Itinerary
Day 1:
Overnight Flight to Madrid
Day 2:
Welcome to Spain!
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Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Explore Madrid on foot with your Tour Director, crossing Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor before arriving at Plaza de España, where statues, fountains, and literary figures frame the square
Day 3:
Explore Madrid
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Guided by a local expert, explore Madrid’s sweeping boulevards and royal legacy. From Gran Vía to Calle Mayor, pass Puerta de Alcalá and take in the city’s neoclassical grandeur and stately energy
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Visit the Royal Palace, Madrid’s grandest landmark, with gilded rooms, frescoed ceilings, and centuries of royal history
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Guided by an expert, visit Madrid’s Prado Museum and see masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and other giants of Spanish and European art
Day 4:
Toledo
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Guided by a local expert, discover the layers of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish heritage that shaped Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to El Greco’s famed Burial of the Count of Orgaz, and explore St. Mary’s Synagogue, one of Spain’s oldest, reflecting the city’s Jewish legacy
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Visit Toledo Cathedral, a soaring Gothic masterpiece filled with stained glass, golden altars, and works by El Greco
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Enjoy a flamenco evening and feel the energy of live guitar, song, and dance
Day 5:
Madrid
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Free time or Optional Guided excursion to Avila & Salamanca
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Opt to take a guided excursion to Ávila and Salamanca. Walk along Ávila’s medieval city walls, then explore Salamanca’s golden-hued plazas, historic university, and lively streets shaped by centuries of scholarship
Day 6:
Explore El Escorial and Segovia
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Guided by a local expert, journey into Spain’s imperial past with a visit to El Escorial and Segovia, where grand architecture and sweeping history come alive. From royal power to medieval legends, these two cities offer a window into the artistry, ambition, and cultural layers that shaped Spain
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Visit El Escorial, a royal monastery and palace complex of marble halls, royal tombs, and frescoed chapels
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Visit Segovia Alcázar to explore a turreted fortress that inspired Disney’s Cinderella Castle, perched dramatically above the confluence of two rivers
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Enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate your journey and share a final meal with your group
Day 7:
Depart for home
Inclusions
Hotels
5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals
European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)
Entrances
Entrances to all activities denoted as 'visit' on itinerary
Guided sightseeing
Expert, local guides included per itinerary
Tour Director
Full-time logistical and experienced partners with your group 24/7
Farewell Dinner
Special farewell meal on your final night, ensuring a high note to cap off the trip
Emergency Support
24 hour Emergency service, we will be there for you
Travel Protection
Included on-tour travel protection with medical, illness and more (maximum age 69)
Airfare
Round-trip airfare on major carriers;
Ground Transportation
Comfortable motorcoach and/or public transit provided for all scheduled activities
Price Tour
Superior Value
Lowest prices in the industry, with more value from the start. More inclusions, better meals, nicer hotels, less fees - your investment goes further with us.
Experience That Reassures
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The Right Way
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