When you think of Spain you would be forgiven for your first thoughts being tapas, sun, sea and siestas but there is so much more than its spectacular coastline, mouth-watering cuisine, sunny climate and laid-back lifestyle. It is a country that’s history is filled with clashes of culture from its Roman roots to Christian invasions and Moorish rule before it was reclaimed once more; it embraces this explosion of complementing and contrasting architecture and values bringing us some of the most stunning sights in the world.
Your Spanish Discovery will be split into two parts, the first will take you through the Iberian Peninsula in luxury coach travel form, you will feel the vibrance of metropolitan Madrid, discover the Roman city of Toledo, before getting lost in the striking arches of the Alhambra in Granada. Then you’ll drink in the rays of sun-soaked Seville taking a meander through its plazas, then driving alongside the stunning white beaches of the Costa Blanca until you dive into mesmeric Valencia, finishing with a spellbinding tour of Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia. Your Spanish Cross Country Tour is really yours to customised and is totally flexible giving you the opportunity to discover these amazing cities at your own leisure or add one of our many available packages to make this trip your true discovery of Spain.
For many this may be the end of their taste of Spain, but not for you. Once in Barcelona you will be stepping aboard the brand-new Valiant Lady, the flagship cruise ship from Virgin Voyages, you’re in for an absolute treat. Virgin have spared no expense when it comes to re-designing and defining ocean cruising, with the design, quality and range of entertainment, dining and luxury facilities on board. It is from your onboard home you will then set sail and discover the very best the Mediterranean has to offer, starting with an overnight port stay in Malaga for a taste of Picasso, stepping on British soil in Gibraltar from which you can see Africa on the horizon, before heading for another overnight stay on the incredible island of Ibiza. Whilst Ibiza may have a reputation as a party place don’t be deceived; its old town, sleepy villages, stunning coves and historical port are the ultimate relaxing retreat and from here you will return to Barcelona where you can either continue your own exploration, add an upgrade and cross with us over into France or return home.