Taste of Spain

Orientation tour of Madrid: Explore Spain’s vibrant capital city with your tour leader. Wander the streets of Madrid and see top sights such as Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, Mercado de San Miguel and more!

Traditional dinner in Madrid: Get a taste of Spanish cuisine and get to know your fellow travellers and tour leader over dinner at a local Madrid restaurant.

Explore the historic old town of Segovia: Explore the historic old town of Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights in the old town include the ancient Roman aqueduct, the Alcazar (royal palace) and Segovia Cathedral.

Enjoy a night in San Sebastian: Relax on the beach and then get to know the locals as you hit the bars for traditional pintxo!

Visit Pamplona: Explore the history of Pamplona, including the Baroque facade of the town hall in Plaza Consistorial, the Gothic church of San Saturnino and Cámara de Comptos (the oldest building in the city, dating from the 13th century).

Wine tasting in Zaragoza: Travel from San Sebastian to Zaragoza and drive through popular wine growing regions of northern Spain. Enjoy a tasting of local Spanish wines while here. Typical Spanish grape varieties include Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albariño and Macabeo.

Enjoy a walking tour of Zaragoza: Experience the legacy of the many different cultures that have influenced the city’s history. The city centre is compact and easy to walk around; perfect for an evening stroll.

En route to Barcelona, make a comfort stop in Andorra. This tiny independent principality has a population of just 85,000 and is located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Enjoy some free time to explore Andorra la Vella, the highest capital city in Europe and a popular ski resort. This afternoon, arrive in Sant Cugat, where the hotel for the next two nights is located. This town is just outside of the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, Barcelona! Enjoy an included group dinner at the hotel tonight.

Visit Andorra and Andorra la Vella: This tiny, independent principality has a population of just 85,000 and is located in the southern peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains, between Spain and France. Explore Europe’s highest capital city - Andorra la Vella - and enjoy free time in this beautiful city.

Get acquainted with Barcelona’s vibrant energy during a driving tour this morning! Keep your eyes open for some spectacular examples of Antoni Gaudí’s eclectic art and architecture.The rest of the day is free. The best way to experience the city is on the Highlights of Barcelona optional excursion which includes a visit to the magnificent Sagrada Família plus visits to Palau Güell, La Boqueria market and the Gothic Quarter. Alternatively, see the panoramic views from Park Guell, walk along Las Ramblas, explore the ‘Old Town’, museums, art galleries and experience some of Europe’s best shopping. Join the optional excursion to see a traditional Flamenco show this evening - this is an experience not to be missed!

Enjoy a driving tour of Barcelona: The city is renowned for its art and architecture, such as the fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí. Our driving tour will introduce you to a few of Barcelona’s top attractions.

Leave Barcelona behind and travel south down the coast towards Valencia, stopping off along the way in Peniscola. With a historic old town, beautiful promenade and sandy beach overlooked by an imposing castle built by the Knights Templar, there are few more picturesque places in Europe to enjoy a lunch stop! After arriving in Valencia, enjoy a guided tour of this thriving port city, which retains plenty of historic charm despite the decades of development that have given it a distinct space-age feel. As this is the last night on tour, round off the day with a farewell paella dinner this evening.

Visit Peniscola: Enjoy a stop in Peniscola with free time for lunch. Picturesque Peniscola is a fortified seaport on a rocky headland with only a narrow strip of land connecting it to the mainland. The castle was built in the early 14th century and served as the home of the Avignon pope Benedict XIII from 1415 to 1423.

Guided tour of Valencia: Experience the bold architecture (both contemporary and art nouveau) - see the City of Arts and Sciences complex, Colón Market, Turia Gardens and the Cathedral.

Enjoy a traditional paella dinner in Valencia: Enjoy a fabulous dinner, featuring paella in the city where this classic dish is so revered.