This 18-day guided tour takes you from Barcelona to Madrid — stopping at every charming town in between. Walk the narrow lanes of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a Local Expert, weaving your way to the lively Las Ramblas, where street performers put on shows. Paella was created in Valencia, and you will indulge in the savoury rice dish after a private demonstration from a local chef. Stomp your feet in Seville during a flamenco dance lesson, then relax as the professionals put on a private show for you and your fellow travellers. Walk across the 2,000-year-old Roman bridge in Cordoba, then meet a local historian at the city’s 8th Century mosque with a Christian cathedral inside it. In Madrid, walk with a Local Expert through the city’s Old Quarter to the Prado Museum, where an art historian will reveal the stories behind the masterpieces of artists such as Goya and Titian.
On a Trafalgar trip, you’ll unlock the best of the world’s top destinations. Your tour includes:
All trips include free time to explore destinations in your own way. Your Travel Director will be happy to make recommendations, or you can choose from a range of Optional Experiences.
The number of guests on tour with you can vary depending on where your tour is going:
Europe trips: An average of 40 to 45 guests
United States and Canada trips: A maximum of 52 guests
Australia and New Zealand trips: A maximum of 50 guests
Asia trips: A maximum of 28 guests
Africa trips: A maximum of 20 guests
Latin America trips: A maximum of 40 to 45 guests
The beauty of taking a guided tour is that you’ll get to know people from all over the globe as part of your group.
We can accommodate vegetarian guests and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at the time of booking.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
You can inform us of any dietary requirements by logging into my Trafalgar and selecting ‘view trip details’ for your trip. On the right-hand side, you will then have the option to ‘personalise your trip’.
Yes. We want to ensure you get all you want out of your trip. Each itinerary offers the perfect balance of downtime and discoveries. We also give you the opportunity to tailor your trip with Optional Experiences. Some of our trips offer a more relaxed pace, with later starts and longer stays in each place.
If you would like to exclude yourself from an included experience please ensure you speak with your Travel Director, so they are aware of your plans. They will make sure you are aware of any necessary times or meeting points. Please note we cannot provide any compensation or refunds, if you decide to not take part in an included activity or meal.
Our itineraries are a well-balanced mix of walking and enjoying sites from the comfort of your coach.
The activity level and amount of walking can vary, so it is important that you bring adequate footwear to ensure your comfort and safety.
When walking there can be some uneven terrain or times when more walking is required than others.
