MADRID & AROUND

(8 days/7 nights) From €884

This one-week-tour will take you right to the heart of Spain. It begins in the Spanish capital, cosmopolitan Madrid, with its ornate, palatial buildings, its beautiful Italian and French-style gardens, fascinating museums and traditional neighbourhoods. From here you move on to Segóvia, with its amazing aqueduct and fairy-tale Alcázar and then Salamanca, the “golden city” with its historic university. The trip will also allow you to discover the Jewish legacy in Plasencia and the medieval charm of Trujillo, Cáceres and Oropesa. In Mérida you will find lands once occupied by the Romans and in Toledo you will visit the walled city which was once the capital of a still-fragmented Spain.

SECRETS OF NORTHERN SPAIN

(10 days/9 nights) From €1048

On this ten-day tour, you will visit Northern Spain, a vast, diverse region peopled by various communities, each with its own strong identity and character. You will travel from the proud Basque Country, Bilbao in its post-industrial splendour and San Sebastian, a city famous for its delicious pintxos (tapas) and the amazing Concha Bay. You will them move on to warm-blooded, passionate Pamplona, symbol of Navarra, and then La Rioja, the region famous for producing some of the best wines in Spain. You will go through green, fertile Galicia, where all roads lead to Santiago de Compostela, paving the way to Astúrias and Cantábria where you will visit the cities like Santander and Gijón, pounded by the restless sea which has carved out an amazing coastline. There are many secrets here just waiting to be discovered.

BARCELONA & AROUND

(15 days/14 nights) From €1663

Everyone who has ever visited Barcelona says this is an exciting city. Maybe this is because each neighbourhood has a distinct character, maybe on account of the strong Catalan flavour of the city or maybe due to the architectural gems to be found here, whether Roman or modern. In this two-week tour, you will get to explore the city itself, but also the surrounding areas. You will visit Valencia, home of paella, and Tarragona, by the sea, both of which lie to the south. You will also go to Zaragoza, which lies halfway between Barcelona and Madrid, and reflects the Mudejar legacy in all its splendour, as well as picturesque Aínsa, a mountain village in the Spanish Pyrenees, Figueres and Cadaqués, towns to the northeast which will forever be linked to the Catalan painter, Salvador Dali.

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ANDALUSIA

(15 days/14 nights) From €1579

During this two-week tour, you will be able to visit the sunniest part of Spain, Andalusia. This region has high mountains, heavenly beaches and a Moorish heritage without equal, which can be seen in the many Islamic buildings which have survived until the present day. Fruit of several centuries of Muslim domination, Andalusia also manages to be quintessentially Spanish, with flamenco as its main cultural and artistic expression and bullfights as a still-popular form of entertainment. From the big, lively city of Seville, to Córdoba and Granada, relics of the former Emirate, to the Cádiz Peninsula, Jerez de La Frontera, the land of Sherry wine, passing through the Málaga of Picasso and the Pueblos Blancos, with their whitewashed cottages hidden among the mountain vegetation, there is no shortage of exciting places to visit. Come along with us!

SPAIN FROM TIP TO TOE

(21 days/20 nights) From €2513

This is a really comprehensive tour of Spain, from one end to the other. This unforgettable three-week trip takes you round the roads, paths, cities and regions which make up this unique country. Visit all the important monuments and get to know Spain’s incredibly rich history, discover the unique natural beauty spots, try the wonderful Spanish cooking and experience the age-old traditions. You will begin in the heart of Spain, in the magnificent city of Madrid, then go southwards to the hot and sunny region of Andalusia. Crossing the vast plains of Extremadura, you will reach Salamanca, the golden city, from where you will cross into the Basque Country and La Rioja, where you will be able to experience the excellent food and wines of these regions. The tour then continues to Aragon, a fertile land full of enchanting mountain villages and cities containing the most fantastic examples of Mudejar architecture. From here you will travel east, towards the coast, from Valencia to Tarragona and then on to Fígueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dali, and the tiny village of Cadaqués. The tour will end in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. This itinerary has been specially designed to allow you to really get to know the whole country.

ANDALUSIA & PORTUGAL

(15 days/14 nights) From €1564

This two-week tour is an invitation to explore the Southern half of the Iberian Peninsula, an area with idyllic beaches, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet, but also a land full of Islamic buildings, a legacy of the centuries-long domination of this part of the world by the Muslims. You will travel from Seville to Granada, passing through the Pueblos Blancos in the mountains, and from Córdoba to Évora, stopping in Lisbon, Arrábida and the Algarve.

MADRID & PORTUGAL

(12 days/11 nights) From €1237

This twelve-day tour will take you from the Spanish capital, Madrid, westwards towards Portugal. In addition to the capitals of both countries, you will visit places full of historical significance, which existed before Spain and Portugal were even founded! These include Mérida, Évora and Segovia, magnificent buildings such as the Monastery at Alcobaça, the University of Salamanca, and the truly stunning landscapes of the Douro Valley.

NORTHERN SPAIN & PORTUGAL

(12 days/11 nights) From €1487

On this twelve-day tour you will drive down from Bilbao to Lisbon, crossing the border into northern Portugal. You will visit the small coastal cities of San Sebastian and Gijón, enchanting towns such as Santillana del Mar and Sintra, as well as the large cities of Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, Porto and Lisbon.

PARADORES AROUND MADRID

(10 days/9 nights) From €1775

What do the following have in common: a 17th century former school in Alcalá de Henares, two buildings with wonderful views in the cities of Segóvia and Salamanca, a 16th century convent in Trujillo, another convent, this time from the 18th century, built on the remains of a temple in Mérida, and a former manor house built on the top of a hill overlooking Toledo? Possibly only the fact that their doors are wide open to welcome you to stay! This ten-day tour, centred around Madrid, allows you to discover an exciting, vibrant region and accommodation you could only dream of, right in the heart of Spain.

ANDALUSIAN CASTLES & PALACES

(10 days/9 nights) From €1956

This ten-day tour will take you to the south of the country, to discover the palaces and castles of Andalusia, a region which was deeply influenced by the centuries-long domination of the Moors. Their presence shaped the appearance and the identity of this region, including the cities and towns, in which we can see small whitewashed houses right next to huge buildings painted in warm, vibrant colours, rounded arches and lush gardens. You will be able to enjoy the sunshine on the terrace of the fabulous 14th century Arab Alcácer in Carmona, be a guest of honour at the Parador built on the site of the Emir’s former Summer Palace in Córdoba, and stay overnight in the Alhambra complex in Granada, conceived by its Islamic architects as a vision of paradise on earth. Down on the coast you will have the most amazing views from the Parador de Nerja, a hotel which is set among the beaches of fine sand and crystalline water along the Malaga coast, and in Ronda you will be awestruck by the views of the incredible gorge, which you can see from your Parador hotel, which was once the Town Hall.

HISTORY & HERITAGE AT PARADORES

(15 days/14 nights) From €2822

It is impossible not to establish a certain correlation between paradores, history, property and inheritance. Former properties of the royal family and the Spanish nobility, important decisions were taken in their banqueting halls, battlelines were drawn up within their rooms, romances blossomed in their gardens, and many other legendary acts (or mythical ones) took shape in these buildings. We are talking about former palaces, monasteries or convents which have been renovated to offer their guests luxury and comfort and a memorable stay, while maintaining original features and rooms and valuing their historical importance. This two-week trip will take you on an adventure in Toledo, Córdoba, Granada, Ronda, Seville, Salamanca, Segóvia and Alcalá de Henares, the scenarios of your own personal storybook.

SPAIN ALONG THE NORTHERN COAST

(10 days/9 nights) From €1142

On this 10-day tour, you will explore the sinuous Northern coast of Spain with its capes, bays, long beaches and incredible sea. You will start in Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela near the Rias Baixas and Altas, those estuaries with their unbelievably beautiful scenery, then go along the rugged Costa da Morte, which became famous on account of the numerous accidents at sea which took place there. Then you will pass through the blue and green tones of Astúrias and Cantábria, visiting small fishing villages like Cudillero and Cabo Peñas, to the north, plus the cities of Gijón, Llanes and Santander, before arriving at the larger cities of Bilbao and San Sebastian, in the Basque Country.

WONDERS OF SPAIN’S COAST OF ANDALUSIA

(12 days/11 nights) From €1352

Bring along your sunglasses, beach towel and sunscreen and come with us on this twelve-day tour of the Andalusian coast, a region where the sun shines nearly all day, the temperatures are warm and pleasant and the beach is the place to be! Go and discover the wonderful delights of this magnificent coast, from the Cádiz peninsula, a little piece of paradise, almost totally surrounded by water, passing through Gibraltar, where the enormous rock conceals one of the richest and most fascinating nature reserves, as far as Malaga, where the sea laps gently on the beautiful, long beaches of white sand. On the way, you can also visit Marbella, with its luxury marina and shopping complex, and Nerja, whose Balcón de Europa overlooking the water allows you to enjoy the sea breeze and take in the views of this heavenly landscape.

MADRID, VALENCIA & BARCELONA

(12 days/11 nights) From €1809

Tapas, paella and pintxos. White wine, red wine and Cavas. Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona. On this twelve-day tour you will be able to satisfy your palate as you discover the rich flavours belonging to this trinity of great Spanish cities. Madrid, with its culture of tapas, Valencia, the home of paella and Barcelona, which combines the influences from the Basque Country and its famous pintxos with Mediterranean flavours and wonderful fish dishes made from local produce. During the tour, you will also get to try the marvellous Conventual Sweets from Toledo and the Creme Brulee of the Costa Brava. Have we succeeded in exciting your taste buds? Come and join us on this incredible gastronomy tour!

BARCELONA, MADRID & BASQUE COUNTRY

(15 days/14 nights) From €2054

This two-week gastronomy tour allows you to discover the best food and wine that Spain has to offer, and you will get to smell the different aromas and try the various local flavours in the five regions through which we will pass. We will begin on the coast, in Barcelona, in Catalonia, where the tapas are inspired by the proximity to the sea and where Cava, the light, traditionally-made, sparkling wine, is produced. We then go to Madrid, where cured meats and dishes made with pork taste their very best and where the custom of a small number of people to eat churros con chocolate, has become an established Madrid tradition. We then move on to the small region of La Rioja where some of the best Spanish wines are produced. These wines go perfectly with the delicious tapas found in some of the local bars. To end our tour in the best possible way, we will go to the Basque Country and the city of San Sebastián, which has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other place in Spain and where the creation of “pintxos” (the local type of tapa) is an art.

MADRID & AROUND HISTORIC TOUR

(8 days/7 nights) From €1149

Come and discover this region in the heart of Spain and learn about its incredibly rich history. This one-week tour starts in Madrid, a city designed from its very beginnings to be the capital of Spain, and then passes through Salamanca, home of one of Europe’s oldest Universities, where many important decisions have been taken, including implementation of the Gregorian reform of the calendar. You will then visit Trujillo, the birthplace of most of the New World conquistadores, Mérida, with its impressive Roman ruins and Toledo, the imperial city which was the centre of the Spanish kingdom for many centuries. Other stops on this trip through the marvels of Spanish history include Segóvia, with its marvellous Roman Aqueduct, Ávila, the birthplace of Santa Teresa, with its impressive medieval perimeter walls, the historic city of Cáceres, and the walled cities of Plasencia and Oropesa.

ANDALUSIAN GOLDEN TRIANGLE

(8 days/7 nights) From €932

On this one-week tour you can immerse yourself in the history and origins of this region of Southern Spain, marked by the Moorish occupation which lasted several centuries. The signs of this are everywhere, and include the Giralda in Seville, once part of a Mosque, and now right next to the Cathedral, Córdoba, with the unique, amazing Mosque-Cathedral and Granada, with its small, whitewashed houses in the shadow of the majestic, imposing Alhambra complex. You will also have time to explore the city of Jaén, the olive-oil capital of Spain, and Antequera, where there are traces of human occupation dating back to the Bronze Age.

ART & ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF SPAIN

(15 days/14 nights) From €1977

On this two-week tour, you will go to Andalusia and Castile, and finish you trip in Catalonia. Andalusia was one of the longest-lasting Arab Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula and Castile was one of the largest Christian kingdoms in Spain, which, it is said, got its name from the number of castles to be found in this region. As for Catalonia, this is where a very specific cultural identity was forged, and it is famous both for its fishing villages and for being the home of one of Spain’s most important cities, Barcelona. Great historical events have left their mark in the form of buildings and these are testaments to the passage of time. These include the cathedral in Seville, with its famous Giralda, the grand Toledo Cathedral, the unique mosque in Córdoba, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the majestic Alhambra in Granada, the enormous Palácio Real in Madrid, as well as the Alcázar in Segóvia. This is a tour in which history is revealed through the incredibly varied architecture Spain has to offer.

TIME FOR OURSELVES

(15 days/14 nights) From €1756

Does the chaotic rhythm of days which follow one another in a frenetic fashion often leave you without any time for yourself and for what really matters? Switch off from all these worries and come on our two-week tour. If you want to come with someone else, that’s even better! You will begin in Seville, in the south, and pass through Nerja, on the coast, then truly majestic Toledo, after that Segóvia, with its enchanting palace, and finally Girona, with its picturesque brightly-painted, riverside cottages. All this on a tour which invites you to relax, to rest and enjoy your free time in the best possible way. Come and join us!

ANDALUSIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE BY TRAIN

(8 days/7 nights) From €1029

Would you like to get to know the South of Spain, its hidden treasures and impressive monuments left from centuries of Islamic rule, but cannot or do not want to have to drive? So that this need not be a problem, we have devised a one-week tour which will take you around Andalusia’s Golden Triangle by train. From Seville, with its beautiful cathedral and Giralda, to Córdoba, with its amazing mosque and finally Granada, home of the huge Alhambra, you will make all the journeys on the public train network.

MADRID, VALENCIA & BARCELONA BY TRAIN

(15 days/14 nights) From €2103

If you wish to visit the most important cities in Spain without having to drive, then this two-week tour is perfect for you. As well as the capital, Madrid, with its magnificent 16th century buildings, and Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain, famous for its beautiful Barrio Gótico and eccentric, flamboyant modernist buildings, you will also visit other great cities. These include Toledo, the imperial city, Salamanca, the golden city, famous for its ancient University, Segovia, land of the suckling pig and the enchanting Alcázar palace, and Valencia, home of paella and the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias complex. At the end of the tour, you will make a detour to the wonderful Costa Brava, where you can explore Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dali, and also visit the fishing village of Cadaqués.