Tailored for the discerning traveler, this tour will reward the hedonist in you. Start in Madrid, a city filled with European masterpieces and abound with culture. Visit the ever-popular city of Sitges—fast becoming a hub for gay travelers, with its white sandy beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Finish your trip immersed in Barcelona, a colorful and bustling city complete with Gaudi, La Rambla, Los Muchachos and a fantastic nightlife!

• Madrid: Sightseeing with a local guide
• Sitges: Relax at this fabulous beach
• Barcelona: Enjoy a guided tour of Barcelona including Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the gayxample and Gothic district
• Stay at the famous Axel Hotel located in Barcelona's gayxample district
• Barcelona Gay Night tour
• Enjoy a tapas tour through the streets of Barcelona
• Flamenco dance lesson in Barcelona!
• Farewell dinner including at a famous Drag show
• Plenty of free time to explore Spain as you like
• Relax in 4 star very centrally located hotels in all cities
• Locally Guided tours in all cities included + the services of a Hermes Tours escort!

Hotels:
All of our hotels will be 4 star very centrally located in the centre of Barcelona, Sitges, Malaga & Madrid. Contact us for more information and rates to extend your stay.

Madrid: To be determined

Sitges: Hotel Subur Marítim Sitges is located on Sitges seafront in one of the most paceful and nice areas of Sitges. Our Hotel, which is within walking distance (around 10 minutes) to the city center, is provided with modern and friendly facilities that guarantee an unforgettable stay.

Barcelona: Axel Hotel: This heterofriendly hotel located in the centre of the gayxemple

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes all accommodation in 4 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. All activities as outlined in the itinerary; second class train from Madrid to Barcelona; all meals as per itinerary; the services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary; entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:
International airfare to/from Barcelona/Madrid; airport transfers, passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel and cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes as well as customary tips to drivers and guides.

Flights: Please arrive into Madrid Barajas airport (MAD) and depart from Barcelona's Prat Airport (BCN). If you require airport transfers please let us know so we may arrange this for you.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are not required to have visas for Spain for tourism purposes.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Spain but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
The currency in Spain is the Euro. It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:

Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage