Day 01 – Arrive Madrid

Transfer to the hotel. Evening transport to the Gran Vía district. Welcome to Madrid! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. You can enjoy your free time until your tour starts. Please, check the informative posters placed at the hotel reception area which have all the information about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de Es­paña and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant: Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Middle Eastern are some of the options available.

Day 02 – At Madrid
The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the centre of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city centre, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the “corridas” at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset, we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening, we will return to the hotel together.

Day 03 – Madrid – Zaragoza (Saragossa) – Poblet – Montserrat – Barcelona

Monastery of Poblet, rack train to Montserrat. In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late-afternoon.

Note: In the winter months, from November to March, due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat in the daylight.

Day 04 – Barcelona
Barcelona city tour. “Spanish Village” visit and evening transfer to Las Ramblas district. Today we will explore Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Medi­terranean Sea. Starting by an informative city tour with a local expert. (Note: If the group has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.) We will also visit the city’s historic central area with its Gothic neigh­bourhood dating back to the Middle Ages. We will visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. We will also get the chance to see La Sagrada Fa­milia Basilica, the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Following this, we include the entry ticket to visit ‘Poble Espanyol’ (meaning ‘Spanish Village’). This open-air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Enjoy the Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different regions that make up Spain. You will then have some free time to explore the city at your own leisure. In the evening we provide a transfer to Las Ramblas and the Plaza Cata­lunya area for dinner, where you can choose from a wide variety of restaurants. We will return to the hotel in the late evening.

Day 05 – At Bercelona

After breakfast, day free for your own activity.

Day 06-11 – Barcelona - Embark on epic cruise

Transfer to the Harbour to board your NCL EPIC cruise ship at mid-day.

7-DAY CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN EPIC

Mediterranean: Italy, France & Spain from Barcelona, Spain

Here you uncover the hidden gems of the Mediterranean. Whether you wish to stroll along a trendy promenade, recline on a pristine Mediterranean beach, or journey back in time to the house where Napoléon was born at Corsica, the mellow waterfront city of Ajaccio offers something for everyone. From Civitavecchia, explore Rome's famous ancient ruins and works of art, from Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel to the beautifully constructed Trevi Fountain. Discover how pearls have been manufactured since the 19th century in Palma de Mallorca before visiting the shops in Old Town and sampling the delicious local cuisine.

CRUISE ITINERARY OVERVIEW

SUNDAY              Barcelona, Spain                            06:00 PM Embark

MONDAY            Ajaccio, Corsica, France                11:00 AM - 06:30 PM

TUESDAY             Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy          06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

WEDNESDAY      Naples, Italy                                   06:00 AM - 05:00 PM

THURSDAY          Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy      09:00 AM - 09:00 PM

FRIDAY                 Cannes, France                              07:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Tender Port)

SATURDAY          Palma, Majorca, Spain                  12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

SUNDAY              Barcelona, Spain                            05:00 AM Disembark

On arrival at Barcelona, you will be provided a private transfer to the airport. Tour ends.

Departure every Tuesday.

(Private shore excursions at Corsica, Rome, Florence, Naples & Palma)

• Train/bus tickets : Madrid – Seville – Torremolinos
• Private one way Madrid Airport – Hotel transfer
• Private Torremolinos Hotel – Malaga Airport transfer
• Private return airport transfer in Barcelona.
• Madrid Highlights and Royal Palace Guided tour with Skip the line access.
• Seville city tour and Guadalquivir cruise.
• Granada full day with Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardes.
• Barcelona City Tour – Hop on-hop off.

• Airfare
• Airfare Malaga – Barcelona (Starting from INR 5000/-)
• Visa.
• Goods and Service Tax @ 5%.
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Any other item or expenses not specifically mentioned under inclusions.