Day 1 (Thursday) USA-Barcelona:
Depart the US for your overnight flight to Barcelona. Relax and enjoy dinner and a movie onboard.
Day 2 (Friday) Arrive Barcelona:
Arrival in Barcelona and check-in to your hotel. Free time to begin your explorations of this beautiful city.
Days 3 & 4 (Saturday-Sunday) Barcelona:
Enjoy the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona well-known for its dramatic architecture, gothic quarter, shopping, parks and museums. A half-day classic sightseeing tour of the city is included. Tour Description: Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities of Spain and this classic tour gives you a quick overview of its main highlights. Explore Via Laietana, the Cathedral and its cloister, Gothic Quarter, Plaça Sant Jaume (Generalitat and Town Hall). You will continue on to the Villa Olímpica (athletes residential complex during the Olympics) and the Port Olímpic (Olympic harbor), which you will tour on foot. Afterwards you will ascend Montjuïc Mountain, which offers a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Tour the Olympic Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and Calatrava Tower. Visit the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) which reproduces the most typical regional architectural styles in Spain. Here you will also be able to taste Catalan Cava, the renowned local sparkling wine.
Day 5 (Monday) Barcelona-Madrid:
Depart Barcelona for Madrid and check in to your centrally-located hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to begin exploring the Spanish capital.
Days 6 & 7 (Tuesday to Wednesday) Madrid:
Enjoy the capital city of Madrid and enjoy its shopping, parks, restaurants and museums. A half-day sightseeing tour of the city including the Royal Palace is included.
Day 8 (Thursday) Madrid-Malaga (Costa del Sol):
A 45 minute flight will take you south to Malaga where you'll be met and transferred to your beachfront air-conditioned hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Days 9 & 10 (Friday & Saturday) Costa del Sol:
Days at leisure. Our local hostess will indicate time and day for your full day sighteering tour of Gibraltar, including a visit to the Rock.
Day 11 (Sunday) Malaga-USA:
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Malaga airport to board your flight back to the US, arriving home later the same day.
Barcelona:
Montblanc Hotel 3-star
The 3-Star Montblanc hotel is located in the main business and shopping district of Barcelona, in Via Laietana, within walking distance of both the Port Vell and the Olympic harbours, Les Rambles, the Boqueria well known market, La Pedrera, La Casa Batlló, and well connected by bus, train, and underground to important attractions such as the Collserola hill, the Parc Güell, and the Sagrada Família. This elegant and carefully furnished property creates the perfect environment to relax at the large piano/lounge bar or at the buffet restaurant. Rooms feature free ADSL Internet connection.
Madrid:
Hotel Principe Pio 3-star
The Principe Pio Hotel is located in the heart of Madrid, opposite the Royal Palace, in the historical and cultural center of the city.
Worthwhile exploring are the Plaza de Oriente, in front of the "Royal Palace", the cathedral La Almudena, "Sabatini Gardens", Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor, nd the old Puerta del Sol, all within walking distance from the hotel.
Costa del Sol:
Amaragua Hotel - 4 Star
The Amaragua Hotel is located on the beach in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Spain overlooking the Mediterranean. Rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated and include full bath and large private balconies with seaview. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, restaurant, lounge with piano music in the evenings, extensive outdoor gardens, sauna, and a steam room and spa (additional fees apply for spa services).There is a promenade between the hotel and the beach which is perfect for strolling and provides access to nearby shops and restaurants. Just 15 minutes away walking on the promenade you will find the Benalmadena Marina, famous for its extensive dinning and shopping options. A few steps away is the quaint fishing village of La Carihuela, dotted with stores and fresh local seafood restaurants. Just a short ride away is the town center of Torremolinos with its lively shopping district, Calle San Miguel, offering good shopping for unique souvenirs such as handmade leather goods, linens, and Lladro figurines.
Numerous daytrips are available including Granada, Gibraltar, Cordoba, and Morocco.
