Madrid, Barcelona & The Basque Country

• Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

• Day 2: Madrid

  Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  Take a walking tour of Madrid

  With your Tour Director you will see:

  • Puerta del Sol
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Mercado de San Miguel

• Day 3: Madrid

  Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

  Visit the Royal Palace

  Visit the Prado Museum

  Explore on your own or

  Add this in-depth excursion:

  Madrid flamenco evening

  Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and Andalusian Roma influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

• Day 4: Madrid

  Explore Madrid on your own

  Explore on your own or

  Add this in-depth excursion:

  Toledo

  This guided half-day excursion takes you to Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Day 5: Madrid • Segovia • Burgos

  Travel via Segovia to Burgos 

  Take a guided tour of Segovia

  Visit the Alcázar of Segovia

  Take a guided tour of Burgos

  Visit the Burgos Cathedral

• Day 6: Burgos • Basque Coast

  Travel to Bilbao

  Take a guided tour of Bilbao

  With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Old Quarter
  • Bilbao Cathedral

  Visit the Guggenheim Museum

• Day 7: Basque Coast

  Travel to San Sebastián 

  Take a guided tour of San Sebastián

  Enjoy a tasty pintxos-style lunch in San Sebastián

• Day 8: Basque Coast • Pamplona • Barcelona

  Travel via Pamplona to Barcelona 

  Take a tour of Pamplona

• Day 9: Barcelona

  Take a guided tour of Barcelona

  With your expert local guide you will see:

  • La Sagrada Família
  • Park Güell
  • La Pedrera or Casa Batlló 

  Visit Park Güell

  Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

• Day 10: Depart for home

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• Day 10: Barcelona • Costa Brava

  Travel to the Costa Brava

  Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum

  Tour the Salvador Dalí Museum with an expert local guide

  Explore the Costa Brava on your own

• Day 11: Barcelona

  Visit La Sagrada Família

  Tour La Sagrada Família with an expert local guide

  Explore Barcelona on your own

• Day 12: Depart for home