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8-Nights Solo-ish Spain - Solo-ish Adventures from $2,749
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1602455
Solo-ish Spain
Indulge your senses with the very best of Spain on this nine-day Solo-ish adventure from Barcelona to Seville. Delight your tastebuds with local tapas and discover the secrets of authentic paella in a hands-on cooking experience. Marvel at intricate architecture and iconic landmarks from Circulo de Bellas Artes to the enchanting Alhambra, each with stories as rich as their designs. Lose yourself in the vibrant history and culture alongside your fellow solo travellers who may already feel like old friends. With every moment, this adventure fills your soul with the warmth and wonder of Spain.
Highlights
Sample mouth-watering local delicacies with a tapas dinner and paella cooking class, Explore the serene gardens and sparkling blue lakes of El Retiro Park, Stretch your legs and explore Cordoba’s vibrant streets and significant cultural landmarks, Wander through the intricate Islamic art and architecture of the world-famous Alhambra with a local guide
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts). If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner, Barcelona
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Tasty Tapas, Barcelona
We Day: Flavours and Community in Barcelona, Barcelona
G Day: Flavours and Highlights of Madrid, Madrid
Your Foodie Moment: Light Walking Lunch in Madrid, Madrid
Me Day: Madrid Me Day, Madrid. Complimentary arrival transfer. Barcelona walking tour with a local guide. Guided walking tour of Madrid. Guided walking tour of Córdoba. Visit the Alhambra with a local guide. CEO-led orientation walk in Seville. Free time in Madrid, Granada and Seville for your own choice of activities. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
8 nights from $2,749 per person
G Adventures: Solo-ish Spain
Day 1: Dinner Party: Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona! Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the hotel followed by an evening welcome briefing. Set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to enjoy a delicious tapas dinner. There’s no better way to dive into the Spanish culture than by enjoying the local gastronomy in and amongst friends.
Barcelona is known for the iconic works of Antoni Gaudi including the famous Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, and is home to Lionel Messi’s football club, F.C Barcelona. It’s a cultural hub and offers a wide array of trendy restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisine. If you have extra time, we recommend taking extra time to enjoy everything this incredible city has to offer.
Day 2: We Day: Barcelona
Today is all about exploration, local flavours and community. Jump head-first into Barcelona with a guided walking tour this morning. Head out and explore the city’s oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhood before a light lunch with a vermouth tasting. In the afternoon, take part in a cooking class at a G Adventures-supported migrant training kitchen. Meet some of the students and learn from the resident chef how to make paella, one of Spain’s most iconic dishes, before devouring your delicious creation for dinner.
Vermouth is a fortified wine, historically made to be either sweet or dry, and is flavoured with herbs, spices, citrus, and sugar. Spanish Vermouth is typically sweet and red but dry white vermouth can be found there as well.
Day 3: G Day: Barcelona to Madrid
All aboard! Time to experience what G does best and become immersed in Spain's culture and history with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning before boarding a train bound for Madrid. Drop off your luggage then head out for a light walking lunch upon arrival to orient yourself and get a taste of what Madrid has to offer. This afternoon, set off with a local guide on a walking tour to discover the city’s must-see landmarks while gaining a greater understanding into what makes Madrid so unique. There’s no better way to get to know a country than to immerse yourself in their cuisine so buckle up and see where the day takes you.
Day 4: Me Day: Madrid
After three days of exploration with your fellow solo-ish travellers, today is yours. Choose to accompany your CEO on a walk to the grand El Retiro Park for a relaxing stroll through its gardens and the chance to rent a row boat, otherwise take the day for yourself to do as you please. Perhaps pay visit one of the many local museums; Museo Reina Sofia or Museo del Prado, or maybe take in a Flamenco Show. Madrid really does have it all and there's no better time than today to set off and discover it for yourself.
Day 5: Madrid/Granada
Wave a bittersweet goodbye to Madrid this morning as you board another train headed for Granada, with a stop in Córodba. After dropping luggage off in storage, walk to the city centre and join a local guide for a walking tour. Learn about the city’s rich history and culture returning to the train station and continuing south to Granada, the next stop on this exciting adventure.
Day 6: Granada
Today is a big day, - one for the books - with a guided visit of the Alhambra, an architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, head back to the city centre and enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore. Take advantage of the time to wander the whitewashed historic quarter of the Albaicín Neighbourhood, visit the Sacromonte caves in the gypsy quarter, or stay in the city centre to enjoy the trendy tapas bars and lively music scene.
Day 7: Granada/Seville
Enjoy one more free morning for any final sightseeing in Granada before catching the train to Seville. Proudly the birthplace of flamenco and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Seville is a vibrant city with lots to see and do. Get your bearings on a CEO-led orientation walk in the evening before an optional dinner out with the group.
Day 8: Seville
Enjoy a free day to get the most out of everything that Seville has to offer. Take the opportunity to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or visit the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares. Regroup in the evening for an optional dinner and final night out on the town with your travel mates.
Day 9: Seville
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Moderate facilities have modest enhancements to amenities and décor. These hotels or resorts are dependable, comfortable and some may offer standard features, such as select business services, Continental breakfast or coffee service and may have a swimming pool or small fitness center on-site. Guestrooms are comfortable, moderately spacious, in-room telephones, televisions and limited amenities. Moderate establishments provide suitable accommodations and service for budget-minded travelers.
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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