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11-Day History, Culture & Traditions of Spain

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Overview

Begin you Spain sightseeing tour by diving into the Andalusian region of Spain and experience the very best it has to offer: incredible gastronomy, flamenco and wine!

During this trip, you'll get acquainted with the cosmopolitan city and the vibrant atmosphere of Madrid. You'll also discover the main sites of the UNESCO-listed city of Cordoba, where the incredible Mosque-Cathedral is an absolute must-visit destination on your journey.

Moving onto Granada, you will discover the magnificent Moorish architecture of the Alhambra Palace and the beautiful Generalife gardens. Upon reaching Seville, the true home of tapas, you'll experience the mysteries, the emotion and the power of true flamenco.

Your final stop, Malaga, an authentic Mediterranean city steeped in history culture and traditions will be an exquisite end to this Andalusian adventure!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Madrid

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Welcome to Madrid

Upon arrival at Madrid airport, a private transfer will take you to your hotel in Madrid city centre. You'll be provided with maps, tips, and recommendations in order to get acquainted on your first day in the vibrant, atmospheric city of Madrid. You'll have the option of visiting the Reina Sofia Museum where you'll discover over 21,000 works of art from the likes of Dali and Picasso, and the Crystal Palace, we then recommend dining at Ramón Freixa, a restaurant run by a Michelin star Chef.

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Reina Sofia MuseumOptional Activity

    Crystal PalaceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Madrid

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

Highlights of Madrid

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Highlights of Madrid

Today, you'll be taken on a tour of the best sights to see in Madrid. You'll be focussing on the Hapsburg and Bourbon legacy which includes a visit to the magnificent Royal Palace, the largest palace in Europe and the official residence of the Spanish royal family. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy Madrid as you wish, perhaps with a few museum visits. In the evening, you may want to dine at the CEBO restaurant, a contemporary Spanish restaurant which prides itself on using local produce.

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Madrid City Tour

    Plaza Mayor

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Free Time in MadridOptional Activity

    Prado MuseumOptional Activity

    Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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    Restaurants

    CEBO RestaurantOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Toledo Day Trip

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Toledo Day Trip

You'll take the high-speed train from Madrid to Toledo for the day where you'll take a tour of the city stopping at the most wonderful viewpoints along the way. You'll then head out on a walking tour of the historic centre of Toledo where you'll visit the Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the El Tránsito Synagogue and the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Jewish Quarter of Toledo. In the evening, you'll have the option to dine at the popular La Candela.

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Toledo Sightseeing

    Toledo Cathedral

    Jewish Quarter of Toledo

    Synagogue of El Transito

    Toledo

    Monastery of San Juan de los ReyesOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    La Candela RestóOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Madrid to Toledo

    High-Speed Rail from Toledo to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Toledo

Day 4

Travel to Cordoba

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Travel to Cordoba

You'll arrive in Cordoba by high-speed train from Madrid and will venture out on a walking tour to get acquainted with this ancient UNESCO-listed city. Once you arrive, you'll be taken on a walking tour of the beautiful sights of Cordoba including a visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the Synagogue and the Royal Alcazar. You'll have a free evening during which you could have a traditional Andalusian dinner at Restaurant el Choto.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de la Juderia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cordoba Private Guided Tour

    Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

    Synagogue of CordobaOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    El ChotoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from VP Jardín de Recoletos to Station Madrid - Puerta de Atocha

    Train from Station Madrid - Puerta de Atocha to Córdoba train station

    Private Driver from Córdoba train station to Hotel las Casas de la Judería Córdoba

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Córdoba

Day 5

Explore the UNESCO City of Cordoba

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Explore the UNESCO City of Cordoba

Dive into the ancient history of this city, starting with a visit to the grand Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, one of the most stunning examples of Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the world. Following this, you'll visit the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba as well as the Alcazar of the Christian Kings. You'll have free time to explore and have lunch in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll enjoy a marvellous equestrian exhibition in which pure-bred Spanish horses are the stars.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de la Juderia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cordoba Sightseeing Tour

    Jewish Quarter of Cordoba

    Alcazar of the Christian Kings

    Free Time in CordobaOptional Activity

    Museo Julio Romero De TorresOptional Activity

    Madinat AzaharaOptional Activity

    Andalusian Equestrian Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

    Andalusia

Day 6

Olive Oil & Wine Experience in Rural Andalucia

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Olive Oil & Wine Experience in Rural Andalucia

Olive oil, gastronomy and wine are part of Andalucia’s popular wisdom and today, you will delve into this fascinating world! En route to Granada, you'll stop in the beautiful town of Montilla where you'll experience an olive oil and wine tour as well as a delicious lunch at the vineyard. In Granada, dive straight into tasting the soul of this fabulous city. After getting acquainted with the city and checking in to your hotel, you will venture out on a walking and tapas tour of Granada.

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    Accommodation

    El Ladron de Agua Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Montilla Olive Oil and Wine Region Day Trip

    Granada Walking & Tapas Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel las Casas de la Judería Córdoba to Montilla

    Private Driver from Montilla to El Ladron de Agua Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

    Montilla

    Granada

Day 7

Granada & Alhambra, Spain Sightseeing

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Granada & Alhambra, Spain Sightseeing

Today, you'll discover one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture, the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th Century. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore beautiful Granada. After visiting this architectural wonder, you'll have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Generalife Gardens. After lunch, you'll visit the Royal Chapel of Granada, the final resting place of the Spanish Monarchs.

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    Accommodation

    El Ladron de Agua Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Alhambra

    Granada Tour

    Cathedral of Granada

    Royal Chapel of Granada

    Granada Tapas, Taverns & History TourOptional Activity: AU$ 153 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

Day 8

The Hidden Gem of Carmona

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The Hidden Gem of Carmona

En route to Seville, you'll stop by the picturesque city of Carmona, in the province of Seville, to explore the surroundings and to have lunch overlooking the Guadalquivir Valley. Carmona is one of the oldest towns in Europe, a picture of beauty and tranquillity. When you reach Seville, you will venture out on a short walking tour of the city before enjoying a free evening to explore further.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de El Arenal4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Carmona

    Seville Orientation Walk

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Granada to Carmona

    Private Driver from Carmona to Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

    Carmona

    Seville

    Andalusia

Day 9

Experience Seville!

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Experience Seville!

Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and is home to the third largest old town in the whole of Europe. A large part of your day will be spent exploring Seville on a guided walking tour, you'll visit the largest Gothic Church in the world, the Seville Cathedral, and also the Alcazar of Seville among many others. Following some free time in the afternoon, your evening will be spent experiencing the exciting tapas and flamenco culture of Seville.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de El Arenal4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Seville City Tour

    Seville Cathedral

    Alcazar of Seville

    Santa Cruz

    Free Time in SevilleOptional Activity

    TrianaOptional Activity

    Jardin de MurilloOptional Activity

    Plaza de EspanaOptional Activity

    Tapas and Flamenco Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 10

Ronda and the White Villages

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Ronda and the White Villages

Today, you'll leave Seville for Malaga stopping on the way to spend the day in the outdoors exploring the Grazalema Natural Park, its charming white villages and the picturesque little town of Ronda. Ronda is a mountaintop city home to a stunning deep gorge, ancient bridges and lush river valleys. Moving on from Ronda, you'll explore the charming towns of Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra, both home to narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Your evening is free to enjoy how you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Molina Lario4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ronda & White Villages

    Ronda

    Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda

    Zahara de la Sierra

    MálagaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Ronda

    Zahara de la Sierra

    Málaga

Day 11

Complete Your Spain Sightseeing Journey by Tasting the Mediterranean!

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Complete Your Spain Sightseeing Journey by Tasting the Mediterranean!

Malaga is an authentic Mediterranean city steeped in history culture and traditions. Before you finish your Andulasian adventure today, you'll explore this city and its incredible architecture visiting the Malaga Cathedral and the Alcazaba of Málaga. In the afternoon, your private driver will take you to the airport and bid you a safe onward journey.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Molina Lario4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Malaga Morning City Tour

    Alcazaba of Málaga

    Málaga Cathedral

    Malaga Roman Theatre

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Molina Lario to Malaga airport - Costa del Sol

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Málaga

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 36 activities
  • 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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