DAY 1 (Wednesday): COSTA DEL SOL / GRANADA

The program begins on the Costa del Sol with an afternoon departure to Granada.

The final stronghold of the Moorish Kingdom in 1492, this is a glorious city. Immortalised in song and verse, overlooked by the majestic snow covered Sierra Nevadas, Granada is home to one of the Worlds great monuments – The Alhambra and Generalife gardens.

This is a chance to see Moorish palaces and towers and gardens that include terraces, pools and fountains in an incomparable setting. The Alhambra is special

After your tour, if time permits, maybe a visit to Alcaiaceria, a reconstructed Moorish bazaar and perhaps in the evening enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants frequently located in lively little plazas or explore the narrow winding streets of ancient Albaicin and the Sacromonte famed for its gypsy flamenco and caves.

Dinner & accommodation.

DAY 2 (Thursday): GRANADA / TOLEDO / MADRID

Breakfast before travelling to the Imperial city of Toledo – a national monument of Spain, where the cultures and great religions of Spain ( Christian, Moorish & Jewish ) have left behind a legacy that makes Toledo a special place to visit.

After lunch, your sightseeing tour includes Spanish art, history and spirituality, helping to uncover some secrets of this historical and artistic city.

Next is Madrid for 2 nights accommodation which includes breakfast.

DAY 3 (Friday): MADRID

After breakfast a half day city sightseeing tour that includes monuments such as the Royal Palace & Prado Museum. An afternoon at leisure allows time to stroll through some of the wonderful plazas, visit Retiro Park, or perhaps some fashion shopping in the Salamanca district.

Madridis a city that offers many possibilities to its guests.

Accommodation.

DAY 4 (Saturday): MADRID / CACERES / CORDOBA

Depart for Cordoba travelling via the beautiful medieval town of Trujillo, the birthplace of some of Spain’s greatest Conquistadors, which includes a stopover at the beautiful and monumental Plaza Mayor.

Continue to Caceres: founded by the Romans in 25BC, the old town section of  this beautiful city invites travellers to enjoy medieval streets and plazas, towers and battlements; palaces, churches and convents.

Free time on arrival may allow time for some exploration or perhaps a chance to enjoy the highly regarded local cuisine and wines at one of many inns and restaurants.

Next is Cordoba one of the ancient world’s most influential cities and oldest settlements in Spain.

Dinner at selected hotel.

DAY 5 (Sunday): CORDOBA / SEVILLE

Breakfast & a sightseeing program including a visit to the truly magnificent 8th century Mezquita, Mosque & Cathedral and the historic Jewish quarter.

Continue to Seville, a wonderful city, regarded by some as the romantic capital of Andalucía.

Visitors can understand why this city is the setting for the Operas Carmen, Don Juan & Figaro as well as being the home of the fiery flamenco, they feel it, in the narrow streets, squares, courtyards and colourful patios of the Santa Cruz district.

Lunch on arrival is followed by an afternoon of leisure.

Perhaps In the evening maybe one of Seville’s many tapas bars or perhaps a flamenco show.

Overnight.

DAY 6 (Monday): SEVILLE

After breakfast a tour of the Cathedral, where the remains of Christopher Columbus lie, the Alcazar, the Barrio Santa Cruz Quarter with its white alleyways and patios and the beautiful Maria Luisa Park before strolling through the gardens and hand painted tiles seen at the Plaza de Espana.

An afternoon at leisure to explore the city perhaps a river cruise along the Guadalquir or a visit to the pseudo reconstruction of Pontius Pilates house ( Casa de Pilatos ), which began in the 16th century, and presents an interesting blend of mudejar, gothic & renaissance styles with its beautiful patio & gallery, elegant fountain and ornamental Minerva statues. Consider your own tour of this beautiful city.

Accommodation is based on half board.

DAY 7 (Tuesday): SEVILLA / RONDA / COSTA DEL SOL

Following breakfast, the touring coach travels the route of the white villages including a stopover in Ronda, a spectacular town with Celtic origins, which is located over a deep ravine, cut into rock, 100meters above the Rio Tajo. Free time is allocated so you may visit the Plaza de Toros, one of  Spains oldest bullring dating back to 1785, the gardens of Casa del Rey Moro from where steps descend to the base of the gorge or perhaps, a glass of local wine and regional food at the restaurant located right on the edge of the gorge.

Ronda is a town that simply invites visitors to wander through fascinating streets and alleys.

Continue to the Costa del Sol - End of tour.

 

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