Classic Tour of Spain

Gathering at the airport and flight to the capital of Spain, Madrid. Arrival, boarding the coach and departure for Valencia, the capital of the autonomous community of the same name and the birthplace of the famous architect Santiago Calatrava. Upon arrival, we will take our panoramic sightseeing tour where we will see the complex of the 3 buildings "the City of Arts and Sciences" in the park of the Turia river. Then we will be transferred to the historic center of the city to see the building that houses the Post Office with the winged statues, the City Hall building, the Historical Museum and the imposing Gothic Cathedral of Panagia of the Helpless. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time for rest. For your free afternoon, we suggest visiting the city's aquarium, which is considered one of the most important in Europe. Overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure by road for Barcelona. Arrival in Barcelona. Our sightseeing tour will start from the most traditional pedestrian street, the Rambla. Those who wish can walk through the beautiful narrow streets of the Gothic neighborhood, with the Cathedral. Our camera will capture the grandeur of the Plaza del Rey and the Plaza Sant Jaume, where the City Hall and the Palacio de la Generalitat dominate. Our final stop is the bustling Plaza de la Plaza, which in turn will take us on a journey through the local cuisine and traditional dishes. Through a plethora of restaurants, cafes and bars, we choose the one that meets our culinary and travel expectations. Transfer and check-in at the hotel and free time. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at our hotel and we immediately start our sightseeing tour. Today's excursion concerns Barcelona and its hidden treasures. Walking along the Rambla, the most famous pedestrian street in Barcelona with the flower market and its endless vitality, we will see the Monument dedicated to Columbus, the Naval and Military Headquarters as well as the Maritime museum (formerly the Royal Shipyards). On our way, we will encounter the Canaletes fountain, where according to local tradition, anyone who drinks water from it will return to Barcelona again. At the same time, it is a meeting point for the fans of the Barcelona football team to celebrate every new trophy. Next, we will find ourselves in the Plaza de Catalunya, in the center of the city and at kilometer 0 of Catalonia as it is considered. The shops will attract our interest, but not more than the original work of art Mural del beso (Mural of the kiss), which is officially called "The world is born in every kiss". Those who wish can take a sightseeing tour of the Gothic quarter with the Cathedral, a landmark of Barcelona, dedicated to Saint Eulalia and the Holy Cross, the Plaza del Rey, this monumental square surrounded by Gothic and Renaissance buildings, as well as the Plaza de Sant Jaume, which is the political center of Catalonia. Gradually we move to the new Barcelona, passing through the Marina port Vell, Barceloneta, the old fishing village with its beautiful beaches and the Olympic museum, to end up at the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family). It is the most important work of Antoni Gaudí, and rightly bears the title of the most visited monument in Barcelona. Next, we will cross the most beautiful and expensive avenue in the city, the Paseo De Gracia, where we will meet the best hotels, the most famous fashion houses as well as the two most famous houses of A. Gaudí, the Casa Mila or Pedrera and the Casa Batllo. Finally, passing through the Plaza Espana, we will admire the fountains of Montjuic and the Spanish village, an outdoor architectural museum that is a miniature of traditional Spanish architecture from the 1929 exhibition. Descending the hill, we will see the tourist port, which is the first in the Mediterranean in terms of passenger numbers, the Olympic ring and the Maremagnum, the only shopping center in the city with a license to operate 365 days a year. Return to the hotel. Free time. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the capital of Spain, Madrid, which is built in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, at an altitude of 667 m above sea level, on the banks of the Manzanares River. En route, we will visit Zaragoza, the most populous city of the autonomous region of Aragon, with its characteristic buildings of "mudejar" art architectural decoration influenced by the Muslim tradition with elements from Christian culture and the Gothic style. We will see the impressive church of the Basilica of the Pillar and the Cathedral of La Seo, which have been declared by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monuments. Arrival early in the afternoon, transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time to get acquainted with the city. Overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. During the morning panoramic guided tour, we will see the countless sights that "adorn" Madrid. We will see the medieval square "Plaza Mayor", the Puerta del Sol (the Gate of the Sun) which is the geographical center of Spain, the Plaza de Oriente which is decorated with statues of Spanish kings, the Royal Palace with its 2,500 rooms, and the Cathedral of Almudena. We will cross major avenues such as the Paseo del Prado, where major museums are located, such as the Prado Gallery and the Reina Sofia Modern Art Museum, we will see the Atocha railway station and the neoclassical building that houses the Parliament. We will pass through the squares of Neptune and the Goddess Cybele with the beautiful neoclassical building of the Post Office, the Gate of Alcalá and the large Retiro Park. Finally, we will cross the large Castellana avenue with its modern buildings, the Bernabéu stadium and the Square of Christopher Columbus. Return at noon to the hotel and free time. For your free afternoon, we suggest visiting the Prado Museum with works by great painters, such as El Greco, Murillo, Velázquez and Goya, and the Royal Palace. Overnight stay.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Toledo, the "city of three cultures" (Christians, Jews and Arabs), built on the banks of the Tagus River, which retains its medieval character and has been included in the UNESCO list as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, which dominates the city center and reflects its historical significance, the house-museum of El Greco (Dominikos Theotokopoulos) and the church of Saint Thomas, where El Greco's masterpiece "The Burial of Count Orgaz" (1586-1588) is located. Return to Madrid early in the afternoon and free time. We suggest you walk through the picturesque narrow streets of the famous Barrio de la Letras neighborhood, one of the most bohemian neighborhoods in Europe, where many of Spain's great painters and writers lived and created, such as Lope de Vega and Cervantes. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time to enjoy your walk and make the most of your day as you wish. Do your shopping on the bustling Gran Via or taste local specialties like tapas and paella. Late in the afternoon, transfer to Madrid airport and return flight to Athens.

Departures: 29/06 & 06,13,20,27/07

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