A Week In... Spain

Tour begins: A private transfer will meet you at the Barcelona Airport or the Barcelona Franca train station to the One Hotel, situated minutes by foot from the luxurious Passeig de Gracia and landmarks by Antoni Gaudi. Meet the traveling companions who will experience Tauck's one-week Spain vacation with you at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner.

Your day will begin with a drive to seaside Montjuic, the site of the 1992 Olympics, and a visit to la Sagrada Família, the fanciful, unfinished cathedral designed by Anoni Gaudí I Cornet. For lunch, sample local tapas on a tasting tour before discovering more of the city as you please, for the remainder of the day.

From Barcelona, take a morning flight to the seaside city of Málaga, hometown of artist Pablo Picasso. Upon arrical, begin your discoveries with a panoramic tour and walking tour of the Andalusian city, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth. Following lunch, join the group for a guided visit through Museo Picasso Málaga, a modern museum opened in 2003. Continue overland to Granada, a jewel of the Sierra Nevada foothills in southern Spain, where you will enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Start your day with a tour of Alhambra Palace. After lunch, continue to Seville via Andalucía, a melting pot of various cultures. Arrive in romantic Seville, where you will stay two-nights in the heart of the city. This evening will kick off with a private performance of flamenco dancing, followed by dinner.

Start today with a horse and carriage ride through Maria Luisa Park, before embarking on a walking tour of the Barrio de Santa Crux and the maze of old streets in the former Jewish Quarter. Depending on the day of the week, your time in Seville will be capped off with a visit to either Seville Cathedral or the spectacular Royal Alcazar. The remainder of the day is free for you to pursue Seville at your own leisure.

Today, a local guide with take you through the charming Moorish-influenced city of Córdoba. Board the high-speed AVE train and have lunch as you travel to Madrid for a two-might stay in Spain's marvelous capital city.

Your day will start with a guided tour of the famed Museo Nacional del Prado, one of the finest art museums in the world. A city sightseeing tour will take you to highlights such as Palacio de Oriente, Gran Via and Catellana. You are free to explore at your own leisure. Enjoy a traditional Castilian farewell cocktail reception and dinner.

Fly home at anytime, and a private transfer will take you to the Madrid Airport.