Tour Details - Madrid Seville and Barcelona 2012

Welcome to Madrid! Relax after your journey. This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Then an orientation drive this evening will be the perfect introduction to this exciting capital city.

Drive along noble avenues and admire the sights of this sophisticated city with your expert Local Guide! See the statue of Cervantes’ fictional hero Don Quixote in the Plaza España. Marvel at the Royal Palace and the Puerta del Sol. Spend the rest of the day relaxing, shopping or join an optional excursion to Toledo.(Buffet Breakfast)

Travel through splendid scenery past the Sierra Morena mountains to Andalucía. Your expert Local Guide shows you Cordoba’s landmarks during your sightseeing tour. Visit the magnificent Great Mosque of Cordoba. Converted into a mosque during the Umayyad dynasty, it once again became a Roman Catholic church following the Spanish Reconquista and remains the Cathedral of the diocese of Cordoba to this day. Arrive later at your hotel in Seville. Tonight, why not experience a fiery Flamenco show.(Buffet Breakfast)

Seville is a wonderful city teeming with tree-lined streets. Your small group sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide includes the Bell Tower and weather vane of the Giralda and Christopher Columbus’ tomb, which lies in the impressive Gothic cathedral. The afternoon is yours to do as you please. Perhaps rent a bicycle or indulge in a spa treatment – your Travel Director will give you advice on all available activities. Dine tonight with your companions at an authentic Be My Guest Andalusian hacienda.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Spend the morning exploring the city on your own and shopping for souvenirs. This afternoon, transfer to Seville airport for a short flight to Barcelona. From Barcelona, transfer to your hotel in the resort town of Sitges for a three-night stay. A small city about 35 kilometers southwest of Barcelona, renowned for its Film Festival and Carnival, Sitges sits between the hills and the sea, and is known for its popular beaches, nightspots, and historical sights. Your Travel Director will take you on a short orientation walk this evening.(Buffet Breakfast)

You are free this morning to swim or shop in the trendy boutiques of Sitges. You might also consider visiting a museum, such as Museu Cau Ferrat, where Santiago Rusiñol lived and worked. The museum houses an important collection of modern paintings, ceramics, glass, furniture, woodcarvings - objects which were created and collected by Rusiñol throughout his life. This afternoon drive to Barcelona for a sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide, which includes Gaudi’s fantastic architecture. See the famous Ramblas, the Plaza Cataluñya and walk through the magical Gothic quarter to admire the impressive cathedral.(Buffet Breakfast)

Today is yours to do as you wish! You might like to travel with your Travel Director into Barcelona and use your included ‘hop-on hop-off' sightseeing ticket to see more of the city’s sights. Or you might like to play a round of golf or simply relax on a beach close to your hotel. This evening, celebrate with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant in Sitges.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

After breakfast, say goodbye to Spain and your newfound friends at the end of your memorable Spanish holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)