8 Days Madrid & Golden Triangle of Andalusia – Toledo, Seville, Cordoba & Granada

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Calle San Nicolás - Madrid. LANGUAGE: English and Spanish. MEETING POINT: Calle San Nicolás - Madrid. SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. DURATION: 3 hours. ­ Highlights Walk around downtown with our specialized guide and see the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol Take a panoramic bus tour in Madrid to observe its exquisite Renaissance and Baroque-style buildings Observe the greatest highlights of Madrid, including the Plaza de Cibeles, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Visit the most famous Modern and Contemporary avenues of Madrid Included One hour guided walking tour. Bilingual tour in Spanish and English. Radio guide system. Transportation on an air-conditioned coach. Local official guide. Excluded Lunch, beverages or other services not specified. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Tips (optional). Description We will begin our journey with a guided walking tour through the heart of the city, and we will get to know some of the most emblematic sites such as Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and Puerta del Sol. We will continue to the Plaza del Oriente to begin our panoramic tour of the city, and we will go to the lower part of the city, near the Manzanares River, where you can contemplate the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral.  We will pass through the center of the city, admiring Calle Mayor, Las Cortes and Las Letras neighborhood, Paseo del Prado, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, and we will continue to the most contemporary part of the city. Here we will be able to admire the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana and Plaza Colón. Please note that the itinerary may be altered by events or celebrations in the city (cultural events, sporting events, official events or works).

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Calle San Nicolás - Madrid. LANGUAGE: English and Spanish MEETING POINT: Calle San Nicolás - next to the Plaza de Ramales SCHEDULE: 09:00am DURATION: Approximately 9 hours Highlights Take a panoramic bus tour in Madrid to observe its exquisite Renaissance and Baroque-style buildings. Eternalize Madrid by taking pictures of its greatest highlights. Explore the most beautiful corners of this city! Visit Toledo, the "Land of 3 Cultures" due to the influence of Christians, Jewish, and Muslims. Enter the most impressive monuments of Toledo. Its buildings cover practically every period of history (Arabic, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, and Baroque) Included Bus with air conditioning Official bilingual guide Walking Tour in Madrid and Toledo Entrance to the synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and Santo Tomé Church* Entrance to Toledo Cathedral* Individual guide radio system Excluded Lunch, beverages or other services not specified Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes Hotel pickup and drop-off Gratuities (optional) Description Morning - Panoramic of Madrid We will start the tour by exploring the imposing Plaza de Oriente, then we will arrive at the Templo de Debod where we will make a stop to walk and take some pictures accompanied by our guide. After this visit, we will return to our coach to go to the Plaza Mayor, where we will make a new stop, and we can visit the Plaza de la Villa and Puerta del Sol. Later, we will continue getting to know the best of Madrid: explore the Carrera de San Jerónimo, Las Cortes, Plaza from Neptune, Paseo Del Prado, Atocha Station, Botanical Gardens of Madrid, Plaza de Cibeles, Calle Alcalá, Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de Toros de las Ventas where we will make a final stop. Perfect, right? To conclude our tour of the highlights of Madrid, we will finish seeing the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Paseo de la Castellana, Plaza Colón, National Bookstore, Gran Vía Street, Plaza de España, and we will finish again in Plaza de Oriente. There will be stops in the Plaza Mayor, the Templo de Debod and in the Plaza de Toros to walk and take pictures, whenever time permits and in the company of the guide. Keep in mind that the itinerary can be altered by events or celebrations in the city (cultural events, sporting events, official events or works). Afternoon - Tour in Toledo At 70 km from Madrid is Toledo, a "World Heritage City", city-museum of great artistic beauty and one of the oldest in Europe, called "City of the Three Cultures", since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together here. Its buildings cover virtually all periods of history (Arabic, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance, and Baroque). Once in Toledo, we will begin our tour visiting the exterior of the Cathedral, shortly after we will go to the interior of the Church of Saint Tomé with "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz", the masterpiece of El Greco. Then, we will visit the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and the incredible Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes. Enjoy some free time to buy some souvenirs to remember this stunning guided tour! But this tour is far from over: we will conclude the tour with a panoramic visit of the city and with a stop at a viewpoint where we can make the best photographs of Toledo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and make your way to Madrid Atocha Station for your high-speed train to Seville. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the Spanish countryside before arriving at Seville Santa Justa Station. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel and check in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure, allowing you to relax or begin exploring Seville independently.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Calle Arfe 3. LANGUAGE: English, Spanish, French and Italian DURATION: Approximately 3 Hours and 30 Minutes MEETING POINT: Calle Arfe 3 SCHEDULE: Every day -  schedules to be confirmed after booking Highlights There are four monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, in Seville. The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic church in the world. TheAlcázar of Seville is the oldest royal palace in Europe and the mostoutstanding examples of the Mudéjar art. The Alcázar of Seville was also set for the 5th season of the famous show "Game of Thrones" as the Water Gardens of Dorne. Included Professional official guide Entrance to the Alcázar with skip-the-line access Entrance ticket to the Cathedral with skip-the-line access Entrance ticket to the Giraldar with skip-the-line access Excluded Food, drinks Other services not specified Description You will never forget about Seville. The capital and the largest city of Andalusia, in Spain. Just in the city centre, there are four monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO! In this guided tour, we will be visiting the most important and famous attractions in Seville. Our official guide will give you a complete understanding of the city: the art, architecture, decorations, culture, and the characteristics of the “sevillanos”, its inhabitants. The main attractions are, undoubtedly, the Cathedral of Seville and the Alcázar of Seville. Both of them hold Arabic, Christian and Roman details. Our first stop will be at the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic church in the world, classified as World Heritage in 1987. It was built over a great Mosque that was demolished. Yet, the bell tower of Giralda was kept, giving an intriguing character to this amusing Cathedral. After we will visit the amazing Alcázar of Seville, the oldest royal palace in Europe, originally developed by Moorish Muslim kings. The palace is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Spain and one of the most outstanding examples of the Mudéjar art. It was classified as World Heritage in 1987 as the Cathedral. The term “Alcázar” comes from the Arabic “Alqáşr”, meaning “Royal House”. The Alcázar of Seville was also set for the 5th season of the famous show "Game of Thrones" as the Water Gardens of Dorne. In this tour, there will be no queues to purchase the entrance tickets, once they are already included.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zaragoza Street 1, 8:30 am. LANGUAGE: English and Spanish DURATION: 9 hours SCHEDULE: Daily at the hour selected Highlights Full-day trip from Seville to Córdoba Stop in the white village of Carmona Guided walking tour of Córdoba’s historic center Visit to the UNESCO-listed Mosque-Cathedral Free time for lunch and exploration Included Professional bilingual guide. Return transport from Seville. Access to the Mosque of Córdoba. Access to the Synagogue (except on Mondays, due to the monument's weekly closure). Visit to the historic city centre. Excluded Lunch, beverages or other services not specified. Description The tour will begin in Seville, heading towards the historic city of Córdoba, on a journey that combines culture, tradition and the characteristic landscapes of Andalusia. On the way, we will make a stop in the charming town of Carmona, one of the most beautiful Pueblos Blancos in Andalusia, where you will have time to admire its heritage, enjoy a coffee and use the facilities before continuing the trip. We will then proceed to Córdoba, on a journey of approximately one hour, during which you can admire the typical Andalusian scenery dotted with vast olive groves. Upon arrival, we will start a guided walking tour through the historic center, exploring some of its most iconic landmarks, including the Roman Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Stables and the Synagogue of Córdoba. We will also stroll through the famous and colorful Cordoban patios, true symbols of the city. After the guided visit, there will be time for lunch, where you may follow your guide’s recommendations to enjoy the local cuisine or have free time to dine at your own pace. You will also have free time to explore the city or do some shopping. To conclude the day, we will visit the impressive Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have enough time to admire this extraordinary monument, one of the greatest jewels of Andalusia’s historical and architectural heritage. At the end of the visit, we will return to Seville, with arrival expected approximately one and a half hours later.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Torre del Oro, P. de Cristóbal Colón. LANGUAGE: This tour is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Japanese DURATION: Approximately 12 Hours MEETING POINT: Torre del Oro, P. de Cristóbal Colón SCHEDULE: Daily, at 8 am Highlights Granada stood out in history as the capital of the Muslim Kingdoms of Zirida and Nasrids. The Alhambra is the most important touristic centre in Andalusia (Spain). The Alhambra Palace has influenced many areas (music, cinema, mathematics and more). There will be free temple to admire the beauty of the white streets of the city, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Bañuelo (Arab baths of the XI century) or the Science Park. Included Round trip transportation Accompanying guide from the meeting point Licensed guide or audio guide in Alhambra 3-hour complete tour: Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Alcazaba, and Palace of Charles V Free time in Granada Complimentary bottle of water Excluded Lunch, beverages, or other services not specified Description Departing from Seville, at dawn, and heading to Granada, this tour will show you some of the best places of Andalusia: from the Sevillian countryside to towns (pueblos) such as Antequera and Loja. After a short stop and almost three hours later, we arrive at Granada. Offering an enormous cultural and historical legacy, this city stood out in history as the capital of the Muslim Kingdoms of Zirida (11th century) and Nasrids (13th to 15th century). Nowadays, Granada is an important touristic centre, due to its monuments and localization. Among its numerous monuments, The Alhambra is the most important one and one of the most famous of all Spain. The Alhambra (in Arabic translation: “Red”) is a Palace and Fortress, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984. The Islamic Palace was built for the last Muslim emirs in Spain during the decline of the Nasrid dynasty. Once there, a local guide will accompany you to discover this Palace, strong in the colours of blue, red, and golden yellow. Its exquisite gardens (The Generalife) and its different rooms show the legacy of different religions and cultures. The Alhambra Palace has influenced many areas, such as music, cinema, mathematics, video games, and architecture – each one because of its unique features. In this nearly 4-hour guided tour, you will learn every nook and secrets of the most admired monument of Andalusia. After the visit to The Alhambra, we will go to the city centre of Granada, where you will have time for lunch freely and do some shopping, or simply relax admiring, the beauty of the white streets of the city, the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, el Bañuelo (11th century Arabic baths) or the Science Park. These are just some suggestions, not included on this tour.

After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to Seville Airport (SVQ). We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.