9-Day Captivating Spain Tour
9-Day Tour from Madrid to Barcelona
Begin in Madrid, where Hemingway was inspired to pen great novels and explore Málaga where Picasso was born to revolutionize art history. Continue to Granada where brave bullfighters entered the ring as they had been since 1784, then marvel at the Alhambra Complex as one of the largest aristocratic treasures of Western Muslim history. In Valencia, sip Horchata or mint tea and explore the rich Moorish influences on architecture and culture. Sail on the waterways of Albufera National Park where water birds of every size flock to its sanctuary. Dig into the perfect pan of Valencia paella and tap into conversation over afternoon tapas in Barcelona. Any way you slice it, this Small Group Discovery tour of Spain is the perfect size to go big from Madrid to Barcelona!
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8-Night Captivating Spain Tour From (May 23, 2026 - Land Only)
$5,239
per person including all taxes and fees
Small Group Discovery Tour
Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour. Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.
Other dates for this itinerary are also available as well as other U.S., Canada and Europe itineraries.
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Hemingway-themed small group guided tour in Madrid
• Guided walking tour in Málaga features a visit to the Picasso Museum
• Visit to Setenil and Ronda
• Guided visit to the Alhambra Complex in Granada
• Small group guided walking tour through Granada’s Albaicín district and taste traditional mint tea
• Valencia guided walking tour includes a traditional Horchata beverage and farton pastry.
• Small Group Exclusive [LF] Albuferenc boat ride in Albufera National Park followed by a dish of authentic paella
• Visit Mercat de la Concepcio in Barcelona and traditional tapas lunch
• AVE train ride between Madrid and Málaga
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| Day 1 |
Madrid, SpainYour Small Group Discovery Begins!At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
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| Day 2 |
Madrid, SpainJoin your small group for a guided tour that traces the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Literature Prize-winner who frequented Madrid over three decades with a fascination for the city and its culture in works including For Whom the Bell Tolls, Death in the Afternoon, and The Sun Also Rises. Hear about the deep connections between U.S. and Spain through those who knew Hemingway in depth, such as John Dos Passos and Ava Gardner.
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| Day 3 |
Madrid - Malaga: The Artist WithinBoard your AVE train and ride to Málaga to enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights. Visit the Picasso Museum for a unique opportunity to explore the life and works of the artist in the city where he was born. Later join your small group for dinner at a local restaurant.
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| Day 4 |
Malaga. Excursion to Setenil and Ronda: Bandits & BullfightersContinue through the Guadalhorce Valley towards the Ronda Mountain Range en route to Setenil de las Bodegas, one of the most unique pueblos blancos (white villages) in Andalusia. Continue to Ronda, one of the most fascinating of Andalusian cities with its dramatic landscape and legendary romantic tales of bandits, bullfighters, and artists throughout history.
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| Day 5 |
Malaga to Grenada: Splendid SpainToday, visit the Alhambra Palace and the Water Gardens of the Generalife.
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| Day 6 |
Granada to Valencia: Mint ConditionJoin your guide through Granada’s Albaicín district and taste a refreshing and traditional mint tea. Later, drive to the coast, to the vibrant city of Valencia.
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| Day 7 |
Valencia - Albufera - Barcelona: On the WaterThis morning your sightseeing of Valencia comprises a panoramic drive with a photo stop at the Arts and Science Complex, plus a guided walk in Old Valencia including a traditional Horchata beverage with a delicious farton pastry. Later, take advantage of your small group size to explore Globus Local Favorite Albufera National Park aboard a traditional albuferenc boat in the waterways where famed Valencian rice is grown for the local favorite dish, paella.
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| Day 8 |
Barcelona: Barcelona BeautiesExplore the hidden gems of the city of Barcelona with ease in your small group. Visit Mercat de la Concepcio, located in l´Eixample neighborhood—easily recognizable for its geometric grid pattern and Modernist architecture—with designer shopping, dining, and bars in Barcelona and the famed El National. Today, celebrate your adventures in Spain by sharing a traditional tapas lunch with your small group travel companions.
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| Day 9 |
BarcelonaSafe travels until we meet again!Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
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Tour Highlights
Discover something unexpected and unforgettable in the special way only Globus can share—with sightseeing highlights to off-the-beaten-path surprises to out-of-this world moments you’ll remember for a lifetime!
Enhanced Free Time
Explore or relax as you please, or choose exciting options available at MyGlobus. Get local maps and free time tips on your GlobusGO mobile app. Your Tour Director can suggest the perfect way to design your day!
World Heritage Sites
These are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Alhambra and Generalife Granada
- La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia (See only)
- Works of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
Prices are in USD, per person based on double occupancy, availability and subject to change without notice. Promotions are capacity controlled by Globus Family of Brands and can be eliminated at any time without notice. Must use promo code PRMX1056. Other restrictions may apply.
