There’s no better chance to live your best Spanish life than 10 days driving around Spain. Together, we’ll explore Spain’s most iconic cities – think Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia & Granada – along with the smaller cobbled-street towns of Burgos, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Pamplona & Toledo. Between paella-making classes, evening flamenco, locally guided tours of Albaicin & Alhambra, plus plenty of tapas, we’ll feel like Spanish locals in no time.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Madrid
Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew tonight over your first Spanish dinner in the metro magic of Madrid. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you’ll be thankful for your hotel sleep.
Meals : Dinner
Hotel : Occidental Castellana Norte (or similar)
Meet and Greet social session:
Get ready to kick off your tour with a bang! Join us for a cool and fun meet and greet social session that will set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. We’re all about creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere where you can mingle, connect, and make lifelong friends. Get ready to let loose, laugh, and share your excitement for the journey ahead!
Highlights
Madrid
The first leg of our Iberian road trip kicks off this morning as we travel north in search of Burgos and Pamplona.
Burgos
We couldn’t race to our night’s stop-off point without letting you marvel at the pretty medieval town of Burgos first. For real, just wait till you see the gorgeous town square.
Pamplona
Our next stop is the colorful Pamplona. We’ll start with a brief orientation tour of this well-preserved town, and then you’ll have some free time to explore in your own way. Later this evening, we’ll regroup and sit down to a delicious included dinner.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : El Toro Hotel and Spa (or similar)
Pamplona
Rise and shine, Spanish explorers! Two cities await us today, but not until we’ve had breakfast.
Bilbao
Bilbao might get bragging rights to being an up-and-coming cultural hub of Spain, but that hasn’t diminished its uber laid back spirit. Home of one of the world’s most famous museums, the Museo Guggenheim, you’re free to use your morning to play art critique and absorb Bilbao’s pretty surrounds and architecture.
San Sebastián
Next stop, San Sebastián! This is a pretty postcard town where cobbled lanes slope towards pristine beaches. Take a walk, do some shopping, or just sit and chill in a bar, enjoying endless plates of pintxos (the Basque version of tapas).
Pamplona
Our day ends where it started in Pamplona, where you’ll sleep soundly with a head full of modern art-themed dreams.
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : El Toro Hotel and Spa (or similar)
Included Experiences :
Travel Party Exclusive –
Pamplona
This morning we spread our wings and take metaphorical flight once again, this time in the direction of Zaragoza with an end goal of none other than bustling Barcelona.
Zaragoza
A colorful cathedral & traditional Spanish churros will set our hearts aflutter in Zaragoza, as we roam the casco (old town) soaking up historic architecture and good vibes aplenty. Even the pit stops are amazingon Travel Party.
Barcelona
With 2 nights in Barcelona, you’ll be pronouncing Barcelona’s C with a “tthh” like a true local by the time we make tracks. We’ll kick things off with a walk through the Gothic Quarter & La Rambla district – two of the city’s must-dos for an instant look at this pretty spot, and a sure way to feel like a local in no time.
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar)
Included Experiences : Take a Gothic Walking Tour
Barcelona
Today is up to you to explore your way. You could take a wander through the colorful buildings & gardens of Gaudi’s iconic Parc Güell, or beach lovers could head to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar)
Free time Add on
Travel Party Exclusive Night Out: Barcelona Cocktail Bar and Pacha Club Experience
Get ready for an unforgettable night of excitement, music, and vibrant nightlife in Barcelona with your fellow Travel Party adventurers. Join us for “Nocturnal Rendezvous,” an exclusive one-night tour that will take you to two top-rated cocktail bars and the iconic Pacha Club. Get ready to indulge in delicious cocktails, mingle with fellow travelers, and dance the night away.
Highlights:
Step into the enchanting world of Paradiso, Barcelona’s hidden gem. Behind a disguised entrance lies a sophisticated cocktail sanctuary. Prepare to be amazed by the inventive mixology, artistic presentation, and unique flavors of Paradiso’s signature cocktails. Immerse yourself in the speakeasy atmosphere and savor the unforgettable moments shared with your travel companions.
Embark on a sensory journey at Dr Stravinsky, an innovative cocktail haven that pushes the boundaries of mixology. With a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail, Dr Stravinsky offers an extraordinary selection of expertly crafted cocktails. Explore their ever-evolving menu and let the talented mixologists surprise and delight your taste buds with their creations.
Experience the electrifying atmosphere of Pacha Barcelona, one of the city’s most renowned nightclubs. Prepare to dance the night away to the pulsating beats of world-class DJs, surrounded by a stylish and energetic crowd. Lose yourself in the captivating music, immersive visuals, and the vibrant energy that Pacha is famous for.
Barcelona
This morning you’ll have the chance to join a guided bike tour of the city before getting ready for a change of scene – the port city of Valencia is calling, where beach meets culture in the happiest way possible.
Valencia
It’s hard not to be enchanted by Valencia. With one night here in the land that invented paella, it would be crazy not to sign up for an optional paella-making class tonight with the crew. Who’s in?
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Hotel Mas Camarena Valencia (or similar)
Free Time Add-ons
Explore Barcelona like a local & join us on a guided bike tour. You’ll cycle past famous sites & also get off the beaten track to places where most tourists don’t go. Along the way, your guide will explain the history of the city to make it all come to life.
Valencia is the true home of the most Spanish of all dishes, Paella! Pay homage to this most delicious of dishes as we visit a cooking school, where we’ll learn how to make true Paella the Spanish way & then enjoy a sumptuous Spanish meal with drinks included. BuenApetito!
Valencia
It’s been short but sweet, Valencia, and we won’t forget you. This morning we’ll take an orientation walk before seeking the very different vibes of Granada. How are all these places in just one country?
Granada
Granada is brimming with romance and offering an eclectic mix of Arab and Spanish feels only to be found in Andalusia. This is one place you may never want to leave! We’ll join up tonight for an included dinner with the crew.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel : Macia Condor (or similar)
Granada
We start the morning with free time to explore. You can fill yours by opting for a guided tour of the Muslim quarter of Albaicin& the Capilla Real, and while you’re at it, fill up on some of Granada’s incredible food, like its famous Arab pastries. This afternoon we head to Spain’s number 1 visited attraction, the Alhambra Palace. We’ll discover the breathtaking beauty and history of this Moorish Palace, with its intricate patterns and detailed architecture that will leave you spellbound, and wondering why you haven’t been here sooner. To top it off, Alhambra offers the best views of the city. Feel the Spanish rhythm and style by opting for a traditional flamenco and tapas nightwith your Travel Party family. Que bueno!
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Macia Condor (or similar)
Included Experiences
Free Time Add-ons
Explore the historic Muslim Quarter of Granada & soak up the atmosphere as our Local Guide leads the group through the labyrinth of narrow lanes, courtyards, hole-in-the-wall shops & walled gardens. Get the background on Granada’s Moorish history & check out amazing views of the Alhambra from this hillside district, before visiting the Royal Chapel, its extravagant church & the tombs of King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella.
It doesn’t get more authentic than this. In the hills above Granada, tucked away in old gypsy caves, you have the chance to see a heart-stopping, intense flamenco show. Be transported to another world by the passion of the dancers & the sounds of the Spanish guitar. Then top off the evening with some delicious traditional tapas.
Granada
Bouncing out of bed should be no problem this morning, given the scenic adventures we have planned today en route to Madrid.
Toledo
Synagogues, churches, and medieval buildings sit atop the hill town of Toledo. We’ll uncover the city’s gothic cathedral, the famous Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect El Greco’s house, and the site of sieges, revolutions, and treason. Just another pit-stop in our life in glorious Spain.
Madrid
Here we are, back where the party started 10 life-changing days ago. You’re free to spend the evening your way tonight, and Madrid’s nightlife is pumping, so grab some tapas, sangria, and your dancing shoes for a night out on the town.
Meals : Breakfast
Hotel : Ibis Budget Madrid Centro Lavapies (or similar)
Included Experiences :Explore Toledo
Madrid
Tears and tissues and pinky swears for a reunion trip will mark the blur of sadness that is our morning departure. These are the memories that will stay with you a lifetime; make sure your next Travel Party adventure is just around the corner.
Meals : Breakfast