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11-Day Explore the Culture of Andalusia

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Overview

The majority of Spain's towns and villages in the Andalusian embrace the best of Andalusia’s artistic heritage over the ages, you'll discover this on this tour of Andalusia.

Start in elegant Madrid, renowned for its rich European art and the heart of old Hapsburg royalties and Baroque Palaces. Then, spend time in Seville, a city full of culture, history and fabulous shops and restaurants where you can enjoy your free time. A day trip to ancient Toledo, known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in its walled old city and former home of the Mannerist painter, El Greco.

Spend time in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of Modernism architectural style. Also home to a stunning golden-sanded beach, one of Spain's most-loved and most-treasured.

During this 11-day trip, you can discover Spain's most beautiful sites of cultural heritage at your own pace.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your Tour of Andalusia

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Start Your Tour of Andalusia

Today, you'll arrive in Madrid and the driver will be waiting at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Madrid before enjoying a free afternoon to explore and get acquainted with Spain's capital city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

Explore Madrid

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Explore Madrid

Today, you'll explore the most important city in Spain, Madrid, on a driving sightseeing tour. This elegant city, with its manicured gardens and boulevards, is renowned for its rich European art and the heart of old Hapsburg royalties and Baroque palaces. Today, you'll get acquainted with the vibrant atmosphere of the capital.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

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    Activities

    Madrid Coach Sightseeing Tour

    Plaza Mayor

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Cordoba Sightseeing and Seville

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Cordoba Sightseeing and Seville

Make your way into the heart of Andalusia, Sevilla. Your first stop will be in Cordoba, a World Heritage city, where you'll visit the magnificent Mosque-Cathedral, Viana Palace and the Alcazar. You will then continue your journey to the most emblematic Andalusian city, Seville where you will stop for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Sevilla Viapol4 star

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    Activities

    Classical Cordoba Walking Tour

    Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

    Free Time in Cordoba

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Córdoba

    Train from Córdoba to Seville

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Córdoba

    Seville

Day 4

Seville Sightseeing and Free Time

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Seville Sightseeing and Free Time

Today, venture out into Seville to discover this stunning city, its main streets, avenues and monuments. Visit the University, the Old Tobacco Factory, the Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, The Golden Tower, and the Macarena Basilica. Then, head to Santa Cruz' Jewish quarters: a labyrinth of narrow streets and the gorgeous Plaza de Los Venerables. You'll finish at the Royal Alcazares, the largest gothic cathedral in the world - the Cathedral of Seville, and Christopher Columbus' tomb.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Sevilla Viapol4 star

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    Activities

    Seville City Tour

    Royal Tobacco Factory

    Alcazar of Seville

    Free Time in Seville

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 5

Seville to Granada and Sightseeing Tour

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Seville to Granada and Sightseeing Tour

Take a 4-hour high-speed train to Granada. This sightseeing tour takes us to the old Arab quarter Albaycin, with winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past. Walking through its streets is the best way to discover the city and to understand how people lived in Granada. Visit Sacromonte, the gypsy quarter of Granada and the most famous of the gypsy caves, although gypsies were not the first people to live in these caves. In the evening, you'll have the option to enjoy a flamenco show.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Granada Centro4 star

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    Activities

    AlhambraOptional Activity

    Albayzín and Sacromonte Neighbourhoods

    Granada Flamenco ShowOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Seville to Granada

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Granada

Day 6

Granada to Madrid and Free Time

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Granada to Madrid and Free Time

Today, you'll leave Granada and head back to Madrid. On arrival, you may wish to visit the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen Museum, Retiro Park, Las Letras neighbourhood, The Debod Temple, Almudena Cathedral, or the Salamanca and Recoletos districts for some high-end shopping. The day is yours to enjoy.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Transportations

    Train from Granada to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

    Madrid

Day 7

Toledo Day Trip and Free Time

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Toledo Day Trip and Free Time

Today you'll visit Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Toledo is a beautiful example of the historical cooperation between the Arabs, Jews and Christians in Spain. Whilst in Toledo, you can visit the Jewish Quarter, where you'll find the Synagogue of El Transito and Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca. Other interesting sites to visit whilst in Toledo are the Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes and San Bartolome Church.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 star

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    Activities

    Toledo City Tour

    Synagogue of El Transito

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Toledo

Day 8

Madrid to Barcelona and Free Time

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Madrid to Barcelona and Free Time

Today's rail journey to Barcelona is just 3 hours. Barcelona was founded as a Roman city in the Middle Ages and is now one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is flanked by art galleries, the university gardens, the Gothic Quarter and many interesting shopping streets that you can explore.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Barcelona

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Barcelona

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Barcelona

Day 9

Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time

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Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time

Half-day excursion around historic Barcelona. Its early city centre, surrounded by walls during Roman times, makes up the Gothic Quarter with narrow streets, Gothic buildings and medieval palaces. Architects such as Gaudí, Doménech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch have left many outstanding buildings such as Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà La Pedrera, Palau de la Música Catalana and the Sant Pau Hospital.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Barcelona Highlights

    Casa Batllo

    Free Time in Barcelona

    La Sagrada FamiliaOptional Activity

    Casa MilàOptional Activity

    Barcelona CathedralOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 10

Montserrat Monateries Day Trip

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Montserrat Monateries Day Trip

Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km far from Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountain of Catalonia and was once dotted by hundreds of churches and monasteries. Today, many are still used, however, there are also many that have been abandoned. You will visit two of the most important monasteries in the mountain: the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria and the ancient monastery of Santa Cecilia.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Montserrat Monasteries

    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    Monestir de Montserrat

Day 11

Goodbye Spain

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Goodbye Spain

In the morning, you'll have breakfast at your hotel and then, you'll be transferred to the airport when necessary.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barcelona to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 14 activities
  • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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