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Sangria, great fun and spectacular cultural and historical sights. Experience the true Spanish way of life by visiting the country's most popular spots! Kick off your tour in Spain’s premier style city of Madrid and explore the cultural mosques, churches and cathedrals of Toledo. Don't miss out on gorgeous Cordoba before ending your amazing week in Sevilla.

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Day 1 Madrid

MadridWelcome to Mardrid, the heart of culture, history, football and art. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. Optional dinner in the evening to get to know your travel mates. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Madrid City Tour

After breakfast we'll start discover this amazing city. Full day to visit some of the Museums which are most representative of the city, such as the Prado Museum, one of the best Classics Museum of Painting and Sculpture of the World. Today we'll also visit Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Cathedral and the Plaza de Oriente. Afterwards we will walk by the Paseo del Arte we reach our second visit that will be the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, where we can find a significant representation of the main figures in contemporary art, such as Piccaso and Dali.

Day 3 Madrid, Toledo, Granada

We leave in the early hours to Granada, but first we will stop to visit the city of Toledo, known as "city of three cultures," because of coexistence for centuries of Christians, Arabs and Jews, after Toledo retains its walls, a artistic and cultural legacy in the form of churches, palaces, fortresses, mosques and synagogues. We will visit the Church of Santo Tome, with tower Mudejar Church of the fourteenth century, where El Greco's famous painting "The Burial of Count Orgaz" is kept. Late in the afternoon we arrive in Granada.

Day 4 Granada, Cordoba

After breakfast we visit the Alhambra and Generalife, conceived as a military zone at the beginning, the Alhambra became a royal residence and the court of Granada, in mid-s XIII. The monumental palace also has a separate front of the Alhambra, surrounded by orchards and gardens, which was solace of kings from Granada: the Generalife. In the afternoon we depart for Cordoba.

Day 5 Cordoba, Sevilla

This morning we will get to know the city of Cordoba, a city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where the famous Mosque, Synagogue, the Alcazar de los Reyes Christian and Jewish neighbourhood (Jewish quarter). In the afternoon we leave Cordova to continue our journey to Sevilla.

Day 6 Sevilla

We have the full day to discover the city of Sevilla, which is full of symbolic monuments, including the Cathedral of St. Mary of Headquarters; which is the largest Cathedral in Spain and where the real remains of Christopher Columbus are kept, the Giralda tower, the Reales Alcázares and the romantic neighbourhood of Santa Cruz. Moreover we visit the Parque de Maria Luisa and la Plaza de América, where we can find the Mudejar Pavilion.

Day 7 Sevilla

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel (11:00am)


Sights Visited

 

  • Madrid including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real, Cathedral and the Plaza de Oriente,Prado Museum, Paseo del Arte, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia 
  • Toledo including Church of Santo Tome and Mudejar Church 
  • Granada including The Alhambra and Generalife
  • Cordoba including  Alcazar de los Reyes, Christian and Jewish neighbourhood
  • Sevilla including Cathedral of St. Mary (the largest Cathedral in Spain where the real remains of Christopher Columbus are kept), Giralda tower, Reales Alcázares, neighbourhood of Santa Cruz, Parque de Maria Luisa, La Plaza de América, Mudejar Pavilion

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spainPhoebe Wood - Australiawas an excellent tour leader,great information! Thank you2010-7-25Tour: Spain Discovered5
spainRebecca Boulter - United KingdomExcellent tour guide. Right balance of culture, history,sightseeing and socialising. Everything has run smoothly. Good value for money with extensive opportunities for extra activities.2010-8-14Tour: Spain Discovered5
spainRafferty - AustraliaOur leader was fantastic! It was a really great trip.2010-8-1Tour: Spain Discovered5
spainGreg Gudsell - New ZealandGood times, well planned route and travelling times.2010-7-25Tour: Spain Discovered5
spainRodney Heller - New ZealandAll around generally a great tour. Had a great bunch of people, got on with everybody.was a great tour leader, made everyone welcome.2010-8-14Tour: Spain Discovered5
spainmaritza Vander - South AfriccaWonderful sights, guide + busdriver.Brillant trip.2011-4-23Tour: Spain Discovered5

General Info

Tour Code:SD
Duration:7 Days
Starts In:Madrid
Ends In:Sevilla
Departs On:Saturdays
Group Size:Avg. 25-30 People
Hotels Rating:4 star

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