Madrid, the Basque Country and Barcelona

Experience Spain beyond the familiar, from Madrid's royal heart to Barcelona's artistic soul. Travel ancient pilgrim routes through medieval Burgos and into the proud Basque Country, where dramatic coastlines and cutting-edge museums tell a different Spanish story. Here, between Bilbao's modern masterpieces and San Sebastián's culinary artistry, discover Spain's most surprising and spectacular corner.
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Itinerary

day
1
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Madrid
day
2
Day 2: Welcome to Spain!
  • Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Explore Madrid on foot with your Tour Director
    Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de España
day
3
Day 3: Explore Madrid
  • Guided tour or Madrid
    Gran Vía, Calle Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá, Visit the Royal Palace
  • Free time or Optional guided excursion to Toledo
    Visit Toledo Cathedral, Visit Church of Santo Tomé, Visit St. Mary’s Synagogue
  • Flamenco evening
day
4
Day 4: Madrid - Burgos
  • Travel via Segovia to Burgos
  • Visit Segovia Alcázar
  • Guided tour of Burgos
    Visit the Burgos Cathedral, Visit Cartuja de Miraflores
day
5
Day 5: Burgos - Basque Region
  • Travel to Bilbao
  • Explore Bilbao on foot with your Tour Director
    Old Quarter, Bilbao Cathedral
  • Visit the Guggenheim Museum
day
6
Day 6: San Sebastián
  • Explore San Sebastián on foot with your Tour Director
    Playa de la Concha, Old Town
  • Take the funicular railway to the summit of Monte Igeldo
  • Enjoy a pintxos-style lunch in lieu of dinner
day
7
Day 7: Basque Region - Barcelona
  • Travel via Pamplona to Barcelona
  • Explore Pamplona
day
8
Day 8: Explore Barcelona
  • Guided tour of Barcelona
    Montjuïc, Gothic Quarter, Plaça de Catalunya
  • Visit Park Güell
  • Visit La Sagrada Família
  • Explore Barcelona on foot with your Tour Director
    Mercat de la Boquería, Las Ramblas, Columbus Monument
  • Special farewell dinner
day
9
Day 9: Depart for home

Inclusions

Hotels

7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

Meals

European breakfast and multi-course dinner daily (unless otherwise noted)

Airfare & transportation

Round-trip flights on major carriers, comfortable motorcoach and/or public transportation provided to scheduled activities

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

Meals

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

Price Tour

Departure Date
Gateway

Free Place Ratio
Group Size Estimate
Travel Protection
($90)
($225)
Optional Excursions
Make Group Private?
Include Tips?
Rewards


Tour Fee
$3,827

Tour Fee $4,027*
Enrollment Discount $-200+
Total for Students $3,827
Adult Fee $85
Total for Adults $3,912
Price Valid Until 7/22/2025
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