Elegance of Spain: Madrid, Bilbao, Pamplona & Barcelona
Elegance of Spain: Madrid, Bilbao, Pamplona & Barcelona
9 Days Starting in 40.416775,-3.703790 and ending in 41.387397,2.168568
Visiting: Madrid, Toledo, Bilbao, San Sebastian, Barcelona
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1343
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 3
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the regal capital of Madrid, where grand open squares and Baroque-style palaces await exploration. Venture to Toledo, an ancient and exceptionally unique city, distinguished as one of Spain's most awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Continue your journey to the Basque Country, discovering quaint towns and the vibrant hub of Bilbao. Explore Pamplona, renowned for the exhilarating Running of the Bulls tradition. Conclude your adventure in Barcelona, where you'll be captivated by Gaudí's masterful creation, the Sagrada Família
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Goya, Madrid, or similar
Meals Included: WR
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring. Later, join your fellow travelers and your tour director for a welcome reception.
Day 2 : Madrid Sightseeing
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Goya, Madrid, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin with a guided half-day city tour of Madrid. Our drive takes us through the Gran Vía and the Passeo de Castellana, past the Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Atocha Station, the fountain of Neptune, Cibeles fountain, the Bullring, the Santiago Bernabeu soccer stadium, and many more. The afternoon is for leisure.
Day 3 : Toledo Excursion
Location: Toledo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Goya, Madrid, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
We visit Toledo, a city with a wealth of monuments. It is known as the “city of the three cultures” because Christians, Arabs, and Jews lived there together for centuries. During our guided tour we visit the Santo Tome Church and the Synagogue of Santa María. From Toledo, we return to Madrid where the afternoon is at leisure.
Day 4 : Madrid To Bilbao Via Burgos
Location: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao, Bilbao, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We Depart for Bilbao. On the way, we stop in Burgos. Upon arrival S/S of Burgos with a local guide including the visit to the Cathedral. There is time for lunch on your own. From there, we continue to Bilbao where we have a tasting of local tapas called pintxos.
Day 5 : Bilbao Sightseeing
Location: Bilbao
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao, Bilbao, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
On our visit to Bilbao, we see the vibrant old town with many shops, squares, and typical Basque tavernas. We enter the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry. The collection includes large-scale and site-specific art by such contemporary artists as Jeff Koons and Willem de Kooning. The remainder of the day is free.
Day 6 : Pamplona, Basque Villages & San Sebastian
Location: San Sebastian
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Maisonnave, Pamplona, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart for San Sebastian. En route, we visit Getaria, a charming Basque coastal village. Upon arrival in San Sebastian, we see the Maria Cristina Hotel. It is here, at the Kursaal, that the film festival takes place. We also see La Concha beach, a crescent-shaped urban seaboard. In the afternoon we arrive in Pamplona. Dinner is served later that night.
Day 7 : Pamplona To Barcelona Via Zaragoza
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Gracia, Barcelona, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we have a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Pamplona featuring the Ciudadela, the City Walls, parks, and gardens. We will hear about the ‘Running of the Bulls’ race, part of the San Fermin festival. From Pamplona, we continue to Zaragoza for lunch on your own. Later that afternoon, we arrive in Barcelona and the rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 8 : Barcelona Sightseeing
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Gracia, Barcelona, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our guided half-day sightseeing tour includes Barcelona’s most important artistic jewels of Gaudi’s Batlló, Casa Milá, the Cathedral Sagrada Familia, and Guell Park, declared an artistic monument and mankind’s heritage by UNESCO. In the afternoon you are free to explore more on your own. Join your fellow travelers and your tour director for the farewell dinner.
Day 9 : Barcelona Departure
Location: Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Barcelona airport after breakfast.
What's Included
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First-class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Accommodation in first-class hotels with rooms that have private facilities.
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Arrival transfer from Madrid airport to the hotel
Transfer service from Madrid airport to the hotel upon arrival.
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Breakfast daily
Daily breakfast is included.
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Welcome reception in Madrid
A welcome reception in Madrid with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink.
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Tasting of local tapas called 'pintxos' in Bilbao
A tasting session of local tapas known as 'pintxos' in Bilbao.
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Dinner in Pamplona Compostela
Dinner in Pamplona Compostela with coffee or tea included.
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Farewell dinner in Barcelona
A farewell dinner in Barcelona with coffee or tea included.
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Touring by modern air-conditioned motor-coach
Touring in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach.
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Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
Sightseeing tours conducted by licensed local guides.
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Professional English-speaking tour director
Services of a professional English-speaking tour director.
What's Not Included
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International or domestic airfare
Airfare for international or domestic flights is not included.
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Gratuities to guides and drivers
Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Additional meals
Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Entrance fees to monuments or museums
Entrance fees to monuments or museums that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visas required for entry
Visas required for entry into the country are not included.
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Local city tax for overnight stays
Local city tax for overnight stays is not included.
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Personal expenses
Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in the inclusions is not included.
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Travel insurance
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Local city tax for overnight stays
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in a modern air-conditioned motor-coach, with arrival and departure transfers from Madrid airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Barcelona airport included.
Accommodation
Stay in first-class hotels with private facilities, including Catalonia Goya in Madrid, Catalonia Gran Via in Bilbao, Maisonnave in Pamplona, and Catalonia Gracia in Barcelona, or similar accommodations.
Check out our Q&As
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What meals are included in the tour?
Breakfast is provided daily. Additionally, there is a welcome reception in Madrid with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink, a tasting of local tapas called 'pintxos' in Bilbao, dinner in Pamplona Compostela, and a farewell dinner in Barcelona.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a modern air-conditioned motor-coach for transportation.
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What are some of the key attractions included in the tour?
The tour includes admission to the Santo Tome Church and the Synagogue of Santa María in Toledo, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Cathedral Sagrada Familia, and Park Güell in Barcelona.
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What is the policy on gratuities for guides and drivers?
Gratuities to guides and drivers are not included in the tour package.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes first-class hotels with rooms that have private facilities.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Yes, additional costs not covered include international or domestic airfare, additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary, entrance fees to monuments or museums not mentioned in the itinerary, local city tax for overnight stays, visas required for entry into the country, and anything of a personal nature.
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Are guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes sightseeing tours with licensed local guides and a professional English-speaking tour director.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Is luggage handling provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage handling at the hotels is included.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, arrival transfer from Madrid airport to the hotel and departure transfer from the hotel to Barcelona airport are included.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.