Day 1: Arrive in Madrid, Airport pick-up
Welcome to Spain! On your arrival at Madrid Airport, our local driver will pick you up on time and then transfer for you to the hotel we have reserved for you in advance. In the remaining of the day, you may either have a rest in the hotel or explore the city on your own. Puerta del Sol square - the political center and business center of the city, and Plaza de Cibeles - one of the most beautiful squares in Spain are nice places to go. Accommodation: Hotel Europa (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 2: Private city tour in Madrid
The guided Spain tour will officially start today. After breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and then escort you to visit Prado Museum. Its 2nd floor is the most visit-worthy place, where many paintings not only from Spain, but also from Italy are displayed. Next, we will visit some traditional workshops making guitars and cloaks, etc. At noon, you may ask the guide to recommend a restaurant and some local dishes for you. After lunch, you will be free to have a leisurely stroll in the city on your own, appreciating the featured architecture and learning local folk customs. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Europa (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 3: Take the train to Seville and visit Seville
Today, you are supposed to move to the next destination of this Spain tour - Seville, by train. After breakfast, our driver will transfer you from hotel to the railway station. The train ride will last for about 3.5 hours. On arrival, settle down in our prior booked hotel at first. Then, our local guide will lead you to visit the old city area and taste some local snacks. Dinner will be on your own side, but our guide will be glad to recommend you some highly reputed local restaurants. After dinner, an authentic flamenco performance will be waiting for you. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cool Sevilla Hotel (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 4: Discover Seville on a private walking trip
After breakfast, our guide will escort you to tour Seville on foot. The first stop will be Cathedral of Seville, reputed "No.3 Cathedral in Europe", only after St. Peter's Church in Roman and Milan Cathedral in Italy. Then, proceed to the fashionable Santa Cruz Area. Here, the winding alleys are lined with white folk houses, whose windows are always decorated by flowers, quiet and beautiful like a fairyland. You may also find many local snacks, featured silverwares, and distinctive clothes here. This afternoon will be left for you to explore the small city on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cool Sevilla Hotel (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 5: Day trip to Andalusia
Get up early to drive to Andalusia. En route, we will pass by lush olive gardens, rolling grassland and white villages. The first stopover will be Zahara de la Sierra, the most beautiful white village there. Then, visit an olive oil factory nearby and taste some freshly made olive oil. Next, continue to drive to Grazalema and taste some locally famous cheese. Lunch will be served at a local famous restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed to Ronda. It is a small city founded in Roman Empire (27 century BC - 1453 AD) on the top of a 750-foot-high cliff, grand and breathtaking. It is also the origin of bull fight. Before returning back to Sevilla, the guide will also escort you to a winery not far from Ronda. There, you will have a chance to learn the wine brewing process and taste some nice wine. At the end of the day, send you back to the hotel in Sevilla. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cool Sevilla Hotel (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 6: Drive to Granada and take a city sightseeing
It's time to say goodbye to Sevilla and drive to Granada today. It takes about 2.5 hours on the way. On arrival, we will offer you a guided visit to Alhambra Palace. This Muslim fortress was the royal palace of Moore people in the middle centuries. As it is located on a mountain top, you can overlook the Granada city from it. During the visit, also pay attention to the delicate paintings on the building. After, you will be given some free time to explore the city on your own. You may take a stroll in the maze-like streets, or visit Granada Cathedral or the Royal Church. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Palacio Pilar del Toro (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 7: Fly to Barcelona and explore the city
In the morning, our local driver will transfer you from the hotel to the airport, for you to take the flight to Barcelona. On arrival about 1.5 hours later, our local driver will send you to the hotel for check-in and then our guide based there will accompany you to tour the city by bike. During the 3-hour cycling tour in El Gotic Area and El Born Area, the guide will lead you to pass by Roman ruins, grand Royal Square, and Barcelona Cathedral in Gothic style and tell you the history behind these buildings. After, cycle through the largest green land of the city- Ciutadella Park to reach the beach area. The fine sand, unique architecture, mouth-watering food and colorful night life there will must leave some good memories. Cycling along the seaside corridor will be a perfect ending to today's cycling trip. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel AA Viladomat (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 8: Private tour in Barcelona
Today's guided Barcelona tour will be started at around 09:00. The guide will lead you to admire some representative works of Gaudi, a famous architect of Spain, including Park Güell, where colorful mosaic patterns can be seen everywhere and which is a good place to see street performances; Sagrada Família, whose arched roof is as high as 60 meters (200 feet); and Casa Mila, one of the private residences of Gaudi with eye-catching wave-like appearance and large windows. Then, make a stop at a local market. With the assistance of the guide, you may try some local delicacies there. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel AA Viladomat (or similar) (4 stars)
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Day 9: Depart from Barcelona
Today will be your last day in Spain. At the appointed time, our guide will send you to the airport. We wish you a safe homeward trip and hope to serve you again in the future! Meals: Breakfast
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