Delightful Spain - 08 Nights / 09 Days

Day 01 : Arrival - Barcelona

Arrival at Barcelona International airport and meet and assist at the same and transfer to the hotel. Checkin at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Barcelona.

Day 02 : Barcelona City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the exuberance and beauty of Barcelona on a 4.5-hour morning tour of this exquisite Catalan city. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour is the ideal introduction to Barcelona's famous sights, including the Barcelona cathedral, Gothic quarter, the Olympic Village (Vila Olimpica) and the beautiful Montjuic castle. Sample a glass of cava at the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol), then take in aerial views of Barcelona's skyline and the city harbor from a cable car (included). Next, take in views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Barcelona Coast on the way to the Olympic Village (Vila Olimpica), home to athletes during the Olympics, and the Port Olympic. Continue to the Montjuic Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and harbor. When you arrive, tour the Llus Companys Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Calatrava Tower. Next, get on a cable-car (included) and take in aerial views of the Barcelona skyline, on the ride down to Montjuic Castle. Back to the hotel and Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 03 : Barcelona - Valencia

Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout from Barcelona hotel and transfer to Station and catch train to Valencia. On arrival and Checkin at Valencia Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on your own. Overnight stay at Valencia.

Day 04 : Valencia City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. While you're in port in Valencia, explore the city with a 24-hour ticket aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour. On this shore excursion, create your own itinerary as you travel around Valencia in an open-top, double-decker bus, hopping off whenever you'd like to see all the main sights, such as the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias), the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Silk Exchange (La Lonja) and the Congress Palace (Palacio de Congresos). When you arrive in the Valencia port, explore the city at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Visit the Quart Towers and the Serrano Towers, Valencia's old city gates. See the futuristic-style football stadium Nou Mestalla, or visit Valencia's zoo, Bioparc. Both routes each take approximately 1.5 hours. The buses depart every 20 to 30 minutes from each stop - the closest stop to the cruise port is Stop 7, El Puerto. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use. Overnight stay at Valencia.

Day 05 : Velencia - Malaga

Breakfast at the hotel. Checkout from the hotel and proceed to Station for train to Malaga. Upon arrival checkin at Malaga Hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay at Malaga.

Day 06 : Malaga City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the mountainous region of Ronda on this relaxing day trip from Malaga. See all the highlights of the beautiful town of Ronda, including the Plaza de Toros bullring and its museum. Visit the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Plaza de Espaa, the town's main square. Take in views of the stunning background scenery created by El Tajo gorge, which splits the town into old and new districts, and see Puente Nuevo, the bridge that connects the two. Continue your day trip to the Bodegas La Sangre de Ronda wine cellar, where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the winery, learn about Spanish wines and sample a local wine. Enjoy free time to explore Ronda and enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch or Andalusian tapas at a local restaurant (own expense). Take in more magnificent views of the El Tajo gorge before relaxing on a comfortable drive back to Malaga. Overnight stay at Malaga.

Day 07 : Malaga - Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel .Checkout from hotel and proceed to Station for the train to Madrid. Upon arrival checkin at Madrid Hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure on your own. Overnight stay at Madrid.

Day 08 : Madrid City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Later Marvel at the sights of Madrid on this tour of the city and the Royal Palace. Learn about Madrid's past and the events that have shaped the city you see today. Discover Madrid's multi-faceted history, from its Arab origins to the reigns of Phillip II and Charles III, and finally to present day Madrid. It was during the reign of Charles III in the 18th century that artistic and cultural ideas were introduced, enabling Madrid to become an important cultural and scientific center. Walk past such well known sights and squares as Monumento de la Encarnacion, Plaza de Oriente, Mayor, Puerta de la Operal, Ramales, de la Villa, Sacramento, Puerta del Sol and Coln square, where you can stop, relax and enjoy a complimentary soft drink. Continue to Madrid's Royal Palace. Built in the 18th century on the site of an ancient alcassar (Arab-fortress) in the classical Italian baroque style, it is one of the most beautiful and best preserved palaces in Europe. Your tour of the palace reveals rich tapestries, exquisite china pieces, clocks in every room.
Back to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Madrid - Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport to return home.