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About this tour

Escorted Package Includes
Flights NYC-Barcelona, Madrid-NYC
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 7 nights First Class accommodations
2 nights Barcelona Center 2 nights Mercure Monte Igueldo 1 night Abba Burgos 2 nights Hesperia Emperatiz All transfers 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
Gaudi's Guell Park & Sagrada Familia Church, Barcelona Basilica of El Pilar, Zaragoza Old town and harbor, San Sebastian Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Wine tasting in Rioja Region Cathedral of Burgos, Burgos Prado Museum, Madrid Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart the USA

Depart the USA for Spain. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment

Day 2: Arrive in Barcelona

Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and orientation
Overnight: Barcelona

Day 3: Barcelona City Tour

This morning, your tour of Barcelona includes a panoramic tour of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España and Plaza de Catalunya. Stop at Park Guell, one of Barcelona's largest urban parks designed by Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect. Originally planned to be an exclusive area for the richest families of Barcelona's bourgeoisie, it later became a public park. Though the park was never fully completed, it is considered one of Gaudi's most colorful and playful works. Continue with a guided walk through the Gothic Quarter to visit the cathedral and view Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, a large, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the colorful markets of Las Ramblas
Overnight: Barcelona
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Zaragoza City Tour

Today, depart Barcelona and drive to Zaragoza (Saragossa). Enjoy orientation of the city including a visit to the Basilica of El Pilar. View the City Hall and the old Currency Exchange. Then continue north to the Bay of Biscay, to the coastal town of San Sebastian
Overnight: San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Biarritz & Bilbao Excursion with Guggenheim Museum

Today's sightseeing includes a full day excursion to Biarritz and Bilbao. Originally a quaint fishing village, the scenic seaside town of Biarritz became a favorite haunt of Europe's royalty in the 19th century. Continue to view the famous Hotel Du Palais, originally built by Napoleon III as a seaside villa for the Empress Eugenie. Its Second Empire style is the epitome of the elegant tastes of those who came to settle here. Enjoy free time to explore this stylish resort on your own. Continue to the town of Bilbao for visits to the Old Quarter and the Guggenheim Museum, designed by the North American architect Frank O. Gehry. Considered one of the 20th century's most influential architectural masterpieces, the museum houses an impressive collection of modern art by Spanish masters including Picasso, Dali and Miro. Return to San Sebastian
Overnight: San Sebastian
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Wine Tasting in Rioja Region

This morning, depart San Sebastian and drive to the wine region of Rioja. Stop at a typical bodega, a Spanish winery, for a tour of the cellar and wine tasting. Drive through the scenic vineyards, stopping in the charming wine town of Haro for a lunch break on your own. Upon arrival in Burgos visit the Cathedral of Burgos, the only cathedral to be designated a stand-alone UNESCO World Heritage Site and the legendary burial place of El Cid ** Mar 27 departure: please note that the Burgos Cathedral will be closed for Easter, and no inside visit possible
Overnight: Burgos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Segovia City Tour

Depart Burgos and drive south to Segovia, a distinguished medieval town and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour of the city views the Cathedral, the Alcazar, Jewish Quarter and the Roman Aqueduct. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Segovia on your own before departing for Madrid in the late afternoon
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Madrid City Tour

This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Madrid. Drive along the Grand Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza España with its monument to the author Cervantes. The tour will end at the Prado Museum, where you will be able to admire works of art by famous artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, and Ribera
Optional: Escorial Tour
Overnight: Madrid
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Depart for the USA

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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About Alitalia Vacations

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

Booking Policy

Alitalia Vacations, the tour division of Alitalia Airlines, is operated by Gate 1 Travel, a leading worldwide tour operator. Alitalia Vacations offers air-inclusive vacations to Italy as well as to other cities and countries served by Alitalia in Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond. Featured vacations include individual and group tours, touring itineraries, river and sea cruises, city stays, and special interest activities.

Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 24 airports with 1,265 flights a week. In Europe, the Company serves 45 airports with 928 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 14 airports with 101 flights every week.

For 27 years, Gate 1 Travel has offered More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. From its headquarters in suburban Philadelphia and through its network of local offices including Rome, Italy, Gate 1 Travel develops and operates tours throughout the world. Gate 1 Travel has extensive experience as one of the leading tour providers to Italy. Combined with our state-of-the-art online reservations systems, Gate 1 Travel in cooperation with Alitalia, offers the very best in tours to Italy and beyond through Alitalia Vacations.

* Prices do not include taxes and fees, may not include airfare and are based on double occupancy. Tour information including pricing may not be up to date.

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