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Highlights of Spain

Depart:
Independent Tour-Land Only

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Daily April 1-October 31
Price per Person:

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Package Includes:

7 nights hotel accommodation in superior tourist class and first class hotels all with private facilities
Breakfast each morning
Round trip airport transfers
Sightseeing tours included as follows: 24hrs card – hop on & hop off (Madrid, Seville and Granada) Regular walking and guided tour in Cordoba
Train tickets-2nd class seats: Madrid-Cordoba-Cordoba-Seville-Seville-Granada-Granada-Madrid
Hotel taxes and service charges

Itinerary

Day 1 Madrid
Upon arrival at the Madrid airport you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. It is suggested you take advantage of the free time to get to know one of Europe’s most dynamic capital cities. Home of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2 Madrid
Buffet breakfast. Enjoy a city tour and get a glimpse of some of Madrid’s most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de Espana and the Plaza de Oriente. Then you will have some time for shopping at the varied shops all around the city center. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 3 Madrid-Cordoba
Breakfast at the hotel Free time for shopping and departure to Cordoba by train in the afternoon. This ancient city has one of the world’s marvels, the former Great Mosque (now a cathedral). After arrival check in and enjoy one of the most beautiful and great Spanish cities. Overnight in Cordoba.

Day 4 Cordoba-Seville
Breakfast at the hotel and join one of the marvelous guided tours through the city. It includes the entrance to the Great Mosque, among many other of the city’s old town. Departure to Seville by train in the afternoon arrival to Seville. After check in, you will have the rest of the evening free. Overnight in Seville.

Day 5 Seville-Granada
In this morning’s sightseeing tour, you will be able to explore, after having breakfast at the hotel this gracious and charming city, Spain’s third largest. See the Tower of Gold, the tranquil and extensive Maria Luisa Park, the quaint Santa Cruz Quarter, and finally the huge cathedral (one of the world’s largest) with its Giralda Tower (a former minaret). In the evening departure to Granada by train. After passing thousands of acres of olive groves, you will get to Granada. Free evening. Overnight in Granada

Day 6 Granada
Buffet breakfast. Enjoy a sightseeing tour through the city. Some of the highlights you may visit are the magnificent Alhambra and the verdant Gardens of the Generalife (entrance not included). We suggest a visit to the quaint and typical Albaicin quarter, where Andalusian customs, music and wine join to create an enchanting atmosphere. Overnight in Granada.

Day 7 Granada-Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Madrid by train in the morning, crossing the Plains of La Mancha, land of Don Quixote. Arrival in Madrid in the afternoon. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 8 Madrid-End of Tour
After breakfast you will be taken to the airport. You can extend your stay in historic Madrid or continue to Barcelona or Portugal.

Additional nights available

Hotels:

Madrid:Hotel Rafael Ventas or similar
Cordoba:Hotel Eurostars Ciudad de Cordoba or similar
Seville:Hotel Tryp Macarena or similar
Granada:Hotel Alhamar or similar




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