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8-Day All the Charms of Andalusia

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Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the past and present of Madrid, the Spanish capital, and the three jewels of Andalusia during your 8 days in Spain.

Traveling by train, you'll discover these four impressive cities at your own pace, with the help of expert local guides in each city. Beginning in Madrid, you'll discover the main sights of this impressive city and by night you'll explore the classic bars, taverns and inns that have defined the essence of Madrid for centuries.

En route to Seville, you'll discover Cordoba, a city with an impressive cultural and monumental patrimony. Seville will charm you with its Santa Cruz Quarter, the old Jewish section and its narrow and winding cobblestone streets and whitewashed facades.

After exploring the whitewashed villages of Malaga, you'll arrive in Granada where you'll finish this incredible trip witnessing the historical, monumental and cultural richness of this grand city.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Spain!

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Welcome to Spain!

Begin your 8 days in Spain by arriving at Madrid airport. Your private, local driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel located in the city centre. After checking in to your hotel, you'll have some free time to explore the city on your own. You may want to visit the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen Museum, Retiro Park, The Crystal Palace, Las Letras neighbourhood, The Debod Temple, Almudena Cathedral, or the Salamanca and Recoletos districts for some high-end shopping.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Iberostar Las Letras4 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

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Madrid

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

Explore Madrid

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Explore Madrid

In the morning, you'll enjoy a discovery walking tour of the Spanish capital visiting the main sights including the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid. At night, you'll follow your guide and discover the classic bars, taverns and inns that defined the essence of Madrid for centuries. These traditional recipes and show the true flavour of Spanish food, using the best local ingredients.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Iberostar Las Letras4 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

    Discovery Walking Tour of the Spanish Capital

    Plaza Mayor

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Discover Classic Bars, Taverns & Inns in Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Travel to Seville via Cordoba

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Travel to Seville via Cordoba

Today, you'll leave Madrid behind and enjoy an inspiring walking tour with your expert local guide and explore Cordoba, a city with an impressive cultural and monumental patrimony. This tour includes the visit to Mosque-Cathedral and the Synagogue with your private guide. Not many places in the world can say they have been the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Further Spain) under the Roman Empire and capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. In the late afternoon, you'll continue to Seville.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Casas de La Judería4 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 Walking Tour

    Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

    Synagogue of Cordoba

    Alcazar of the Christian Kings

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Madrid to Córdoba

    High-Speed Rail from Córdoba to Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Córdoba

    Seville

Day 4

Discover the Magical Soul of Seville

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Discover the Magical Soul of Seville

Today, your private guide will be waiting for you to start a monumental walking tour where you will visit the two most important landmarks in Seville: the Cathedral and the Alcazar. You will walk through the Santa Cruz Quarter, the old Jewish section and the most enchanting of Seville, with narrow and winding cobblestone streets and whitewashed facades, visiting the interior of the Cathedral and the Reales Alcazares. This evening you will witness the most genuine Spanish art: Flamenco!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Casas de La Judería4 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 Monumental Walking Tour

    Seville Cathedral

    Alcazar of Seville

    Flamenco Show

    Horse Carriage Ride in Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 5

Ronda & The White Villages

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Ronda & The White Villages

After breakfast, your driver will take you by private vehicle around the White Villages, which cover the northwest part of Cadiz and the northeast areas of Malaga, before reaching Ronda. You can trace back human presence in this zone up to the Paleolithic era, including Neolithic dolmens, copper and bronze eras, and later Roman roads, Visigothic fountains and Moorish towers. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Ronda and venture out on a walking tour of the main sights.

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    Accommodation

    Parador de Ronda4 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's White Villages

    Arcos de la Frontera

    Ronda Walking Tour

    Ronda

    Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Seville to Ronda

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Arcos de la Frontera

    Ronda

Day 6

Excursion to the Caminito del Rey

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Excursion to the Caminito del Rey

Today, you'll walk the same path as King Alfonso XIII in 1921 did during the inauguration of the Conde Del Guadalhorce dam, thus its name “Caminito Del Rey”. One hundred dizzying metres above the river, you'll find the famous path known as the Caminito Del Rey, clinging to the cliff face of the Gaitanes Gorge. This path has been restored and only opened to the public again in 2014 so is very safe and perfect for those that like an adrenaline rush!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Vincci Albayzín Granada4 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

    Caminito Del Rey Hike

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ronda to Granada

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ronda

    Andalusia

    Granada

Day 7

World Heritage Jewels of Granada

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World Heritage Jewels of Granada

Discover the historical, monumental and cultural richness of Granada with the help of your private guide. You will visit the Alhambra palace and gardens, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on a rocky hill, on the banks of the Darro River, protected by mountains and amongst the eldest quarter in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with its distinctive reddish stone in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty enclosed within.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Vincci Albayzín Granada4 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

    GranadaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

Day 8

Farewell to Spain!

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Farewell to Spain!

This morning, you'll meet your private driver, who will drive you from Granada to Malaga’s airport signaling the end of a beautiful collective 8 days in Spain. We truly hope you enjoyed this unforgettable trip!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Granada to Malaga airport - Costa del Sol

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 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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