Highlights of Southern Spain

Walk in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso, taste fine wines and tapas and wander the white-washed villages that bring Spain to life. On this eight-day adventure from Madrid to Barcelona, you’ll see flamenco in Seville, explore the grandeur of Alhambra Palace in Granada and visit Sagrada Familia – the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Join your local leader on orientation walks through each city and learn about the country's delicious cuisines and architectural history along the way. This trip covers a lot of ground and travel is done by trains and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates., We recommend packing light for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available., Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season., Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.