Escorted Tour of Spain Iconic Cities

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a guided tour of Bilbao where you will acquaint yourself with the city’s most emblematic sites. Particularly, you will spend some time exploring the esplanade where the Guggenheim Museum is located, arguably the most visited site of this region. 

From here, you will make your way to tourist-favorite, San Sebastian, considered by many the greatest gastronomic destination in the entire country. It is also known for having the most Michelin stars per capita in all of Europe! Enjoy some free time at your leisure and treat your tastebuds to an explosion of flavors as you stop by one of the many cafés, bars and/or restaurants of the city. Return to Bilbao for an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the Basque Country and make your way to the very center of the country. En route, you will stop by Burgos, a charming city that has preserved major signs of its medieval past. You will have time at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Why not visit its most emblematic attraction, the stunning Gothic-style cathedral, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also recommend you visit the 9th century Burgos Castle for an incredible panoramic view of the entire city. After this, continue your journey to the center of Spain until you reach its capital, Madrid. Arrive at your hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Madrid. 

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a guided tour of Madrid where you will familiarize yourself with the very best sites of this city. Begin your tour visiting the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban layout of Charles III. Continue on towards the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. 

From here, you will continue your journey admiring the Paseo del Arte before acquainting yourself with the more modern part of the city, including the iconic Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, the Salamanca neighborhood, Oeste park, the shopping and financial districts of the city. Finally, you will get to know the Plaza de toros de las Ventas, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 

In the afternoon, enjoy the city at your leisure. Why not soak up a little culture at the incredible Prado Museum? For an afternoon stroll, we recommend El Retiro Park, home to a beautiful boating lake, stone fountains and the elegant Crystal Palace. Madrid is well-known for its brilliant gastronomic scene and lively nightlife, so be sure to get out after dark to experience the amazing atmosphere of the capital. Overnight stay in Madrid.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will make your way to Cordoba, a historically significant city in the southern region of Andalusia. Take part in a guided tour of the city where you will get to unearth its historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of little streets to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns.

The highlight of the tour includes a visit to La Mezquita, one of the biggests mosques in the world dating back to 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. It became a Catholic cathedral in 1236. Later, visit the Jewish Quarter of the city. 

Continue your journey until you reach Seville. Once you have arrived at your destination, check-in to your hotel and overnight stay in Seville.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take part in a guided tour of Seville where you will learn about the city’s most emblematic sites, such as the Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. 

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Seville is world-renowned for its stunning architecture, flamenco dancing and tapas! With hundreds of tapas bars scattered throughout the city, tapas culture is an integral part of life in Seville. We recommend you take this free time to dive into the gastronomic culture of the region. Overnight stay in Seville.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, make your way to Granada, known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating back to the Moorish occupation. Upon arrival, take part in a visit to the world-famous Alhambra, the crown jewel of Granada, perched high atop a hill in the very center of the city.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Spain’s most visited attractions. In addition to access to the Alhambra, you will also get to visit the Generalife Gardens, fountains and patios which have inspired authors such as W. Irving’s ‘Tales of the Alhambra’. 

The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Why not take this time to do some souvenir shopping at the famous Alcaicería Market or take some time to wind down and treat yourself to one of the Turkish bathhouses the city has to offer. Overnight stay in Granada.

Important: It is mandatory to send a copy of the valid passports of all passengers to customerservice@exoticca.com once you have made your reservation. Otherwise your entry to the Alhambra in Granada cannot be guaranteed.

Breakfast at the hotel. Make your way back to Madrid. Once you have arrived at your destination, enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure. Take this opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Spain one last time before departure. 

We recommend you explore one of the many art galleries the city has to offer or take this time to dive into the culinary scene of Madrid. Overnight stay in Madrid.