Call us: (910) 742-5324
Call us: (910) 742-5324
Bienvenidas, adventurous souls and wanderlust spirits! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey across the vibrant landscapes of Spain with our exclusive “Las Hermanas’ Spanish Sojourn 2025” tour. From the bustling streets of Madrid to the stunning beaches of Costa Brava and exciting places in between, this tour promises an immersive experience into the heart of Spanish culture, history, gastronomy, and, of course, sisterhood!
More than just a tour, this is an opportunity to connect with wonderful like-minded women, share stories, and build bonds that transcend borders. Whether you’re a solo traveler or coming with a friend, you’ll find a sense of belonging and empowerment among our Sisters.
So, pack your bags, bring your adventurous spirit, and let’s make memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. This is not just a vacation; it’s an exploration of culture, a celebration of sisterhood, and an adventure that will leave you enriched and inspired.
Embrace the journey, embrace the joy, embrace each other – welcome to Las Hermanas’ Spanish Sojourn 2025!
Welcome to Madrid! Your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall after you pass through customs and immigration and transfer you to our hotel for the next several nights. Today is yours to rest, relax, or explore independently. This evening, perhaps you’ll join your Sisters for an informal gathering in the hotel lobby. No meals are included today.
Hotel: Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid
Enjoy your free time in Madrid, Spain’s lively capital and largest city, to explore independently with your new Sisters. Tonight, we’ll gather together for our Welcome Dinner. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Hotel: Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid
Today, during a locally guided panoramic tour of Madrid’s historic center, we’ll see iconic sites such as the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, where events have been held since the 17th century. We’ll join a local expert to explore the priceless masterpieces of the Prado Museum, which opened in 1819 and boasts the world’s finest collection of art by masters such as Velazquez and Goya. Tonight, is yours to spend as you wish with your Sisters in Madrid. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid
This morning, we’ll travel to the hilly town of Toledo (UNESCO), the capital of medieval Spain until 1560, where we’ll embark on a comprehensive tour, highlighting the magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then, prepare to visit the Church of Santo Tome and view El Greco’s masterpiece painting, The Burial of Count Orgaz, before we return to Madrid for a free evening with your Sisters. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Riu Plaza Espana, Madrid
Today, we’ll travel to the extraordinary Moorish city of Cordoba by the AVE high-speed train to reduce travel time and allow us to enjoy more free time in Cordoba. We’ll embark on a walking tour of Cordoba’s well-preserved and historical old Jewish Quarter. Then, we’ll visit La Mezquita (UNESCO), an 8th-century mosque that was converted into the city’s cathedral in the 16th century. We’ll end our day in Seville, considered to be Spain’s “cultural capital” with dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Hotel: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas, Seville
This morning, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour before arriving at the iconic Plaza de España. Then decide on how you’ll see Seville because it’s your choice! Walk the charming and quaint Santa Cruz Quarter with an expert guide, admiring the orange trees and white-washed houses -OR- see the city from a different perspective with a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River, drifting by timeworn bridges and towers. Later, we’ll visit the Seville Cathedral* (UNESCO) – the largest gothic church in the world – and see Columbus’ tomb and the Giralda Bell Tower. We’ll end the afternoon with a tapas lunch at a local taberna. This evening, we’re going to enjoy an authentic flamenco show (UNESCO) featuring Seville’s top performers. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Hotel: NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas, Seville
Today, we travel to Granada, the last great capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Upon arrival, we’ll join a local expert for a tour of the world-famous Alhambra (UNESCO), a stone fortress overlooking the entire city and serving as a mesmerizing example of Islamic architecture. This evening, a guided tapas tour on foot is on the menu! (Breakfast and Dinner)
Hotel: Barcelo Carmen Granada
This morning, we’ll travel through Spain’s amazing landscape on our way to the Mediterranean coast. Pass by rolling hills dotted with picturesque olive and orange groves before arriving in the city of Valencia. A treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city melding historic and modern culture. (Breakfast)
Hotel: AC Hotel Valencia
On a panoramic tour of Valencia, you’ll be able to see the City of Arts and Sciences – an ultramodern educational institution. We’ll explore the city’s old town on foot, discovering the history with a local expert. View the ornate towers before wandering through the bustling central market, where we’ll shop side-by-side with the locals. Later, we’ll travel to Albufera, the area where paella first originated. Enjoy a boat ride on the canals surrounding the rice field plantations and then, we’ll visit a traditional fisherman’s home, known as a barraca, and enjoy a paella-making demonstration and an authentic paella lunch. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Hotel: AC Hotel Valencia
Today, we’ll travel to Barcelona, one of Europe’s most beautiful and exciting cities. The afternoon is at your leisure with your Sisters to explore Barcelona’s fascinating boulevards including the famous Las Ramblas, dotted with colorful bird and flower stalls. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona
This morning, we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of Barcelona, showcasing the Columbus Monument, Parc de Montjuic, and Antoni Gaudi’s Batllo House and Casa Mila building (UNESCO). A local expert will accompany us on a visit to the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia (UNESCO), considered to be the most famous of Gaudi’s works. Work on the basilica began in 1882, and it is scheduled to be completed in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of the architect’s death. As the day draws to a close, we’ll enjoy a fabulous dinner together. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Hotel: Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona
Today, take a full day at leisure with your Sisters in the capital city of Catalonia – Barcelona. Delve into the historic Gothic Quarter with quaint shops and eateries, all built into the narrow medieval alleyways. Perhaps you’d like to head over to Park Güell and its mosaic walls, or maybe you’d like to spend some time exploring the shops and street-side restaurants of Las Ramblas. The day is yours to enjoy Barcelona in all its glory. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona
This morning, we’ll set out for Girona, a beautiful medieval city known for its Old Quarter. We’ll meet with a local guide and take a tour of the city before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we’ll head for the Catalonian coast, where we’ll arrive at our seaside hotel and settle in for the next 3 nights. Costa Brava is an incredibly alluring place, and the perfect region to spend our days together relaxing and exploring. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Hotel: Park Hotel San Jorge
Today is a free day to enjoy Costa Brava with each other. Maybe you’ll head down to the private beach or venture into the local towns for some souvenir shopping. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Park Hotel San Jorge
Today, our local guide will meet us at our hotel for an incredible walking tour. First, we’ll head to the beautiful village of Calella de Palafrugell for a coastal walk towards the quaint village of Llafranc. Then, we’ll drive to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, where the surreal outside architecture matches the legendary works inside. After taking in the mind-boggling art of Salvador Dalí, we’ll continue on to the medieval village of Besalu for free time and lunch. We’ll arrive back at our hotel with enough time to relax before our Farewell Dinner this evening. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Hotel: Park Hotel San Jorge
Sadly, we say adiós to the Catalonian coast and to each other as we head back for Barcelona for our departures home. (Breakfast)
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY
This is a consistently robust itinerary that is likely to be filled with a combination of long, active days, several early hotel departures and some long journeys by coach. There may be limited time for rest and rejuvenation as you explore these amazing destinations. There may be multiple flights and travel by non-traditional means such as safari vehicles, rickshaws/pedicabs, etc. Guests should have reasonable health and mobility and be capable of walking 1-2 miles over time over potentially difficult terrain which may include hills. Guests should be comfortable with standing for longer periods of time with no difficulty.
