Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. This morning, we will depart on a panoramic city tour where we will explore its medieval origins such as the Arab Fortress while walking through the Barrio de la Morería, which is characterised by its ancient buildings and the flavours of its traditional taverns. We will tour the Habsburg Madrid, which is marked by Philip II as well as the Renaissance and Baroque buildings at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. We will also see Bourbon Madrid and the urban planning of Charles III including the Royal Palace, the Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the 19th Century works like the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum as well as discover contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Paseo de la Castellana, Barrio de Salamanca, Parque del Oeste, the commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This afternoon, we will visit the City of Toledo, the former Capital of the Kingdom and declared a World Heritage Site. Just 70 kms from Madrid, we will explore its historic centre, which is a reflection of the coexistence of three great cultures, Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Admire its imposing Gothic Cathedral, the Church of Santo Tomé with the famous painting by El Greco and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca. We will stroll through its narrow medieval streets, admiring its Mudejar architecture and viewpoints overlooking the Tagus River. This is a city that holds centuries of history and art in every corner. Afterwards, we will return to Madrid for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
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After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart heading west via the highway towards Extremadura, the birthplace of several explorers of the New World. Merida, the Capital of Extremadura and declared a World Heritage Site, is known for its rich historical heritage including its well preserved Roman ruins such as the Theatre, the Amphitheatre, the Roman Bridge and more. Enjoy free time at leisure before we continue to Córdoba, which was once the Capital of the Caliphate. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before departing on a city tour of Córdoba including its impressive 'Mosque', today a Cathedral, and other sites that will ease your mind and spirit while strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. Afterwards, we will continue towards Seville for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will depart on a morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral, which is the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, the Santa Cruz Quarter with a natural scenario of 'Carmen' as well as a precisely where the myth of 'Don Juan' was developed, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free at leisure for you to discover the exclusive views and specific flavours of this active full of light city. Tonight, why not join an optional Flamenco Show. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we continue to drive south passing typical villages until we reach Ronda. Here, enjoy some free time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvellous view of the valley and the mountain range. Afterwards, we will continue to the Costa del Sol, which is one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we will depart towards the City of Granada, which was the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Here, visit the world renowned Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors such as the 'Tales of the Alhambra' by Washington Irving. This evening, why not join an optional Flamenco Zambra Show. Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving northward towards Madrid. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out before your transfer to the Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (jt)
