9-Day tour from Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

9-Day tour from Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

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9-Day tour from Barcelona through Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast

9 Days Starting and ending in Barcelona, Spain

Visiting: Barcelona, Zaragoza, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia

Tour operator:

Julia Travel

Tour code:

165

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-64

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish
From: $1653

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 9-day journey through Spain, starting in the vibrant city of Barcelona and traversing the enchanting regions of Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty, with guided city tours in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Valencia. Marvel at architectural wonders like the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury coach, with accommodations in selected hotels and daily breakfasts included. Enjoy the expertise of a tour director throughout your journey, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. With travel insurance and transfers covered, this tour provides a hassle-free way to discover the diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures of Spain. Whether you're wandering through the historic streets of Seville or savoring the flavors of Valencia, this tour promises unforgettable memories.

Highlights

  • Guided city tour in Barcelona, featuring Gaudí's modernist buildings and Montjuïc Park.

  • Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar in Zaragoza.

  • Explore the historic Mosque and Jewish Quarter in Cordoba.

  • Panoramic city tour of Seville, including the Cathedral and Santa Cruz quarter.

  • Tour the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens in Granada.

  • Discover Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences complex.

  • Experience the vibrant culture and architecture of Barcelona, including the Olympic Ring and Columbus monument.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Barcelona

Location: Barcelona

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 : Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid

Location: Zaragoza

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the southwest through an industrial and agricultural area of certain importance in Europe. Arrival in Zaragoza, capital of the province of Aragón, located on the banks of the Ebro River, which is the mightiest in the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period, had a very important role in Spanish history. Free time to visit the impressive architecture of the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar. Continuation to Madrid. Overnight at the hotel. (*) Transportation between Barcelona and Madrid could be done by High-Speed train) in Tourist Class without tour escort.

Day 3 : Madrid – Cordoba – Seville

Location: Cordoba

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land, passing 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 (entrance included) 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 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 Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring and monument to Columbus. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full 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 City Tours

    Guided city tour with local guides in Barcelona, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included) and Valencia.

  • Tour Director

    Tour director throughout the journey.

  • Luxury Coach Transportation

    Transportation in luxury coach.

  • Transfers

    Transfers as per itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is included.

What's Not Included

  • Meals Other Than Breakfast

    Meals other than daily breakfast are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses are not covered.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours and activities are not included.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from the starting location are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with luxury coach transportation throughout the journey, ensuring a comfortable and scenic ride between destinations. Additionally, there is an option for high-speed train travel between Barcelona and Madrid.

Accommodation

Stay in selected hotel class accommodations throughout the tour, offering comfort and convenience in each city visited, including Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, and Valencia, with daily breakfast included.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation in a luxury coach.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, guided city tours with local guides are included in Barcelona, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, and Valencia.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.

  • Will there be a tour director throughout the journey?

    Yes, a tour director will be present throughout the journey.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    Daily breakfast is included in the tour.

  • Are entrance fees to major attractions included?

    Yes, entrance fees are included for the Mosque in Cordoba, the Cathedral in Seville, and the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens in Granada.

  • 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

    Julia Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

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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.