Jewels of Andalusia with Madrid - Superior Class Hotels

Meet and greet at Madrid Barajas International Airport for transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Madrid.

After breakfast at the hotel enjoy a panoramic city tour of Madrid; to discover 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. A stop will be made at the famous “Hard Rock Café” to enjoy a free drink. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Overnight in Madrid. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land going by a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despenaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride reach Seville. Overnight in Seville. (B)

After breakfast enjoy a panoramic city tour of Seville. Visit 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 Gardens and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city with its amazing views. Specific flavours of this active full of light city. Optional Flamenco tour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing the abundance of olive trees along the way to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up till 1492. Arrive at Granada and visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with sound and sights, such as “Tales of Alhambra”. Optional Gypsy Flamenco show in the Sacramonte quarter. Dinner and overnight at hotel (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to enjoy the Nazari capital. Granada is more than the Alhambra; the Muslim heritage runs through every corner of the city and mixes with the Christian tradition, giving rise to a unique city. Optionally, you can participate in this spirit and be immersed in the magical neighborhood of El Albaicín, a World Heritage Site, to discover its secrets: beautiful visits to the Sierra Nevada, old mosques converted into churches and old palaces, still saturated with Arab aromas. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

After breakfast, depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo, a World Heritage City, where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) lived together. Enjoy a tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid. Drop off at hotel for overnight in Madrid. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. End of our services. (B)