Top Spain Day Trips - page 83

Cog wheel train is one way (up). Bus takes you back down. Sit on left side of train for best views. Tour lived up to its description. Saw the black Madonna, walked the monastery grounds and did some wine tasting. Make sure to save room for the farmers market at the end of the road. The catalan cheese (think ricotta) with honey is to die for!

Be sure to be on time exactly the time they give you to meet up after each free time as the time for meet up is the time they head out to either the boat or back to the bus no room for being just a minute or two late, Very friendly knowledgeable folks. And very helpful as well. I only mention the above because most tour groups when they say meet back at a certain time ,you still hang around for a little while while the group gets organized, however this group the meeting time they give you means the time they are taking off and if you’re not there, you will be left behind. As they have a very tight schedule for boat and bus time with all the other tour groups being in line waiting their turn.

A delayed start, but still ended up being a great day. Driver was Dimitri and the guide was Ivan. Ivan talked about the places we passed on the journey, we loved the story of how the mountain got a hole in it! In Guadalest he gave us the option of following him for a mini-tour to get us started which we gratefully did. This still left us with an hour and a half to explore by ourselves. At Algar Falls he fully explained what we could do there and gave us tips on where we could go. 2 hours here was plenty of time for a paddle or swim and then get dried again. The journey back was again entertained by Ivan who chose the appropriate moments to narrate a bit more about the history of the region. Back in Alicante for about 5.15pm. The meeting point in Alicante is the bus stop right next to the tram stop by the beach - ignore the pin drop that they send you on a map because this is on the other side of the road. You have the option of joining a Whatsapp group to receive messages and photos. Very well organised and worth it for a lovely day out.

This tour was very well organised. I went on Sunday and our guide Beatriz was very efficient in getting us into both the basilica in El Escorial and the Valley of the fallen. She got us in before the mass service started and we had a very comprehensive tour of both locations. Her English is good and the explanations were clear. The driver Paco drove very smoothly and the trip went really well. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Our tour guide Stephanie was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture. Both Stephanie and our driver Juan Carlos were very accommodating if we wanted to take a few more pictures or see something. The restaurant where Stephanie had arranged lunch for us, was very good. It was right by Sagrada Família. The tour of the old port was fascinating! There is so much history! I would recommend this tour. It was great!

Our tour of Toledo was truly unforgettable, and it was all thanks to our incredible guide Arantxa. Her depth of knowledge about the city’s rich history, culture, and architecture brought every street and landmark to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own. She had such a warm and engaging presence, making the entire experience feel relaxed, enjoyable, and personal. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does—every story and detail was shared with enthusiasm and care. She also struck the perfect balance between informative and fun, keeping us captivated the entire time. Because of her, exploring Toledo felt less like a tour and more like stepping back in time with a friend who knows all the hidden stories. I left with a deeper appreciation for this beautiful city and so many memories I’ll cherish. Highly recommend—she made the experience truly special!

It was the absolutely great trip! Weather was particularly nasty, poring rain and wind. I was 5 minutes late , which it highly unusual for me, BUT ... I had the most wonderful( and forgiving) travel team and the most important -the great, great guide/driver Stefan! He was very knowledgeable, great driving skills, great story teller and just a fantastic guide. Trip was very enjoyable, informative and just a lot of fun. I would highly recommend Stefan as a tourguide, he is a great person and a very good guide. Thank you for such enojable time in Bilbao!!!

This was an amazing tour. It takes you out of the hustle and bustle of beautiful Barcelona and shows you more of the actual country. Hugo was extremely knowledgeable and a 100% Catalan. We had a bad storm roll in and he worked around it to make the best of it, despite the storm. He showed and told us things about Barcelona that were very interesting. Monsterrat is a must see. Família Sagrada is also a must do.