Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Newark/Madrid Continental Non-stop 9:20PM/9:45AM

Welcome to Madrid! Later, meet our Tour Director for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers.

Cross the plains of La Mancha as we drive to Toledo, where our tour on foot, using our audio system, includes a visit to the Synagogue, the Church of Santo Tome and a local steel workshop. Then return to Madrid, where a sightseeing tour along the wide tree-lined avenues shows us the Cervantes Memorial in the Plaza de España, the Puerta del Sol and we walk to see the magnificent Plaza Mayor. (BB) 

Our Tour Director will show us a hidden treasure during our travels today. First to Puerto Lapice of Don Quixote fame. Pass the Sierra Morena mountain range before entering Andalucia and continuing to Cordoba where we visit the Mosque of the Caliphs. Then, on to our hotel in Seville. Tonight, enjoy a typical Andalusian dinner in an authentic hacienda. (BB,PI)

Sightseeing takes us to see the Bell Tower and weathervane of the Giralda. We will also see the pools and fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus’ tomb in the magnificent gothic cathedral. Continue with a walk through the Jewish quarter. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery Flamenco show? (BB)

A scenic drive takes us to Granada. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of one of the most important sights in Spain, the Alhambra Palace, a magnificent example of Moorish architecture. See the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer residence, where we have fine views over the town and the surrounding hills. (BB,D)

Via the Mora Pass, we soon arrive at the Troglodyte dwellings of Guadix. There is time to take pictures before we cross in to the Valencia region, which was a kingdom in its own right after being re-conquered from the Moors in 1238. Continue to the city of Valencia, renowned for its orange groves, where an orientation tour shows us the Bull Ring, the great cathedral and the Towers of Serrano and Quart. (BB,D)

Travel through the Levant region to Peñiscola for our first stop. Then enter the region of Catalonia and the capital, Barcelona, where we will enjoy a sightseeing tour highlighting the fantasies of Gaudi, the Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and a walk through the Gothic quarter with its magnificent cathedral. (BB)

Today is at leisure to explore this fascinating city, relax with a drink in one of the many open air cafés, shop in the chic boutiques along the Avinguda Diagonal or take an excursion to Montserrat to see the Black Madonna. This evening we enjoy a special Farewell Dinner with wine together with our Tour Director and newfound friends. (BB,FD)

Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (BB) Continental Non stop flight l0:30AM/1:50PM