7 days · Spain
Taste of Spain
From AED 4,940per person, twin share
Discover Spain’s most popular and picturesque cities, towns and coastal gems. Visit Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Pamplona and San Sebastian.
- 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
Starting from the capital Madrid, travel to northern Spain and be charmed by San Sebastian, Zaragoza and Barcelona. Taste authentic paella in Valencia and Spanish wine in the heart of the Aragon region. Along the way, explore lesser-known gems and charming medieval towns such as Alquézar, Peñíscola, and Segovia!
Highlights
- Explore Madrid; capital of Spain
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Madrid
- Explore the historic old town of Segovia
- Enjoy a night in San Sebastian
- Visit Pamplona
- Sample local Spanish wines
- Enjoy a walking tour of Zaragoza
- Visit a traditional olive oil press
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- Explore Alquezar, an enchanting medieval village
- See Barcelona’s spectacular architecture on a city driving tour
- Lunch stop in Peniscola
- Get to know Valencia on a guided tou
- Feast on a traditional paella dinner in Valencia
- Visit 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 Sebastian
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
Alquezar
Day 4 · on the way
Barcelona
2 nights · Days 4–5
Sercotel Ciutat de Montcada
Peniscola
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
Meals included: Dinner
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
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Madrid – Segovia – San Sebastian
Meals included: Breakfast
A comfort stop in Segovia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, breaks up the morning’s drive to San Sebastian. An orientation tour of the old town follows on arrival. San Sebastian 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 Sebastian
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Donostia San Sebastián Aeropuerto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
San Sebastian – Pamplona – Zaragoza
Meals included: BreakfastPamplona, 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Zaragoza – Alquezar – Barcelona
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Barcelona: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastBarcelona 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Peniscola – Valencia
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Leaving Barcelona, the route heads south down the coast to Valencia, stopping at Peniscola. 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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Valencia – Belmonte Castle – Madrid
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
13 dates
FromSun 21 Mar 2027ToSat 27 Mar 2027
Available
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 4 Apr 2027ToSat 10 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 18 Apr 2027ToSat 24 Apr 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 2 May 2027ToSat 8 May 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 16 May 2027ToSat 22 May 2027
Available
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 30 May 2027ToSat 5 Jun 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 13 Jun 2027ToSat 19 Jun 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 27 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
Full
FromSun 11 Jul 2027ToSat 17 Jul 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 8 Aug 2027ToSat 14 Aug 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
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FromSun 5 Sept 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 19 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToSat 2 Oct 2027
Available
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 1,782 single
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Highlights of Barcelona featuring the Sagrada Família
A 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.
AED 490 per person
Barcelona Flamenco Show & Dinner
An 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.
AED 385 per person
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 experiences 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, including up hotel stairs where needed.
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 online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Taste of Spain?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. 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
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge 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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