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11-Day Marvellous Mediterranean Summer

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Overview

During this spectacular 11-day adventure, you will enjoy an unforgettable Mediterranean tour that you've been craving and dreaming of for such a long time. With sparkling seas, sunshine, hiking and sightseeing on offer, why not dip your toes into the Mediterranean this year?

Boasting a reputation as one of the most attractive cities in Europe, Barcelona will be your first stop and will awe you with its unique personality! This vibrant city will enchant you with its cosmopolitan vibe, its stunning architecture – with a special mention to the fairytale architecture of modernism patriarch, Gaudi.

From Barcelona, you will travel to the paradise of Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands! In Mallorca, you will feel as though you have entered a postcard as you are met with the utter perfection of its stunning azure water, sapphire skies and rugged mountains.

From hidden coves to white sand beaches, you’re never too far from a dip in the warm Mediterranean waters but in Mallorca the sheer breadth of choice is immense, so be prepared to enhance beach time with other exceptional experiences as you explore the island's gorgeous natural scenery, discover the local art, exceptional history and plenty more!
Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival & Gothic Quarter Tapas Experience

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Arrival & Gothic Quarter Tapas Experience

Welcome to Barcelona! Upon arrival at the airport, your private driver will accompany you to your hotel where you can relax after your flight and enjoy your first Spanish “Siesta”! Your first steps in Barcelona will take place during an entertaining evening "Tapas Tour". You'll visit traditional and typical "tabernas" and bars in the Gothic Quarter, where you'll taste exquisite “tapas” and drink velvety wine that will fulfil your hunger and thirst whilst delighting your taste buds.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona5 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Barcelona

    Tapas Tour in the Gothic Quarter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barcelona Airport (BCN), El Prat de Llobregat, Spain to Hotel Claris GL

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 2

Gaudi Highlights of Barcelona

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Gaudi Highlights of Barcelona

Barcelona and Gaudí or Gaudí and Barcelona - this is the perfect example that the order of the factors does not alter the product! Indeed Barcelona is the perfect backdrop for Gaudi's wonderful works and his masterpieces confer a perfect blend of culture and graceful elegance that transforms the city into a work of art! Today, you'll explore Gaudi's finest works including La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batllo before seeing them come to life in a light show in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona5 star

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    Activities

    Gaudi Highlight Tour

    La Sagrada Familia

    Park Güell

    Casa BatlloRequest to Book

    Free Time in Barcelona

    La Pedrera: Light & Music Show with Dinner

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 3

A Day for Foodies!

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A Day for Foodies!

Spain is renowned for its wide array of tapas and delicacies, combining fresh and seasonal products with a Mediterranean flair. So, add a twist to your cooking skills and learn typical Spanish cuisine yourself! Today, you'll head to the market to sample the ingredients in all their glory. Afterwards, you'll head back to the kitchen where you'll prepare your dishes and enjoy them in typical Spanish style - slow and with wine! In the evening, you'll be taken to a Michelin-starred restaurant!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona5 star

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    Activities

    A Taste of Spain! Gourmet Market Tour & Cooking Class

    Free Time in Barcelona

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    Restaurants

    ABaC Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Claris Grand Luxe Barcelona, Carrer de Pau Claris, Barcelona, Spain to ABaC Restaurant

    Private Driver from ABaC Restaurant, Avinguda del Tibidabo, Barcelona, Spain to Hotel Claris GL

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 4

Fly Over the Mediterrean to Mallorca!

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Fly Over the Mediterrean to Mallorca!

Today you will travel from the cosmopolitan, buzzy Barcelona to the paradise island of Mallorca with its upscale, relaxed charm! Always with the eternal Mediterranean Sea as a perfect backdrop, Mallorca boasts unique, breathtaking landscapes that result from the combination of mountains, rolling vineyards, stretching beaches and blue sea. Mallorca is as close as you can get to paradise on Earth and you'll have the whole day to see why!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Mallorca

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Claris GL to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    Plane from Barcelona to Palma

    Self-Driving from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), Palma, Spain to Hotel Nixe Palace

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    Palma

    Balearic Islands

Day 5

Palma City Highlights Experience!

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Palma City Highlights Experience!

How many times have you wanted to be somewhere that is considered the world’s best place to live? Today, you'll discover Palma - also known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” - whilst you breath in the tangy sea air and soak in the gentle Mediterranean light. You'll begin the day by exploring the treasures of this island's capital, peering into the courtyards of grand medieval mansions, exploring the city's maze of medieval streets and standing in awe before the looming baroque churches.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Palma de Mallorca City Highlights Experience

    Free Time in Mallorca

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Palma

    Balearic Islands

Day 6

Manacor Pearls, Drach Caves & Porto Cristo Experience!

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Manacor Pearls, Drach Caves & Porto Cristo Experience!

Today, you will discover how the pure lovely Majorcan Pearls are created, you will be awed by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Caves of Drach and be charmed by the authentic, laid back and easy-going charm of Porto Cristo! All of this will be during a visit to the gems and jewels of the eastern part of the island. Upon arriving in Porto Christo in the afternoon, you'll have some free time to enjoy the authentic Mediterranean cuisine at any of the many seaside restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Pearl Factory

    Drach Caves

    Porto Cristo

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Palma

    Mahón

    Balearic Islands

    Porto Cristo

Day 7

A Trip to Soller!

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A Trip to Soller!

Continuing your Mediterranean tour, you will set off on a truly charming and poignant journey that will take you from Palma, the capital of Mallorca, to the charming town of Soller on board of an authentic vintage train that chugs along the breathtaking Mallorcan countryside twisting and turning around beautiful mountains. Soller is a beautiful hill town surrounded by orange groves of which many of the locals made their wealth from.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Soller Vintage Train

    Soller

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Palma

    Sóller

Day 8

Sailing Experience at La Cabrera!

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Sailing Experience at La Cabrera!

During an exciting and entertaining day, you will visit the Cabrera archipelago, ten miles off the south coast of Mallorca where you will able to snorkel, dive and enjoy a most delightful onboard picnic lunch based on typical Majorcan delicatessens. As you approach the isle of Cabrera, you will be able to admire the cliffs, little bays and the unique and untouched wildlife. If you're lucky, you may also be able to spot bottlenose dolphins and flying fish.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Cabrera Sailing Experience

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Palma

    Balearic Islands

Day 9

Free Day in Mallorca!

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Free Day in Mallorca!

Today, you have a free day to enjoy the wonderful island at your own pace and leisure! If you need to unwind, doesn't relaxing at the beach sound great? Or if you're feeling adventurous, a leisurely hike at the Tramontana Sierra may be appealing! How about a shopping spree in Palma for delightful, traditional souvenirs to take back home to your family and friends. There are literally thousands of possibilities to choose from in Mallorca!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Ballooning over Mallorca!

    Shopping Spree in Palma!

    Tramuntana Mountain Range Hike

    Palma Beach

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Palma

    Balearic Islands

Day 10

Deia & Valldemosa Experience!

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Deia & Valldemosa Experience!

Today, you will travel to Deia, an idyllic village of green-shuttered, ochre-coloured houses located in the shadow of the mountains that has long been a magnet for famous creative people - most notably the writer, Robert Graves! After Deia, you will continue your day in Valdemossa perched on a hilltop, surrounded by terraced terrain and crisscrossed with enigmatic cobblestoned alleys boasts of having hosted Chopin and his lover George Sands during the far off winter of 1838!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nixe Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Trip to Deia & Valldemossa

    Deià

    Valldemossa

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    Breakfast

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    Palma

    Deià

    Valldemossa

Day 11

Farewell!

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Farewell!

It is the nature of time that it seems to fly when you are enjoying yourself! Although it may seem that you arrived in Spain only yesterday, the time has come to bid farewell. We hope that you keep the memories made on your Mediterranean tour in your heart for years to come. Come see us again!

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Hotel Nixe Palace, Avinguda de Joan Miró, Palma, Spain to Palma de Mallorca Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Palma

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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