Spain | Tour Code: 11668
Get fascinated by unique architectural complexes in Madrid and Andalusia and enjoy the glow of sunlit cities of Valencia and Barcelona!
Highlights
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Travel in the comfort of a Private Luxury Mini Van equipped with air conditioning, panoramic windows and reclining seats. Throughout guided by an experienced driver-guide with safety and comfort in mind!
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Visit Cordoba's Synagogue located in the Jewish Quarter and one of the three best preserved Medieval synagogues in the whole of Spain.
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Unveil Gaudi' Masterpieces such as La Pedrera, declared World Heritage building
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Discover the Alhambra Palace and its stunning gardens
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Visit Valencia, known for its incredible historical, cultural, and culinary surprises!
Overview
Discover Madrid's unique cultural heritage, Andalusia's rich Arab past, and the fusion of nature and modern arts in Valencia and Barcelona during this 9 day packaged-holiday.
Inclusions
- 2 nights in Madrid at Princesa Plaza Hotel - 4*
- 2 nights in Seville at Melia Lebreros - 4*
- 1 night in Granada at Melia Granada - 4*
- 1 night in Valencia at NH Valencia Las Artes - 4*
- 2 nights in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza - 4*
- Air conditioned deluxe minibus
- Arrival transfer from Madrid Airport to Madrid
- Departure Transfer from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport
- Daily breakfast
- Guided city tour in Madrid
- Guided city tour in Seville
- Guided Tour of Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens
- Guided Tour of Valencia
- Guided Tour of Barcelona
Itinerary
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Princesa Plaza Hotel.
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 characterised 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.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Princesa Plaza Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past.
Reach Cordoba and visit its Impressive Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit. Stroll down its narrow winding streets in the Jewish Quarter.
In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville.
Overnight stay in Seville at Melia Lebreros.
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 (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city.
Overnight stay in Seville at Melia Lebreros.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
Overnight stay in Granada at Melia Granada.
After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean Coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia.
Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean Coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”.
Overnight stay in Valencia at NH Valencian Las Artes.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings.
Early afternoon departure along the Mediterranean coast passing via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco till reach the famous "Catalunya" region. Finally, reach Barcelona, homeland of the famous architect Gaudí who is the symbol of the Catalonian modernism.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera (Casa Milá) - declared a World Heritage building. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbour, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port.
Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city.
Overnight stay in Barcelona at Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport.
The tour ends in Barcelona.
Additional Information
- We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.
- Upgrade to boutique accommodation available upon request - please contact our friendly team!
Blackout dates may apply during festive season.
Excluded
- International airfares and taxes
- Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
- Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
- Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
- Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
- Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
- Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package
