7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.

Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.

For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

When in places of religious worship travellers are expected to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.

1. ALHAMBRA

Due to regulations for Alhambra’s ticketing system, your passport information must be provided to G Adventures at the time of booking in order to guarantee your guided tour of the Alhambra.

If your booking for this trip is confirmed with less than 90 days prior to departure, we will do our best to secure a ticket for your guided Alhambra tour. However, please note that due to high demand for tickets, we are not able to guarantee this inclusion if your booking is confirmed within this time period. In the event we cannot secure a guided tour of the Alhambra for you, alternative options such as a self-guided visit of the Alhambra (with reduced access), or visits to the nearby districts of Albaicín and Sacramonte will be arranged.

Visits to the Alhambra in Granada may vary and take place on Day 3 or 4, depending on ticket availability, special events or holidays in Spain.

2. LOCAL GUIDES

It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.

3. LUGGAGE

In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times.

4. COMBO TRIP

Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:

During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it’s the best of both worlds. On this trip we include a local guide at the Alhambra in Granada

On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.

Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Get your bearings in Seville’s old town with a guided orientation through the Santa Cruz quarter, a maze of lime-washed alleys, bougainvillea-draped patios, and hidden plazas humming with café life.

Glance up to the Giralda skyline, then continue toward the Guadalquivir riverfront where explorers once set sail for the New World. Practical pointers and local stories help you navigate confidently between tapas bars, palaces, and leafy parks.

Step inside the Alhambra, the Nasrid citadel crowning Granada. With a licensed guide, trace filigreed stucco, muqarnas vaults, and shimmering tiles across the Nasrid Palaces, pausing in serene courtyards and echoing halls.

Marvel at the Court of the Lions and stroll the hilltop Generalife gardens, where water channels, cypress hedges, and perfumed roses create a cool retreat. This is Andalusian artistry at its zenith—geometry, poetry, and light composed in stone and water.

Explore the Mezquita–Cathedral of Córdoba, an architectural palimpsest from the Umayyad emirate to Spanish Christendom. Wander its forest of red-and-white arches, admire intricate mosaics, and encounter the astonishing 16th-century cathedral nave rising at the core.

Walk the labyrinth of the Judería to see the medieval Synagogue and flower-framed Calleja de las Flores. The contrast of faiths and forms here speaks to Córdoba’s golden age of learning and the enduring dialogue of Andalusian culture.

Experience a live flamenco performance in the city that shaped it. In an intimate tablao, feel guitar arpeggios surge as dancers stamp, whirl, and hold the room in thrall with fierce grace.

Listen for the palmas and cante jondo—rhythmic claps and deep song—rooted in Roma, Andalusian, and Moorish traditions. This raw, soulful art, recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage, is Seville’s heartbeat distilled into music, movement, and emotion.

Stroll the city’s spine along Las Ramblas to the kaleidoscopic stalls of La Boqueria. Learn how to navigate between the waterfront and Eixample while scouting cafés, metro stops, and plazas.

Dip into the Gothic Quarter, where Roman Barcino’s stones underpin medieval lanes and candlelit bodegas. This walk blends practical pointers with snapshots of Catalan history, setting you up to explore Gaudí’s masterpieces and seaside neighborhoods with ease.

Join a hands-on cooking class at the Planeterra-supported Mescladis training kitchen, where migrant chefs share recipes and stories. Prepare a Catalan rice dish—often with local botifarra sausage and seasonal vegetables—guided by student-cooks.

Sit down to sample your Catalan rice and discuss how food builds community and opportunity in Barcelona. This warm, communal evening tastes of saffron and smoked paprika while supporting skills development and social inclusion.

Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, Europe’s largest functioning royal residence. Walk through stuccoed salons, the Throne Room, and galleries hung with tapestries and masterworks.

Peek at the Royal Armoury and historic Stradivarius instruments while learning about the Bourbon dynasty. This is an optional add-on at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to availability.

Explore the Prado Museum with a focused visit to Spain’s great collection. Stand before Velázquez’s Las Meninas, trace Titian’s Venetian color, and contemplate Goya’s Black Paintings.

Guided insights reveal royal patronage, technique, and the birth of the modern gaze. This experience is at additional cost and can be booked on tour; timed entries are popular in peak seasons.

Step into the Real Alcázar of Seville, a living palace where Christian kings embraced Islamic artistry. Wander Mudejar patios, filigreed doorways, and tile-lined halls shimmering with color.

Outside, orange groves and tinkling fountains create a cool oasis shaped over centuries. This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; advance reservations are recommended in busy months.

Enter Seville Cathedral, the world’s largest Gothic church, to admire soaring vaults and side chapels before ascending the Giralda bell tower via gentle ramps for sweeping city views.

Pause at Christopher Columbus’s tomb and learn how trade riches shaped this vast nave. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour and subject to ticket availability.

Marvel at Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, where a sky-piercing towers exterior gives way to a luminous forest of columns inside. Colored light washes over stone as biblical narratives unfold in sculpted facades.

Learn how geometry, nature, and faith guide this still-rising basilica. This optional visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour; priority tickets often sell out, so early reservation is advised.

Explore Park Guell, Gaudí’s playful hillside garden city. Snap photos by the mosaic salamander—the famed ceramic-tiled lizard—and rest on the serpentine bench overlooking Barcelona’s rooftops and sea.

Discover how trencadís mosaics and organic forms reimagined urban living. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; timed entries apply for the Monumental Zone.

Visit either Casa Batlló or Casa Milà (La Pedrera), two Gaudí icons on Passeig de Gràcia. Admire undulating facades, bone-like balconies, and light-filled courtyards that blur structure and sculpture.

Audio guides bring Modernisme to life, from dragon-back rooftops to wave-shaped attics. This is an optional visit at additional cost and bookable on tour; popular times can sell out quickly.

Join a guided orientation walk through Old Madrid to the city’s focal points: Puerta del Sol, Kilometre Zero of Spain’s road network, and the arcaded Plaza Mayor. Learn how streets connect, where to find ATMs and markets, and the best spots for coffee or churros.

Hear stories of Habsburg-era facades and the nearby Mercado de San Miguel, whose iron-and-glass hall brims with regional produce. This compact walk helps you navigate with confidence and points you toward Madrid’s grand museums and side-street tabernas.

Wander the Albaicín quarter, Granada’s whitewashed former Moorish medina, along cobbled lanes scented with jasmine. Thread past hidden cármenes (walled gardens) and artisan workshops, feeling the city’s North African imprint beneath the Sierra Nevada.

Climb to the famed Mirador de San Nicolás for a postcard view of the Alhambra’s russet walls against snowy peaks. The tangle of Moorish lanes and intimate squares reveals centuries of convivencia—where Islamic, Jewish, and Christian legacies once intertwined.

Meet your group and meet your Tour Director for an easygoing briefing that sets the tone for your Spanish journey. Gain insider guidance on neighbourhoods, tapas etiquette, and getting around, plus tips for museums and evening strolls.

Get oriented to key downtown landmarks like Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía so you can explore confidently. It’s a relaxed chance to ask questions, align expectations, and start connecting with fellow travellers before diving into Spain’s art, food, and history.