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Spain’s Mediterranean Masterpiece

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Destination:
Rome, Italy
Duration:
18 Nights
Offer ends:
29 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary Departure starts 02 May 2026

Details

Embark on a seamless blend of sea and land exploration, beginning with a luxurious voyage with Explora Journeys. Sail from the artistic heart of Barcelona to Cádiz’s flamenco soul and Gibraltar’s dramatic vistas. Discover Motril’s coastal charm, Cartagena’s layered history, and the Mediterranean glamour of Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo. Marvel at Florence’s Renaissance treasures, Rome’s ancient grandeur, and the enchanting Amalfi views of Sorrento. Palermo’s architectural richness and Tunis’s cultural heritage await, followed by serene island escapes in Ibiza and Mahón before returning to vibrant Barcelona. Then, delve deeper into Spain with Tauck’s curated land tour along Europe’s scenic “Yellow Roads.” In just one week, experience Gaudí’s whimsical creations, Seville’s operatic beauty, Málaga’s seaside allure, Córdoba’s medieval splendor, and Madrid’s modern pulse. From sun-kissed villages to ornate palaces and world-class museums, Spain’s diverse landscapes and cultures unfold in a journey rich with passion, history, and unforgettable moments.

Ocean Terrace Suite - category OT2 from $29,999* per person twin share.

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Inclusions

  • 17 night luxury cruise from Barcelona Return onboard Explora I
  • 1 night at Renaissance Barcelona or similar+, including breakfast
  • Main meals~ and entertainment on board
  • 7 night Tauck Spain Land Tour≠
  • Unlimited Beverages≈ including selected fine wines, premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks
  • Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi# throughout the ship
  • Private transfers between airport, hotel and port throughout
  • Port charges, government fees, onboard gratuities and taxes

Itinerary

Private transfer from airport to hotel.

1 night accommdation in Barcelona.

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Tour begins: 6:00 pm, The One Barcelona, Spain. A transfer from Barcelona Cruise Terminal at the Moll Adossat Pier is included to your hotel, The One Barcelona, ideally situated minutes by foot from luxurious Passeig de Gracia and landmarks by Antoni Gaudi. Meet the traveling companions who will experience Tauck's one-week Spain vacation with you at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight.
MEALS: Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: The One Barcelona

Barcelona is an exceptional city overflowing with history, art and culture. Your day begins with a panoramic overview of Barcelona including stops at Montjuic Hill and Port Olimpic, sites of the 1992 Olympics, and a visit to la Sagrada Família, the fanciful, unfinished cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudí I Cornet. After a lunch of Catalan specialities, the remainder of the dayis yours to discover more of the city as you please.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
ACCOMMODATION: The One Barcelona

From Barcelona, take an included morning flight to the seaside city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol, hometown of the artist Pablo Picasso; this historic Andalusian city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, chronicling some 3,000 years of civilization. After time for lunch as you please, join us for a guided visit through Museo Picasso Málaga – a modern museum opened in 2003, displaying nearly 300 works by native son Picasso, converted from a former 16th-century palace and other historic buildings just a few hundred meters from the artist's actual birthplace. Continue to Granada, a jewel of the Sierra Nevada foothills in southern Spain, where you'll enjoy dinner with wine at your hotel tonight.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Alhambra Palace

Join us for a guided tour of Alhambra Palace, exploring its intrepid halls, as well as Generalife, the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers. After lunch it's on to Seville via Andalucía, a melting pot of different cultures sometimes referred to as the bridge between two continents; journey through Andalucía's rolling hills and view charming villages with whitewashed houses clinging to the hillsides. Arrive in romantic Seville, where your two-night stay in the heart of the city kicks off this evening with a private performance of flamenco dancing followed by dinner.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Alfonso XIII

No Spain vacation would be complete without a visit to charming Seville; get your bearings on an orientation tour of this spectacular city dating back nearly 2,000 years. A horse and carriage ride transports you through Maria Luisa Park, before a walking tour introduces you to the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the maze of old streets found in the former Jewish Quarter. Your time in Seville will be capped off with either a visit to the impressive Seville Cathedral or the spectacular Royal Alcazar. The remainder of the day is free for you to pursue what interests you most in Seville.
MEALS: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel Alfonso XIII

A panoramic tour of the charming Moorish-influenced city of Córdoba with your local guide leads to a walking tour through the historic former Jewish Quarter and a visit to the ornate 8th-century La Mezquita, once one of the world's largest mosques, now a Roman Catholic cathedral. Travel by train to Madrid for a two-night stay in Spain's marvelous capital city.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
ACCOMMODATION: Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia

Your day in magnificent Madrid kicks off with a guided tour of the famed Museo Nacional del Prado, one of the finest art museums in the world. Later, a city sightseeing tour takes you to highlights including Palacio de Oriente, the ornate Royal Palace built in the 18th century; grand avenues such as Gran Via and Castellana, and El Parque del Buen Retiro. The afternoon is free to explore and have lunch as you please in Madrid. Enjoy typical Castilian entertainment at our farewell cocktail reception and dinner this evening... a fitting finale to your weeklong travels through Spain.
MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Palacio de los Duques Gran Melia

Tour ends: Madrid. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from your Tauck hotel to Madrid's Barajas Airport or the Madrid Atocha railway station; allow 3 hours for flight check-in.
MEALS: Breakfast

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 14 Jul 2025 and are per adult in AUD, based on Ocean Terrace Suite category OT2, twin share. Savings are per stateroom compared to booking each component separately. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Agents may charge service fees or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. +If the specified hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be substituted. Local tax and resort fees may be collected on arrival in Barcelona, subject to change. ~Excludes dining at Anthology. ≈Unlimited fine beverages available anytime, including in-suite mini bar. Ultra-exquisite selection of wines, spirits and liqueurs available for an additional fee. #Complimentary Wi-Fi available in-suites and public areas for unlimited web browsing, emails, social media, messengers, and voice and video calls. ≠Included in a Tauck Tour: Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include: all accommodations; on-tour flights as specified, airport transfers and land transportation as detailed in each Trip itinerary; basic internet where available in hotel rooms, entertainment and special dinners as arranged by Tauck; shore excursions and sightseeing; standard luggage handling (refer to Tauck Luggage Policy); services of Tauck Directors and local guides. Meals are included as specified in itinerary. All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room servers and local guides are included. On-tour flights may have different weight restrictions and guests will be responsible for any fees if luggage exceeds size or weight limits. Rooms with two beds are usually reserved for doubles. The price for rooms occupied by one person is higher than those when two or more people share the cost of a room. Not Included: Trip prices do not include your airfare and related taxes to the departure point and from the ending point of your Trip. The terms and conditions of the air carrier including the cancellation terms apply to your airfare. Tauck Director and Driver gratuities are not included and are voluntary for all land tours. Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges and other optional incidental extras are not included. This list is illustrative and not a complete list of every item not included. Valid for new bookings only. This offer is valid until 29 Aug 2025, or unless sold out prior. Offer subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Explora Journeys, Tauck and Cruiseco booking terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.

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$29,999* | per person twin share
Exclusive $1,700* bonus value
Destination:
Rome, Italy
Duration:
18 Nights
Offer ends:
29 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary Departure starts 02 May 2026
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