From CAD 4,879
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
In Spain, a country that’s filled with flavour, artistry, and passion, there’s no such thing as going halfway. Start in the south, where the Andalucian capital of Seville will introduce you to the most firey of dances — the flamenco. Head north and get a taste of Spain’s Basque and Catalan provinces: vibrant Barcelona, unhurried San Sebastián, Logroño's famous cuisine, cosmopolitan Madrid, and the mighty Pyrenees. Each region of Spain has their own distinct character, style, and language to offer. Get it all here.
Highlights
- Explore Moorish palaces
- Be treated to a lively flamenco performance in Seville
- Explore the astounding red-clay fortress of the Alhambra
- Taste a traditional paella
- Witness Gaudí’s Barcelona with your own eyes
- Live like a local in a "casa rural" in the Pyrenees
- Experience the Basque way of life.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2412
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, public bus, train
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: ESMM
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Barcelona Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño
- Orientation walks in Madrid, Granada and Barcelona
- Albaicin quarter visit
- Alhambra guided tour
- Mezquita Mosque and Jewish quarter visit in Cordoba
- Flamenco show performance
- Casa rural stay with traditional meals
- San Sebastián day trip
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (12 nts), casa rural (2 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
- Walking, public bus, train
Group Leader
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4879 (CAD 325 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid
Arrive any time.
Day 2: Madrid
Take a brief orientation walk with your CEO, then enjoy a full day to explore this bustling capital. Discover Plaza Mayor or opt to visit the famous Royal Palace. Indulge in delicious Spanish tapas or get your art fix at the Prado Museum.
Day 3: Madrid/Granada
Journey south to Granada. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk. Wander through the whitewashed historic quarter of the Albaicin; with its narrow lanes and fantastic views, it's a great place to watch the sunset.
Day 4: Granada
Enjoy a guided visit to the architectural masterpiece, the Alhambra. In the evening, opt to go for a stroll and check out the local tapas and wine bars.
After visiting the Alhambra, opt to take a wander through this historic city. In the evening, opt for a night on the town. Granada is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene.
Day 5: Granada/Cordoba/Seville
Travel to Seville via picturesque Cordoba. Go for a stroll through the historic Jewish quarter and visit the iconic Mezquita de Cordoba (mosque). In the early evening, continue towards Seville and end your day with free time to get to know the city.
Day 6: Seville
Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz, the Alcázar palace or the world's largest Gothic cathedral. In the early evening, end your day with a dramatic flamenco performance.
Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares.
Seville is home to the world's largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.
Day 7: Seville/Barcelona
Hop on the train and get comfortable on the journey north to Barcelona. Take an orientation walk, including visits to the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. In the evening participate in a G Adventures supported paella cooking class, followed by a group dinner to round out the day.
Day 8: Barcelona
Get out and explore all that Barcelona has to offer, or choose to journey further afield to the surrounding beaches and countryside to get a true taste of Catalan life.
Day 9: Barcelona/Pyrenees
Take the morning to explore beautiful Barcelona. Head to the Pyrenees region for 2 nights in a 'casa rural'. Enjoy home-cooked meals and hiking.
Explore a bit of Barcelona before an afternoon departure north. Travel to the Pyrenees by local bus and van to reach a 'casa rural', or converted farmhouse, near the town of Ainsa. Indulge in delicious local meals and time to explore the beautiful landscape.
Day 10: Pyrenees
Enjoy the day in the scenic Pyrenees. Opt for some hikes in the area or head to Ainsa to explore. Spend another night in the 'casa rural'.
Day 11: Pyrenees/Bilbao
Travel to Bilbao, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Arrive in the early afternoon. Opt to visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum, or climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.
Day 12: Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao
Take a day trip to San Sebastian. Opt to take a pintxos (tapas) tour and learn about the fascinating culture of the area. Return to Bilbao for the night.
The real treat in this part of the country is the eating. Basque cuisine is famous in Spain and around the world, with many believing this is the best food in the country. While San Sebastián didn't invent tapas, they are well-acknowledged to have perfected them. Wander through the streets before lunchtime or in the evening and check out what each bar has on offer.
Stop in each place for some wine or beer and sample their tapas (pintxos in Basque) selection. Move on to the next bar and repeat!
Delicious seafood abounds here as well. Looking for more than just pintxos? Head to the harbour and hole up in a traditional simple tavern. Don't leave San Sebastián without trying the famous jamon iberico.
The specialty drink in this area is called the Kalimotxo — half wine (usually red table wine) and half Coca Cola.Take some time to wander through the plazas, marvel at the buildings, and spot the art sprinkled throughout the city. And, as always, try the pintxos.
Day 13: Bilbao/Logroño
Travel to Logroño and enjoy an included wine tasting in the Rioja region.
With tons of churches, roman bridges, parks, plazas, and ancient buildings, there's no shortage of sights to be seen when wandering around this city.
Day 14: Logroño/Madrid
Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.
Day 15: Madrid
Depart at any time.
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Theresa T. - Traveled, October 2023
It would be great for most people but for some I might recommend your upgraded tours instead as the hotels might not be up to everyone's standards
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Gregory M. - Traveled, October 2023
I'm satisfied
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Ronald G. - Traveled, October 2023
I have rated the following at 9 because the tour is a great way to see the highlights of Spain. However, the tour does require participants to carry or manage their luggage from one location to another. Meaning they have to be prepared to walk for short distances through some of the city streets. For some people this can be a challenge.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Shelley G. - Traveled, October 2023
I really enjoy the local guides, variety of travelers and style of travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Gay M. - Traveled, September 2023
Trip was well planned, accommodations and travel arrangements were all good, and our CEO was exceptional. The size of group was also as expected. Just right.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/07/2023
Steven C. - Traveled, September 2023
We have travelled with G four times and every trip was wonderful
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2023
Todd B. - Traveled, August 2023
G typically does a good job and has good tours. I find there is a bias to the 18 - 35 now and fewer Classic options. Also, some tours are getting a bit too expensive compared to other options for the same areas. There is too much reliance on local transport, city buses, and metro. For the price we pay, you should be able to hire a van for transfers from bus and train stations. The good side is there are still some 'off the tourist trail' things that you do.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2023
David Z. - Traveled, August 2023
I don't have comparison with other travel companies of this travel style and overall, the tour was enjoyable for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Jessica M. - Traveled, July 2023
The CEO was so friendly and made us all feel like friends within short time and that is important to a young person
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Carolyn H. - Traveled, July 2023
Good value, knowledgeable staff, local guides, comfortable transportation, great CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Anne L. - Traveled, July 2023
The prices are reasonable, the CEOs are very organized and super helpful to individual requests
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Bernard C. - Traveled, June 2023
The tour encompassed the best of Spain in the two week tour with plenty of free time. Our tour leader Summer gave her all to guide and inform with care and patience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2023
Thomas F. - Traveled, June 2023
it's fun and great to meet other people, just the pace is a bit too fast. I'd still do it again though
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2023
Michelle N. - Traveled, June 2023
Good itinerary. Good hotels. Great tour leader
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2023
Marcela M. - Traveled, November 2023
Too many taxis, metros, buses. It would be better if G Adventures would use a private bus, like it does in other trips.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Barbara B. - Traveled, November 2023
We didn't like the pace of the tour. It was just too fast for us! We also didn't like taking taxis to trains or buses. It was very hectic. We didn't like the fact that we were responsible for paying cab fares and tips. Our favorite tour companies always provided transportation to the cities we visited and all tips were included.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Bridgette S. - Traveled, October 2023
Amazing your leader with a lot of knowledge on things to do and see in the area, easy to get from city to city and a great time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Charles B. - Traveled, October 2023
Trip was well organized and small groups were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Lisa S. - Traveled, October 2023
This is my first trip with G Adventures and I enjoy the small group of fellow travellers. The overall itinerary was great. The different ways of getting to different cities. The beautiful buses, the private coach and the trains made the advenuture quite exciting. I myself in future will go with G Adventures again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Edith M. - Traveled, October 2023
The experience was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
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