Joan Newton

JB Luxury Escapes

Splendid Spain 2024

Aug 17, 2024 to Aug 28, 2024
SPAIN
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Welcome to a captivating sojourn through the heart of Spain, where each moment is a brushstroke on a canvas of cultural richness. Our exclusive Spain trip invites you to traverse this enchanting country, unveiling its treasures with a perfect blend of luxury and authenticity.

Your  adventure will involve a train journey from Madrid to Seville. Throughout your expedition, relish the indulgence of first-class accommodations.

As you meander through the narrow streets of Old Town Seville, marvel at the opulence of the Royal Palace in Madrid, and stand in awe of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, you'll be guided by a professional English-speaking Tour Director. Immerse yourself in the essence of Spanish life with experiences like a horchata tasting in Valencia and a vermouth tasting in Barcelona, making this journey a symphony of culture, history, and gastronomy.

Embark on this unforgettable exploration, where the echoes of Spain's past harmonize with the vibrancy of its present. Secure your place today and be prepared to fall in love with the charm of Spain – a destination that promises not just a trip, but a transformative experience.

 
 
 

LAND ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Madrid Walking & Bus Tour with Museo del Jamon
Royal Palace (Madrid)
Old Town Seville Walking Tour
Guadalquivir River Cruise (Seville)
Córdoba Tour with Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Olive Oil Grove with tapas dinner
Alhambra Palace (Granada)
Valencia Walking Tour with horchata tasting
Peñíscola, Mediterranean village, with paella lunch
Barcelona Walking & Bus Tour with vermouth tasting
Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)
La Rambla (Barcelona)
 
Itinerary:
  • Day 1- Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 - Depart USA for Madrid
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  • Day 2 - Sunday, Aug 18, 2024 - Arrive Madrid: Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s grand capital and cultural heart! Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will be greeted at the airport and escorted to our hotel, where our Tour Director will lead a get-acquainted walk around the surrounding neighborhood. We'll enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure before meeting our Tour Director for a welcome cocktail, orientation, and dinner.
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  • Day 3 - Monday, Aug 19, 2024 - Madrid: 

    Our morning features a guided tour of this splendid city. As we travel along Calle Gran Vía, Madrid’s equivalent to New York City’s Broadway, we'll marvel at the Opera district, Plaza de Colon, the monumental 18th-century Royal Palace (entrance included), Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza de España, Madrid’s main square, where we’ll see an imposing statue of Spain’s literary giant, Miguel de Cervantes. We'll end at the enormous, impressive Prado Museum, which holds one of the world’s top collections, including masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya. We'll also visit the famous Museo del Jamón, and enjoy a jamón tapa and a drink. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider doing what the Madrileños do. Take el paseo (stroll) to the delightful Retiro Park and then stop at one of Madrid’s excellent restaurants or tapas bars.

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  • Day 4 - Tuesday Aug 20, 2024 - Madrid -Seville: Today we will take a high-speed train for Seville, the charming Moorish capital of Spain’s Andalusia Region. We'll drive to the Plaza de España, passing the elegant Maria Luisa Park. Tonight, enjoy a local Tapas dinner with drinks.
 
  • Day 5-Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024 - Seville: - On an included guided walking tour, we’ll discover the passions of the city that create the backdrop for the great operas Carmen and Don Giovanni. Highlights include the Seville Cathedral, the biggest Gothic cathedral in the world, and landmark Giralda Bell Tower, the remaining part of the mosque built by the Moors. Our tour winds through the narrow streets and plazas of the well-preserved Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter, where we'll delight in the whitewashed buildings, quaint shops and colorful flowers. Enjoy some free time to enjoy lunch on your own or explore. This afternoon, we'll experience the beauty of Seville as seen from the only major navigable river in Spain, the Guadalquivir. We'll get a complete perspective of both riversides, confronting the old part of town with the most modern one. Tonight, consider catching a performance of the expressive dance form—flamenco!

     

  •  Day 6- Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 - Seville - Cordoba - Granada: Today we'll visit Cordoba, one of Spain's cultural gems and home to some of the country's most impressive monuments. On our guided tour, we'll marvel at the Mezquita (Great Mosque) built in the 10th century during Cordona's glory days as the capital of Moorish Spain. The mosque was later converted to a cathedral, but the original architectural details are stunning. We'll also see the reconstructed Roman Bridge and the beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue that survived the expulsion of Spain's Jews. After our tour, we'll continue our journey to Granada, a former Moorish stronghold.
 
  • Day 7 -  Friday, Aug 23, 2024 - Granada: Today we'll visit Granada's crown jewel, the Alhambra. Sprawled over a hilltop overlooking the city, the awe-inspiring Alhambra is an impressive castle and fortress with its romantic Generalife gardens. Later today we'll have free time to explore the city and the mystic Albaicin Quarter.
 
  • Day 8 -  Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 - Granada - Valencia: We're sure to be captivated by the rolling terrain and groves of olives, almonds, lemons, and oranges on our way to Valencia, a city of great culture and beautiful gardens on the Mediterranean coast. On our guided tour this afternoon, we'll see architecture both ancient (Roman, Arabic, and the gothic cathedral) and modern—or should we say futuristic? Renowned architect Santiago Calatrava designed the City of Arts and Science, an eye-popping “city within a city” that gives us a peek into what the future might look like.
 
  • Day 9 -  Sunday, Aug 25, 2024 - Valencia - Peniscola - Barcelona: The next leg of our journey through splendid Spain hugs the coastline of Catalonia. We'll stop at Peñíscola, a pearl of the Mediterranean. The old town—crowned by a 14th-century castle-fortress that was once the home of Pope Benedict XIII—stands on an imposing rock that rises 64 meters above the azure seas and is connected to the mainland by a thin sandbar that waves wash over during storms, turning the town into an ephemeral island. We'll enjoy a delightful paella lunch before continuing to Barcelona where we'll settle into our centrally located hotel.
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  • Day 10 -  Monday, Aug 26, 2024 -Barcelona: The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona mixes medieval charm with avant-garde style. We'll join a local expert for a fascinating tour that begins at the old harbor with a drive along Barcelona’s iconic boulevard, Las Ramblas. We'll see the city’s lively heart, Plaza Catalunya, and picturesque Plaza de España before taking off on foot to explore the charming Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s old city. Of course, a Barcelona tour isn't complete without admiring buildings designed by the celebrated Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. We'll see one of his most famous works, the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica (admission included), which has been under construction since 1882! Before free time this afternoon, we will stop at a typical bodega in La Barceloneta Quarter to taste vermut, a typical and popular drink in Barcelona. The rest of the day is free to visit a museum or relax at an outdoor café independently.

     

 
  • Day 11 -  Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 - Barcelona: Today you'll have a full day to explore vibrant Barcelona on your own. You could return to the enchanting Gothic Quarter and soak up its magical atmosphere of cafes, street musicians, and quaint shops. Seek out more of Gaudi’s masterpieces in the city center or stroll along La Rambla, stopping at the colorful Boqueria Market for freshly squeezed juice, a snack, or more tapas! We'll gather this evening for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
 
  • Day 12 -  Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 - Depart Barcelona for USA: Our tour comes to an end after breakfast. Transfer to the airport this morning for your return flight to the U.S.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond the travel dates. Your passport should not expire before February, 2025.
  • It is your responsibility to check with the appropriate consulates as to the visa requirements and obtain proper travel documents before the trip.
  • If you do not hold a passport from the United States, you are responsible for consulting with the appropriate authorities from your passport country of origin to check passport validity requirements and any applicable visa requirements for your Tour.
  • Changes: Changes to the original group reservation will result in a $199 change fee per person per change, unless such fees are waived by JB Luxury Escapes. No changes allowed within 90 days of departure
  • Final payment must be made by eCheck or credit card in U.S. dollars;
  • Failure to submit final payment on time may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
 
TRAVEL INSURANCE:

Missing a vacation is bad enough… losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Because all of JB Luxury Escapes tours are based on the cancellation policy listed below.  Travel insurance is therefore highly recommended for this tour. Your premium is related to your trip cost, so you don’t have to worry about being over-insured.

Travel Insured

What's not included:

  1. Flight to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
  2. Gratuities for Driver and Tour Guide
  3. Travel Insurance
  4. Meals except where noted above
  5. Beverages during meals except where noted above
  6. Items of a personal nature
  7. Be sure to purchase your electrical converter before travel.
  8. Additional excursions offered by tour guide
 

General Terms & Conditions Applicable to this Tours

All reservations for tours (“Tours”) booked through JB Luxury Escapes are conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of all the terms, conditions, and notices set forth below (these “Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully. By booking your Tour reservation through JB Luxury Escapes and paying your initial non-refundable deposit payment, you agree that these Terms shall apply. JB Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify, revise, add or remove portions of these Terms, including any pricing, deposit, payment and cancellation terms, at any time by providing notice to the Tour participants. Any such revisions will apply to Tours confirmed after the revised Terms are made available to you. 
 
In the event of any Extraordinary Circumstance, as defined below, your Tour costs may change without prior notice. “Extraordinary Circumstances” are any mechanical, technical, operational, climatic, sociopolitical or any other conditions beyond the control of smarTours or its Providers (as defined below), which necessitate any change in the Tour itinerary, including, but not limited to, any change in vendor, location, transportation or schedule. Extraordinary Circumstances may include, without limitation, acts of God, strikes, national or international political or social events or occurrences (including acts of war or terrorism), or the material worsening or escalation thereof, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, or other natural disasters, or infectious diseases, epidemics or pandemics and related quarantines. Tour rates include only those items specifically identified in the Tour itinerary

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations: If you cancel your Reservation for any reason, any cash or credit refund you receive will be reduced by the applicable cancellation charges below, based upon the timing of your cancellation, unless such changes are waived by Tour Operator and or JB Luxury Escapes:
 
● Up to 90 days before departure: $300 per person
● 60-89 days before departure: 50% of cost per person
● 30-59 days before departure: 80% of cost per person
● 29 days or fewer before departure: No refund is available
● All cancellations must be received in writing.

Available Packages

SPLENDID SPAIN
Unavailable as of February 17, 2024

Starting At: $4,199.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Drenched in the essence of history and culture, Spain is full of wild beauty, charm and some of the best food you'll ever eat.