9-Day Wonders of Madrid and Andalusia

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Madrid was once the capital of the most mighty empire on earth, and today it's a modern capital that boasts of several marvellous museums amongst which two must not be missed: the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia. You will visit both and enjoy a fine collection of paintings that provide an eye-pleasing overview of Spain's rich artistic history. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy several other sites such as the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Plaza Mayor.

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Today you will enhance your stay in Madrid with a trip to Toledo! Toledo is a beautiful melting pot of cultures, art and architecture which all stand testament to its many centuries of suffering, quarrelling, understanding and learning. Today, Toledo remains a vital centre of culture, art and religion that will no doubt enchant you! You'll visit the Toledo Cathedral, the Church of St. Tome and the Jewish Quarter among many other sites before returning to Madrid in the evening.

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Today, you will bid goodbye to the exciting Madrid and continue your journey through the Andalusia region to the charming and colourful Cordoba - the principal capital throughout the glory days of Muslim rule in Spain! Cordoba bursts with life and colour: white-washed walls and tan cobble-stoned streets in the Old Quarter, bright fuchsia flowers that bloom all over the city and a bright blue sweeping sky of southern Spain. There is no lack of colour to be found in Cordoba!

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After a morning tour of Cordoba takes you to the grand Mosque-Cathedral, you'll get by car to the magical Granada - the last city under Muslim rule in Spain! You'll be invited to enjoy the Andalusian way of life with its contagious pace: lively yet hospitable, festive yet convivial, upbeat and friendly! Laidback charm and enthusiastic zest for enjoying the finer things in life are trademarks of this lovely, southern region. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy your first experience of Granada.

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Today you will discover one of the stars of your travel: the Alhambra! Perched on a hilly terrace on the edge of the city of Granada lies a marvellous red-stoned monumental beautiful citadel that will weave a spell of allure as you stroll leisurely within its magical walls, along with flower-scented gardens and exquisite pátios. The Alhambra, a unique marvel in the world will no doubt enchant you! In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to explore other important sites in Granada.

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Today, you will leave Granada behind and set off on a road that meanders through mountainous terrain and lovely landscapes that are sprinkled with quaint whitewashed towns known as the White Villages of Andalusia to your next destination: Seville. There will be time for a stop at Ronda so that you can discover firsthand why Orson Welles fell in love with this stunning mountaintop town. When you arrive in Seville, you'll have some free time to explore - an entertaining and adventurous day!

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Explore and discover the charms of Seville; a city where orange blossoms scent the air; water tinkles in the multicoloured porcelain fountains that grace plazas, locals smile in the most engaging manner and the sun lovingly kisses the whitewashed walls of noble homes. What better way to get to know the city than with a leisurely horse-drawn carriage experience, to complete your walking tour of the main historic sites.