SPAIN: andalucia & costa del sol 8 DAYS
Madrid - cordoba - seville - costa del sol - granada - madrid
Amazing beaches and sunny days to enjoy quiet days in Costa del Sol. Seville and Granada proudly show its Arabic and Jewish past.
itinerary, prices & Inclusions
Day 1 (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and 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 hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Melia Lebreros Hotel.
Day 2 (Tue.) SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting: 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 Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco Tour.
Day 3 (Wed.) SEVILLE – COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast at the hotel. Early afternoon transfer to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist complex. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Sol Don Pablo Hotel or Don Marco Hotel or Sol Principe Hotel.
Day 4 (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.
Day 5 (Fri.) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.
Day 6 (Sat.) COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast, dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Day at leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. Optional tours.
Day 7 (Sun.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Breakfast. Departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. Melia Granada Hotel.
Day 8 (Mon.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid.
Prices based on minimum of two person traveling;
Rates available upon request.
Highlights
The Roman Bridge reminds of the passing of this empire in Cordoba. Over the Guadalquivir River, the bridge has the Calahorra’s fortified tower and Gate of the Bridge on its ends.
Plaza España is an architectural complex located in Parque de María Luisa, towards the Guadalquivir River. In its benches are represented the provinces of Spain.
The Palace of Charles V is located in La Alhambra and nowadays is the place of Granada Fine Arts Museum. Its circular patio marked the beginning of the Renaissance architecture.
INCLUSIONS
Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), and Toledo.
Tour Escort during the tour.
Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach.
Accommodation at selected class.
Daily breakfast and 7 dinners.
EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver
