Round trip through Spain

Experience some of the most important cities in Spain in one trip – you will be impressed by the diversity. Madrid, Valencia, and Córdoba are just a few highlights of this journey.

Day 1 | Arrival in the Lyon Area (approx. 650 km)

Departure in the morning and drive to the Lyon area for an overnight stay. Check into the hotel and dinner.

Day 2 | Lyon Area – Barcelona (approx. 640 km)

After breakfast, the journey continues to the Spanish Mediterranean, to the vibrant metropolis of Barcelona. The city combines architectural masterpieces, Mediterranean beaches, and a pulsating culture. Check into the hotel for the next two nights and dinner.

Day 3 | Barcelona – Sagrada Familia

After breakfast, you will embark on a varied panoramic tour of the fascinating capital of Catalonia with your local guide. During the drive, you will experience the city's most important sights and enjoy impressive views at selected photo stops. Barcelona captivates with its unique blend of history, culture, and modern architecture. A special highlight awaits you with a visit to the world-famous Sagrada Familia. Antoni Gaudí's unique basilica is one of the most significant buildings of Modernisme and impresses with its extraordinary architecture, intricate details, and the fascinating history of its creation. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to experience this masterpiece from the inside. After this impressive day, you will have some free time to explore Barcelona on your own.

Day 4 | Barcelona – Valencia – Cullera

(approx. 400 km)

Today, the journey continues to Valencia. Upon arrival, you will get to know the city better during a guided tour. The visit begins with a walk through the City of Arts and Sciences, built by the world-famous architect Santiago Calatrava. The extravagant opera house and the music palace with four halls covering 37,000 m² are particularly impressive. Then, you will head to the center of Valencia with its impressive mansions and monuments from the past. You will see the old silk exchange from 1482, the old city wall, and the cathedral (exterior visit). In the evening, continue to Cullera for hotel check-in and dinner.

Day 5 | Cullera – Granada (approx. 500 km)

Departure to Granada after breakfast. Upon arrival, you will visit the Alhambra with your guide (subject to local authorities' approval). Go on a discovery tour of the so-called Red Castle. It is considered the most beautiful Arab building in Europe and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. After a suitable visit, you will check into your hotel in Granada.

Day 6 | Granada – Córdoba (approx. 200 km)

Today, after breakfast, you will continue to Córdoba. The city of the Caliphs is located on the Guadalquivir River in northern Andalusia. Your local guide will take you to the most beautiful sights of the city. A visit to the Mezquita Mosque, one of the most beautiful and significant buildings in Spain, is a must. It is the legacy of the Arabs, who made Córdoba one of the most important cities in the world around the turn of the millennium. With its magnificent courtyards and masterpieces by Moorish architects, the city will captivate you. Check into your hotel in the Córdoba area and dinner.

Day 7 | Córdoba – Toledo – Madrid

(approx. 420 km)

Your journey continues as you drive to Toledo after breakfast and visit the old imperial city. The old town with the Santa María Cathedral and the Alcázar from the 16th century, as well as numerous other churches, a monastery, and museums, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1977. Also worth seeing are two of the very rare preserved medieval synagogues, El Transito and Santa Maria la Blanca, which were used as churches after the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Let yourself be enchanted by the winding alleys, the historic squares, and the special flair of this city, where Christian, Jewish, and Muslim influences uniquely combine. Afterward, continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. Check into the hotel and dinner.

Day 8 | Madrid – Aranda de Duero – Burgos (approx. 250 km)

After breakfast, you will take a city tour in Madrid with a local guide. The capital of Spain, with its nearly six million inhabitants, is a very green, well-kept, and modern city, impressing with a mix of urbanity, village life, and zest for life. A part of Madrid, built under the Spanish Habsburgs, is still called “El Madrid de los Austrias” (The Madrid of the Austrians). Here – in the oldest district of Madrid – you will take a walk to admire the magnificent buildings up close. In the afternoon, depart towards Burgos with a visit to an underground winery from the 15th century in the Aranda de Duero area. A wine tasting rounds off the excursion, and you will then continue to Burgos for an overnight stay.

Day 9 | Burgos – La Rioja – Pamplona

(approx. 260 km)

In the morning, you will first visit Burgos with your local guide. Burgos was founded around 850 as an important fortification in the fight against the Moors and rose to become the coronation city of the kings of Castile in the 11th century, underscoring its special significance. The Burgos Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is famous for its size and architecture. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. Continue through the wine-growing region of La Rioja to the medieval small town of Laguardia, the most significant town in Rioja Alavesa. Here you will have free time. The entire city center of Laguardia is surrounded by walls built at the beginning of the 20th century. It is worth taking a walk through Laguardia, as the entire city center is of undeniable artistic and historical interest. Alternatively, visit one of the numerous wineries to taste and purchase some of the excellent wines. After a suitable stay, continue to Pamplona. Arrival in the late afternoon at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10 | Pamplona – Clermont-Ferrand Area (approx. 730 km)

Today you will leave Spain and drive to the Clermont-Ferrand area for an overnight stay.

Day 11 | Return Journey

An exciting and eventful journey comes to an end, and you will begin your return journey.

• Travel by modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• 1x overnight stay including half board in a 3-star hotel in the Lyon area
  (local category)
• 2x overnight stays including half board in a 4-star hotel in Barcelona
  (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in the 4-star Cullera Holiday hotel in Cullera (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in the 3-star Macià Monasterio de Los Basilios hotel in Granada (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in a 4-star hotel in the Córdoba area
  (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in the 4-star Exe Plaza hotel in Madrid
  (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in the 4-star Crisol Almirante Bonifaz hotel in Burgos (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in the 4-star Albret hotel in Pamplona
  (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in a 3-star hotel in the Clermont-Ferrand area (local category)
• City tour in Barcelona
• Entry and guided tour of Sagrada Familia
• City tour in Valencia
• Entry and guided tour of Alhambra in Granada (subject to local authorities' approval)
• City tour in Córdoba
• Entry to Mezquita Mosque
• City tour in Toledo
• Entry to Maria Blanca and Cathedral including towers in Toledo
• City tour in Madrid
• Visit to a winery including tasting in Aranda de Duero
• City tour in Burgos
• City Tax
• 1 complimentary drink per travel day
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

October 25 – October 26, 2027

3-star hotel in the Lyon area

October 26 – October 28, 2027

4-star hotel in Barcelona

October 28 – October 29, 2027 Cullera

4-star hotel Cullera Holiday

www.culleraholiday.com

October 29 – October 30, 2027 Granada

3-star hotel Macià Monasterio de Los
Basilios

www.maciahoteles.com/de/maciamonasterio/

October 30 – October 31, 2027

4-star hotel in the Córdoba area

October 31 – November 1, 2027 Madrid

4-star hotel Exe Plaza

www.eurostarshotels.de/exe-plaza.html?

November 1 – November 2, 2027 Burgos

4-star hotel Crisol Almirante Bonifaz

https://www.eurostarshotels.de/crisol-almirante-bonifaz.html?

November 2 – November 3, 2027 Pamplona

4-star hotel Albret

www.hotelalbret.com

November 3 – November 4, 2027

3-star hotel in the Clermont-Ferrand area

The hotel announcements for Lyon, Barcelona, Córdoba, and Clermont-Ferrand will be made approximately three weeks before arrival.