MADRID Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation at the hotel. |
MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, panoramic tour of the city; we will contemplate its medieval origins such as the Arab fortress by touring the Morería neighborhood, characterized by the antiquity of its buildings and the flavors of its taverns; we will tour the courtly Madrid of the Austrians with Felipe II and its Renaissance and Baroque buildings in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa; we will see the Madrid of the Bourbons and the urban layout of Carlos III, the Royal Palace, the Fountain of Cibeles, Neptune, and the Puerta de Alcalá; we will admire the works of the 19th century such as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum; we will get to know contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Parque del Oeste, Ciudad Universitaria, commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Afternoon at your leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. |
MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLA Breakfast at the hotel. Departure southwards across the land of Don Quixote, "The Man from La Mancha", passing by the typical inn of Don Quixote in Puerto Lápice. Through the natural pass of "Despeñaperros" we reach Andalusia, a region with a huge heritage of a glorious past. Arrival in Córdoba. Visit its impressive Mosque/Cathedral that will relax our minds and spirits as we stroll through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short journey of about two hours, arrival in Sevilla. Accommodation at the hotel. |
SEVILLA Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, monumental and panoramic visit of the city, including entrance to the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter's in Rome. Typical Santa Cruz Quarter, natural setting of "Carmen" as well as the place where the myth of "Don Juan" developed. Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. - Afternoon free to discover different perspectives and specific flavors of this lively city full of light. Accommodation at the hotel. |
SEVILLA – GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel and departure eastwards through the route of the Caliphate towards the heart of Andalusia observing endless olive trees. Arrival in Granada and its incredible and astonishing monumental surroundings, the last bastion of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada until 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and the Generalife Gardens, fountains, gardens, courtyards that with their views and sounds have inspired authors like W. Irving in his "Tales of the Alhambra". Accommodation at the hotel. In the evening, optionally, Flamenco Zambra show. |
GRANADA Breakfast at the hotel and free day to enjoy the Nasrid capital. Granada is more than the Alhambra; Muslim heritage runs through every corner of the city and mixes with Christian tradition, giving rise to a unique city. Accommodation at the hotel. |
GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Departure northwards where, under the Castilian sky and surrounded by the Tagus River, rises the impressive Imperial City of Toledo - a World Heritage Site and cradle of civilizations - where the three cultures coexisted; Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Extract of the art, history, and spirituality of the country, the entire city is a National Monument. Brief guided tour of this historic city, strolling through its old town through its narrow streets. Continuation to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. |
MADRID Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. |