Day 1: Arrive Madrid: After checking into your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the Spanish capital. This evening meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers at 6pm in the hotel. (D)

Day 2: Madrid Sightseeing: Our morning sightseeing includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is free for you to discover this amazing city. Perhaps see the Bullring or visit the famous Prado Musuem. Tonight a chance to try fabulous traditional Spanish cuisine. (B)

Day 3: Madrid to Cordoba: Today begins with a morning drive to Toledo, where we see the Gothic cathedral and El Greco’s house. We then head south into the heart of Andalusia. (B,D)

Day 4: Cordoba to Seville: Today we travel to the host city of the 1992 World Expo - Seville. Join us on our sightseeing tour including the Maria Luisa park, or maybe take the opportunity to visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus. (B)

Day 5: Seville to Granada: Today we travel east through the Sierra Nevada mountains to the hilltop town of Granada which is steeped in Moorish history. (B,D)

Day 6: Granada Sightseeing: Today is your chance to explore the spectacular former residence of the Moorish Kings - the Alhambra Palace. Also, you have time today to explore the historic Albaicin district of this city. (B)

Day 7: Granada to Ibiza: Travelling east we head for the Mediterranean port of Denia. After boarding our ferry we head for the party island of Ibiza where you have the choice to either relax on the island's beaches or party till dawn at one of the island's many clubs. (B,D)

Days 8 - 9: Ibiza at Leisure: Enjoy the beach scene by day and the club scene by night. This is your chance to soak up the atmosphere of this Balearic island. (B,D)

Day 10: Ibiza to Barcelona: Today we travel by ferry to the 1992 Olympic city of Barcelona. Stroll the vibrant streets or explore the lively port area. If you choose you can even sample the local cuisine in a Tapas bar. (B,D)

Day 11: Barcelona Sightseeing: Our included sightseeing tour is a great introduction to this celebrated city. See Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the 1992 Olympic Complex and the Gothic district. A chance to experience Barcelona’s famed shopping street La Ramblas and discover some of Spain’s specialties such as Lladró porcelain and Majorca pearls. Tonight why not experience the passion of Flamenco dancing? (B)

Day 12: Depart Barcelona: This morning a final farewell to your fellow travellers as your tour ends after breakfast. (B)

Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Madrid: Tour of the Royal Palace with a local guide (Tour of the Royal Palace may be substituted with a tour of the Prado if the Royal Family are in residence); See the Gran Via, the Puerta del Sol& Plaza de Espana

Toledo: See the Alcazar Fortress and Gothic Cathedral

Cordoba: Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs

Seville: See the Torre del Oro, the Cathedral, Alcazar & Plaza de Espana

Gibraltar: Visit the rock that is still under the Sovereign of the British

Costa del Sol: Scenic drive past Marbella and Malaga

Granada: Guided visit of the Alhambra Palace; Stroll the winding streets of the Arabic Quarter

Ibiza: Visit Ibiza town and the beaches

Barcelona: See Gaudi’s Art Nouveau Cathedral and the 1992 Olympic Games compex; Walk through the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas

Accommodation & Meals

11 nights in superior tourist class hotels

Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities

Continental breakfasts (B) and three course dinners (D) as per itinerary

Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats