Spain & Mediterranean Tapestry
About the Trip
September 6–21, 2025 | 16 Days
Experience the perfect mix of vibrant culture and mouth-watering food on this 16-day tour through Spain and the Mediterranean. Explore Barcelona’s iconic landmarks, from the majestic Montjuïc hill to the architectural wonders of Gaudi. Marvel at the aweinspiring Sagrada Família and whimsical Park Güell. Indulge in delectable pintxos, the tapas of northern Spain, during a guided walk and tasting. Soak up the city’s charm on a guided stroll along Paseo de Gracia. When your Barcelona adventures conclude, it’s time to board the luxurious Holland America Line’s Oosterdam for a Mediterranean cruise featuring stops in Cannes, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Zadar and Venice. It’s a tour you’ll keep dreaming of long after you’ve returned.
Member Exclusive Benefits
We reward all our CAA Members on our Extraordinary Explorations® tours.
- Plaza Premium Lounge pass†
- $275 USD Shipboard Credit‡
- 50 CAA Dollars®^
- 25% savings on CAA Travel Insurance◊
Extraordinary Experience
CAA has curated an exceptional experience unique to your tour. Details of this experience are listed below:
Tapas Walking Tour of Barcelona
Get to know the real Barcelona with a guided walk through its thriving culinary scene. This half-day tour will introduce you to pintxos, the traditional Catalan-style tapas food local to northern Spain. During your excursion you’ll stop at three different tapas bars to sample the delicious small-plate savoury dishes typically eaten here. It’s a tasty and lively way to see how locals socialize.
Package Includes:
- Airfare from Toronto or Winnipeg to Barcelona and return from Venice to Toronto or Winnipeg
- Pre-cruise tour:
- 3-night stay in first-class accommodation in Barcelona
- 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides
- 11-night Spain & Mediterranean cruise on-board Holland America Line’s Oosterdam
- Onboard meals and entertainment as per cruise itinerary
- Have It All Package:
- Wi-Fi Surf Package
- Signature beverage package
- Shore excursion credit
- 2 nights specialty dining
- Destination transfers
Spain & Mediterranean Tapestry
Activity Level: Moderate. Experience vibrant culture and iconic landmarks on a 16-day Spain and Mediterranean tour from Barcelona to Italy, Greece and Croatia
Day 1
Depart Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Barcelona
Day 2
Barcelona – Arrive in Barcelona and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Tonight’s highlight is your welcome dinner with a flamenco show. (D)
Day 3
Barcelona – This morning, meet your guide for a full-day tour of Barcelona. You’ll start on Montjuïc, the highest hill in the city with stunning views towards the Plaza de España. Continue towards Barcelona’s famous La Rambla pedestrian street, then visit Gaudi’s famous monuments including the unfinished Basílica de la Sagrada Família and the captivating Park Güell. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before finishing the tour with a walk along the luxurious Paseo de Gracia past two more of Gaudí’s famous buildings, Casa Milà and Casa Batló. Return to the hotel with the remainder of your day at leisure. (B/L)
Day 4
Barcelona – Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your guide for your Extraordinary Experience, a walking Tapas Tour where you’ll experience some of the city’s most delicious traditional dishes. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore more of Barcelona. (B/L)
Day 5
Barcelona – Spend your morning and early afternoon at leisure before meeting your guide for a transfer to the Barcelona Cruise Pier to board Holland America Line’s Oosterdam. (B)
Day 6
Cannes, France
Day 7
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Day 8
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 9
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
Day 10
Cruising Strait of Messina
Day 11
Kerkira (Corfu), Greece
Day 12
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 13
Kotor, Montenegro – Scenic cruise through the Bay of Kotor.
Day 14
Zadar, Croatia
Day 15
Trieste (Venice), Italy
Day 16
Trieste (Venice), Italy – Disembark your ship and transfer to the Venice airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner
Terms & Conditions
*$8,699 is a Verandah cabin based on Cat. VC, $10,479 is a Signature Suite cabin based on Cat. SS. **$9,069 is a Verandah cabin based on Cat. VC, $10,849 is a Signature Suite cabin based on Cat. SS. Ship’s Registry: Netherlands. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
†Plaza Premium Lounge is based on one voucher per person and applies to departures from Canadian airports where applicable. Subject to availability.
‡CAA Member-exclusive benefits are per stateroom and are based on double occupancy.
^CAA Dollars awarded per adult Member. To earn and redeem CAA Dollars, you must be a current CAA Member in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). CAA Dollars will be credited at time of departure. For more information on CAA Dollars, please visit www.caasco.com/caadollars.
◊Travel Insurance, an Orion Travel Insurance product, is underwritten by Echelon Insurance. Twenty-five percent (25%) Member savings is made up of a ten percent (10%) Member savings as well as a promotional fifteen percent (15%) savings when you purchase an Extraordinary Explorations tour through CAA Travel, applies to CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba Members in good standing (CAA Membership dues paid in full by membership expiry date). This promotional offer is valid until December 31, 2025. Ten percent (10%) Member savings applies to Members in good standing of all other CAA clubs. Savings apply to the total premium excluding applicable taxes. Minimum premium applies. Visitors to Canada Insurance is limited to promotional savings. Certain exclusions, limitations and restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice. A Medical Questionnaire may be required to purchase travel insurance.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Flight
IncludedTour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Toronto or Winnipeg on your overnight flight to Barcelona.
Day 2
Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Tonight’s highlight is your welcome dinner with a flamenco show. (D)
Day 3
Barcelona
This morning, meet your guide for a full-day tour of Barcelona. You’ll start on Montjuïc, the highest hill in the city with stunning views towards the Plaza de España. Continue towards Barcelona’s famous La Rambla pedestrian street, then visit Gaudi’s famous monuments including the unfinished Basílica de la Sagrada Família and the captivating Park Güell. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before finishing the tour with a walk along the luxurious Paseo de Gracia past two more of Gaudí’s famous buildings, Casa Milà and Casa Batló. Return to the hotel with the remainder of your day at leisure. (B/L)
Day 4
Barcelona
Enjoy the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your guide for your Extraordinary Experience, a walking Tapas Tour where you’ll experience some of the city’s most delicious traditional dishes. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore more of Barcelona. (B/L)
Day 5
Barcelona
Spend your morning and early afternoon at leisure before meeting your guide for a transfer to the Barcelona Cruise Pier to board Holland America Line’s Oosterdam. (B)
Day 6
Cannes, France
Day 7
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Day 8
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Day 9
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy
Day 10
Cruising Strait of Messina
Day 11
Kerkira (Corfu), Greece
Day 12
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 13
Kotor, Montenegro
Scenic cruise through the Bay of Kotor.
Day 14
Zadar, Croatia
Day 15
Trieste (Venice), Italy
Day 16
Trieste (Venice), Italy
Disembark your ship and transfer to the Venice airport for your return flight to Toronto or Winnipeg.
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner