Tour Best Of Spain (Winter, 10 Days)

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 9 Breakfast (B) Barcelona: Enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit that’s all about social cohesion, doing their bit to enrich coexistence, with rights and opportunities for all.

Guide

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

Transport

Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.

Others

Madrid: Do the included meals have a set menu? Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you. Pamplona: Your Trip Manager will escort you into the heart of the city and give a brief orientation talk. After that, you’re free to explore this quirky and colourful city in your own way. Bilbao: Home to world famous art museums and architecture that’s grander than grand. Today you’ll have plenty of time to explore Bilbao, taking in the mountains and the skyscrapers. San Sebastián: Where better to admire the sunset than on the beautiful beaches of San Sebastián? This resort town is known for its fantastic food too – so make sure you’re hungry! Barcelona: We’ll check out the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s world-renowned masterpiece. Work began on the church in the 1880s and while it was technically never finished, it’s still a wonder to behold. Granada: Probably the most Instagrammable palace that’s ever existed. Tour this Moorish marvel with an expert. Toledo: This medieval city is a cultural melting pot, with a mix of Spanish, Arabic and Jewish influences. Get some pics of the Alcázar Fortress and the gothic Cathedral.

Accommodation

9 nights in Hotels

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Pintxos for All - You cannot visit San Sebastian and not go on a pintxos tour. This Basque tradition of going from bar to bar and tasting delicious morsels of food is synonomous with the city itself. You will learn about the Basque Country’s unique culture, get to know how the locals live and eat and feel a real sense of community - and yes, you’ll understand why they are not called tapas here. Paella Making Class & Dinner - 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. Buen Apetito! Tapas & Traditional Flamenco - 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.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Madrid

Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew tonight over your first group dinner in the metro magic of Madrid. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you’ll be thankful for your hotel sleep.
Day 2 Day 2: Madrid To Pamplona Via Burgos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Madrid To Pamplona Via Burgos

The first leg of our Iberian roadtrip kicks off this morning as we travel north in search of Burgos and Pamplona. 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. Our next stop is the colourful 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.
Day 3 Day 3: Pamplona (Including Bilbao And San Sebastián)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Pamplona (Including Bilbao And San Sebastián)

Rise and shine, Spanish explorers! Two new cities await us today, but not until we’ve had breakfast. 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. 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). Our day ends where it started in Pamplona, where you’ll sleep soundly with a head full of modern art-themed dreams.
Day 4 Day 4: Pamplona To Barcelona Via Zaragoza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Pamplona To Barcelona Via Zaragoza

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. A colourful 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 amazing on Contiki. 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 an orientation tour, before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 5 Day 5: Barcelona
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Barcelona

Today you’ll have the chance to join a guided bike tour of the city. Afterwards, you could take a wander through the colourful buildings & gardens of Gaudi’s iconic Parc Güell or beach lovers could head to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
Day 6 Day 6: Barcelona To Valencia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Barcelona To Valencia

This morning we’re ready for a change of scene - the port city of Valencia is calling, where beach meets culture in the happiest way possible. It’s hard not to be enchanted by Valencia as we explore the city during our orientation walk. 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?
Day 7 Day 7: Valencia To Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Valencia To Granada

It’s been short but sweet, Valencia, and we won’t forget you. Today, we’re seeking the very different vibes of Granada. How are all these places in just one country? 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.
Day 8 Day 8: Granada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 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 night with your Contiki family. Que beuno!
Day 9 Day 9: Granada To Madrid Via Toledo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Granada To Madrid Via Toledo

Bouncing out of bed should be no problem this morning, given the scenic adventures we have planned today on route to Madrid. 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. Here we are, back where the party started. 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.
Day 10 Day 10: End Madrid
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: End 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 life time; make sure your next Contiki adventure is just around the corner.

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Best Of Spain (Winter, 10 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Spain (Winter, 10 Days)

Day 1: Start Madrid

Day 2: Madrid To Pamplona Via Burgos

Day 3: Pamplona (Including Bilbao And San Sebastián)

Day 4: Pamplona To Barcelona Via Zaragoza

Day 5: Barcelona

Day 6: Barcelona To Valencia

Day 7: Valencia To Granada

Day 8: Granada

Day 9: Granada To Madrid Via Toledo

Day 10: End Madrid

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