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Gay Spain Adventure Tour (Detours)
Detours Travel, known for offering top notch small group adventure tours to the LGBT community, is offering a 12 day all LGBT Spain adventure tour several times a year.
Their itinerary provides an in depth view of three of Spain’s most historic and fascinating cities, Seville, Granada and cosmopolitan Barcelona. It also includes 3 days in Madrid, one of Europe’s if not the world’s top cities.
Detours’ tours are limited to 20 and are known for being laid back and unstructured. Detours’ goal is to allow you to really get to know the destination but at your own pace. They provide both active and more relaxed options in each destination, which allows you to set your own pace. Their tours are good for both couples and singles because of the small group and friendly inclusive atmosphere.
Itinerary
Detours’ 12-day trip through Spain mixes the contrasting regions of Catalonia and Andalucia. From the modern Gaudi-inspired Barcelona, to the picturesque traditional town of Granada, it will provide a well-rounded Spanish experience. An evening of flamenco in Granada, sangria on the beach in Sitges, the excitement of Barcelona, and tapas under Seville’s cathedral are just a few unforgettable moments to cherish. Below is a brief itinerary. Please contact us for more details, if interested.
Days 1, 2, and 3 – BARCELONA
Barcelona is jam-packed full of unique things to see and do which is why it’s such a loved place by its visitors! Your first two nights will be spent finding out why this city makes people yearn to come back over and over again. Your Detours group will check out some famous spots together such as the Sagrada Familia, and Las Ramblas then take in the view from the best vantage point atop Mont Juic while sipping the finest Sangria. You will be meeting your Detours group at 4 p.m. to start your adventure
Optional Activities: Barcelona Biking Tour; Park Guell; La Padrera; Casa Batio; Art Museum of Catalonia; Palau de la Musica
Days 4, 5 and 6 – GRANADA
The famous Alhambra looms over the quaint, picturesque, traditionally Andalusian streets, all set against the background of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains. “Can’t miss” items in this gorgeous town include visiting the hill-top Alhambra at sunset, taking in a local flamenco show, and checking out the many parks, streets, and buildings dating back to the time of the Moorish rule. Whether you’d like to take a Spanish cooking course here, take a day trip up to the Sierra Nevada mountains, or maybe even visit local wineries, you’ll have plenty of options to keep you as busy as you’d like.
Optional Activities: The Alhambra; Flamenco Show; Hammam Arab Baths; Olive Oil Tour; Granada Cathedral
Days 7, 8, and 9 – SEVILLE
Seville (or “Sevilla” as the locals call it) is incredibly rich in history and is the home to many things that scream “SPAIN!” including bull-riding, flamenco, and paella. It’s also known as being one of the most romantic cities in Spain with romance in the air at every turn. Of course there’s also a very lively gay community here too if you’re looking to meet some locals! All of this makes Seville a perfectly well-rounded city with beauty, history, and culture galore.
Optional Activities: Seville Cathedral; Bullring Experience; Plaza de la Espana; Royal Alcazar; Spanish cooking class; Seville bike tour; Segway tour.
Days 10, 11th and 12th Madrid
One of the world’s great cities, Madrid is a hub of art history, nightlife, shopping and culinary delights. The Royal Palace and world famous Prado museum are highlights but so is the gay nightlife and the tapas and other restaurants.
Pricing
$3,660 a Person
What’s included? • All Taxes • All land transportation within Spain • Domestic flight from Barcelona to Granada• High speed train from Seville to Madrid; Accommodations for your 12-day Detours experience • All breakfasts • Welcome dinner and drinks• Group travel within Spain • Sagrada Familia tickets and tour with local guide• 3 hour walking tour of Granada, Seville and Madrid, each with local guide • Knowledgeable and fun Detours leaders – What isn’t included? • Meals and drinks outside of those listed above • Activities outside of the those listed above • Optional gratuities • International Airfare or arrival or departure transfers
** – Trip prices based on twin share. Traveling solo? Detours will match you up with another solo traveler at no extra charge, or just pay a $1,090 USD single supplement for your own room!
Just pay a $500 deposit to reserve your spot. Then follow Detours’ simple payment schedule prior to your trip.
Accommodations for LGBT Spain Adventure Tour
BARCELONA
Located in the heart of Barcelona, this comfortable hotel named Praktik Vinoteca is centrally located (only a 15 minute walk to La Rambla promenade and Mercat de la Boqueria) and is within Barcelona’s gay neighbourhood, Gaixample. Features include a gorgeous terrace, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers.
SEVILLE – Inglaterra Hotel
This property offers:
• A location in the middle of Sevilla’s hotspots
• Quiet rooms
• Friendly and helpful staff
• Contemporary design
• Immaculately clean rooms
• Beautiful rooftop patio
GRANADA: Hotel Boutique La Casa de la Trinidad
Located in the historic district of Granada, this hotel resides in a perfectly restored 19th century building featuring civil Granadian architecture. Each room features air conditioning, room safes, high-speed WIFI, satellite TV, and en-suite bathrooms.
MADRID: INNSiDe Madrid Gran Vía
You couldn’t get more perfectly located, in the heart of the city and just off Madrid’s main boulevard – Gran Vía! This property features large air conditioned rooms, a rooftop gastrobar, and each room has USB chargers built-in for ease of device charging.
*Please note that due to availability, these exact hotels may not all be available during all Detours trips. However, in these cases Detours will always replace these with similar hotels, and will never downgrade.
Please read Detours Terms and Conditions before contacting us to book this tour.
Pricing, availability and itinerary for this LGBT Spain adventure tour are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor Detours is responsible for any inaccuracies.
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