All around Spain in 18 days

A True Grand Tour of the Iberian Peninsula
Ronda Espanola

Madrid, Cordoba , Seville , Jerez, Cadiz, Algeciras, Costa Del Sol, Granada, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Santander, Zaragoza , Oviedo and more

Departure:
Weekly in Madrid on : WEDNESDAY (Apr - Oct)
Tour Code : C-05/187 -  Add a hotel night and transfers in Madrid.
Add Lisbon and Fatima

Day 1. MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE - Wednesday
Departure from the tour TERMINAL, Oriente Sq ,set out by 9 a.m., making the most of our time aboard to introduce ourselves to each other and learn more about what lies ahead. Our route takes us into La Mancha, the landscape of romance and adventure where Don Quixote tilted at windmills.

We'll wind across hills and down into irrigated valleys, to Puerto Lápice, a town lost in time, looking much as it did in the seventeenth century. We might even espy the establishment where an innkeeper conferred knighthood upon Don Quixote. Then we’ll pass onward through the region of Valdepeñas, where fine Tempranillo grapes are grown, and cross the Canyon of Despeñaperros, and pass through the town of Bailén on our way to Cordoba.

Here we'll visit the famous Mosque, one of the most notable in the days of Moorish rule.

Then we'll continue onward to Andalusia,Ecija, Carmona and Seville where dinner and comfortable beds await us in Seville.

Salida de nuestra Terminal, parking de la Plaza de Oriente , a las 09:00 horas , hacia Cordoba . Visita de su Famosa Mezquita. Continuacion a Sevilla. Alojamiento

Day 2 . SEVILLE- (B) - Thu
Breakfast
We’ll linger today in Seville, where the Moors have left their mark in whitewashed houses, tile roofs, graceful archways, and a warren of intimate lanes with surprises at every turn. Our visit will take us to the monumental and stunning tower of La Giralda, the Cathedral that once echoed with daily calls to prayer, and the Palace of the Alcazar, with its delicately carved stonework and pleasure gardens that still delight. Your afternoon is free to wander the alleyways of Seville on your own, and perhaps to stop in and sample the tapas at an inviting establishment.
Breakfast, lunch , monumental and panoramic visits. Afternoon at leisure

Day 3 . SEVILLE - EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA - CADIZ - COSTA DEL SOL- Friday
After breakfast and departure to El Puerto de Santa Maria where will visit one of its famous wine cellar; once finalized the visit we will board the lovely steamer “Adriano” for a walk around the beautiful bay of Cadiz that it’s said that competes in beauty with the famous bay of La Habana. Panoramic tour of Cadiz before leaving for Tarifa and Algeciras. Optional tour to Gibraltar (from Algeciras). Arrival, in the afternoon, to the world famous Costa del Sol. Overnight.

Day 4 . COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA - (B) - Sat
Breakfast. Free time. In the morning departure to Granada. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5 . GRANADA - (B) - Sun
Breakfast. Visit Alhambra Palace and its Gardens of Generalife. Departure for Madrid.

Day 6 . GRANADA - ALICANTE (B) - Mon
Breakfast and departure to Alicante. (Lunch not included). Afternoon at leisure and overnight.

Day 7 Valencia - (B) - Tue
Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Departure to Peñón de Ifach. Short stop, continuing to Valencia and overnight.

Day 8 . VALENCIA - BARCELONA - Wed
Breakfast. Optional sightseeing. Departure to Barcelona. Overnight.

Day 9 . BARCELONA - Thu
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city sightseeing:

We'll follow the Via Layetana, and visit the Barcelona Cathedral (ticket included in tour price). We'll continue around the Gothic Quarter, the oldest area of Barcelona, a virtual treasure house of medieval buildings stretching all around Sant Jaume Square. Then we'll cross centuries in a matter of minutes as we head to the Port and the Olympic Village.
After we tour the Olympic Stadium and Sant Jordi Palace, we head for the "Poble Espanyol" (Spanish Village) where the most typical regional architectural styles in Spain are reproduced. At the same time you will be able to taste the famous Catalan Cava. On your way back to the tour Terminal, we’ll make an optional stop at the HARD ROCK CAFE.
Afternoon at leisure. Optional sightseeing tours.

Day 10 . BARCELONA - ZARAGOZA - MADRID - Fri
Breakfast. Departure to Zaragoza. Time at leisure. In the afternoon, departure to Madrid. Overnight.

Day 11 . MADRID - BURGOS - SAN SEBASTIAN - Sat
Breakfast and departure to Burgos , continuing to San Sebastián and overnight.

Day 12 . SAN SEBASTIAN - BILBAO -CASTRO URDIALES - SANTANDER - Sun
Breakfast. panoramic sightseeing and departure to Bilbao. Short panoramic sightseeing. Departure to Castro Urdiales. (Lunch not included), continuing to Santander. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.

Day 13 . SANTANDER - SANTILLANA -COVADONGA - OVIEDO - Mon
Breakfast and departure to Santillana and Covadonga. Sightseeing , continuing to Oviedo and overnight.

Day 14 . OVIEDO - GIJON - LUGO - Tue
Breakfast . Departure to Gijón. Panoramic sightseeing (Lunch not included, continuing to Lugo and overnight.

Day 15 . LUGO - LA CORUÑA - SANTIAGO - Wed
Breakfast Departure to La Coruña. Panoramic sightseeing. Free time. Optional excursion through the Rias Altas. Departure to Santiago and overnight.

Day 16 . SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Thu
Breakfast .Morning sightseeing tour of the monumental city. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 17 . SANTIAGO - RIAS BAJAS - LA TOJA - VIGO - Fri
Breakfast . Panoramic tour of the most charming area of the gallician Rías Bajas in order to reach La Toja Island. Time at leisure, continuing to Vigo and overnight.

Day 18 . VIGO - PUEBLA DE SANABRIA - MADRID - Sat
Breakfast and departure to Orense and Puebla de Sanabria. as we head back to Madrid, and tour terminal.

One night stay in San Sebastián maybe moved to Bilbao in hotel Avenida *** during peak periods such as May , July & Aug , subject to overbooking and availability during certain dates.

Inclusions :

• English speaking Escort during the whole trip.
• Air conditioned deluxe motor coach.
• Guided sightseeing as listed including all entrance fees
• Daily breakfast, and hotel tax
• Hotel accommodation with all service charge
• Travel bag presented in Spain .

Not Included :

• Andalucia - Costa del Sol- Morocco: 12 days . Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Costa Del So, Algeciras, Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, Granada

• Combine Andalusia with a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona
  Mediterranean Breezes - Aboard the S.S Oceanic
  
• Crucero En Regimen -Todo Incluido - Buque Oceanic
  Las Brisas Del Mediterraneo . Salida Desde Barcelona

• Extend to the Island of Palma De Mallorca from Barcelona

Combine with a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona

Crucero En Regimen -Todo Incluido - Buque Oceanic
Las Brisas Del Mediterraneo
Salida Desde Barcelona Todos Las Lunes- Ocho Dias Itinerario
Mediterranean Breezes - Aboard the S.S Oceanic