Spanish Heritage
Spanish Heritage
$8050
Tour Overview
Experience the magic of Spain on an 18-day tour. Discover Barcelona’s architectural delights, Seville’s flamenco spirit, and Madrid’s Prado Museum.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and learn about its history.
- Seville: See the city's top sights on a panoramic tour with your Local Expert.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Santiago de Compostela: Join a city tour to admire the cathedral facade at Praza do Obradoiro.
- Santiago de Compostela: Embark on a scenic walk on part of the Way of St. James through parks and gardens that transform with the seasons.
Top Rated Highlights
- Relax and enjoy the views as your travel along Costa Dorada, Ebro Delta, Costa Blanca, through Sierra Nevada, Andalucía, the Guadalquivir Valley and across the Plains of La Mancha. Experience the gorgeously green beauty of Spain's northern coast as you drive through Asturias and witness colourful fishing towns on the coast. You'll enjoy some of Spain's best scenery as you travel through the Rueda wine region, through Picos de Europa, along Costa Vasca and Costa de Cantabria and through the La Rioja region.
- Barcelona: View the contrasting architectural styles of Gaudí's extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família, under construction since 1882.
- Barcelona: With your Local Expert, drive along the Passeig de Gràcia. Journey through the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.
- Peñíscola: See the seaside castle featured in the film 'El Cid'.
- Valencia: See the ultra-modern Centre of Arts and Sciences and the huge gates of the old town, Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart.
- Seville: Admire the cathedral's immense golden altarpiece and see the Tomb of Columbus held aloft by four kings.
- Córdoba: See the 2,000-year-old Roman bridge and spend some time exploring the town.
- Córdoba: Visit The Mosque–Cathedral and its forest of arches with your Local Expert.
- Oviedo: See ancient wall paintings and marvel at Europe's finest altarpieces in the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour.
- Picos de Europa: Visit the holy cave of Covadonga and see the tomb of Pelayo who became the first King of Asturias.
- Picos de Europa: Venture into this magnificent national park to admire the stunning picturesque scenery and rocky trails.
- Santillana del Mar: Step back in time when you visit this perfectly preserved and 'most beautiful village in Spain.'
- Bilbao: Admire Gehry's spectacularly modern Guggenheim Museum.
- Getaria: See the rock known as El Ratón or the mouse.
- San Sebastián: Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old Quarter.
- Pamplona: The city is home to Café Iruña, a favourite of Ernest Hemingway.
Make Travel Matter
Seville: Visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation to learn flamenco steps and watch an evocative performance. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 11: Quality Education, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Gijón: Meet locals for a delicious farm to table meal of locally sourced produce that has been prepared just for you. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Authentic Dining
Valencia: Learn the authentic recipe of paella joining a local chef for a Cooking Demonstration.
Barcelona: Savour Catalan delicacies that reflect the history of the local culinary culture, combining classic recipes with the freshest produce.
Insight Choice
Seville: Stroll through Barrio de Santa Cruz with a Local Expert and learn about its history.
Seville: See the city's top sights on a panoramic tour with your Local Expert.
Santiago de Compostela: Join a city tour to admire the cathedral facade at Praza do Obradoiro.
Santiago de Compostela: Embark on a scenic walk on part of the Way of St. James through parks and gardens that transform with the seasons.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza.
Accommodation Name: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton, Barcelona
Meals Included: Dinner
Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Barcelona, the City of Gaudí Relaxed Start
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza.
Accommodation Name: NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Hilton, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Expert joins you for a drive along the Passeig de Gràcia, adorned with elegant wrought-iron street lamps and some of the most flamboyant Modernist buildings. Continue through the Eixample district to visit Gaudi’s extraordinary masterpiece, the Sagrada Família.
Day 3: Along the coast to Valencia Relaxed Start
Location: Valencia
Accommodation: Barceló Valencia.
Accommodation Name: Barceló Valencia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Stop at Peñíscola to see the sea-lapped castle. Continue to Valencia. Meet the chef of a local family-run restaurant in the heart of the Old City and learn how to make this local specialty during a Cooking Demonstration. Later, indulge in the delicious flavours of this classic dish with a glass of wine at dinner.
Day 4: Exquisite Granada and Alhambra
Location: Granada
Accommodation: Gran Hotel Luna de Granada.
Accommodation Name: Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel toward Andalucía, passing the castle at Lorca and troglodyte dwellings. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore as you wish. Overlooking Granada stands one of the most remarkable fortresses ever built, the Alhambra. Led by your Local Expert, explore this exquisite 13th-century palace and stroll through the elegant exotic gardens of the Generalife.
Day 5: A scenic drive to Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Sevilla, Seville.
Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your journey continues to Seville, the enchanting capital of Andalucía. Spend the evening exploring this delightful city at your leisure.
Day 6: Seville, the City of Carmen Relaxed Start
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Meliá Sevilla, Seville.
Accommodation Name: Meliá Sevilla
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Seville Cathedral, the burial place of Christopher Columbus. Explore Seville with Insight Choice. Choose to embark on a walk through the old Jewish Quarter. Alternatively, enjoy a drive around the city with panoramic views. Visit the Cristina Heeren Foundation, a private flamenco dance school and beneficiary of a TreadRight Foundation grant, for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy a dance lesson, before witnessing emotions come to life in a flamenco performance.
Day 7: Moorish Córdoba
Location: Córdoba
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco, Radisson RED Madrid, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid.
Accommodation Name: Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Torre de Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
In Córdoba, meet a local historian and visit the magnificent Mezquita, an 8th century mosque with a Christian cathedral built within.
Day 8: Wonderful Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco, Radisson RED Madrid, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid.
Accommodation Name: Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Torre de Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Guided by your Local Expert, visit the Spanish capital’s most historic neighbourhoods. Your drive continues through the Old Quarter, discovering the origins of the city. Enjoy a special visit to the renowned Prado Museum with an art historian who will guide you through the collective works of Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rubens and more. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Join your newfound friends at a local restaurant for dinner.
Day 9: Madrid at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: AC Hotel by Marriott Cuzco, Radisson RED Madrid, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Emperatriz, Madrid.
Accommodation Name: Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, Barceló Torre de Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start and a full day at leisure to explore Spain’s capital. Consider an optional experience to the fortified city of Segovia.
Day 10: Through Guadarrama Mountains to Santiago de Compostela
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: NH Collection Santiago de Compostela.
Accommodation Name: NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through the Guadarrama Mountains to the infinite horizons of Old Castile and continue past the impressive Castillo de la Mota, conquered by Queen Isabella. Travel on to Santiago de Compostela, where the tomb of the Apostle St. James was miraculously discovered in the Middle Ages.
Day 11: Santiago de Compostela Relaxed Start
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Accommodation: NH Collection Santiago de Compostela.
Accommodation Name: NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Santiago de Compostela with Insight Choice. Choose to join a city tour with a Local Expert. Alternatively, join a scenic walk on the Way of St. James.
Day 12: The Costa Verde to Oviedo Relaxed Start
Location: Oviedo
Accommodation: Barceló Oviedo Cervantes.
Accommodation Name: Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel along the Green Coast of Asturias. Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Gijón. In Oviedo, visit the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour in Plaza Alfonso II with a Local Expert.
Day 13: Santander
Location: Santander
Accommodation: Eurostars Hotel Real, Santander.
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Real, Santander
Meals Included: Breakfast
Head into Picos de Europa to visit the Holy Cave of Covadonga. Enjoy views of the Costa de Cantabria while travelling to Santillana del Mar, arguably the most beautiful village in Spain.
Day 14: Bilbao and San Sebastián Relaxed Start
Location: San Sebastián
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián.
Accommodation Name: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals Included: Breakfast
Admire the architecture of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Continue to San Sebastián and admire its beauty during a city tour with a Local Expert.
Day 15: The Cantabrian Coast Relaxed Start
Location: San Sebastián
Accommodation: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián.
Accommodation Name: Barceló Costa Vasca, San Sebastián
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at leisure to stroll along San Sebastián's boardwalk or enjoy several sporting activities on its large sandy beach.
Day 16: Pamplona and on to Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hilton Barcelona.
Accommodation Name: Hilton, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey to the famed town of Pamplona where you are free to explore. Perhaps stroll to Estafeta Street or visit Café Iruña, immortalised in Ernest Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises?' Your travels continue to Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia.
Day 17: Barcelona at leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Barcelona
Accommodation: Hilton Barcelona.
Accommodation Name: Hilton, Barcelona
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day completely at leisure. In the evening, join your Travel Director and newfound friends at a local restaurant for your delightful dinner.
Day 18: Depart Barcelona or Madrid
Location: Madrid
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, bid farewell to your journey through Spain as you transfer to the airport. The 09:00 transfer continues to Madrid, arriving at the airport and hotel in the early evening.
What's Included
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Meals
6 Dinners with Wine, 17 Breakfasts, and 1 Lunch with Wine are included.
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Local Expert Tours
Guided tours with Local Experts in Seville, Santiago de Compostela, Granada, Madrid, and other locations.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
All hotel and restaurant tips are included.
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Taxes and Porterage
All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are included.
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Luggage Handling
Luggage is carried and delivered to your hotel door.
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Insight Flourish
Occasional local specialties representing the destination.
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Wi-Fi
Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
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Cooking Demonstration
Learn the authentic recipe of paella in Valencia with a local chef.
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Celebration Dinner
Savor a delicious Celebration Dinner at a typical Catalan restaurant in Barcelona.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as the Albaicín Quarter tour in Granada and the Segovia tour from Madrid are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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Additional Transfers
Transfers outside the scheduled times or for flights not matching the itinerary start and end dates are not included.
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 17 Breakfast (B)
- 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
- Granada: Visit the famous Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.
- Madrid: Witness the world's finest collection of Spanish paintings as you tour the Prado Museum with an art historian.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Summary
- Choose between two experiences in Seville and Madrid.
- Visit Alhambra Palace and the Generalife gardens with a Local Expert.
- Learn about women's movement in Madrid.
- Visit the Sagrada Família • Córdoba's Mezquita • Picos de Europa National Park and the holy cave of Covadonga • Monte Iguelo in San Sebastián.
- City tours of Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Oviedo and San Sebastián, all with Local Experts.
- Dine in Barcelona • Paella cooking demonstration and Highlight Dinner in Valencia • Highlight Dinner in Madrid • Dine with a local in Gijon.Taste wine in Rueda.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to the Cristina Heeren Foundation in Seville, where you can learn flamenco dance steps and watch a performance. In Valencia, you will learn the authentic recipe of paella from a local chef. Additionally, in Gijón, you will enjoy a farm-to-table meal with locally sourced produce. ...more ...less
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What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?
The tour visits several key historical sites including the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada, the Seville Cathedral which houses the Tomb of Columbus, and the Mezquita in Córdoba, a mosque with a Christian cathedral built inside it. You will also explore the Cathedral of the Holy Savior in Oviedo and the Roman bridge in Cangas de Onís. ...more ...less
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a paella cooking demonstration and dinner in Valencia, a celebration dinner at a Catalan restaurant in Barcelona, and a farm-to-table meal in Gijón.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Physical distancing measures and sanitization protocols are in place, with hand sanitizer freely available.
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What kind of accommodations can be expected on this tour?
Accommodations include stays in luxurious hotels such as NH Collection Barcelona Constanza, Barceló Valencia, Gran Hotel Luna de Granada, Meliá Sevilla, Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana, NH Collection Santiago de Compostela, Barceló Oviedo Cervantes, Eurostars Real, and Barceló Costa Vasca. ...more ...less
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Spanish Heritage
18 Days Starting and ending in Barcelona, Spain
Visiting: Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, San Sebastián ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SE396ZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
