IB6170 16JAN LAXMAD Departs 5:55 PM Arrives 2:15 PM Tuesday
Tuesday, January 17: MADRID
We have arrived in Spain’s beautiful capital, the country’s largest city. The city combines a modern infrastructure while preserving its many historic sites.
Upon arrival you will be met by your the English speaking local guide for transfer to your hotel. A welcome dinner awaits you at your hotel with beverages included.
January 17 - 19: HOTEL EMPERADOR - 4*Hotel, with daily breakfast included.
Wednesday, January 18: MADRID/TOLEDO
Full day private air-conditioned motorcoach tour with English speaking guide.
In the morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid, including a highlight visit to the Royal Palace.
Alcalá Street and the Metropolis Building Royal Palace of Madrid
The Palacio Real de Madrid (The Royal Palace of Madrid) is the official residence of the King of Spain in the city of Madrid, used only for state ceremonies.
After the tour, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant (included).
After lunch, continue to TOLEDO, 70 km south of Madrid. Here, we will tour the capital of the province of Toledo, a famed UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the former capitals of the Spanish Empire. It was here that Christians, Jews and Muslims co-existed in harmony until the time of the Spanish Inquisition.
Toledo’s famed Alcazar and surrounding landscape
After the tour, return to the hotel. Evening is free for your own exploration of the city. You may opt for a late dinner (10 PM) like the locals or for a late night shopping as shops are open late in Madrid.
Thursday, January 19: MADRID/BARCELONA
After breakfast at your hotel, board your private air-conditioned motor coach for a morning visit to Barcelona, via Zaragoza. Your English speaking guide will offer the history of this popular 6.5 hours excursion during which you will visit the capital and most populous city of the region of Catalonia. This is the second largest city in Spain, located on the stunning Mediterranean Coast.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and theEbro River
January 19 – 23: BARCELONA – Four nights at 4*NH Costanza Hotel with daily breakfast
Friday, January 20: BARCELONA
(From top) Barcelona skyline, (left to right) Castell dels Tres Dragons, Port of Barcelona, Sargada Familia Camp Nou, (bottom) Mar Bella beach
Full - day tour with English speaking guide and private air-conditioned motor coach.
Morning panoramic tour of Via Layetana, Cathedral, Gothic Quarter, Sant Jaume Square, Port and Olympic Village, panoramic view from Montjuvic, Olympic Stadium and Sant Jordi Palace. Visit to Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) of Barcelona, 117 typical buildings from all over Spain on show with restaurants, shops and handcraft workshops. (Lunch on your own)
In the afternoon, visit of Güell Park. Then, a brief stop at the Sagrada Familia and panoramic of the Monumental Bullring. Panoramic view of Lleo Morera, Ametller and Mila houses. Visit Santa María del Mar.
Following the tour, return to the hotel for dinner on your own.
Saturday, January 21: BARCELONA/FREIXENET
A bonus feature of your visit to Spain is a one hour drive outside of Barcelona, in quaint Sant Sadurni d’ Anoia. FREIXENET Winery is the world’s #1 producer of methode champenoise, Spanish sparkling wine.
Here, you will have a full day experience at Freixenet Winery, with English speaking guide and private air-conditioned motor coach. You will be hosted by a local English speaking guide at the winery with wine tasting included.
Following the tour you will return to the hotel with the evening free for your own exploration of the city – maybe a stroll at Las Ramblas and dinner at a local restaurant of your choice.
Sunday, January 22: BARCELONA/ MONTSERRAT
Visit this famed multi-peaked mountain, about a one hour drive northwest of Barcelona. Best known for the site of the Benedictine Abbey, Santa Maria the Montserrat, this picturesque site is known throughout the world.
You will enjoy a half-day tour to Montserrat, with English speaking guide and private air-conditioned motor coach. Following the tour, you group will return to your hotel for a gala farewell dinner with beverages included.
Monday, January 23: BARCELONA/MDRID/LOS ANGELES –Iberia Airlines
Departure transfer from your hotel to the airport with English speaking guide and private air-conditioned motor coach.
IB6171 BCNMAD 930a 1055a MADLAX 1235p 415p
Price includes:
- Flight LAX/MAD-BCN/LAX on Iberia Airlines
- Transfer airport/hotel/airport with bus and English speaking assistance
- Visits with English speaking guides
- Entrance fees Royal Palace of Madrid, Toledo and Cathedral and Spanish Village in Barcelona
- Tour of Freixenet Winery with Wine tasting
- Daily breakfast, Lunch with Full – Day tour of Madrid/Toledo
- Two dinners at hotels
- Tolls
Does not include any other services not mentioned.
Agent’s name, contact information and logo will be placed on final itinerary.
Conditions statement will include “operated by European Tours, Burbank CA.” as disclosure with no tour operator contact information.
Local operator contact information will be made known to the travel agent, for the purpose of emergency contact, if needed.
Hotels:
- Madrid: Emperador 4* - 2 Nights
- Barcelona: NH Constanza 4* - 4 Nights
*** Optional Tour/Stop: ZARAGOZA – capital of the province of Zaragoza and the region of Aragon. It was the site of World Expo in 2008 and is a candidate to be Europe’s Cultural Capital in 2016. Must be decided prior to final itinerary being issued. Additional cost per person.
