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Spend una semana exploring three vibrant Spanish cities.
Barcelona is a laid-back wonderland packed with imaginative architectural icons. Madrid has all the makings of a busy capital city, with world-class museums (hello, Prado) and restaurants. And Seville is home to a treasure trove of historic structures, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites. On this week-long tour, see, hear, taste, and feel the distinctive delights each of these Spanish cities has to offer.
Your tour package includes
7 nights in handpicked hotels
7 breakfasts
3 dinners with beer or wine
1 food tasting
5 sightseeing tours
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Included highlights
Sagrada Família
Royal Palace
Prado Museum
Córdoba
Olive oil tasting
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Welcome to Spain! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner in Barcelona. This cosmopolitan, coastal city is the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and is celebrated for its spectacular art and architecture—particularly works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Antoni Gaudí.
Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Barcelona
Included meal: Breakfast
Discover why the Catalan capital is touted for its unparalleled architectural landmarks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Step inside La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous masterwork-in-progress
Drive along Passeig de Gràcia and past Gaudí’s Casa Battló, or House of Bones, widely considered to be one of the architect’s masterpieces
Stop at Montjuïc, where the 1992 Olympic Games took place, and soak in the panoramic views from Mirador de l’Alcalde park
Pass Plaça d’Espanya, where many of Barcelona’s main roads intersect
Enjoy a free afternoon in Barcelona or add an excursion.
Park Güell & La Pedrera
From $105 per person
Madrid3 nights
Day 4: Train ride to Madrid
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey by high-speed train to Spain’s capital, Madrid, a bustling city that’s latticed with elegant boulevards and blanketed with vast, manicured parks. Then, sit down for an included dinner.
Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage.
Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Madrid
Included meal: Breakfast
Get acquainted with Spain’s cosmopolitan capital city with the help of a local guide.
View the Royal Palace, Spain’s largest royal residence
Pass by the Temple of Debod, a reassembled temple from ancient Egypt
View the city’s many squares, including Plaza Colón and Plaza Neptune
Explore the Prado, a world-class art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy and is home to the works of Goya, Velásquez, and more iconic artists
Enjoy a free evening in Madrid or add an excursion.
Traditional Spanish Evening
From $115 per person
Day 6: Free day in Madrid
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day in Madrid or add excursions.
Toledo
From $99 per person
Madrid Flamenco Show
From $135 per person
Seville2 nights
Day 7: Seville via Córdoba & olive oil farm
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Ride a high-speed train to the Andalusian city of Córdoba, once an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages. Please note: Travelers should feel comfortable managing their own luggage while getting on and off the train.
Then, discover Andalusia’s history and cuisine.
Explore Córdoba, which was once home to 700 mosques, 900 public baths, and 70 libraries
Pass by the city’s Roman Bridge, which was built in the first century BCE and features 16 irregularly patterned arches
View the medieval Albolafia Mill, one of several historic watermills in the city
Enter the Mezquita, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the eighth century as a mosque and then transformed into a cathedral during the Christian Reconquista of 1236
After exploring Córdoba, settle in on your coach and continue on to a family-owned olive oil farm for a tour and tasting.
Join a local guide for a tour of the farm’s olive groves, mill, and cellar
Learn how olives are grown, harvested, and turned into olive oil, one of Spain’s major exports
Sample some orange-infused olive oil drizzled on top of chocolate gelato
Enjoy free time to shop for made-on-the-farm products
Continue on to Seville and spend a free evening in the city.
Day 8: Sightseeing tour of Seville
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner
Uncover the beauty of Seville—Andalusia’s capital city, which is known for its historic churches, palaces, and Moorish buildings—on a guided sightseeing tour.
View the tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España
Pass the whitewashed homes of Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Gothic Seville Cathedral, the third-largest church in the world
Enter the Royal Alcázar, a palace that was once home to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Celebrate your trip with your group members at a farewell dinner.
Flight Home
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to visit Granada and Costa del Sol.
Extension to Granada & Costa del Sol
Soak up sunshine—and stunning architecture—in southern Spain as you travel to Granada and Costa del Sol. Along the way, you’ll explore the white village of Ronda and the staggeringly beautiful Alhambra alongside expert local guides. When you're not drinking in the region’s storied history or stunning, Mediterranean landscape, you can grab a seat inside a tapas bar for a taste of modern life in Spain's sunny southern reaches.
Granada1 night
Day 9: Granada via Ronda
Included meal: Breakfast
Head south toward Granada, stopping along the way to explore the famous cliffside town of Ronda with a local guide.
Admire Ronda’s picturesque white buildings and pass the Plaza de Toros bull ring, which was constructed in the late 1700s
View the staggering Puente Nuevo, the 18th-century bridge that spans El Tajo gorge and connects Ronda’s old and new towns
Walk by Mondragón Palace and enter Casa don Bosco, a historic home with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside
Enjoy free time for lunch in the old town
Then, continue on to Granada.
Costa del Sol2 nights
Day 10: Sightseeing tour of the Alhambra & transfer to Costa del Sol
Included meal: Breakfast
Set off on a guided tour of the Alhambra, the Moorish sultans’ last stronghold in Spain.
Walk along the Cypress Promenade to view the upper and lower gardens of Generalife Palace, once the Nasrid dynasty’s summer home
Enjoy panoramic views overlooking Granada and the surrounding countryside
View the unique curved, Roman-style courtyard inside the Palace of Charles V
Admire the blend of Western art and Islamic design as you stroll through ornamented courtyards
Enter the Nasrid Palaces and see the Mexuar, where the Council of Ministers once met
See where the royal family lived during visits to Comares Palace and the Palace of the Lions
Then, head to Costa del Sol, a stretch of fashionable towns and beaches hugging the Mediterranean.
Day 11: Free day on Costa del Sol
Included meal: Breakfast
Spend a free day on Costa del Sol or add an excursion.
This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.
A Day in Gibraltar
From $145 per person
Flight Home
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
Transfer to the Málaga airport for your flight home.
Here's the nitty-gritty—where you’ll stay, how you’ll get there, and what to know about your destination before you go.
Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
H10 Marina Barcelona
This seaside hotel is located in the El Poblenou neighborhood of Barcelona. Guests enjoy the rooftop pool, spa, and fitness center. Nearby you'll find...
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Novotel Madrid Center
This spacious hotel is located in the heart of Madrid. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a fitness center. Nearby, you'll find the Prado ...
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Novotel Sevilla
This centrally-located hotel is in the Nervión district of Seville. Guests enjoy a restaurant, rooftop swimming pool, and Wi-Fi. Nearby, you'll find t...
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Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
This modern hotel is located close to the shopping area of Granada. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, gym, and restaurant options. Nearby you’ll ...
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Hotel Alay
This coastal hotel is located in Benalmádena. Guests enjoy a bar, gym, and outdoor pool. Nearby you’ll find the marina, Malapesquera Beach, and Benalm...
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Flights
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Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes
In order to enter Spain, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2024, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2024, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code BMS.
You will walk for at least 2.5 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with some hills.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Barcelona and depart from Seville (or Málaga on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
Train rides from Barcelona to Madrid and Madrid to Córdoba are included in the price of your tour.
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code BMS.
In Spain, breakfast like a local with just a pastry and coffee. Then, tuck into a three-course lunch featuring a Spanish staple like savory seafood paella or grilled meat and fried potatoes. Dinner is less hearty than lunch and is served late, between 9pm and midnight. Snack on small plates called tapas any time of day.
Catalan cuisine, which can be found in Barcelona, is markedly different from food in other parts of Spain. Nearly every restaurant will offer pa amb tomàquet—toasted bread with tomato and olive oil. Fresh seafood, hearty meat dishes, cheeses, and locally grown vegetables, such as wild mushrooms, are culinary mainstays.
Cuisine in Spain’s southern Andalusia region is heavily influenced by surrounding countries, and has many Arabic elements. Kebabs are popular, and desserts are often prepared with almonds, honey and cinnamon. Be sure to try Serrano ham, which is considered a regional delicacy, as well as the famous chilled soup known as gazpacho.
Spain operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $8USD to $10USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
