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Spanish Fiesta: 13-Nights

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Spanish Fiesta: 13-Nights

$4119 $4019 per person

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*Prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing. Price shown is based on the October 30, 2023 departure, and the discounted rate includes the member benefit.

This vacation is perfect for those who wish to experience all the excitement and energy of Spain. Visit Spain’s most popular cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Vitoria, Pamplona, and Seville. Relax on the Costa del Sol, where you can sample traditional Spanish cuisine, walk on the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques, also visit the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704.

On this Spain tour, history fans will enjoy visiting the magnificent Casa de Pilatos in Seville, with its splendid collection of Roman sculptures; the 8th-century Mosque of the Caliphs in Cordoba, a very well-preserved mosque that was converted into a cathedral in the 13th century; and the Alhambra Complex in Granada. The Alhambra was a palace, citadel, and fortress for the Nasrid sultans and their servants, elite soldiers, and high officials from the 13th to 14th centuries. Fans of art and architecture will delight in seeing the Prado Museum in Madrid, one of the world’s finest art museums; the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, an amazing feat of construction without any flat surfaces; and the Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece in Barcelona.

Globus has also arranged special experiences for you on this Spain tour. For example, enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by tapas in Ribera del Duero; a special treat is a walk along the street where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place, followed by a Rioja wine tasting and dinner at a local restaurant in Pamplona; and in Seville, enjoy an exclusive visit to the famous Real Maestranza (royal) bull ring.

History, art, architecture, beaches, Spanish food, wine and more—what else could you ask for in a vacation to Spain?

What’s Included: 

Headsets throughout the tour
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners, including dinners at a local restaurant in Pamplona and Granada

*MEMBER BENEFIT: Save $200 per couple on select 2023/24 Globus Vacations.

Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: TMGL100

Departure Dates

September 11, 25
October 9, 30
April 8, 22
May 6, 20
June  3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 7, 28
14 Days/13 Nights
20 Meals
Europe
Globus
Guided Tours
  • Destination
    Spain
  • Arrival City
    Madrid, Spain
  • Departure City
    Madrid, Spain
  • Passenger Limit
    Maximum 44 passengers
1
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Catalonia Atocha or Melia Madrid Serrano
Meals Provided: Dinner
 
2
MADRID
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last 8 centuries, with the works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, and more. In the afternoon, an optional excursion to Toledo can be arranged.
Accommodation: Catalonia Atocha or Melia Madrid Serrano
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
3
MADRID–SEGOVIA–RIBERA DEL DUERO–BURGOS–VITORIA
Head into beautiful Castile, the “Province of the Castles.” Cross the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range on the way to Segovia, famous for the 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. Next, head to Ribera del Duero for a WINE TASTING accompanied by tapas at Bodegas Portia, designed by world-famous architect Norman Foster. In Burgos, see the magnificent limestone Cathedral of Santa Maria, where the legendary El Cid Castile’s greatest hero, who lived in the 11th-century, is buried. Afternoon arrival in Vitoria, capital of the Basque Autonomous Community, and explore the delightful historic center at your own pace.
Accommodation: NH Canciller Ayala
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
4
ITORIA–BILBAO–SAN SEBASTIAN–PAMPLONA
In Bilbao, the great port city of the Basque region, join your Local Guide for a visit to the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, an amazing feat of construction created by architect Frank O. Gehry. Next is lovely San Sebastian, the “Pearl of the Cantabrian Coast,” before arriving in Pamplona at the foot of the Pyrenees. Here, a special treat awaits: walk along the Calle Estafeta, where the famous “running of the bulls” takes place, followed by a Rioja WINE TASTING and dinner at Basaburua restaurant.
Accommodation: NH Iruna Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
5
PAMPLONA–SARAGOSSA–BARCELONA
In Saragossa, visit PLAZA DEL PILAR, one of Spain’s grandest squares. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, where, according to legends, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. James. Arrive in Barcelona, Spain’s second-largest city and the host of the Olympic Games in 1992.
Accommodation: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
6
BARCELONA
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and Paseo de Gràcia. Highlight is a visit to spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece. Also enjoy a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. To enhance your stay, choose from our optional excursions to Montserrat and to a Catalonian restaurant to try out local dishes.
Accommodation: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
7
BARCELONA–VALENCIA
Continue along the coast to Valencia, once a royal capital. Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history comes alive during your guided sightseeing, featuring the Town Hall, La Lonja (the 15-century Silk Exchange), the bull ring, the massive gateway towers of Serranos and Quart, and the new Arts & Science Complex, designed by the famous Valencian architect Calatrava. End your tour in the center at La Seo Cathedral and then, visit one of Valencia’s oldest Horchaterias, where you will be served a traditional Horchata drink.
Accommodation: NH Center
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
8
VALENCIA–GRANADA
Take a scenic drive toward the mountains past troglodyte cave dwellings, hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Guadix and Purullena. Cross Mora Pass and arrive in Granada, where dinner has been prepared at one of Granada’s fine restaurants, the perfect introduction to this magnificent city.
Accommodation: Granada Center
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
9
GRANADA–COSTA DEL SOL
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features Granada’s main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains. Also amble through the exotic WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. Then, take a short drive to your hotel at the Costa del Sol. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the charming Pueblo Blanco village of Mijas.
Accommodation: Melia Costa Del Sol
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
10
COSTA DEL SOL. EXCURSION TO MÁLAGA
The morning is dedicated to beautiful Málaga, birthplace of Picasso. Join your Local Guide on a walking tour through the OLD CITY. Enjoy free time for shopping and maybe a visit to the Picasso Museum.
Accommodation: Melia Costa Del Sol
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
11
COSTA DEL SOL–GIBRALTAR–SEVILLE
Drive to the ROCK OF GIBRALTAR, in British hands since 1704. Hear about its turbulent history from your Local Guide, see the Moorish Castle, and visit ST. MICHAEL’S CAVES and the colony of Barbary apes. Drive through the sunny sherry wine region on the Costa de la Luz to vibrant, festive Seville, where an exclusive visit has been included to the famous Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, the royal BULL RING.
Accommodation: Melia Sevilla
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
12
SEVILLE
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show.
Accommodation: Melia Sevilla
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
13
SEVILLE–CORDOBA–MADRID
Travel through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Cordoba. Guided walking tour of Cordoba includes the medieval Jewish Quarter, the MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper, the Roman Bridge, and the remains of the Alcazar. Return to Madrid and enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Catalonia Atocha or Melia Madrid Serrano
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
14
MADRID
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodation: None (depart home)
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
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Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 1
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