Spain & Greek Isles with Istanbul & Barcelona Stays – Queen Victoria – 4 October 2025

Istanbul Radisson Blu Hotel. With a beautiful location on the Sea of Marmara, the Radisson Blu Hotel Istanbul Ottomare offers scenic accommodations during your stay in this exquisite area. Conveniently located next to Istanbul's Old Town, our Ottomare hotel places you in the bustling Zeytinburnu district. In addition to our magnificent setting, we offer 133 elegant rooms and suites with contemporary features like marble bathrooms, plush bedding, and free Wi-Fi. Brew fresh coffee and tea in the comfort of your room each morning, or visit our on-site Restaurant and terrace for the daily breakfast buffet. Our two stylish bars in the lobby and pool areas make sure you are never far from a refreshing drink or snack.

Barcelona Grand Hotel Central. Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, the Grand Hotel Central is a part of Barcelona's past and present, offering a unique perspective to travelers who wish to experience the city in the most authentic way.This  five-star hotel in Barcelona’s old town, which connects guests to the culture and creativity of this iconic city. A meticulous top-to-toe refurbishment in 2023 saw all our rooms and suites, two restaurants and bars, rooftop pool and terrace completely reimagined in Catalan Noucentisme style.This refurbishment honoured our century-old building’s history and the fascinating life of its founder, Francesc Cambó, a revered politician and patron of the arts. This luxury hotel in Barcelona is also home to a historic library that houses Cambó’s personal literary collection, an urban spa, unique spaces for events and a neoclassical secret garden.Come on in to the Grand Hotel Central in Barcelona, we can’t wait to meet you!Our luxury hotel in the centre of Barcelona, on the emblematic via Layetana, between the historic Gothic neighbourhood, glistening beaches and the sophisticated Paseo de Gràcia, putting the city’s museums, theatres, historic sights, gastronomic delights, and creative treasures within easy reach.After a busy day exploring, there is no better spot in the city to watch the sun go down than on our breathtaking rooftop terrace La Terraza del Central, an idyllic hideaway offering an infinity pool, loungers, cocktail bar, restaurant, regular dj sessions and the best views of Barcelona skyline.Elsewhere, you can relax in our urban spa, enjoy sharing plates and local wines at our lively streetside restaurant & bodega Can Bo (opening September), or take afternoon tea in our historic wood-panelled library.Our guests are fast-tracked to the very best of local culture through works of art from renowned Catalan artists, while the entrance hall serves as a rotating in-house gallery space.Regular social events promise to create more in-depth connections with the city, such as literary talks and workshops, bespoke experiences tailored to each guest’s interests, and fascinating “rituals” designed to surprise and immerse guests in the building’s history and the daily life of the locals.All this within an elegant and relaxed atmosphere where attentive, friendly service is the highest priority.This 5-star hotel in Barcelona evokes the history of the city, but also the modernity and forward-thinking of its origins when the building was constructed in the 20th century. Its interiors maintain a timeless essence that is characterized by an urban atmosphere that is welcoming to all visitors.