7 days · Spain
Taste of Spain
From AED 6,175per person, twin share
Seven days around Spain from Madrid, by way of San Sebastián, Pamplona, Barcelona and Valencia, taking in its cities, towns and coast.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Madrid
- Country
- Spain
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A brisk pace with a hotel change most nights, guided walking tours and a few hours on your feet most days, but no real hikes
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, including two nights in Barcelona
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 51
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to September: mild spring and early autumn, hot summer inland and on the coast, cooler and sometimes rainy in the Basque country
Tour overview
From the capital, Madrid, the route heads to northern Spain and the charm of San Sebastián, Zaragoza and Barcelona. There is Spanish wine from the heart of the Aragon region and authentic paella in Valencia, and along the way some lesser-known places and medieval towns: Segovia, Alquézar and Peñíscola.
Highlights
- Madrid, capital of Spain
- A welcome dinner in Madrid
- The historic old town of Segovia
- A night in San Sebastián
- A stop in Pamplona
- A tasting of local Spanish wines
- A walking tour of Zaragoza
- A visit to a traditional olive oil press
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- Alquézar, a medieval village
- Barcelona’s architecture on a city driving tour
- A lunch stop in Peñíscola
- Valencia on a guided tour
- A traditional paella dinner in Valencia
- The medieval Belmonte Castle
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Madrid
1 night · Day 1
Sercotel Madrid
Segovia
Day 2 · on the way
San Sebastián
1 night · Day 2
B&B Hotel Donostia San Sebastián Aeropuerto
Pamplona
Day 3 · on the way
Zaragoza
1 night · Day 3
B&B Hotel Zaragoza Centro
Alquézar
Day 4 · on the way
Barcelona
2 nights · Days 4–5
Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Peñíscola
Day 6 · on the way
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Valencia
1 night · Day 6
Silken Puerta Valencia
Belmonte Castle
Day 7 · on the way
Madrid
Day 7 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Madrid
Dinner included
Your tour leader meets the group at the hotel in Madrid on the first morning, then leads a guided tour of Spain’s capital. The walk takes in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Mercado de San Miguel, among other sights. In the evening, the group gathers for a Spanish welcome dinner.
Included
- Guided tour of Madrid: Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and Mercado de San Miguel
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Madrid
- Overnight
- Madrid
- Hotel
- Sercotel Madrid
Day 2
Madrid – Segovia – San Sebastián
Breakfast included
A comfort stop in Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, breaks up the morning’s drive to San Sebastián. An orientation tour of the old town follows on arrival. San Sebastián is known for its Basque cooking, so the evening suits a wander through the tapas bars for pintxos.
Included
- Stop in Segovia: the Roman aqueduct, the Alcázar and the cathedral
- Evening in San Sebastián’s old town, known for its pintxos bars
- Travel
- Madrid → Segovia → San Sebastián by coach
- Overnight
- San Sebastián
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Donostia San Sebastián Aeropuerto
Day 3
San Sebastián – Pamplona – Zaragoza
Breakfast includedPamplona, famed for its bull-running festival and a medieval old quarter, is the first stop of the day. The route continues to Zaragoza, with a wine tasting on the way. A walking tour follows on arrival, taking in a city whose Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Christian influences still show, in landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar and a Roman theatre.
Included
- Stop in Pamplona: the Baroque town hall and the Gothic church of San Saturnino
- Wine tasting en route, with Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albariño and Macabeo
- Walking tour of Zaragoza: the Basílica del Pilar and the Roman theatre
- Travel
- San Sebastián → Pamplona → Zaragoza by coach
- Overnight
- Zaragoza
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Zaragoza Centro
Day 4
Zaragoza – Alquézar – Barcelona
Breakfast and dinner included
The drive to Barcelona includes a stop at a traditional olive oil press and a visit to Alquézar, a hilltop village with the Pyrenees rising behind it. A driving tour on arrival in Barcelona takes in highlights such as the Sagrada Família, Plaça d’Espanya and the views from Montjuïc. The hotel in Barcelona is home for the next two nights, and the evening ends with a dinner together.
Included
- Visit to a family-run olive oil press, with a guided tasting
- Free time in the hilltop village of Alquézar
- Driving tour of Barcelona: the Sagrada Família, Plaça d’Espanya and Montjuïc
- Group dinner in Barcelona
- Travel
- Zaragoza → Alquézar → Barcelona by coach
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Day 5
Barcelona: Free Day
Breakfast includedBarcelona is free to explore today. The optional Highlights of Barcelona excursion covers the Sagrada Família, Palau Güell, La Boqueria market and the Gothic Quarter, or the day can be spent walking Las Ramblas and visiting museums and galleries at your own pace. In the evening, an optional excursion takes in a Flamenco show.
Included
- Free day in Barcelona to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família · AED 490 per person
- Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Barcelona
- Hotel
- Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Day 6
Peñíscola – Valencia
Breakfast and dinner included
Leaving Barcelona, the route heads south down the coast to Valencia, stopping at Peñíscola. The old town, promenade and beach there sit beneath a castle built by the Knights Templar. A guided tour of Valencia follows arrival in this busy port city, and the day ends with a farewell paella dinner.
Included
- Stop in Peñíscola: the old town, the promenade and its 14th-century castle
- Guided tour of Valencia: the City of Arts and Sciences, Colón Market and the cathedral
- Farewell paella dinner in Valencia
- Travel
- Barcelona → Peñíscola → Valencia by coach
- Overnight
- Valencia
- Hotel
- Silken Puerta Valencia
Day 7
Valencia – Belmonte Castle – Madrid
Breakfast included
The road passes through the historic region of La Mancha, linked to the legend of Don Quixote, before a stop at the medieval Castillo de Belmonte. Its interiors feature stucco work in the Gothic and Moorish styles and a Neo-Gothic courtyard. The tour arrives back in Madrid in the afternoon, where it ends.
Included
- Drive through La Mancha, the country of Don Quixote
- Visit to the medieval Castillo de Belmonte
- Travel
- Valencia → Belmonte → Madrid by coach
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
12 dates
Sun 21 Mar – Sat 27 Mar 2027
Available
AED 6,955
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 4 Apr – Sat 10 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 18 Apr – Sat 24 Apr 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 2 May – Sat 8 May 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 16 May – Sat 22 May 2027
Available
AED 6,955
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 30 May – Sat 5 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 13 Jun – Sat 19 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 11 Jul – Sat 17 Jul 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 8 Aug – Sat 14 Aug 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 5 Sept – Sat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,955
Single room +AED 2,230
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Sun 19 Sept – Sat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
Sun 26 Sept – Sat 2 Oct 2027
Available
AED 6,175
Single room +AED 2,230
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família
Day 5AED 490per personA guided half day of Barcelona’s highlights with a local guide: the Sagrada Família, Palau Güell and the Gothic Quarter, plus free time at La Boqueria market for lunch. €115. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 5 in the itineraryBarcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner
Day 5AED 385per personAn evening Flamenco show on Las Ramblas, with singing, guitar and dance, paired with a buffet dinner of Spanish dishes and drinks included throughout the meal. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Spain is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers this whole trip.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for up to six months before you travel; Dubai appointments fill up quickly before the summer, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave Spain and have been issued within the last ten years, with two blank pages, and your UAE residence visa must be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Madrid aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the hotel in Madrid, with check-in from 10:00 and the tour leaving soon after. The tour ends back in Madrid on day 7, arriving in the afternoon, with no onward transport included.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus three dinners: the welcome dinner in Madrid on day 1, a group dinner in Barcelona on day 4 and a farewell paella dinner in Valencia on day 6. Lunches are not included, so you can choose where to eat.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Spain uses the euro. Cards are widely accepted in cities, though smaller towns and markets can be cash-only, so carry some euros for cafés, tips and small purchases. A card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay for most things.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
The tour runs March to September. Spring and early autumn are mild, while summer is hot, especially inland in Zaragoza and on the Mediterranean coast around Valencia and Barcelona; San Sebastián and the Basque coast stay cooler and can see rain at any time of year.
Pack layers, a light rain jacket and comfortable shoes: the itinerary includes several walking tours and cobbled old towns, and you carry your own bags, sometimes up hotel stairs.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Madrid and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 51 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Taste of Spain?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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