Tour Number: 2561335PW
Group Leader: Josephine Corder
Requested Departure Date: 6/9/2024
Requested Return Date: 6/19/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Tampa (FL)

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11 days
Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Costa del Sol, Seville, Córdoba, Puerto Lápice, Madrid, extension to Lisbon

Experience Spanish culture in all its forms.

Admire the country’s bold and unique architecture, from the unfinished La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Seville Cathedral. Feel the emotive rhythms of the flamenco and soak up stunning Mediterranean views in Costa del Sol. In Madrid, the Palacio Real shows off Spain’s regal side, while the Prado features its most celebrated artists.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Barcelona

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 3: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

  • Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia

    Travel to Valencia

    Take a tour of Valencia

    Participate in hands-on ninot building workshop

    See the City of Arts and Sciences complex

  • Day 5: Valencia • Granada

    Travel to Granada
  • Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol

    Take a guided tour of the Alhambra

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Gardens of Generalife
    • Summer Palace
    • Alcazaba Fortress
    • Medina Arab baths
    • Charles' V (5th) Palace
    • Partal Palace

    Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt

    Travel to the Costa del Sol

  • Day 7: Costa del Sol

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Gibraltar

    Gibraltar

    Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.

  • Day 8: Costa de Sol • Seville

    Travel to Seville

    Take a walking tour of Seville

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • La Giralda bell tower
    • Torre del Oro
    • Plaza de Toros de Maestranza 

    Take a guided tour of Seville

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • María Luisa Park
    • Barrio de Santa Cruz

    See the Plaza de España

    Visit the Seville Cathedral 

  • Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Madrid

    Travel via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice to Madrid

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 10: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 11: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain

  • Day 2: Barcelona

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Las Ramblas

  • Day 3: Barcelona

    Take a guided tour of Barcelona

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • La Sagrada Família
    • Park Güell
    • Montjuïc

    Visit Park Güell

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Barcelona flamenco evening

    Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gypsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.

  • Day 4: Barcelona • Valencia

    Travel to Valencia

    Take a tour of Valencia

    Participate in hands-on ninot building workshop

    See the City of Arts and Sciences complex

  • Day 5: Valencia • Granada

    Travel to Granada
  • Day 6: Granada • Costa del Sol

    Take a guided tour of the Alhambra

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Gardens of Generalife
    • Summer Palace
    • Alcazaba Fortress
    • Medina Arab baths
    • Charles' V (5th) Palace
    • Partal Palace

    Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt

    Travel to the Costa del Sol

  • Day 7: Costa del Sol

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Gibraltar

    Gibraltar

    Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.

  • Day 8: Costa de Sol • Seville

    Travel to Seville

    Take a walking tour of Seville

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • La Giralda bell tower
    • Torre del Oro
    • Plaza de Toros de Maestranza 

    Take a guided tour of Seville

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • María Luisa Park
    • Barrio de Santa Cruz

    See the Plaza de España

    Visit the Seville Cathedral 

  • Day 9: Seville • Córdoba • Puerto Lápice • Madrid

    Travel via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice to Madrid

    Visit the Mezquita

    Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide

  • Day 10: Madrid

    Take a tour of Madrid with an expert local guide

    Visit the Royal Palace

    Take a walking tour of Madrid

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Puerta del Sol
    • Plaza Mayor
    • Mercado de San Miguel

    Visit the Prado Museum

  • Day 11: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily

  • Guided sightseeing

    4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 3 walking tours (4 with extension)

  • Entrances

    Park Güell; Fallas Museum; Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita; Palacio Real; Prado; (with extension: Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Sintra

  • Experiential learning

    “City Challenge” scavenger hunt

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$5,689
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