Others

Sightseeing as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary

Accommodation

8 nights stay in hand-selected hotels

Guide

Expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word)

Transport

Transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and transfers to/from all intra-vacation flights (intra-vacation flights not included)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, including a box lunch on the Cabot Trail, 4 dinners

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Madrid, Spain
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Madrid, Spain

Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2 Day 2: Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Madrid

The Sun Also Rises Join your small group for a guided tour that traces the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Literature Prize-winner who frequented Madrid over three decades with a fascination for the city and its culture in works including For Whom the Bell Tolls, Death in the Afternoon, and The Sun Also Rises. Hear about the deep connections between U.S. and Spain through those who knew Hemingway in depth, such as John Dos Passos and Ava Gardner. (B)

SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Your small group city sightseeing reveals the traditions and daily life of Madrid, featuring the painter’s market where artists paint and showcase their works. Walk to Plaza de Oriente and the Old Town hall where narrow streets lead to the Carboneras Convent of the sisters of Corpus Christi Jerónimas, who bake and sell delicious sweets.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Take advantage of the small group optional experience with an exclusive gastronomic experience. Browse different venues to taste culinary specialties and feel free to imbibe in establishments chosen for their authenticity, local character, and quality.
Day 3 Day 3: Madrid–Málaga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Madrid–Málaga

The Artist Within Board your AVE train and ride to Málaga to enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights. Visit the Picasso Museum for a unique opportunity to explore the life and works of the artist in the city where he was born. Later join your small group for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PAINTING A PICTURE Learn about the profound connection between Málaga and Picasso, as the city significantly influenced the early years of one of the 20th century’s most renowned artists. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a curious traveler, exploring Málaga through the lens of Picasso provides a unique and enriching experience.
Day 4 Day 4: Malaga: Excursion To Setenil & Ronda
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Malaga: Excursion To Setenil & Ronda

Bandits & Bullfighters Continue through the Guadalhorce Valley towards the Ronda Mountain Range en route to Setenil de las Bodegas, one of the most unique pueblos blancos (white villages) in Andalusia. Continue to Ronda, one of the most fascinating of Andalusian cities with its dramatic landscape and legendary romantic tales of bandits, bullfighters, and artists throughout history. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EN GARDE, TOREADOR! Stroll down the narrow, winding streets of Ronda and take in the well-preserved Moorish architecture. See The Plaza de Toros de Ronda, its famous bullring completely built in stone and dating back to 1784—considered the oldest in Spain.
Day 5 Day 5: Malaga–Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Malaga–Granada

Splendid Spain Today, visit the Alhambra Palace and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.

ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Enjoy a special stay with your small group with a special overnight at the inspiring Nasrid Palace, now the Alhambra Palace hotel. A symbol of luxury and elegance, this historic hotel overlooks the city of Granada from a lofty hilltop perch in the heart of Alhambra.
Day 6 Day 6: Granada–Valencia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Granada–Valencia

Mint Condition Join your guide through Granada Albaicín district and taste a refreshing and traditional mint tea. In Valencia, your guided walking tour includes a photo stop at the science complex and a traditional Horchata beverage with delicious farton pastry. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MOOR TEA, PLEASE The legendary Albaicín district is one of the city’s oldest centers of medieval Moorish culture. Discover the essence of Islamic Granada as you wind through the labyrinth of narrow streets past stunning architecture, public fountains, and charming terraces. Stop at the Mirador de San Nicolas for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, Alhambra, and Sierra Nevada mountains, then head to a local tearoom for a traditional tea break.
Day 7 Day 7: Valencia–Albufera–Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Valencia–Albufera–Barcelona

On the Water Take advantage of your small group size to explore Albufera National Park aboard a traditional albuferenc boat in the waterways where famed Valencian rice is grown for the local favorite dish, paella. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Cruise the lake with an eye out for a menagerie of flora and fauna, including flamingos, herons, storks, and other water birds who migrate here. See the traditional barracks of local farmers and see eel-fishing stations as well. Later, enjoy a delicious dish of authentic paella.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LOCAL TASTES Enjoy an authentic Spanish paella lunch with a traditional recipe of Paella Valenciana made with chicken, sweet paprika, and golden saffron in a slow simmered broth for a sumptuous, heart-warming hallmark of traditional Spanish cuisine.
Day 8 Day 8: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Barcelona

Barcelona Beauties Explore the hidden gems of the city of Barcelona with ease in your small group. Visit Mercat de la Concepcio, located in l´Eixample neighborhood—easily recognizable for its geometric grid pattern and Modernist architecture—with designer shopping, dining, and bars in Barcelona and the famed El National. Today, celebrate your adventures in Spain by sharing a traditional tapas lunch with your small group travel companions. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CELEBRATING SPAIN El Nacional is a unique food hall housed in a symbolic place, full of history. The famous eatery has stood witness to Barcelona’s industrial revolution to today since it was built in 1889. Initially housing a café-theatre, a fabric-dye factory, a pre-Civil War car dealer’s shop, and finally a garage, with its remaining large windows and metal pillars lending a unique charm as a welcome respite to end an epic journey through Spain.
Day 9 Day 9: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Barcelona

Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Itinerary of your trip Captivating Spain

Day 1: Arrive In Madrid, Spain

Day 2: Madrid

Day 3: Madrid–Málaga

Day 4: Malaga: Excursion To Setenil & Ronda

Day 5: Malaga–Granada

Day 6: Granada–Valencia

Day 7: Valencia–Albufera–Barcelona

Day 8: Barcelona

Day 9: Barcelona

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