One of Sun Holiday Tours' all-inclusive vacations in Spain is an eight-day journey that begins in Madrid. Spend three nights in a four-star hotel located within walking distance of Museo del Prado. Experience Madrid by savoring "tapas" at typical taverns and bars; enjoy an evening tour with a bilingual guide. Travel south, visiting ancient Mérida, discovering the city's Roman amphitheatre. Next day, experience Seville's rich heritage. Torre del Oro, Seville Cathedral and La Giralda are must-sees. End your day at an optional Flamenco Show with a glass of local wine. Day six starts with a visit to the Great Mosque in Córdoba. You then travel to Granada, enjoying views of immense olive groves and experiencing Alhambra and the lush Gardens of Generalife. Finally, travel back to Madrid crossing La Mancha, home of Don Quixote. Rates for this vacation start at $1,639 per person in 2010 and includes round-trip airfares, airport transfers, four-star hotels with buffet breakfast, six meals and three sightseeing tours.
"Barcelona is Spain's most cosmopolitan city and one of the Mediterranean's busiest ports," according to Lonely Planet. Experience the city's impressive architecture and art, including the surrealist Sagrada Familia and Güell Park, by Gaudí. Barcelona's landmarks and attractions will keep you occupied during this typical one-week all-inclusive vacation offered by Virgin Vacations. Rates start from $949 per person in 2010 and include round-trip flight, four-star accommodations with continental breakfast, hotel taxes and service charges. The rate does not include airport taxes and fees. Optional sightseeing tours are available for an additional charge. To save money, purchase an Articket BCN that allows you to visit seven museums, including Museo de Picasso and Fundación Miró, with one ticket. Also, consider the Barcelona tourist card, a three-day pass with discounts and free access to many cultural and leisure venues, shops, facilities and transportation. The Barcelona Tourist Bus is a double-decker bus that features three different city tours with one pass valid for two consecutive days.
Zoco Boardriding typically offers an all-inclusive vacation in Spain's green corner, Galicia. During summer and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the swells are consistent, are ideal times to visit. The beachfront Surf Camp comprises two chalets with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. The Galician maritime restaurant next door serves all meals, continental breakfast and daily set-menu lunch and evening meals -- all included in the rate. This Spanish surf experience also includes five surf lessons, two hours each. Rates include the use of all surf equipment. You can continue using the equipment after lessons for surf practice. The tour also includes other activities such as yoga, beach volleyball, barbecues and live concerts with local bands. Rates start at $551 per person in 2010.
