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Overview

Spanish Escape

Say, “Hola,” to Spain on this escape to the land of Flamenco music and dance, inviting beaches, and enticing cuisine. Life is a fiesta here, and you can experience it without the crowds—and even better—without the high-season prices. From its world-class art, historical sights, and magnificent cathedrals to its sunny climate and scrumptious cuisine, this is the best way to see the highlights of Spain in a short time! On this Spain tour, you’ll stay overnight in Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona. Guided sightseeing and walking tours present you with Spain's must-see attractions.

History buffs will be delighted by a visit to Seville’s magnificent Casa de Pilatos with its splendid collection of Roman sculptures. In Granada, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife, the oldest decorative garden in the Western world. An orientation drive in Valencia highlights Roman, Moorish, and Spanish history. If you’re interested in art and architecture, you’ll be thrilled by a visit to Madrid’s Prado Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of European art over the last 8 centuries. In Barcelona, visit the amazing Sagrada Familia Basilica, the masterpiece of architect Gaudì. But that’s not all…you’ll also enjoy a special farewell dinner with Sangria at a local restaurant in Barcelona. These are just a few of the experiences and sights included on this tour. From the historical sights and beautiful art and architecture to the delectable treats and special experiences, this Spanish Escape is sure to leave you with plenty of memories to share with loved ones back home. So pack your camera and get ready for a marvelous guided Spain vacation at a price that screams, “Let’s go!”

Highlights of Spanish Escape

Price Details US

All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save Discounts, Second Tour Discount and Small Group Discount.

Notes

The Alhambra complex: Entrance to the Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.
The Alhambra complex is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.

Related Option Title

January & March 2020 Travel

UNESCO Sites

Alhambra and Generalife Granada|Historic Centre of Cordoba|Works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona|Works of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia

Small Group

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Product Group

Spanish Escape

Private Touring

6 guests in a party: $2,031*
18 guests in a party: $512*

Inclusions

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring in spacious comfort by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi is included on board your coach and in most hotel lobbies and common areas.

Travelers Notes

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!

Itineraries

Day 1

ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your tour director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

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Day 2

MADRID Masterpieces in Madrid MADRID Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain, and Calle Alcala. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues.


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Day 3

MADRID–CORDOBA–SEVILLE Treasures of Cordoba CORDOBA Free time to browse before departing for Seville.
SEVILLE Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 354mi/570 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE The Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba in Spanish) today is a Catholic cathedral but was originally a mosque built for Muslim prayer by Abd ar-Rahman I in the 8th century. The mosque’s architecture is rich in dazzling detail, with over 800 granite and marble pillars supporting its beautiful brick and stone arches - a major focal point in the mosque along with the soaring bell tower – the tallest structure in the city.


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Day 4

SEVILLE The Squares of Seville SEVILLE Stop at the Plaza de España. Guided sightseeing includes Casa de Pilatos and a walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Walk through Seville’s picturesque Plaza de España, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair. The 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter and its magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafés



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Day 5

SEVILLE–GRANADA Splendid Spain GRANADA Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. (B) 199mi/320 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.


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Day 6

GRANADA–VALENCIA Views of Valencia VALENCIA Orientation drive and free time. (B,D) 360mi/580 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Marvel at the architecture of La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (The City of Arts and Sciences) in Valencia. This gleaming, ultra-modern complex is the largest of its kind in Europe, with its strikingly futuristic design mirroring the surrounding water park, and a stunning symbol of the Spanish city, which houses a planetarium, an oceanarium, and an interactive museum.


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Day 7

VALENCIA–BARCELONA The Boulevards of Barcelona Scenic drive along the coast en route to Barcelona. (B) 211mi/340 km

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE in Barcelona in the footsteps of Picasso through the historic heart of the old city. Indulge in the tradition and tastes of 2,000 years in the Gothic Quarter. Take in the charm and captivating history with a walk down the tree-lined avenue of La Rambla amid the terraces and street performers on Barcelona’s famous thoroughfare.


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Day 8

BARCELONA Gaudi’s Masterpiece BARCELONA Guided sightseeing includes sights of the Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Montjuïc Hill. Visit the Sagrada Familia Basilica. [LF] Sangria and farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia stands in Barcelona as a monument to the Holy Family and a testament to the masterwork of Antoni Gaudi. Built on the reliance of donations since the first stone was laid more than 130 years ago, the iconic church remains an unfinished masterpiece and the world’s longest-running construction project—slated for completion in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect’s death.


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Day 9

BARCELONA Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Departures

# Air Start Date Land Start Date Land End Date Land Only Price Discount Final Departure Code Status
1 2024-10-25 2024-10-26 2024-11-03 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX41026 Not Available
2 2024-11-01 2024-11-02 2024-11-10 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX41102 Please Call
3 2024-11-06 2024-11-07 2024-11-15 $2299 $0 $2299 KSAX41107K Please Call
4 2024-11-08 2024-11-09 2024-11-17 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX41109 Please Call
5 2024-11-15 2024-11-16 2024-11-24 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX41116 Please Call
6 2024-11-20 2024-11-21 2024-11-29 $2299 $0 $2299 KSAX41121K Please Call
7 2024-11-22 2024-11-23 2024-12-01 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX41123 Please Call
8 2024-11-29 2024-11-30 2024-12-08 $1899 $0 $1899 KSAX41130 Not Available
9 2025-01-03 2025-01-04 2025-01-12 $1799 $0 $1799 KSAX50104 Available
10 2025-01-10 2025-01-11 2025-01-19 $1799 $0 $1799 KSAX50111 Not Available
11 2025-01-17 2025-01-18 2025-01-26 $1799 $0 $1799 KSAX50118 Available
12 2025-01-22 2025-01-23 2025-01-31 $2099 $0 $2099 KSAX50123K Not Available
13 2025-01-24 2025-01-25 2025-02-02 $1799 $0 $1799 KSAX50125 Not Available
14 2025-01-31 2025-02-01 2025-02-09 $1899 $0 $1899 KSAX50201 Not Available
15 2025-02-05 2025-02-06 2025-02-14 $2299 $0 $2299 KSAX50206K Not Available
16 2025-02-07 2025-02-08 2025-02-16 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX50208 Not Available
17 2025-02-14 2025-02-15 2025-02-23 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX50215 Available
18 2025-02-19 2025-02-20 2025-02-28 $2299 $0 $2299 KSAX50220K Not Available
19 2025-02-21 2025-02-22 2025-03-02 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX50222 Not Available
20 2025-02-28 2025-03-01 2025-03-09 $1999 $0 $1999 KSAX50301 Available
21 2025-03-05 2025-03-06 2025-03-14 $2399 $0 $2399 KSAX50306K Available
22 2025-03-07 2025-03-08 2025-03-16 $2099 $0 $2099 KSAX50308 Not Available
23 2025-03-14 2025-03-15 2025-03-23 $2099 $0 $2099 KSAX50315 Not Available

Hotels

# Name Description City Address Rating
1 Novotel Madrid Center A stylish 790 room hotel located in Madrid's elegant Salamanca District with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, a chic bar featuring a large video wall, a fitness room and relaxing lounge areas. Madrid C/ O'donnell 53 First-Class
2 Hotel Al Andalus Palace This modern design Hotel has 623 spacious rooms with wooden floors, Free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and air conditioning. The property has an on-site restaurant serving international cuisine and a rich buffet breakfast. Other amenities include a seasonal poolside bar, a stylish snack bar, cafe and a fitness centre with sauna. Sevilla Avda De La Palmera S/N First-Class
3 Hotel Saray Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall. Granada Paseo Tierno Galvan 4 Superior First-Class
4 Abades Nevada Palace Abades Nevada Palace is a modern hotel, strategically located, just a 5-minute walk away from the centre of Granada. All air-conditioned rooms are furnished with satellite TV and a minibar. Featuring an avant-garde style, the accomodation has been designed in an oval shape to provide rooms with views of the Sierra and La Alhambra. A lobby-bar, restaurants, gym, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (open in the summer months) and Free Wi-Fi internet access complete the amenties. Granada C/ De la Sultana, 3 First-Class
5 NH Center The stylishly decorated NH Center hotel offers 192 spacious, modern rooms, including rooms specially designed with handicapped accessibility. Valencia Ricardo Mico' 1 First-Class
6 HCC Regente Set in an attractive building dating back to 1913 which boasts Modernist architecture, Art Nouveau styling and modern interiors. This 79-room mid-range hotel is perfectly situated on the tree-lined Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona's central, upscale Eixample district with many fashion boutiques and restaurants nearby. Guest rooms offer air conditioning/heating, in-room safe and slippers, a buffet breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, drinks are served in the lounge bar and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. During the summer months there is a small rooftop pool and terrace offering a panoramic view of the city. Barcelona Rambla Catalunya 76 First-Class
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