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Vacation Overview
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You’ll experience the best of Spain on this vacation that includes an overnight in Granada and 2-night stays in Barcelona, Madrid, and the Costa del Sol. You’ll experience a country steeped in history, and on this guided tour of Spain, you’ll have an opportunity to see some of its historic sites as well as its well-known museums and churches. Special tour highlights are the Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and the Prado Museum in Madrid. One of the most prestigious art museums in the world, the Prado houses 8,000 pieces of Western painting!
Enjoy an exciting ride on the high-speed AVE train from Barcelona to Madrid. In Granada, a city with more than 1,000 years of recorded history, visit the Alhambra Complex. 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. Time on the Costa del Sol gives you a chance to relax, enjoy the sandy beaches, and browse the trendy boutiques.
On this Spain tour, Globus has also arranged some out-of-the-ordinary experiences for you. For example, visit beautiful Málaga, and enjoy a traditional tapas tasting. Throughout your tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert Tour Director and Local Guides who will bring each city to life with in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the history, sights, traditions, and local culture of each city. They may even teach you a few words of Spanish! Your adventure to see the sights, museums, and scenery with the help of local experts is a Spectacular Spain escorted tour and vacation to treasure.
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DAY
1
ARRIVE IN BARCELONA, SPAIN.
Welcome to Barcelona! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
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DAY
2
BARCELONA.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and Paseo de Gràcia. Visit the spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s masterpiece, followed by a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion? (B)
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DAY
3
BARCELONA–MADRID.
Board the high-speed AVE-TRAIN and arrive in strikingly modern Madrid, the capital of Spain since 1561. (B)
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DAY
4
MADRID.
Your 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 with its priceless art treasures. Later, you may wish to join an optional excursion to Toledo. (B)
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DAY
5
MADRID–GRANADA.
Arrive in history-steeped Granada. See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence. This evening, [LF] a special dinner has been prepared for you at a local restaurant. (B,D)
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DAY
6
GRANADA–MÁLAGA–COSTA DEL SOL.
Turn towards the sea, away from the mountains, and stop in beautiful Málaga. After your orientation, [LF] a traditional tapas TASTING at one of Málaga's lively restaurants awaits you before arriving at your comfortable hotel on the Costa del Sol. (B)
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DAY
7
COSTA DEL SOL.
A full day at leisure allows you to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches, and browse through the trendy boutiques. This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared at your hotel, the proper way to say adios! (B,D)
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DAY
8
COSTA DEL SOL.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Málaga). (B)
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INCLUDED FEATURES
BARCELONA
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica
BARCELONA-MADRID
By high-speed AVE train
MADRID
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
GRANADA
Guided sightseeing, visit the Alhambra; [LF] special dinner at a local restaurant
MÁLAGA
Orientation; [LF] enjoy a tapas tasting
COSTA DEL SOL
Farewell dinner
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission
charges when applicable.
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
Learn about Standard Included Features.
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Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners with wine, a welcome dinner in Barcelona, a special dinner in Granada, and a farewell dinner at the Costa del Sol
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With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
HASSAN ZUMURYOT
Escorting tours for more than 18 years
“I love to share my knowledge and passion for Spain. The best it has to offer, with its truly amazing history and culture. Getting to know its passionate people who love their country and love life. Its contrasts and diversity never fail to surprise and delight our clients. Tour directing has enabled me to experience and discover amazing places but the most satisfying aspect is getting to know the people I have met along the years. I never stop learning and being surprised by our tour members, many of whom are an inspiration to me and their fellow travelers. So many new bonds are created amongst people from all over the world and all walks of life. It's so rewarding to see our clients having such great experiences that they will cherish forever as I guide and accompany them every step of the way through this wonderful country.”
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Barcelona
Hotel HCC St Moritz has a total of 91 rooms and offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere for a perfect rest after a busy day in the city.
 Carrer Diputacio 262
Barcelona,
Spain
 Free Wifi
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Madrid
A 122-room urban property located in the heart of Madrid, near the Retiro Park and the Botanic Gardens offering a fitness room and a café-restaurant which serves a breakfast buffet and tempting Spanish food throughout the day. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available in public areas; access in the rooms is subject to a fee (payable locally).
Paseo De Las Delicias 26
Madrid,
Spain
Free Wifi
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Granada
This Contemporary 367-room hotel features a soaring atrium lobby with a fountain and palm trees and offers extensive leisure facilities including an indoor and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool,a spa, paddle tennis courts and sundeck. The restaurant serves traditional Granadan and Andalusian cuisine with modern influences and there is a stylish cafeteria and bar.
Plaza Manuel Cano, 2
Granada,
Spain
Free Wifi
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Costa del Sol
Forming part of the Sol Don Hotel Complex, this 442-room property is perfectly positioned across the street from the sandy Bajondillo Beach and offers great facilities including Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the property. Amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, fitness room, sauna, buffet reataurant and bar.
Paseo del Bajondillo
Torremolinos,
Spain
Free Wifi
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Four Ways Globus Eliminates the Hassles
VIP Access
Skip the lines and get special treatment at the must-see attractions.
Perfect Hotels
We’ve done the work to find just the right hotels in just the right locations.
Tour Directors
Take your heads out of the guidebook and let expert guides make every destination
fascinating.
Transportation
Leave the navigating to us – and just sit back and enjoy the ride.
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