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10-Day Madrid, Andalusia and Barcelona

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Overview

The majority of Spain's towns and villages in the Andalusian region bear witness to the peak of Andalusia’s artistic heritage over the ages, on this south of Spain tour, you'll visit the most beautiful parts of the region at your own pace.

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

You'll visit Granada, considered by many Spanish people to be the most beautiful city in all of Spain with its infamous Alhambra which makes it one of the most visited pearls in the country before finishing your trip in Barcelona.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Hello Madrid!

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Hello Madrid!

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

    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 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 for being the heart of old Hapsburg royalties and Baroque palaces. Your tour will finish at the Gran Via which is known as the broadway of Madrid.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 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 Coach Sightseeing Tour

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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

Your first stop will be in Cordoba, a World Heritage city and visit the magnificent Mosque-Cathedral, Viana Palace and the Alcazar of Cordoba. You will then continue your journey to the most emblematic Andalusian city, Seville. When you arrive, you can head out into the old city centre to explore or stay in the hotel and rest.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Sevilla Viapol4 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

    Classical Cordoba Walking Tour

    Free Time in Cordoba

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Córdoba

    Train from Córdoba to Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Córdoba

    Seville

Day 4

South of Spain Tour Goes to Seville!

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South of Spain Tour Goes to Seville!

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

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Sevilla Viapol4 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

    Free Time in Seville

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    Meals

    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, a beautiful addition to this south of Spain tour. Explore the old Arab quarter Albaycin, with winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past. Discover the typical urban layout and learn about life in Granada while walking through the streets. Visit Sacromonte, the gypsy quarter of Granada, most famous for the gypsy caves, although, they were not actually the first people to live in them. You have an optional activity of a high-quality Flamenco show.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Granada Centro4 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

    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. Places you may wish to visit include the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen Museum. Other options incide the 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 NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara4 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

    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 leave Madrid and visit Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Toledo is a beautiful artistic city and a beautiful example of the history of cooperation between the Arabs, Jews and Christians of historical 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

    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 City Tour

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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, you'll have time to explore at your own pace to discover this busy and creative city.


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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 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

    Picasso MuseumOptional Activity

    Barcelona CathedralOptional Activity

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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

A Half-day excursion takes you around the historic Barcelona. Its early city centre, surrounded by walls during Roman times, makes up the Gothic Quarter with narrow streets and is also home to 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 for you to marvel at today.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 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

    Barcelona Highlights

    Free Time in Barcelona

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 10

Goodbye Spain!

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Goodbye Spain!

Have breakfast and spend some final moments shopping before it is time to transfer to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barcelona to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • 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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