Barcelona Leadership & Innovation Summit: Discover the Cities of Arts & Sciences
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Madrid Planetarium
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid • Valencia
Travel by AVE train to Valencia
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Day 5: Valencia
Visit City of Arts and Sciences
- Aquarium
- Science Museum Príncipe Felipe
Take a tour of Valencia
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Day 6: Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
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Day 7: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Participate in a molecular gastronomy workshop
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Day 8: Barcelona
Participate in the Leadership and Innovation Summit
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 1: Fly Overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:- Torre de Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castelo de São Jorge
Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon Fado Evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as Fado during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this two-hour performance.
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Day 4: Mérida • Madrid
Travel to Mérida
Visit the Roman Theatre
Continue to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
(Continue with regular tour on day 3.)
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
-
Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
-
Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Madrid Planetarium
Add this in-depth excursion:
Toledo
This guided half-day optional excursion takes you to the Toledo, the “city of the three cultures.” Explore its diverse artistic and cultural legacy on a panoramic drive around the city, stopping at the iconic cathedral and the famed Church of Santo Tomé. Note: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Add this in-depth excursion:
Madrid Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 4: Madrid • Valencia
Travel by AVE train to Valencia
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Day 5: Valencia
Visit City of Arts and Sciences
- Aquarium
- Science Museum Príncipe Felipe
Take a tour of Valencia
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Day 6: Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona
Visit the Museum of Ideas and Inventions
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
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Day 7: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Participate in a molecular gastronomy workshop
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Day 8: Barcelona
Participate in the Leadership and Innovation Summit
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 1: Fly Overnight to Portugal
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Day 2: Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Lisbon
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Day 3: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:- Torre de Belém
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Visit the Castelo de São Jorge
Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Add this in-depth excursion:
Lisbon Fado Evening
Enjoy a performance of traditional music known as Fado during this memorable evening excursion. Talented performers present a program of centuries-old ballad-like songs that tell stories of the hardships of everyday life. A beverage is included in this two-hour performance.
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Day 4: Mérida • Madrid
Travel to Mérida
Visit the Roman Theatre
Continue to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
(Continue with regular tour on day 3.)
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Airfare & transportation
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Hotels
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Prado; Madrid Planetarium; City of Arts and Sciences, including Aquarium and Science Museum Príncipe Felipe; Museum of Ideas and Inventions; Parque Güell; Molecular gastronomy class; With extension: Roman Theatre; Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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