Grand Tour of Spain

Grand tour of Spain

16 days from only £1369

A chance to discover the many highlights of Spain, a wonderful country with a proud and rich history and culture. From cosmopolitan cities such as Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona to the ancient Moorish strongholds of  Cordoba, Granada  and  Seville.

Holiday highlights
• Magnificent Madrid
• Vibrant Barcelona
• Moorish city of Cordoba
• Spectacular Alhambra Palace

Optional excursions
• Seville, home of flamenco
• Guided walking tour of Toledo
• Pamplona

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to Reims - Relax aboard your Grand Tourer coach as we cross to Calais then head to Reims for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Reims to Nimes - Today we travel southwards for our overnight stay in Roman Nimes. (B,D)
Day 3 Nimes to Barcelona - We cross into Spain today, and to Barcelona, with the opportunity to enjoy the city by night on our optional evening tour. We overnight at the 4* Hotel Solvasa. (B,D)
Day 4 Barcelona to Valencia - Enjoy our included guided city tour of the Catalan capital. We'll take you along the Ramblas, to Montjuic and the iconic Camp Nou. We then head south to Valencia, where we overnight at the 4* Hotel Solvasa. (B,D)
Day 5 Valencia to Cordoba - Today we head south to Andalucia, and the ancient Moorish city of Cordoba.  We enjoy four nights at the 4* Hotel las Adelfas, complete with swimming pool. (B,D)
Day 6 Cordoba - Enjoy an included guided city tour of Cordoba and a visit to the spectacular Mosque. Experience the essence of Andalucia on our optional Flamenco night. (B,D)
Day 7 Granada - Today we visit beautiful Granada, with a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace. (B,D)
Day 8 Cordoba - Enjoy free time in Moorish Cordoba, or join our optional excursion to stunning Seville. (B,D)
Day 9 Cordoba to Madrid - Today we head north to the walled city of Toledo. Join our optional guided waking tour before we continue to Madrid, for two nights at the 4* Hotel Coloso. (B,D)
Day 10 Madrid - Today's included city tour reveals the stunning Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and the magnificent Prado. (B,D)
Day 11 Madrid to Salamanca - After breakfast we leave for Salamanca, with its awe-inspiring gothic cathedral. Here we stay overnight at the 4* Hotel Regio. (B,D)
Day 12 Salamanca to Bilbao - On to the Basque country, via Burgos to Bilbao, for two nights at the 4* Hotel Gran Bilbao. (B,D)
Day 13 Bilbao - Free time in Bilbao, or join our optional excursion to the bull-running capital, Pamplona. (B,D)
Day 14 Bilbao to Poitiers - We head back into France today, for our overnight stay in Poitiers. (B,D)
Day 15 Poitiers to Paris - Today we reach Paris, where you can enjoy our optional Seine cruise. (B,D)
Day 16 Paris to UK - We head to Calais, enjoy our voyage accross to Dover, and then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Travel by Grand Tourer coach
• Services of a Shearings Tour Manager
• Complimentary Home Connect service (where available - please ask for details)
• 4 included and 6 optional excursions
• 14 cities and resorts across France and Spain
• 15 nights, daily breakfast, 14 dinners