Discover Moorish Spain: from Madrid to Barcelona
Travel from bustling Madrid down to sunny Andalucia and up to vibrant Barcelona. From perusing 900-year-old artworks to taking a day trip to north Africa, this Spanish adventure is as colourful and diverse as the land itself.
£1585 (Maximum group size 12)
Greentraveller’s Travel Advice: Arrive in Madrid by a low carbon overnight train journey via Paris to avoid the stresses of airports and start your Moorish holiday. To end of this holiday and return home to the UK, leave the charming wonders of Barcelona behind with an overnight train journey via Paris.
>> For full details, see: Train from London to Madrid
>> For full details, see: Train from Barcelona to London
Details of this Moorish Spain Discovery Holiday
Starting in Madrid, let your imagination unfold on a journey through the beautiful Andalucian region, visiting the people and cities that reflect Spain's diverse history and culture. Experience the heat of traditional flamenco in Seville, chill out on the Costa de la Luz, take a day trip to north Africa, and explore the Alhambra. Follow your tastebuds to a tapas bar and wander among Gaudi's handiwork in Barcelona.
Summary Itinerary
Days 1-2 Madrid: Peruse 900 years worth of art at Museo del Prado, seek out a bargain around the Puerta del Sol or kick back in busy Plaza Mayor, before experiencing old-world Spain on a day trip to the medieval city of Toledo. Day 3 Cordoba: Discover the mesh of Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures in the architecture and cuisine of this southern city. Visit the Mezquita with its golden arches and gorgeously intricate columns.
Days 4-5 Seville: Be swept up in the emotion of a fiery flamenco performance. This is the tapas capital, so feast on tasty morsels before a twilight wander through El Centro.
Days 6-7 Costa de la Luz: Enjoy an optional day trip across the border to the British bastion of Gibraltar, home to the famous Rock of Gibraltar. There is also plenty of time to visit the sandy beaches of Tarifa for sun and surf.
Days 8-9 Ronda: Leave the Andalucian hills and journey to a whitewashed town split in half by a deep chasm. Joining the two sides is the amazing Puente Nuevo - one of the most photographed structures in Spain.
Days 10-11 Granada: A visit to the impressive Alhambra is a must. There's time to explore the old Arab quarter of Albayzin, with its maze of alleyways and sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada.
Days 12-13 Valencia: Spain's third-largest city offers plenty to see and do. Before venturing into this alleged home to the Holy Grail, make a stop at the morning market and search for a breakfast of tortillas or churros. Days 14-15 Barcelona: In vibrant Barcelona, take time to visit the Picasso Museum and Gaudi's eccentric La Sagrada Familia. There's plenty of time to do a spot of shopping or just soak up the festival vibe.
What price includes
- Trip accompanied by a group leader
- Hotels (14 nights)
- Carbon emissions offset: 164 kgs per person
- Flamenco performance in Seville
- Early morning market visit in Valencia
- Visit to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Intrepid is currently contracting a great new hotel in a central and convenient location in Madrid. Please check the detailed itinerary for details.
Madrid Chamartin
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
How to get there:
Train from London to Madrid
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Intrepid is currently contracting a great new hotel in a central and convenient location in Barcelona. Please check the detailed itinerary for details.
Barcelona Franca
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
How to get back:
Train from Barcelona to London
