9-Day tour From Madrid to Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

9-Day tour From Madrid to Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

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9-Day tour From Madrid to Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

9 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Barcelona, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

151

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-64

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1539

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey from Madrid to Barcelona, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Spain. Begin in Madrid with a panoramic city tour, then venture through the historic landscapes of La Mancha to Cordoba, where you'll marvel at the iconic Mosque. Continue to Seville, experiencing its vibrant atmosphere and stunning Cathedral. Discover the Moorish legacy in Granada with a visit to the Alhambra, before heading to Valencia, home to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Conclude your adventure in Barcelona, where Gaudí's architectural masterpieces await. Enjoy guided visits, luxury coach transport, and comfortable accommodations throughout, with daily breakfasts and essential transfers included. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, art, and modernity, ensuring an unforgettable Spanish experience.

Highlights

  • Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona.

  • Explore the medieval origins of Madrid, including the Royal Palace and Prado Museum.

  • Tour the impressive Cordoba Mosque and stroll through the Jewish Quarter.

  • Visit Seville's Cathedral, Santa Cruz quarter, and Plaza de España.

  • Discover the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens in Granada.

  • Experience Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences and its renowned paella.

  • Admire Gaudi's modernist buildings in Barcelona, such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2 : Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 : Madrid – Cordoba – Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land, going by a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4 : Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 : Seville – Granada

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6 : Granada – Valencia

Location: Valencia

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, departure towards the east to arrive in Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, featuring its modern City of Arts and Sciences complex, which includes six buildings: the Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts, and Ágora. Valencia is also the birthplace of the internationally renowned “Paella.” Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 7 : Valencia – Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city and homeland of the famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona, well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera or Casa Mila and Casa Batlló – declared World Heritage buildings. The Montjuic Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring and monument to Columbus. The afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full of attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 9 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.

What's Included

  • Guided Visits

    Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona are included.

  • Entrance Tickets

    Entrance tickets to Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, and Alhambra in Granada are included.

  • Bilingual Tour Escort

    A bilingual tour escort is provided during the tour.

  • Luxury Coach Transportation

    Transportation in a luxury coach is included.

  • Arrival Transfer

    Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel in Madrid is included.

  • Departure Transfer

    Departure transfers to Barcelona Airport are included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is included.

What's Not Included

  • Barcelona Local City Tax

    Barcelona Local City Tax is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

  • Tour Escort in Madrid

    During the stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with transportation in a luxury coach, including arrival transfer from Madrid Airport and departure transfer to Barcelona Airport.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8-night accommodation at selected class hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your journey from Madrid to Barcelona.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in a luxury coach.

  • Are entrance tickets to major attractions included in the tour?

    Yes, entrance tickets to the Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, and Alhambra in Granada are included.

  • Is there a tour escort available throughout the tour?

    Yes, a bilingual tour escort is available during the tour, except during the stay in Madrid.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    Daily breakfast is included in the tour package.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour?

    Yes, arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel in Madrid and departure transfers to Barcelona Airport are included.

  • Is travel insurance provided as part of the tour?

    Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.

  • Is the local city tax in Barcelona included in the tour price?

    No, the Barcelona Local City Tax is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    We will include meet local health and safety regulations

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Is not possible to join the tour once it has departed but we can always try to adapt for an excepcional situations.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The company has been trading since 1929

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    There is a cancellation policy indicated for our itineraries

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    We try to avoid any kind of paper documentation in our tours, we keep our buses cleaned daily

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will recieve all necessary documents to travel with us from our Booking and Opwerations Department

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    You will travel with other people who booked the same tour, so you will have the chance to interact with other people from diferent countries and cultures.

Reviews of this operator

Carole Kirby (Google Reviewer)  

We booked tickets for Sagrada...

06-May-2024

We booked tickets for Sagrada Familia and the towers with a guide. Our guide, Victor, was excellent- the pace was just right and he explained everything making the visit so much more informative and interesting for us. Would definitely recommend.

Audrey Brice (Google Reviewer)  

A very enjoyable tour around...

01-Apr-2024

A very enjoyable tour around Park Guell yesterday under the guidance of Raul in excellent English. Great audio system so we could hear Raul no matter how far away we were. Not at all rushed. Very informative and amusing with humorous personal anecdotes.

Barb Agostini (Google Reviewer)  

Did the half day trip...

22-Sep-2019

Did the half day trip from Barcelona to Girona with Julia Tours (left at 8am and back around 2:20pm). Bus was comfy and air conditioned. Left on time. Our tour guide was friendly and showed us around and we had a good amount of free time. Plus if you’re a GOT fan, you’ll get to see some spots from the show.

Janaya Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour of Sagrada Familia...

22-Mar-2024

Our tour of Sagrada Familia was amazing! Olga was our guide and she was absolutely incredible!! She was extremely knowledgeable about the site and was so pleasant to listen to discuss all the details and history. Love learning about the ins and outs and the story behind every detail.

Kyle Mundon (Google Reviewer)  

This was the only place...

11-Oct-2023

This was the only place I could find last-minute tickets to see Sagrada Familia. It was more expensive than the tickets directly from the basilica (which were sold out), but it included a guided tour. I opted to add the tower access in as well, which is about €15 more than just the guided tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. They have to deal with a lot of other people in the area, and to still be able to communicate effectively is impressive. I can't remember the guides name, but she had blue hair, so definitely easy to keep track of in the crowd of thousands inside the basilica. I didn't deal with any disrespect or lack of professionalism, as other reviews have mentioned. Everyone I interacted with was very kind and took time to explain things. FYI, if you're afraid of heights or claustrophobic, the tower is not for the faint of heart!

Lawrence Delaney (Google Reviewer)  

My wife and I toured...

29-Nov-2024

My wife and I toured Park Guell and Sagrada Familia with tour guides Matthew (Park Guell) and Marc (Sagrada Familia) on November 25th 2024. We showed up about twenty minutes late to our tour of Park Guell because our taxi driver dropped us off at the wrong location. Despite this, Matthew was very understanding and accommodating to both us and others on our tour with other specific or individual needs, ensuring to either wait at a location a little longer or offer an alternative path for those who needed a bit more assistance maneuvering within the park. When arriving at the Julia Travel location after our tour, he provided nearby restaurant recommendations and tips for avoiding potential pickpocket attempts in the crowded city center. Matthew’s Barcelona experience is second to none! Marc provided an amazing tour of the incredible Sagrada Familia. His passion, thoroughness, and efficiency in conducting the tour were very impressive. Despite the heavy crowds, he did a great job directing our tour group through Sagrada Familia in an organized manner while also pointing out specific details about the church that we wouldn’t have otherwise noted. Julia Travel provided two great tours through significant locations within Barcelona. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn more about these locations!

Creston Inderrieden (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time touring...

11-Jun-2024

Had a great time touring Sagrada Familia. Beautiful and organized tour.

April Hamilton-West (Google Reviewer)  

Una is absolutely the best...

29-Jul-2023

Una is absolutely the best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable. Energetic. And a delight to be around her. She kept everyone engaged and we all walked away with much more than La Sagrada Familia knowledge. We learned architecture, Gaudi history, and she pointed out things most would miss. Thank you, Una!

FamilyTravel18 (Google Reviewer)  

We took the 30 person...

01-Aug-2023

We took the 30 person catamaran, and had a fantastic time. They stop the boat after about an hour and let the guests swim for half an hour, which is refreshing. There are no pool toys, as advertised, however. Remember to grab a life jacket to swim in the ocean. The boat needs more life jackets available on deck.

Jeffery R. Phaneuf (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Maria was...

02-Aug-2024

Our tour guide Maria was with Julia Tours. It was easy to see she was a regular guide as many of the others knew her as well as the staff of the Basilica. She seemed to love the space as it was “beautiful” to her (told us 18xs). BUT our tour was very poor. It was suppose to be 1.5 hours, scheduled to start at 5. We didn’t start till 5:16 and were done at 6:10. She made all kinds of recommendations of what we could go see AFTER the tour AND didn’t really provide much detail. I suggest you go to the audio tour… has to be better then what we experienced today. Felt like we had a guide who was doing her last tour of the day and just wanted to go home to her air conditioning. This tour company felt like the McDonalds down the road. Fast and efficient but no real nutrients to feed your soul.

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  • Free Date Changes

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  • Low Deposit

    Julia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 21 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of julia travel charges.

    Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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