b'ClassicExplore the spectacular cities and sights of Spain, on a grand tour that embraces the diverse culture and unique history of 11 DAYS fromthis vibrant country. 3,495 ppYOUR ITINERARY1 FROM PARISBiarritzDays 1-3. To Madrid via Biarritz SPAIN TO PARISYour holiday starts at London St Pancras with a welcome from the Tour Manager. We join the Eurostar to Paris, then continue our journey by FirstMadrid 2 Barcelona 2Class rail to Frances coastal resort town of Biarritz for the night. Arriving in2the evening, we check into our hotel before dinner at a local restaurant on the Grand Plage - the main beach of the sweeping bay, overlooking the sea.On Day 2 we take a First-Class journey by high-speed rail to Madrid, Spains1 Cordobacapital. Touring by coach and on foot, we are introduced to Madrids main sights, historical buildings and the citys vast green park, El Retiro. WeSeville 2 2pass the magnificent Palacio Real, or Royal Palace. You are free to dineGranadaindependently, and there are many enticing places to eat. Day 3 you are free to explore Madrid at your own pace. In the heart of the city, are MadridsWHATS INCLUDED:world-class galleries - the Prado, a treasure chest of Spanish masters, and the Reina Sofa museum with a large collection of 20th-century art. El Retiro is a 10 nights 3 & 4-Star hotel peaceful retreat from city streets, with a boating lake and street performers.accommodation E urostar Standard Premier/Days 4-6. Seville & Granadas Moorish QuarterEurostar PlusWe travel by First Class rail to Seville, Andalucas capital, for two nights. After time for lunch, we set out on a guided sightseeing tour of the city. We enter First & Standard Class rail travelthe Gothic cathedral,built on the site of a mosque. With a free afternoon you All rail and coach travel throughout could cool off in the Alczar (Palace) gardens, or stroll beside the river to theyour tourTorre del Oro, once a medieval prison. We dine close to our hotel this evening. Expertise of a UK Tour Manager Day 5 is free to explore at your own pace. You could visit the Plaza de Espaa, created for the 1929 Fair of the Americas or the Fine Art Museum. Flamencofrom start to finishvenues can be found in the Old Town and booking ahead is advised. Seville isEurostar light mealsthe birthplace of tapas and the Santa Cruz district is the place to indulge. WeBreakfast each day, 5 dinnersboard a train to Granada on Day 6. The Alhambra palace, set against the Sierra Nevada mountains, defines the city, but first we walk through the Albaicn, theGroup luggage transfers between historic Moorish Quarter. Tonight is a free evening. hotels from Madrid to BarcelonaDays 7-9.Granadas Alhambra & Cordobas La Mezquita All guided tours and excursionsThe breathtaking UNESCO-listed Alhambra Palace is our highlight on Day 7. After walking among beautiful palaces with carved wooden ceilings, colourful mosaics and serene water features, we enter the 14th-century Generalife, once a country estate of the sultans. There is time to relax before dinner atTour Code: ASG| per person based ona traditional Andalucan restaurant, with views of the Alhambra. On Day 82 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers we drive to Crdoba, another UNESCO World Heritage site. After free timefrom 1,100.over lunch, we are given a guided tour. Crossing the Roman Bridge to the Old Town we visit the Mezquita, one of the worlds greatest examples of Islamic2025 Departures: architecture. Over the centuries, many Christian chapels have been added toAPR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCTits interior. We explore Crdobas historic Jewish Quarter, then tonight we dine at a local restaurant. Days 10-11. Barcelona & homeward bound MobilityThe Catalan capital, Barcelona is our final destination and on a guided tour ofRating 1 2 3 4this wonderful city on Day 9 we see the exterior of Gaudis Sagrada Familia. We walk along the vibrant Las Ramblas with its street performers and market stalls to the Gothic Quarter where our tour ends. You are then free to enjoy the city and could visit Gaudis Park Gell, with its colourful mosaic sculpturesSecure your place nowand fantastic city views. Tonight is free to dine independently and you arewith a 775pp depositspoilt for choice in this eclectic city. After a free day on Day 10, we travel by First Class rail to Paris then take the Eurostar to London St Pancras on Day 11.Search greatrail.com/ASG25SPAIN 71'