrance fees includedSpecial Departure:April 3 - Easter in Seville, Salamanca, Valencia

This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. Start your trip in Madrid, Spain’s capital, where a guided sightseeing tour includes the famous Prado Museum. Then travel north into beautiful Castile via Segovia and Burgos to overnight in Vitoria. In Bilbao, the Basque country, a visit is included to the famous Guggenheim Museum. Next, visit San Sebastian on the way to Pamplona, “the City of Bulls,” at the foot of the Pyrenees. In Saragossa, stop on Plaza del Pilar, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Next stop is Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the 1993 Olympic Games. Your tour of Barcelona includes the Columbus Monument and a visit to Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. Also enjoy guided sightseeing tours in Valencia, Granada, Gibraltar, Seville, and Toledo. Spend an entire day at leisure in Torremolinos at the Costa del Sol. Your trip ends in Madrid—a perfect conclusion to this spectacular Spain vacation.

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

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 BRENDAN HOTELS MADRID SEVILLE GRANADA VALENCIA BARCELONA

Scheduled airport transfers in Madrid on day 2 and Barcelona on day 10, ask for details Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 8 buffet breakfasts (BB) and 4 threecourse dinners with coffee or tea (D), including a Highlight Dinner (HD), a “You’re Personally Invited” Dinner (PI) and a Farewell Dinner (FD) with wine Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with airconditioning, reclining seats, and emergency washroom Sightseeing with a local guide, some with headsets M: Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Barcelona Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents BRENDAN HOTELS MADRID SEVILLE GRANADA VALENCIA BARCELONA

Airport transfers in Madrid on days 2 and 16 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 14 breakfasts (BB) and 8 three-course dinners with coffee or tea (D), including a “You’re Personally Invited” dinner (PI) and a Farewell Dinner (FD) with wine Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with airconditioning, reclining seats and emergency restroom Sightseeing with a local guide, some with headsets: Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Cordoba Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Portfolio of travel documents NOTE: The visit to Gibraltar is subject to both British and Spanish visa requirements. Please speak with your travel agent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements. BRENDAN HOTELS MADRID SANTANDER PAMPLONA BARCELONA VALENCIA GRANADA COSTA DEL SOL SEVILLE CORDOBA

Immerse yourself in the spirit of both Spain and Portugal, one of the liveliest regions on the European Continent. This exciting adventure vacation is an introduction to the fascinating major cities of the Iberian Peninsula, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Begin your trip in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Visit fortified Avila and picturesque Salamanca, pearls of the Castille region, and see the mot beautiful square in Spain. Then cross the Sierra da Estrela into Portugal to reach Coimbra, a charming hillside town that overlooks the Mondego River. Enjoy your orientation tour before heading to Fatima to see its sanctuary, made famous by the Virgin’s apparition to three shepherd children. Then on to the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions overlooking the countryside dotted with windmills.Spend two nights in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, and discover the exquisite city of explorer Henry the Navigator on your sightseeing tour. Back into Spain via the Sierra de Aracena for two overnights in Seville, a lively city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. The vibrant city center boasts many stunning highlights, including the Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Plaza d’España. Admire the Andalusian landscapes on the way to Cordoba, Spain’s most Moorish city, with its Alcazar and lovely Mezquita. Travel across La Mancha of Don Quixote fame, known for its castles and windmills, and arrive in Madrid to spend the final two nights of your vacation. Finish your vacation with a sightseeing tour of Madrid, Spain’s capital, and time to take an optional trip to Toledo or explore Madrid on your own. This tour of Spain and Portugal offers spirit, fun, and historic places—a vacation not to be missed!

Avila, SevilleSpecial Departures:April 2 - Holy Week in SevilleApril 23 - Feria in Seville, Salamanca, Obidos, Coimbra, Fatima