Spain | Tour Code: 11695
Discover the Arabesque flair of Spain with this private escorted journey. Appreciate the Arabesque gems of Granada, Seville and Toledo.
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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Discover Madrid with its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings
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Visit the breathtaking Alhambra complex and its gardens
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Wonder around the streets of the enchanting capital of Andalucia: Seville!
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Be fascinated by Caceres, a World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance Architecture!
Overview
Start your private journey in Madrid and then continue to the stunning UNESCO city of Caceres. After reaching the beautiful Córdoba’s Mezquita great mosque, you'll travel to Seville for a panoramic tour of the city. See the grandeur of Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España before heading over to Costa del Sol, Spain's "Sunshine Coast" dotted with gorgeous Mediterranean old towns, parks and the dazzling beaches.
From here, you'll travel to Granada to appreciate its Moorish gems such as the Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens. Before returning to Madrid, you'll visit the Imperial City of Toledo to explore its heritage where Christians, Moorish and Jewish cultures lived together.
Inclusions
- 3 nights in Madrid at the Princesa Plaza - 4*
- 1 night in Cordoba at Hesperia Cordoba - 4*
- 2 nights in Seville at Hesperia Seville - 4*
- 1 night in Costa del Sol at Sol Don Marco Hotel - 4*
- 1 night in Granada at Catalonia Granada - 4*
- Daily breakfast
- Return Private transfer between airport and Hotel in Madrid
- Air conditioned deluxe minivan or car
- Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens) & Toledo
- Entrance fees included at Mosque in Cordoba, Seville Cathedral, and Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
- Private driver-guide during the tour
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 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.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Princesa Plaza Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Drive westwards on a modern highway towards Extremadura, homeland of many discoverers of the new world. Arrive Caceres, capital of the province, declared World Heritage City. Time at leisure to walk through the old town with its ancient walls and well-known medieval quarter. Afterwards, continue on driving south towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.
Overnight stay in Cordoba at Hesperia Cordoba.
After breakfast, you will take part into a City tour of Cordoba including its impressive “Mosque” and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue on towards Seville.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hesperia Seville.
After breakfast, you will join a panoramic city tour of the stunning Seville, where you will visit the Gothic Cathedral with the largest area in the world; declared World Heritage by UNESCO is 1987. Its construction dates back to 1401 on the site where the old Aljama Mosque was located, of which the “La Giralda” Minaret symbol of Seville is preserved, with the possibility of climbing its 104-meter bell tower and contemplating the best views of the city. You will also visit "the Patio de los Naranjos" and the Tomb on the pedestal of Christopher Columbus.Then, continue to Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight stay in Seville at Hesperia Seville.
After breakfast, drive south passing typical villages. Reach the village of Ronda, where you will have some time at leisure to explore on your own this Celtic town and admire from advantage point the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. Continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight stay in Costa del Sol at Sol Don Marco Hotel.
After breakfast, departure towards the city of Granada, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.
Overnight stay in Granada at the Catalonia Granada.
Breakfast at the hotel, drive towards Castilla region and stop to visit the World Heritage city of Toledo, where three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish have lived together for more then 2000 years. For this reason, the whole town is a National Monument. Enjoy a short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets.
Proceed to Madrid where you will enjoy your last night in a 4* centrally located hotel.
Overnight stay in Madrid at the Princesa Plaza Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. End of the service.
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
