Madrid and Andalusia

After breakfast at the hotel, discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. During the tour today you will see the Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, 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. Then explore contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation at the hotel in Madrid.

This morning you are bound for Andalusian soils. Drive to Caceres, considered a World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Continue towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.

Accommodation at the hotel in Cordoba.

Breakfast at the hotel, then head out to discover Cordoba's impressive Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit. Stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter and in the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville.

Accommodation at the hotel in Seville.

This morning you will embark ona morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome; continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; then on to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.

Accommodation at the hotel in Seville.

After breakfast you will leave Seville and drive south, passing through typical Andalusian villages, to reach Ronda. There will be some free time in Ronda to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue your journey with an authentic Olive Oil Experience at a Local Almazara, LA Organic. Walk through their olive tree fields and taste their organic olive oil production. Continue to the Costa del Sol on the southernmost part of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

Accommodation at the hotel in Costa Del Sol.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart to one of the jewels of Spain, Granada. With its breathtaking monumental environment, visit the world-famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. After some time at leisure, join your fellow travellers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner.

Accommodation at the hotel in Granada.

This morning after breakfast, depart for the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, a World Heritage City where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together for centuries. There will be a guided city tour through the narrow streets of this historical old town then continue on to Madrid.

Accommodation at the hotel in Madrid.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• First class accommodation as specified (or similar)
• Transportation as per itinerary in air conditioned deluxe motor-coach
• English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
• Sightseeing as per itinerary. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra entrance included) and Toledo
• Daily breakfast
• Welcome Tapas Experience dinner
• Flamenco experience with dinner
• Olive Oil Tasting at Local Almazara
• Transfers to/from airport as per the itinerary

• International airfares
• Optional tours and excursions
• Port Taxes and fuel surcharges
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Departure taxes
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Travel Insurance
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

• In the event that the guided tour of Madrid is not operated for technical reasons it will be replaced by the Madrid Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus instead.
• Due to limited coach capacity only one piece of luggage per person is allowed. The single bag should not weigh more than 25kg and have a maximum dimension of 157cm (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of the length, width and height).