Easy Pace Spain - Classic Group
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See the best of Spain during a leisurely 10-day guided tour. Barcelona boasts an impressive Old Town, which you will see with a Local Expert. They will wind you though the medieval maze of the Gothic Quarter, down the city’s main shopping avenue, and to the Sagrada Família — a Roman basilica with towering mosaic spires that pierce the sky. Dip your toes into the Bay of Biscay when you visit the seaside resort town of San Sebastián, and enjoy a progressive dinner featuring bite-sized treats paired with local Txakoli wine. In Madrid, see the Royal Palace alongside a Local Expert, then meet an art historian for a one-of-a-kind tour of the Prado Museum, one of the world’s greatest art galleries.
Duration 10 days
Destination Madrid
Company Insight Vacations
Availability From 25/05/2024 to 21/10/2024
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)9 Breakfast (B)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesBilbao: Visit the architectural landmark Guggenheim Museum and see works of contemporary art by Spanish and international artists
- Bilbao: Join your Local Expert for sightseeing and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda to enjoy panoramic views of the town below
- : Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
- : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
- We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
- : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
- : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
- : Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
- : If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times
- If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport
- San Sebastián: Enjoy an evening of pintxos, dining with locals in this Basque tradition
- Your delicious dinner includes a wide variety of finger food delicacies, each with their own regional flavour, flair and presentation
- Madrid: With good food and wine, toast the culmination of your travels during a fabulous Celebration Dinner
- Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings, plus an impressive international collection, as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian
- Barcelona: Dine at La Pau, an acclaimed restaurant for the quality of its seasonal menu and social impact
- This social initiative generates quality employment to young people and guides them through their transition to adult life
- This experience advances United Nations’ Sustainable Development 10: Reduced Inequality
- La Pau gives a voice and life opportunity to young people who have been marginalised from the traditional educational and social systems
- Barcelona: Venture inside Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família and marvel at the contrasts of architecture
- Above see its giant, tree-like pillars and spectacular vaulting
- Admire the wonderful rainbow of the incredible stained-glass windows
- Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive down Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to witness some of the finest Modernist architecture
- Journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família
- Zaragoza: See the four towers of El Pilar and the Rio Ebro
- Pamplona: Spend free time exploring this city, known for its annual Running with the Bulls festival
- Bilbao: Visit the architectural landmark Guggenheim Museum and see works of contemporary art by Spanish and international artists
- Bilbao: Join your Local Expert for sightseeing and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda to enjoy panoramic views of the town below
- San Sebastián: Led by your Local Expert, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter including Plaza de la Constitucion
- Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Expert
- Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the fountain in the Plaza de Cibeles, the Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace, before crossing the Puerta del Sol
- Segovia: Walk the medieval streets of this fortified city with your Local Expert and see the 14th century Alcazar Palace
- Burgos: See El Cid's burial place in the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
- Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards
- Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches
- : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day
Availability
- From 25/05/2024 to 21/10/2024
Visit Madrid
Day 1
Airport transfers depart from Barcelona airport for your hotel.
Join your Travel Director for your Welcome Dinner at local restaurant La Pau. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports teenagers and young people to transition to their adult life. Learn about local life through the eyes of the youth.
Day 2
The lively port of Barcelona boasts an impressive Old Town, although it’s the daring architecture of the Catalan Art Nouveau that really sets it apart.
Sightseeing with your Local Expert begins a drive down the Passeig de Gràcia to Gaudí's Sagrada Família. Venture inside the leviathan of the Eixample where a tree canopy carved from stone, holds up the roof as sun pours through stained glass. Then you are free to explore this amazing city at your own pace.
Day 3
Enjoy a relaxed start and a full day at leisure to explore Spain’s most vibrant city.
From its geographical location, boasting coastal vistas, to the city's extravagant architectural landscape, Barcelona is a delight to explore. Consider a stroll along the famous Las Ramblas or explore Gaudí's fascinating Park Güell. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to ascend the sacred mountain of Montserrat, Catalonia's most important pilgrimage site for a thousand years, for sweeping views?
Day 4
Journey past Zaragoza on the way to Pamplona in the region of Navarre, famous for the Running of the Bulls.
With free time to explore as you wish, perhaps stroll to the famous Estafeta Street. Travel to the aristocratic seaside resort of San Sebastián. Northern Spain’s Basque country has evolved into the best place to eat in the Western world, so in the evening, discover the city’s rich gastronomic tradition in the heart of Lo Viejo, the Old Town.
Day 5
Few places have been able to reinvent themselves quite like Bilbao.
The former industrial city has changed its ways and is now a pin-up for urban redevelopment. Explore Bilbao with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the spectacular Guggenheim Museum to marvel at its modern architecture and contemporary works of art. Alternatively, join your Local Expert and take the funicular to Mount Artxanda. On return, join a Local Expert to admire San Sebastián and the crescent-shaped La Concha Bay from the heights of Monte Igueldo. After taking in the amazing views, enjoy a guided tour of the Old Quarter. See the numbered balconies of the Plaza de la Constitución, a reminder of the days when bullfights were held in the square. Explore the Old Town during your progressive Highlight Dinner with the locals, as you enjoy the gastronomic Basque tradition of pintxos. Similar to tapas, enjoy a variety of snack-sized treats and be sure to try some of the local Txakoli wine. Buen provecho!
Day 6
Enjoy a day at leisure to stroll along San Sebastián's boardwalk.
The harbour is filled with fishing boats and pleasure crafts, so you can enjoy several sporting activities on its large sandy beach. Perhaps explore the nearby French village of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, known as the Jewel of the Basque Country? During this Optional Experience you will explore this town with a Local Expert and visit the church where The Sun King, Louis XIV, married the Spanish princess Maria Theresa.
Day 7
Journey south through the Pyrenees foothills and the land of El Cid for a stop in Burgos, where you can see the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue along the Guadarrama Mountains to the plateau of New Castile and Spain's elegant capital of Madrid. In the evening, why not see the city lit up it all its glory, with a drive along the grand avenues and past the spectacular fountains?
Day 8
Enjoy sightseeing with your Local Expert as they take you along the main historical areas in the capital of Spain, known as Madrid of the Bourbons.
Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Learn about the growth of this city, from humble beginnings to a thriving European metropolis. A highlight of your escorted journey will be to visit the Prado Museum. Discover countless works by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and others as you are guided by a local art historian. Gain new perspective on classic artworks as your art historian shares historic anecdotes and provides new insights into the Prado's collection. The afternoon is free for you to relax at a café or shop in the boutiques.
Day 9
Venture northwest to visit the fascinating city of Segovia.
Walk the medieval streets of this fortified city with your Local Expert and see the 14th century Alcazar Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After returning to Madrid, you are at leisure. Make the most of your final night as you join your fellow travellers for a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy delightful regional produce paired with the finest local wines, as you toast to a vacation done well.
Day 10
After breakfast, bid farewell to Spain as your transfers arrive at Madrid airport.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 25th May, 202425/05/2024 | Mon 3rd June, 202403/06/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 8th June, 202408/06/2024 | Mon 17th June, 202417/06/2024 | available | Per person from$5350* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 31st August, 202431/08/2024 | Mon 9th September, 202409/09/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 14th September, 202414/09/2024 | Mon 23rd September, 202423/09/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 12th October, 202412/10/2024 | Mon 21st October, 202421/10/2024 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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