13 days: Madrid - Segovia - Burgos - Bilbao - Barcelona - Valencia - Toledo - Granada - Cordoba - Seville
This tour starts in Madrid and ends in Seville
13 days: Madrid - Segovia - Burgos - Bilbao - Barcelona - Valencia - Toledo - Granada - Cordoba - Seville
This tour combines landscapes, historic monuments and cathedrals in Spain. Some of the highlights are: world's heritage monuments - cathedrals - landscapes. Your personal tour leader chauffeurs and assists you at all times; private local guides provide interesting commentaries about landmarks, history, arts and much more.
Your personnal driver-guide collects you from Madrid airport. Transfer to your accommodation. Walking tour city in the afternoon to discover the famous Prado museum and the Palacio Real. 2 nights in Madrid.
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Madrid - Segovia
The Best of Spain Tour
We start the day, visiting the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum and we end the morning, walking in the magnificient Retiro park.
After the lunch, we go to Segovia, famous for its Roman Aqueduct. 2nd night in Madrid.
BLDA*
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Madrid - Burgos
The Best of Spain Tour
Before going to Burgos, we stop in Valladolid to see its cathedral. Once in Burgos, we discover this monumental town, charming for that so typical medieval northern castilian ambience. Overnight in Burgos.
BLDA*
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Burgos - Santiago de Compostela
The Best of Spain Tour
Discover Santiago de Compostela, considered by Unesco a World Heritage Site. We walk in Santiago which is certainly one of Spain's most monumental towns. Overnight in Santiago.
BLDA*
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Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao
The Best of Spain Tour
This basque city has become a popular tourist destination thanks to the Guggenheim museum but not only. Bilbao has a lot of curiosities to see. 2 nights in Bilbao.
BLDA*
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Bilbao - San Sebastian
The Best of Spain Tour
We see San Sebastian, the nearest city to the French border. San Sebastian is well-known because of its products. Indeed, it is cheaper to buy there. And in the afternoon, we tour Pamplona, the city of the bulls. 2nd night in Bilbao.
BLDA*
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Bilbao - Barcelona
The Best of Spain Tour
We stop in Zaragoza before reaching Barcelona in order to discover the impressive landscapes and picturesque villages. Then, once in Barcelona, in the afternoon, we walk in the gothic quarter. 2 nights in Barcelona.
BLDA*
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Barcelona
The Best of Spain Tour
We start the day visiting the cathedral of Barcelona, then we walk in the Rambla. Discover in the afternoon, Tibidabo. 2nd night in Barcelona.
BLDA*
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Barcelona - Valencia
The Best of Spain Tour
The city of El Cid, Valencia is located at the Mediterranean Sea with its beaches and its famous Paella valenciana. We see the old town as well as the river. Overnight in Valencia.
BLDA*
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Valencia - Toledo
The Best of Spain Tour
Toledo is one of the most important centers of European medieval history. Walking tour in the city. Overnight in Toledo.
BLDA*
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Toledo - Granada
The Best of Spain Tour
See the Alcazaba de la Alhambra, the Albayzin and the Generalife. Overnight in Granada.
BLDA*
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Granada - Cordoba
The Best of Spain Tour
See the wonderful mosque of Cordoba, the Mezquita and visit the Castle of the Christian Monarch. Overnight in Cordoba.
BLDA*
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Cordoba - Seville
The Best of Spain Tour
Discover the Giralda and the Cathedral, one of the largest in the world. Have a look to the Plaza de Espana and visit the Torre del Oro (the gold tower). This is the end of your the best of Spain tour.
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transport (air conditioned minivan or large sedan)
all entrance fees as per suggested itinerary
porterage
accommodation in boutique / luxury (Gold / Platinum) style small
hotels and Bed & Breakfasts (comfortable double room with private bathroom)
continental breakfasts
light lunches (i.e. quiche, sandwich, soup)
dinners in fine cuisine restaurants (3 items to choose freely à la carte) with best available local wine (half a bottle per dinner per person)
all taxes and tolls
The prices do not include: optional tipping (not compulsory), personal expenses, insurance, flights to and from Europe, drinks other than mentioned and optional activities.
To secure your booking
, A La Carte Europe Tours need 20% non refundable deposit a.s.a.p. (usually 3-12 months ahead); balance is payable 60 days
before the start of the tour. Visa / Mastercard accepted for 20% deposit payment only. Please use the secure payment means as described during
our booking correspondence.
Cancellations: the 20% deposit is non refundable; 50% refund for cancellations received in writing until 30 days before departure; 20% refund for cancellations received in writing until the day before departure; no refund for cancellations received later.
We look forward to guiding you in Europe. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions by emailing us at
tours@a-la-carte-europe-tours.com. We are always gladly at your service.
Please feel free to enquire about any custom-made tours in Europe. We regret, however, we are unable to accept bookings for tours shorter than 10 days.
