GRAND TOUR OF SPAIN - 2010

16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Madrid to Madrid (6850)

Vacation Overview

Get to know multi-faceted Spain on this exciting vacation. Start and end your journey in Madrid, the country’s grand capital. Next, visit the Aranjuez Royal Palace, marvel at the Cuenca “hanging houses,” and explore the ancient winding streets of Valencia. Drive along the Mediterranean coast and stop at Peniscola Castle on the way to beautiful Barcelona. Travel through Catalonia, stop in Saragossa, and continue to Pamplona, known for its running of the bulls. Carry on to Basque Country: visit the Sanctuary of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the seaport city of Bilbao, and the provincial capital of Castilla and Leon, Burgos. The heart of Spain reveals even more stunning cities, such as Segovia, Avila, and Salamanca, known for their unique historical centers and acclaimed for their wine production. Next, head south into sunny Andalusia for two overnights in spectacular Seville. Sample sherry wine in Jerez; stop in the white-washed village of Ronda; visit the exotic Alhambra complex, residence of the Moorish kings in Granada; enjoy the labyrinth of Cordoba’s old Moorish quarter surrounding the exquisite Mezquita; and retrace Don Quixote’s footsteps as you travel among the windmills and castles of La Mancha. In Madrid, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this elegant city.

Special Departure:
Mar 26th Departure - Easter departure

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