Madrid and Andalusia

Regular price: $5,665.00
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Class

Travel Date

Room Type

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Small Group Coach Tour (Min 8 / Max 24 passengers)

English Language Collection

9 Days ex Madrid

Departs Selected Fridays

NOTE: This tour may operate in conjunction with other scheduled tours, therefore coach changes may be required. Fellow travellers may differ during the journey.

2026 Departure Dates
Jun: 05, 12, 19 | Jul: 10, 17 | Aug: 28 | Sep: 04-full, 18, 25 | Oct: 02, 09, 18, 25 | Nov: 03, 13 | Dec: 18*, 25*
*Due to the Christmas holidays, departures on 18 & 25 December will have a special itinerary – contact us for details.

2027 Departure Dates
Feb: 19, 26 | Mar: 19, 26 | Apr: 09, 16, 23 | May: 07, 14, 21

Experience the beauty of Madrid and Andalusia on this 9-day Small Group Coach Tour, guided in English. Start in Madrid, exploring its vibrant streets and stunning architecture. Travel south to Cordoba, Seville, and Granada, each offering unique cultural and historical treasures. Marvel at Cordoba's Mezquita (Mosque), the Seville Cathedral – the largest Gothic style cathedral in the world, and Granada's Alhambra Palace. Enjoy Spanish cuisine, from tapas to Andalusian specialties, while your expert guide provides rich insights into each destination. This tour offers an immersive and unforgettable journey through Spain's heart and soul.

Highlights:

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and architecture of Andalusia, the birthplace of flamenco and tapas
Chocolate and Churros tasting in Madrid
Welcome Tapas experience dinner
Tour the remarkable Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia
Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez
Wine and sherry tasting at a local winery in Jerez
Organic olive oil tasting in Ronda
Visit the magnificent Alhambra palace complex, where Ferdinand and Isabella endorsed Columbus's voyage to the New World

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Madrid (D)

Welcome to Spain. On arrival at Madrid Airport, you will be met by a representative of our local operator and assisted with your transfer to the hotel where accommodation is reserved for two nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening join your tour director and fellow travellers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight Madrid.

Day 2: Madrid (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour with your local expert. 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. Discover 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. During your tour there will be an opportunity to taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. The afternoon is at leisure for you to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Overnight Madrid.

Day 3: Madrid – Merida – Cordoba (B)

This morning head for Andalusian soils. Drive to Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage then continue to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight Cordoba.

Day 4: Cordoba - Seville (BD)

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on an impressive tour of Cordoba's Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit as you stroll through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon continue your journey to reach Seville where accommodation is reserved for two nights. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to discover the traditional Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers. Overnight Seville.

Day 5: Seville (B)

This morning embark on a city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville with your local expert. Visit the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), the Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as the myth of “Don Juan”; Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is at leisure for you to further discover the city of light. Overnight Seville.

Day 6: Seville - Jerez - Ronda (B)

Leave Seville this morning after breakfast and travel south passing typical Andalusian villages to reach Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul - wine and horses. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and indulge in a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue your journey to Ronda. Visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. Remainder of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Overnight Ronda.

Day 7: Ronda - Malaga – Granada (BD)

Depart this morning for Malaga. 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. You 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, take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Overnight Granada.

Day 8: Granada - Madrid (B)

This morning visit the world-famous Alhambra complex with your local expert (entrance included) and the Generalife Gardens. Upon completion of the tour, you will depart for Madrid. This evening join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. Overnight Madrid.

Day 9: Madrid (B)

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

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

8 nights' first class hotel accommodation as specified (or similar)
Private transfers from/to Madrid Airport as per itinerary
Transportation as per itinerary in air-conditioned deluxe coach
Professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout the tour
Sightseeing as per itinerary. Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Malaga and Granada (Alhambra entrance included).
Daily breakfast
Welcome Tapas Experience Dinner in Madrid
Chocolate & Churro tasting in Madrid
Dinner experience by the Guadalquivir River in Seville
Visit and ticket to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
Visit to winery and wine tasting
Olive Oil Tasting at a local Almazara
Flamenco experience with masterclass,
Show and dinner in Granada
Farewell dinner in Madrid
24/7 local operator support on tour
Spain Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

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

Coach Tour accommodation based on the below (or similar):

The hotel selection may change – please use this as a guideline only.

Madrid

The Westin Madrid Cuzco

Cordoba

Hesperia Cordoba | NH Califa

Seville

Melia Lebreros | NH Collection Sevilla

Ronda

Catalonia Reina Victoria

Granada

Catalonia Granada | Melia Granada

This tour may operate in conjunction with other scheduled tours, therefore coach changes may be required. Fellow travellers may differ during the journey.
If, for reasons beyond the tour operators control, certain tickets or experiences are unavailable on specific dates, an alternative will be offered at the operator's discretion.
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). Oversized suitcases will only be accepted if shared by two passengers.

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