Solo-ish Spain

Welcome to Barcelona! Enjoy an included arrival transfer to the hotel followed by an evening welcome briefing. Set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to enjoy a delicious tapas dinner. There’s no better way to dive into the Spanish culture than by enjoying the local gastronomy in and amongst friends. Barcelona is known for the iconic works of Antoni Gaudi including the famous Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, and is home to Lionel Messi’s football club, F. C Barcelona. It’s a cultural hub and offers a wide array of trendy restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisine. If you have extra time, we recommend taking extra time to enjoy everything this incredible city has to offer.

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• Tasty Tapas: Food is a universal language, and there’s no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Legend has it, King Alfonso X determined that the best way to drink wine without falling ill was to accompany it with a small snack. Others claim that tapas were the result of bartenders covering patron’s drinks with bread, meats, and cheeses in order to avoid anything from falling in. Regardless of the origin, the trend caught on and tapas became one of the most popular styles of cuisine in Spain. Feel free to discuss the origin of tapas with your new friends while munching on bread with tomato, cured meats, and cheese on this tapas dinner party – or don’t - who are we to tell you what to talk about?
• Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Today is all about exploration, local flavours and community. Jump head-first into Barcelona with a guided walking tour this morning. Head out and explore the city’s oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhood before a light lunch with a vermouth tasting. In the afternoon, take part in a cooking class at a G Adventures-supported migrant training kitchen. Meet some of the students and learn from the resident chef how to make paella, one of Spain’s most iconic dishes, before devouring your delicious creation for dinner. Vermouth is a fortified wine, historically made to be either sweet or dry, and is flavoured with herbs, spices, citrus, and sugar. Spanish Vermouth is typically sweet and red but dry white vermouth can be found there as well.

Included Experiences

• Mescladis Paella Cooking Class and Dinner: Mescladis - Catalan for "Mixed Space" - is a migrant training kitchen and cafe in the heart of Barcelona featuring a unique feel that fuses old Catalan favourites and migrants' home recipes. With the help of migrant students, learn how to make paella with the resident chef, accompanied by a discussion that promotes social reflection - with the kitchen and food at the centre of it all. Then enjoy the fruits of your labour!
• Flavours and Community in Barcelona: With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Set off and discover the magic of Barcelona's streets and neighbourhoods, being immersed in the city's vibrant energy. Delve into the world of vermouth with a tasting and then experience the heart of city's migrant community with a paella-making class. A day out in Barcelona does not get much better than this!
• Barcelona Walking Tour: Discover the enchanting Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, a maze of narrow, winding streets filled with medieval architecture, hidden plazas, and ancient Roman remnants. Stroll past the majestic Barcelona Cathedral, charming shops, and cozy tapas bars, while soaking in the history that dates back over 2,000 years. A captivating journey through the city's oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhood.

All aboard! Time to experience what G does best and become immersed in Spain's culture and history with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning before boarding a train bound for Madrid. Drop off your luggage then head out for a light walking lunch upon arrival to orient yourself and get a taste of what Madrid has to offer. This afternoon, set off with a local guide on a walking tour to discover the city’s must-see landmarks while gaining a greater understanding into what makes Madrid so unique. There’s no better way to get to know a country than to immerse yourself in their cuisine so buckle up and see where the day takes you.

Included Experiences

• Flavours and Highlights of Madrid: With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the world's coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to an 11. Start the day with a high-speed train to Madrid and head right out to taste some of the delicious bites of goodness that the city is known for. Continue on a guided walking tour to see some of the historic landmarks and beautiful plazas before seeing where the rest of the rest of the day takes you for the evening.
• Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Light Walking Lunch in Madrid: Dive head-first into Madrid on arrival and set off on foot to taste some of the city's most iconic and delicious mouthfuls. Try things like empanadas, thinly-sliced Jamon Ibérico, croquettes and churros as you eat your way through the city.
• Madrid Walking Tour: Join a guided walking tour of Madrid and discover the city's must-see landmarks, including Km 0, Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, and Puerta del Sol. Experience Madrid's vibrant history and culture with a knowledgeable local guide.

After three days of exploration with your fellow solo-ish travellers, today is yours. Choose to accompany your CEO on a walk to the grand El Retiro Park for a relaxing stroll through its gardens and the chance to rent a row boat, otherwise take the day for yourself to do as you please. Perhaps pay visit one of the many local museums; Museo Reina Sofia or Museo del Prado, or maybe take in a Flamenco Show. Madrid really does have it all and there's no better time than today to set off and discover it for yourself.

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• Madrid Me Day: Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.

Optional Experiences

• El Retiro Park: Enjoy a visit to Madrid’s beautiful El Retiro Park with a relaxing stroll through its gardens and playgrounds, and the beautiful Crystal Palace. The experience includes the chance to row your own boat on the serene lake, offering a unique and memorable way to soak in the park’s beauty! Boats can be rented at Estanque Grande, near the Monument to Alfonso XII. Each boat fit up to 4 people (45 mins)
• Flamenco Show: Experience the passion and rhythm of traditional Spanish dance.
• Royal Palace of Madrid: Explore the magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid, one of the largest palaces in Europe. Marvel at its opulent rooms, historical artifacts, and stunning architecture.
• Reina Sofia Museum: The Reina Sofia is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, and currently boasts an art collection of over 21,000 works.

Wave a bittersweet goodbye to Madrid this morning as you board another train headed for Granada, with a stop in Córodba. After dropping luggage off in storage, walk to the city centre and join a local guide for a walking tour. Learn about the city’s rich history and culture before hopping on a private vehicle and continuing south to Granada, the next stop on this exciting adventure.

Included Experiences

• Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Córdoba Guided Walking tour with the Mezquita: Be amazed by the diverse and stunning architecture of Córdoba's most famous monument, the extraordinary Mezquita. Built as a mosque in 785 by the Moors, the Mezquita was converted in the 16th century by the remarkable addition of a Christian cathedral inserted into the centre of the building. Afterwards, continue the walk through the Jewish quarter, visiting the Calleja de las Flores and the Souk.

Today is a big day, - one for the books - with a guided visit of the Alhambra, an architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, head back to the city centre and enjoy a free afternoon and evening to explore. Take advantage of the time to wander the whitewashed historic quarter of the Albaicín Neighbourhood, visit the Sacromonte caves in the gypsy quarter, or stay in the city centre to enjoy the trendy tapas bars and lively music scene.

Included Experiences

• Alhambra Guided Visit: Enjoy a guided visit of the Alhambra, one of the greatest accomplishments of Islamic art and architecture. Learn about Granada’s reign as one of the region’s most regal cities during the Muslim rule of Spain, which is captured in time within the Alhambra.
• Free Time: Set off to discover Granada as you please and choose from a variety of different optional activities.

Optional Experiences

• Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit: Wander through the historic quarter of the Albaicin. Try to head there for sunset. With its narrow lanes and fantastic views back to the Alhambra, visitors are rewarded with a spectacular colour-washed skyline when the sun goes down.
• Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit: Be taken by the beauty of one of the largest cathedrals in Spain on this visit to the Cathedral of Granada. Tour its beautiful facades and interiors that house a grand altar and numerous chapels. Built by Queen Isabella, it is a masterpiece of Spanish-Renaissance style.

Enjoy one more free morning for any final sightseeing in Granada before catching the train to Seville. Proudly the birthplace of flamenco and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Seville is a vibrant city with lots to see and do. Get your bearings on a CEO-led orientation walk in the evening before an optional dinner out with the group.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Enjoy a free morning to explore Granada's sites.
• Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Seville Orientation Walk: Explore the charm of Seville on a CEO-led orientation walk. From towering cathedrals to vibrant local streets, you'll experience the heart of Seville's unique character. Enter the magnificent Seville Cathedral, one of the largest and most impressive Gothic cathedrals in the world.

Optional Experiences

• Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit: Wander through the historic quarter of the Albaicin. Try to head there for sunset. With its narrow lanes and fantastic views back to the Alhambra, visitors are rewarded with a spectacular colour-washed skyline when the sun goes down.
• Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit: Be taken by the beauty of one of the largest cathedrals in Spain on this visit to the Cathedral of Granada. Tour its beautiful facades and interiors that house a grand altar and numerous chapels. Built by Queen Isabella, it is a masterpiece of Spanish-Renaissance style.

Enjoy a free day to get the most out of everything that Seville has to offer. Take the opportunity to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or visit the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares. Regroup in the evening for an optional dinner and final night out on the town with your travel mates.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: With heaps to see and do, get exploring.

Optional Experiences

• Alcázar Palace Visit: Explore the wonderful interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort. Arrive during the evening in the summer months (until mid-September) and enjoy a series of concerts in the beautiful setting of the Reales Alcázares.
• La Giralda Visit: Climb the tower known as La Giralda, adjacent to the world's largest Gothic cathedral, for spectacular views and a walk among historic walls. The 76m (249 ft) Giralda was constructed by the Moors as a mosque between 1184 and 1197. In 1568, after the reconquest, Christians fit the minaret with its bell tower.
• Santa Cruz Quarter Visit: Visit the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter. A charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares, you can wander, shop, or just soak in the neighbourhood's quaint atmosphere while enjoying a refreshing drink (sangria, perhaps) at one of the local restaurants.

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.

Included Experiences

• Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.