Spanish Fiesta
Experience Spanish culture in all its forms.
Admire the country’s bold and unique architecture, from the unfinished Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Alcazar in Seville. Feel the emotive rhythms of the flamenco and enjoy a paella dinner in Valencia. In Madrid, the Royal Palace shows off Spain’s regal side, while the Prado features the country’s most celebrated artists.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona | Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a tour of ValenciaVisit the Fallas Museum and participate in a workshop (seasonal)
Take a tour of the City of Arts and Sciences
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Day 5: Valencia | Granada
Travel to Granada -
Day 6: Granada | Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Travel to the Costa del Sol -
Day 7: Costa del Sol
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Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa de Sol | Seville
Travel to Seville
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Visit the Seville CathedralTake a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Maria Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
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Day 9: Seville | Córdoba | Puerto Lápice | Madrid
Travel to Madrid via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the MezquitaSee Puerto Lápice
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Day 10: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Madrid | Lisbon
Explore Madrid on your own
Fly to Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 13: Lisbon | Sintra
Take an excursion to Sintra
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira palace with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Barcelona
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Barcelona
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Day 3: Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:
- La Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Pedrera or Casa Batlló
Visit Park Güell
Add this in-depth excursion:
Barcelona flamenco evening
Feel the pulse of Spain when you attend an unforgettable flamenco performance! Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian, and gipsy influences, flamenco dance is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. Marvel at the intricate rhythms created by a dancer’s steps, castanets, and clapping. Note: A beverage is included during the one-hour performance.
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Day 4: Barcelona | Valencia
Travel to Valencia
Take a tour of ValenciaVisit the Fallas Museum and participate in a workshop (seasonal)
Take a tour of the City of Arts and Sciences
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Day 5: Valencia | Granada
Travel to Granada -
Day 6: Granada | Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of the Alhambra
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Gardens of Generalife
- Summer Palace
- Alcazaba Fortress
- Medina Arab baths
- Charles' V (5th) Palace
- Partal Palace
Compete in a "City Challenge" scavenger hunt
Travel to the Costa del Sol -
Day 7: Costa del Sol
Add this in-depth excursion:
Gibraltar
Experience Gibraltar, a British territory situated on a 2.6-mile stretch of limestone that rises from the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll visit the Punta Europa to learn about natural gas production, discover the peninsula’s fascinating network of caves and grottos, and see the remains of the once dominating Moorish Castle. Get a firsthand look at the playful Barbary macaque—Europe's only wild monkey population—while taking in the spectacular views from the “Top of the Rock.” From here, glimpse the influence of British traders and merchants as you peruse the goods of Gibraltar's bustling shopping district.
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Day 8: Costa de Sol | Seville
Travel to Seville
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your Tour Director you will see:
- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Visit the Seville CathedralTake a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Maria Luisa Park
- Barrio de Santa Cruz
See the Plaza de España
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Day 9: Seville | Córdoba | Puerto Lápice | Madrid
Travel to Madrid via Córdoba and Puerto Lápice
Tour Córdoba with an expert local guide
Visit the MezquitaSee Puerto Lápice
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Day 10: Madrid
Tour Madrid with an expert local guide
Visit the Royal PalaceTake a walking tour of Madrid
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
Visit the Prado Museum
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 11: Madrid | Lisbon
Explore Madrid on your own
Fly to Lisbon
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Day 12: Lisbon
Take a guided tour of Lisbon
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Tower of Belém
- Monument to Discoveries
Visit the Jerónimos Monastery
Visit the Castle of São Jorge
Take a Walking Tour of Lisbon
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Day 13: Lisbon | Sintra
Take an excursion to Sintra
Tour the Quinta de Regaleira palace with an expert local guide
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Day 14: Depart for Home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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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
Parque Guell; Valencia Aquarium; Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita; Madrid Royal Palace; Prado; With extension: Castelo de São Jorge; Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; Oceanarium
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.