Overview
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Highlights
Welcome and farewell dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum
TOLEDOGuided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, and the Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop
GRANADADinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife
COSTA DEL SOLSpend two nights in the resort of Torremolinos
RONDAWalking tour, visit LF the Plaza del Toros
SEVILLEGuided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter
CORDOBAGuided walking tour, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN
Day1
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
MADRID
Day2
Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Your Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Highlight is a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last 8 centuries, with works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian and more.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID–TOLEDO–GRANADA
Day3
Stop in Toledo, spectacularly situated on a granite hill surrounded by a loop of the Tagus River. Your walking tour with a Local Guide features the Moorish bridge and visits to an early SYNAGOGUE, the 13th-century Gothic CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ, with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Next, visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP. The olive and orange groves of the rolling Andalusian hills unfold before your eyes on the way to history-steeped Granada, where dinner with local specialties is prepared at one of Granada’s fine restaurants.
Today’s Distance: 311 mi / 500 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRANADA–COSTA DEL SOL
Day4
See the sights of Granada with a Local Guide and visit its main attraction, the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. The mighty yet graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, it affords superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer residence.
Today’s Distance: 103 mi / 165 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LEISURE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Day5
Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COSTA DEL SOL–RONDA–SEVILLE
Day6
Follow your Tour Director for a walk through the mountaintop city of Ronda, dramatically divided by a deep gorge and linked by the Puente Nuevo. Highlight is LF a visit to the PLAZA DE TOROS, an 18th-century bullring. Continue on to the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi / 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEVILLE
Day7
During your guided sightseeing tour, you will hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. An optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is also available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SEVILLE–CORDOBA–MADRID
Day8
In Cordoba, sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the medieval Jewish Quarter; the MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry, marble, and jasper; the Roman Bridge; and the remains of the Alcazar. Continue through the arid landscapes of Don Quixote’s La Mancha and return to Madrid, where a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 354 mi / 570 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MADRID
Day9
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
- Day 4 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Princesa Plaza Madrid
Superior First-Class
A luxury 423 room modern hotel with a distinguished atmosphere. Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and guestrooms with a fee (payable locally). Leisure facilities include a fitness center with indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam bath. The relaxed 24-hour café offers a great selection of meals and tapas and light snacks can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace or in the hotel bar.
Location
Calle De La Princesa 40, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Currency Exchange
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Television
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Coffee Maker
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Superior First-Class
Situated in the center of Madrid and close to the Royal Palace and museum. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi. minibar, safe and pillow menu. Amenities include a relaxed cafe, a traditional bar and a refined tea room, along with a library and a fitness room.
Location
P.Conde Val. De Suchil 5, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Hotel Saray
Superior First-Class
Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall.
Location
Paseo Tierno Galvan 4, Granada, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
Melia Costa Del Sol
Superior First-Class
A contemporary 9-story hotel right on the oceanfront promenade opposite the popular El Bajondillo Beach. Leisure facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and fitness center, the Thalasso spa with saltwater relax pool, sauna and steam bath can also be enjoyed (an additional fee is payable locally for the spa). A mix of Mediterranean and international specialities are offered at both the buffet and à la carte restaurants, there is also a Central bar serving a wide variety of drinks all day and complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Playa De Bajondillo, Torremolinos-Malaga, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Television
Sevilla Center
Superior First-Class
The hotel enjoys a central location and is within walking distance to the historical Old Town and cathedral. Warmly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms include a minibar and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a refined restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool with loungers. There's also a fitness room.
Location
Avda De Buhaira S/N, Seville, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Television
