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Highlights of Spain
Classic Group
Tour Description:
See the beautiful world of Spain during this 9-day guided tour. Begin in Barcelona, where a Local Expert will lead you along the city’s narrow lanes to the lively Las Ramblas and the Sagrada Família, a basilica built by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Paella was created in Valencia. Later, enjoy a private cooking demonstration at a family-run restaurant while sampling the local flavors. See glorious views of the Sierra Nevada before reaching Granada, where a Local Expert will guide you through one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built: the Alhambra. In Seville, learn the art of flamenco dancing during a private lesson, then be treated to a passionate performance by professionals. Visit the Prado Museum in Madrid with an art historian, who can share the stories behind Spanish masterpieces by artists such as Francisco Goya.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 16 May 24 — Friday 24 May 24 | Starting at $3,425 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 May 24 — Sunday 02 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 30 May 24 — Friday 07 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,395 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Jun 24 — Sunday 16 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Jun 24 — Sunday 23 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,395 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Sunday 30 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,325 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Jun 24 — Sunday 07 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,250 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Jul 24 — Sunday 28 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jul 24 — Sunday 04 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 Aug 24 — Sunday 11 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 Aug 24 — Sunday 18 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Aug 24 — Sunday 25 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,650 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 Aug 24 — Friday 06 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 05 Sep 24 — Friday 13 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,018 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Sep 24 — Sunday 15 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,550 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Sep 24 — Friday 20 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,018 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Sunday 22 Sep 24 | Starting at $2,933 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Sep 24 — Sunday 29 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,450 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Oct 24 — Sunday 13 Oct 24 | Starting at $2,971 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Oct 24 — Sunday 03 Nov 24 | Starting at $2,971 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 Nov 24 — Sunday 24 Nov 24 | Starting at $2,291 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 18 Dec 24 — Thursday 26 Dec 24 | Starting at $2,642 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 25 Dec 24 — Thursday 02 Jan 25 | Starting at $2,801 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Mar 25 — Sunday 09 Mar 25 | Starting at $2,745 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Mar 25 — Sunday 23 Mar 25 | Starting at $2,833 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Apr 25 — Sunday 20 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Apr 25 — Sunday 27 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Apr 25 — Sunday 04 May 25 | Starting at $3,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 May 25 — Friday 09 May 25 | Starting at $3,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 May 25 — Friday 16 May 25 | Starting at $3,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 May 25 — Sunday 18 May 25 | Starting at $3,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 15 May 25 — Friday 23 May 25 | Starting at $3,725 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 24 May 25 — Sunday 01 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 31 May 25 — Sunday 08 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Jun 25 — Friday 20 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 19 Jun 25 — Friday 27 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Sunday 29 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Sunday 06 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Sunday 13 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Sunday 27 Jul 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Jul 25 — Sunday 03 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Sunday 10 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Sunday 17 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Sunday 24 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,525 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 Aug 25 — Friday 05 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Sunday 07 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,695 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Sep 25 — Friday 12 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,850 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Sep 25 — Sunday 14 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,850 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Sep 25 — Friday 19 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,850 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Sunday 21 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 Sep 25 — Friday 26 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Sep 25 — Sunday 28 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Sunday 05 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 04 Oct 25 — Sunday 12 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 18 Oct 25 — Sunday 26 Oct 25 | Starting at $3,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 Oct 25 — Sunday 02 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Nov 25 — Sunday 23 Nov 25 | Starting at $2,943 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 17 Dec 25 — Thursday 25 Dec 25 | Starting at $3,383 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Wednesday 24 Dec 25 — Thursday 01 Jan 26 | Starting at $3,603 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Feb 26 — Sunday 08 Mar 26 | Starting at $2,998 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Mar 26 — Sunday 22 Mar 26 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
: Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to Barcelona
Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Barcelona, the City of Gaudí Relaxed Start
With your Local Expert, drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district for a visit inside Gaudí’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, to see the central nave with its giant, tree-like pillars, spectacular vaulting and the beautiful rainbows flooding in through the intricate stained-glass windows. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore or perhaps join an optional experience to Montserrat & The Black Madonna.
Along the coast to Valencia Relaxed Start
Follow the sunny Costa Dorada, past the rice fields of the Ebro Delta. Stop at the seaside resort of Peñíscola and see the hilltop castle used in the film 'El Cid'. Pass through the famous orange groves to Valencia and see the City of Arts and Sciences. Later see the Old City and take in its medieval charm. Valencia is home to one of the world's greatest dishes, paella. Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant in the heart of the Old City and learn how to make this local specialty during a Cooking Demonstration. Later, indulge in the delicious flavors of this classic dish with a glass of sangria at your Highlight Dinner.
Exquisite Granada and Alhambra
Travel south toward Andalucía, passing the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings hollowed out of the soft rock near Guadix. Enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada mountains from a distance as you reach glorious Granada. This historic city was a Moorish kingdom for almost eight centuries and was the last stronghold to fall to the Catholic monarchs of Spain in 1492. Overlooking Granada stands the Alhambra, one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built. Led by your Local Expert, explore this exquisite palace, built as a citadel by the Moors in the 13th century. A fantasy of arabesque gardens, fountains and stone cut like lace. Later, stroll through the elegant exotic gardens of the Generalife, the Royal summer residence.
A Scenic Drive to Seville
The morning is at your leisure to explore as you wish. Perhaps join an Optional Experience and visit the Albaicin Quarter with a Local Expert. Here, in addition to falling in love with Granada, you will also uncover its pivotal role in European history. Continue your travels to Seville, past gleaming white villages and olive groves that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Seville, the City of Carmen Relaxed Start
Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus.Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish quarter. Alternatively, join a scenic drive around the city and enjoy panoramic views.This evening, visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This private dance school is dedicated to promoting the conservation of flamenco and supports young enthusiasts from all over the world with a special focus on new talent from the Andalusian region. Feel the passion behind the choreography as you put your rhythm to the test during a dance lesson before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.
Moorish Córdoba and on to Madrid
Set off early along the Guadalquivir Valley, passing villages and towns studded with Moorish towers and fortresses. Stop in the perfectly preserved Moorish city of Córdoba and see the famous Roman bridge, built in the 1st century BC. Meet a local historian and visit the magnificent Mezquita, a beautiful 8th century mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it. Make the most of your time at leisure and stroll the narrow streets of the city. Follow in the footsteps of Don Quixote as you travel through La Mancha and on to the capital, Madrid.
Madrid of the Bourbons Relaxed Start
Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert, as they guide you through the most historic neighborhoods in the Spanish capital. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter to discover the origins of the city. Visit the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through the collective works of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and more. The afternoon is at your leisure to relax at a cafe, shop in the trendy boutiques or perhaps travel to beautiful Toledo with an Optional Experience.In the evening, join your Travel Director and newfound friends at a local restaurant in the heart of the city. Toast your adventures as you enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner of regional favorites, served with wine.
Depart Madrid
Today bid farewell to your journey along Spain and Portugal as you transfer to the airport.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
