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Join this memorable eight-day tour of Madrid, Andalusia and Toledo to see, feel and understand the passion, romance, mysticism, beauty and history of Spain. Relax and enjoy these unforgettable cities: Cordoba and its mosque; Seville and all its attractions, including the Cathedral, Barrio de Santa Cruz and Plaza de España; Granada and its iconic Alhambra; and Toledo, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site once home to members of the three Abrahamic religions: Christians, Muslims and Jews. As for Madrid, the Spanish capital is one of Europe’s liveliest and most elegant cities, boasting beautiful boulevards, vast parks, bustling plazas, historical churches, and the famed ‘Golden Triangle’ of art galleries.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Madrid: Visit Europe’s largest palace and the Reina Sofia Museum, where Picasso’s harrowing Guernica is amongst the masterpieces on display.
Seville: Discover the charming capital of Andalusia, admire its interesting architecture and learn about its glorious past while visiting the world-famous Plaza de España, the former royal palace, the imposing cathedral, and the lively old Jewish quarter.
Cordoba: Visit a real Spanish treasure with an enchanting past and an inspiring present. Wander around the former Jewish district, explore the old town, and get closer to the spirit of this mediaeval marvel.
Costa del Sol: Relax and explore the spectacular beauty of Costa del Sol, one of Spain’s most famed and beautiful coastlines.
Granada: Enjoy a fascinating tour of the historical city of Granada. Admire its architecture, learn about its rich history, and let its mesmerising beauty dazzle you.
Toledo: The spirit of El Greco lives on in the ancient streets of this beautiful city with visits to the cathedral, historic churches and the mediaeval synagogue.
Cordoba: Wander around Cordoba’s former Jewish district, explore the old town, and get closer to the spirit of this mediaeval marvel.
Granada: Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Albaicin Quarter. Admire its architecture, learn about its rich history, and let its mesmerising beauty dazzle you.
Madrid Barajas International Airport/Hotel/ Madrid Barajas International Airport
Valid from 1st May 2022 to 31st November 2023
RM4485.00 PER PAX
| DAY | HOTEL | ROOM |
| Day 1,2; Madrid | Courtyard Marriot Madrid Princesa 4* | ROH ROOM |
| Day 3, 4; Seville | Meliá Lebreros or similar 4* | ROH ROOM |
| Day 5; Costa del Sol | Sol Don Pablo or similar 4* | ROH ROOM |
| Day 6; Granada | Meliá Granada or similar 4* | ROH ROOM |
| Day 7; Madrid | Courtyard Marriot Madrid Princesa 4* | ROH ROOM |
Once you land at the Madrid Barajas International Airport, you’ll meet a tour representative who will greet you and guide you to the transfer that will take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to spend at leisure, getting to know the many interesting sides of this bustling capital that contains everything from a fun nightlife to highbrow art exhibitions, or making the most of the services available at the hotel.
Overnight in Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, join a morning panoramic tour of Madrid. Learn all about the city’s mediaeval origins at its Arabic fortress and the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs, characterised by Phillip II and its Renaissance-era and Baroque buildings. You’ll also see iconic locations such as the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor and the Plaza de la Villa. Continue to explore the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes the city owes to Charles III. Marvel at the Royal Palace, Cibeles, the Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Another admirable work from the 19th century is the Prado Museum. Last but not least, discover contemporary Madrid with areas such as the Gran Vía, the Castellana, the district of Salamanca, the Plaza Castilla and the Parque del Oeste, as well as the more commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, such as the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring this city at your leisure. (During the stay in Madrid Tour escort service is not available.) 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.
Overnight in Madrid
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the Courtyard Marriott Madrid Princesa Hotel, located at Calle de la Princesa, 40, Madrid at 8:30 in the morning. From there, drive southward through the fields of La Mancha, literary antihero Don Quixote’s homeland. After a brief stop at Puerto Lapice, cross through the natural border of Despeñaperros and delve into Andalusia, a region filled with an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Once in Cordoba, go on an impressive tour that will take you to its mosque and many other sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville, where you’ll check in and have dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Seville
After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Overnight in Seville
Recharge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and then drive south passing by a number of charming typical villages. Reach Ronda and enjoy some free time admiring this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view it offers of the valley and surrounding mountain range. In the afternoon, continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas in this part of Spain. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Overnight in Costa del Sol
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before departing towards Granada and its incredible monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Overnight in Granada
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then drive northward to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo. See it emerge from the horizon and reach for the sky of Castille. Enveloped in the embrace of the Tagus River, this UNESCO-listed World Heritage City was once the home of members of the three Abrahamic religions: Christians, Muslims and Jews. A mélange of Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Join a guided tour of this historical town and lose yourself in the beauty of its narrow streets. Then wrap up the tour with a visit to a famous factory of “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue then to Madrid, where you’ll spend the night.
Overnight in Madrid
After one last breakfast at the hotel, hop onto the transfer that will take you to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight to your following destination.
Breakfast included.
