Classical Spain with Paris GO

<div>Welcome to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Madrid</span>! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll be ready to transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.</div><div>In the evening, we’ll provide a <span style="font-weight: bold;">transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina</span>, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.</div><div><br></div>

The morning will begin with a <span style="font-weight: bold;">comprehensive tour of central Madrid</span>, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

<p>We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through La Mancha. Our first stop will be in Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village evocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in Granada, where lunch will be included. In the afternoon, if you have chosen the option that includes a visit to the Alhambra, we will explore the magnificent Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab period, with a local guide.</p><p><b><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:red;mso-ansi-language:#0400;mso-fareast-language: #0400;mso-bidi-language:#0400">VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:</span></b><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;color:red;mso-ansi-language:#0400;mso-fareast-language: #0400;mso-bidi-language:#0400"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:11.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language:#0400;mso-fareast-language:#0400;mso-bidi-language:#0400">The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.</span></p>

<div>Today we’ll enjoy spectacular landscapes as we leave behind the Sierra Nevada mountain range. We’ll then continue along the Mediterranean, on the so-called Tropical Coast, where the mild year-round microclimate allows for the cultivation of tropical fruits such as guavas, mangoes, and avocados, and in the past, sugar cane.<br></div><div><br></div><div>We stop in NERJA, a charming seaside town with impressive cliffs. We continue on to MÁLAGA, the capital of the Costa del Sol, full of life and boasting a beautiful historic center. Time for lunch and a stroll through the city center.</div><div><br></div><div>Afterward, we head into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in RONDA, a stunning white town famous for its dramatic gorge that splits the city in two.</div><div>We continue to SEVILLE, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner included at the hotel.</div><div><br></div>

<div>In the morning, we’ll include a panoramic tour of the city. You’ll visit the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we’ll include a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> The train journey will be without an accompanying guide.</div><div><br></div>

<div>We’ll start the day with a morning panoramic tour of Zaragoza guided by a local expert. Our first stop will be the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We´ll also delve into the works of the famous painter Goya and discover some of his masterpieces. The tour will move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and then we’ll take a stroll by the Aljafería Palace.<br></div><div><br></div><div>After lunch, we’ll head to Catalonia to visit the Poblet Abbey, a stunning walled monastery set amidst beautiful scenery. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (tickets included). Our journey will then take us to Barcelona, where we’ll arrive in the evening.</div><div><br></div>

<div>In the morning, we include a panoramic tour of <span style="font-weight: bold;">BARCELONA</span>, considered one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Open to the Mediterranean Sea, the city is renowned for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, as well as for its lively Ramblas and the legacy of the World Expositions and Olympic Games held here. Barcelona is often regarded as one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in Europe. The tour ends at the Maremagnum, a modern leisure and dining complex by the sea next to Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. Afternoon at leisure. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.<br></div><div><br></div>

<div>At the scheduled time, we’ll provide a transfer to the station for your high-speed train journey from Barcelona to Paris, which is included in your trip. In just over 6 hours of comfortable travel, you’ll arrive at your destination. Upon arrival, another transfer will take you to your hotel. Your guide will contact you in the evening, or you can check the information signs provided at the hotel reception.<br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note: </span>The train journey will be without an guide.</div><div><br></div>

We’ll immerse ourselves in the rich history of FRANCE at the magnificent Palace of Versailles (admission not included), renowned for its stunning gardens. On our return to PARIS, we’ll visit Montmartre, a charming bohemian neighborhood famous for its artists, painters, and cabarets. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Paris, we’ll embark on a panoramic city tour with a local guide, showcasing the city’s impressive avenues and iconic monuments. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel. For those interested, there is an optional variety show in the evening.

<div>We’ll start our day in central <span style="font-weight: bold;">PARIS</span>, beginning with a visit to the iconic <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eiffel Tower.</span> You´ll have the chance to go up to the second floor of this famous iron landmark (tickets included). Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Seine, which will last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. You’ll have a free afternoon to explore the city at your own pace (transfer back to the hotel not included).</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> If wait times at the Eiffel Tower are too long, we might reschedule the visit to a different time (or on Sunday) for your convenience. Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.</div><div>Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.</div><div><br></div>