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Barcelona, Madrid & Andalusia

Group Information

Departing From:
Houston
Departing:
June 15, 2026
Returning:
June 24, 2026
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Hello, My name is Shawn Lovely-Kennedy and I have led student travel since 1991. I take my travel groups mainly to Spanish speaking countries but have also led tours in Hawaii, Florida, Texas, Germany, and Italy. My Spanish speaking tours are Spain and Costa Rica. I would be happy to have you join our group and travel with us. We are mainly from Clear Lake High School in Houston, TX.
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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 Overnight Flight to Spain (Barcelona)
Day 2 Hola Barcelona
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Las Ramblas scavenger hunt
Paella dinner
Day 3 Barcelona
Barcelona guided sightseeing tour
Plaza de España, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, Montjuïc Hill, Park Güell visit
Day 4 Barcelona--Madrid
Travel to Madrid via Zaragoza
Basilica of the Virgin of Pilar visit
Day 5 Madrid
Madrid guided sightseeing tour
Gran Vía, Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, Columbus Square, Royal Palace visit
Optional  Toledo guided excursion  $80
Toledo Cathedral visit, St. Mary’s Synagogue visit, Sword factory visit
Tapas dinner
Day 6 Madrid--Seville
Travel to Córdoba by AVE train
Mezquita guided visit
Travel to Seville
Day 7 Seville
Seville guided sightseeing tour
Plaza de España, Old Jewish Quarter (Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé), Casa de Pilatos visit, Seville Cathedral visit, Giralda Tower ascent
Flamenco evening
Day 8 Seville--Costa del Sol
Travel to Costa del Sol via Granada
Alhambra guided visit
Alhambra gardens, Summer Palace, The Medina, Royal Arab Baths, Alcazaba fortress
Generalife Gardens
Day 9 Costa del Sol
Optional  Morocco guided excursion  $150
Ferry to Ceuta, Ceuta panoramic coastal views, Tétouan sightseeing tour, Lunch included (instead of dinner)
Day 10 Flight home from Malaga (Costa del Sol)
Limited air service from Malaga may cause flight itinerary changes

Tour Fee Includes:

  • Round-trip airfare
  • 8 overnight stays (10 with extension) in hotels with private bathrooms
  • Full European breakfast daily
  • Dinner daily
  • Full-time services of a professional tour director
  • Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
  • High-speed Ave train
  • Visit to select attractions as per itinerary
  • Tour Diary™
  • Local Guide and Local Bus Driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
  • Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
  • Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, or fees for any required passport or visa. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid Tour Director and multi-day bus driver tipping, among other individual and group customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.