Spain: Madrid & Andalucia 9 days English speaking escorted tour

Madrid - cordoba - SEVILLE - ronda - costa del sol - granada - TOLEDO - madrid

itinerary, prices & Inclusions

Day 1 (Fri.) MADRID
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Accommodation at the hotel. A Loft by Marriott, Meliá Castilla or similar.

Day 2 (Sat.) MADRID (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Madrid panoramic city tour; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress, at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized  by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3 (Sun.) MADRID – MERIDA – CORDOBA (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel. NH Califa Hotel or similar.

Day 4 (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE (BD)
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including its impressive “Mosque”, today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. NH Collection Plaza de Armas or similar.

Day 5 (Tue.) SEVILLE (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour.

Day 6 (Wed.) SEVILLE – JEREZ – RONDA (B)
After breakfast, travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and will enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Accommodation at the hotel in Ronda Catalonia Reina Victoria Hotel or similar.

Day 7 (Thu.) RONDA – MALAGA – GRANADA (BD)
After breakfast, depart for Málaga. Visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans (with its magnificent theatre) to the Arab, with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Accommodation at the hotel. Catalonia Granada Hotel or Melia Grtanada Hotel or similar.

Day 8 (Fri.) GRANADA – MADRID (BD)
Breakfast at the hotel. We will visit the world famous Alhambra complex with your Local Expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Then, depart to Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Accommodation at the hotel. AC Cuzco Hotel or similar.

Day 9 (Sat.) MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.

Note: - In the event that the panoramic tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus 1 day instead. During your stay in Madrid, tour escort service is not available.

Highlights

• Cordoba's Synagogue is located in the Jewish Quarter. Accessed from the street there is the courtyard that takes to the prayer’s rooms.

• The reflection of sun in the Torre del Oro makes this monument to look golden, as its name itself.

• The Generalife complex was built following the Nasrid Arabic style and consists of buildings, patios and gardens. Calmness, beauty and serenity is breathe during a walk through the Generalife.

• The Church of Santo Tomé holds El Greco masterpiece painting ‘The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’, set over this genius painter tomb.

INCLUSIONS

• Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Málaga &Granada (Alhambra entrance included) 

• English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey

• Daily breakfast

• Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid

• Welcome Tapas Experience dinner

• Dinner in Seville

• Visit & Ticket Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art

• Visit to wineries and sherry wine tasting

• Olive Oil Tasting at Local Almazara

• Flamenco experience with masterclass, show & dinner in Granada

• Farewelll Dinner Madrid Transportation by luxury coach

• Private transfers to - from airport as per itinerary

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver