9-Day Barcelona, Mediterranean Coast, Andalusia and Madrid

9-Day Barcelona, Mediterranean Coast, Andalusia and Madrid

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9-Day Barcelona, Mediterranean Coast, Andalusia and Madrid

9 Days Starting in Barcelona, Spain and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Madrid

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

283

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2957

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Spain, exploring the vibrant cities of Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Cordoba, and Madrid. Begin in Barcelona with a guided tour of the iconic Sagrada Familia and a catamaran sail along the Mediterranean coast. Savor local flavors with a horchata tasting in Valencia and a flamenco dinner show in Granada. Discover the architectural marvels of the Alhambra and Seville's Cathedral, and wander through Cordoba's historic Mosque. In Madrid, enjoy a city tour featuring the Royal Palace and indulge in traditional chocolate and churros. With luxury coach transportation, daily breakfasts, and an English-speaking tour director, this adventure offers a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Conclude your Spanish odyssey with a farewell tapas dinner in Madrid, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this enchanting country.

Highlights

  • Guided visit to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

  • Catamaran sailing along the Barcelona coastline

  • Explore the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada

  • Flamenco experience with masterclass and show in Granada

  • Visit the Cathedral and Santa Cruz quarter in Seville

  • Tour of the Mosque and Jewish Quarter in Cordoba

  • Chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid

  • Discover the modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex in Valencia

Places You'll See

Sagrada Familia, Spain

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Barcelona (D)

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your Travel Director for your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful evening of good food and wine. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 : Barcelona (B)

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia. Continue to Port Vell to board a catamaran and sail along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you on board with music, a courtesy drink and a typical local tapa to start the experience in a Mediterranean style. You can sit in the shaded aft seats to feel the sea breeze, or lie on the forward nets in the sun to tan and be closer to the sea. This experience is the ideal complement to get to know Barcelona from all perspectives. The afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 : Barcelona-Peníscola-Valencia (B)

Location: Valencia

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. We set off towards Valencia, following the Costa Dorada and the Ebro Delta until we reach Peñíscola, where we can see the film locations of "El Cid" and "Game of Thrones. We will then continue to Valencia, where we will taste a typical "horchata" (tiger milk) and have the opportunity to explore the city, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Explore the old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4 : Valencia - Granada (B, D)

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we continue towards Andalusia to reach Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 : Granada - Sevilla

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. Then, among olive trees and white villages, we continue to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical dinner with your fellow travelers and discover together the traditional Andalusian cuisine.

Day 6 : Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.

Day 7 : Seville- Córdoba -Madrid

Location: Córdoba

Accommodation Name: Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Cordoba, the ancient capital of the caliphate. Arrive in Cordoba and enjoy a tour of its impressive Mosque and its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Madrid, driving through the natural border of Despeñaperros and along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Arrival to Madrid.

Day 8 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: Accommodation at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and the emblematic Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner of regional favorites.

Day 9 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.

What's Included

  • Guided visits in Barcelona

    Guided visits in Barcelona with Sagrada Familia entrance included.

  • Granada Alhambra

    Entrance to Granada Alhambra is included.

  • Seville Cathedral

    Entrance to Seville Cathedral is included.

  • Cordoba Mosque

    Entrance to Cordoba Mosque is included.

  • Madrid Welcome Tapas

    Welcome Tapas in Madrid is included.

  • Experience dinner in Barcelona

    Experience dinner in Barcelona is included.

  • Catamaran sailing in Barcelona

    Catamaran sailing experience in Barcelona is included.

  • Horchata experience in Valencia

    Horchata experience in Valencia is included.

  • Dinner in Seville

    Dinner in Seville is included.

  • Flamenco experience in Granada

    Flamenco experience with masterclass, show, and dinner in Granada is included.

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What's Not Included

Barcelona Local City Tax is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with luxury coach transportation and private airport transfers, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across Spain.

Accommodation

Stay in carefully selected hotels throughout your journey, offering comfort and convenience in each city, from Barcelona to Madrid.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as a catamaran sailing in Barcelona, a 'Horchata' tasting in Valencia, a flamenco masterclass and show with dinner in Granada, and a chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, the tour includes guided visits in several cities including Barcelona, Granada, Seville, and Cordoba. Notable sites include the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Alhambra in Granada, the Cathedral in Seville, and the Mosque in Cordoba.

  • What meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour provides daily breakfast, a welcome dinner in Barcelona, a dinner in Seville, a flamenco dinner in Granada, and a farewell dinner in Madrid. Additionally, there is a tapas experience in Madrid and a chocolate and churros tasting.

  • Is transportation included throughout the tour?

    Yes, transportation is provided by a luxury coach throughout the tour, and private transfers to and from the airport are included as per the itinerary.

  • Is there a tour director available during the trip?

    Yes, an English-speaking Tour Director will accompany the group throughout the journey.

  • What is not included in the tour price?

    The Barcelona Local City Tax is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Lawrence Delaney (Google Reviewer)  

My wife and I toured...

29-Nov-2024

My wife and I toured Park Guell and Sagrada Familia with tour guides Matthew (Park Guell) and Marc (Sagrada Familia) on November 25th 2024. We showed up about twenty minutes late to our tour of Park Guell because our taxi driver dropped us off at the wrong location. Despite this, Matthew was very understanding and accommodating to both us and others on our tour with other specific or individual needs, ensuring to either wait at a location a little longer or offer an alternative path for those who needed a bit more assistance maneuvering within the park. When arriving at the Julia Travel location after our tour, he provided nearby restaurant recommendations and tips for avoiding potential pickpocket attempts in the crowded city center. Matthew’s Barcelona experience is second to none! Marc provided an amazing tour of the incredible Sagrada Familia. His passion, thoroughness, and efficiency in conducting the tour were very impressive. Despite the heavy crowds, he did a great job directing our tour group through Sagrada Familia in an organized manner while also pointing out specific details about the church that we wouldn’t have otherwise noted. Julia Travel provided two great tours through significant locations within Barcelona. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn more about these locations!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

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    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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