9 Days Madrid & Andalusia Discovery with Granada, Alhambra & White Villages

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 at any of the multiple starting points (stops) but you need to exchange your ticket at the number 1 stop. LANGUAGES: Audioguide in multiple languages SCHEDULE: Daily at 10:00 am to 8:00 pm / Every 1 hour in the stop mentioned. MEETING POINT: At any of the multiple starting points (stops) but you need to exchange your ticket at the number 1 stop. DURATION: One-day ticket, valid from the first use from 10:00 am. until the last departure of the bus of the day. Walking Tours: For Santa Cruz: at 13.30 from stop 1 (Daily) / For Plaza España: at 12.00 from stop 2 (Daily) Highlights Discover the best of Seville aboard a convenient and comfortable touristic bus Explore the monumental historic center of Seville and other famous landmarks on an insightful tour Create your itinerary on-the-go and enjoy Seville at your own pace on an open-top double-decker bus Get to know the city with pre-recorded audio commentary in 6 languages on board Included Sightseeing bus ticket for 1 day Audio commentary multilingual Two guided walking tours Entrance to the Pabellón de la Navegación Excluded Hotel pick-up and drop-off Lunch and beverages Visits inside the monuments are not included Other services not specified Description Are you ready to discover this wonderful city from an open-top double-decker bus perspective? Sit back and enjoy the panoramic view and get on and off at your own pace! The Seville adventure begins at Paseo de Colón. Next up is the Plaza de España, a spectacle that looks incredible all year round. The 3rd bus stop is the Seville Aquarium, a sensational aquarium well worth a visit! Hop back on the bus to head down towards 2 more beautiful plazas at bus stops 4 and 5. Plaza de America is an excellent idea to appreciate the architecture of the city and enjoy the local scenery.  The bus tour then heads towards Triana. Then, the tour bus passes the Universal Exposition, before heading to the 'Isla Magica' theme park with an aqua park on the side. The tour continues down to one more plaza - Plaza de Armas and then back to where it began, at Paseo de Colón. At the end enjoy the free walking tours to discover the most important places in the city. Attention: Please note that due to the Feria de Abril, Stop 3 will be out of service from 21st April to 26th April. Attention: Stops 10, 11, 12 and 13 will be out of service from 7th April. Sorry for the inconveniences. Ordely Stops: 1. Paseo de Colón 2. Plaza de España 3. Acuario de Sevilla 4. Plaza de América 5. Plaza de Cuba 6. San Jacinto (Triana) 7. Calle Castilla (Triana) 8. Exposición Universal (Expo 92) 9. Isla Mágica 10. Plaza de Armas

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, 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 Trajano, 6/ Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 4 / Calle Rastro, 12A. LANGUAGE: This tour is available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF: Calle Trajano, 6, Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 4 or Calle Rastro, 12A DURATION: 10 Hours SCHEDULE: Every day, at 8.45am, 8.50am or 9am (to be confirmed after booking) Highlights Discover two of the most stunning white villages (Pueblos Blancos) of Andalucia: Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema. Have the opportunity to learn more about Andalucian historical facts alongside your professional guide, which will clarify all the story behind it.  Explore the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park to find plenty of gorgeous caverns and the home of many colonies of vultures, including Egyptian vultures, a species that are seriously threatened. Discover Ronda, a city that holds a historic charm and famous worldwide for its overwhelming views capable of attracting many people just to behold its 18th-century bridge "Puente Nuevo". Included Guided tour through Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) and Ronda Professional guide Transport to and from Seville Access to a traditional oil mill and guided visit to the white villages of Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema and Ronda Excluded Meals and drinks Personal expenses Gratifications (optional) Description On this guided tour, we will travel through the ancient Andalusian kingdoms of Castille and Granada while revealing scenic nature, history, and tradition. The Kingdom of Castille was a large and powerful state on the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.  We will begin our journey by exploring the Sevillian countryside. Here, we will stop at The Castle of “Las Aguzaderas”, an interesting medieval building located at the old borderline among Catholic kingdom and Moorish kingdom. Its mission was to defend a spring that flowed into the middle of the land on which the castle was built, and which was the water source for the fountain of Las Aguzaderas. This area was an intense war zone between the Moors and the Christians during hundreds of years, and that made water a precious resource. Since the Arab period, this place has olive groves and centennial mills that we will visit! Enjoy some free time to have a nice meal (lunch not included), surrounded by the picturesque white houses. Let's proceed our trip through the mountains, stopping at the picturesque white village of Zahara de la Sierra, one of the pueblos blancos of Cadiz province. Arriving in the village, you are immediately struck by the sight of the fortress tower sitting on a narrow plateau at the top of the mountain rocks, and the white buildings wrapped around the mountain base! Time to visit Grazalema, one of the famous white villages of Andalucia, considered by many to be among the most beautiful! We will drive to the Natural Park “Sierra de Grazalema”. You will enjoy a range of amazing landscapes and views over the provinces of Cádiz, Málaga, and Seville, from “Puerto de las Palomas” which is 1357 meters above the sea level. We also get the chance to witness vultures in their natural habitat. These mountains are known as the largest colony of Griffon vultures in Spain. After lunch, we will leave Grazalema and head to Ronda, on the way we will cross a very beautiful Mediterranean forest full of cork trees and oaks. Where up to this day locals still work with its cattle (Iberian pigs, goats, and cows), to extract honey, cork, aromatic spices or wood. After an exciting morning, we will reach Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain! Ronda is unique for its surrounding nature and history. It is built on two separate cliffs. The town is connected by the most famous bridge in Spain, known as “The New Bridge” (Puente Nuevo), even though it was built in the 18th century. Our tour guide will take you around Ronda and tell you about the rich history the city holds. You will have some free time to explore the town's beauty.

Enjoy the day at your leisure, with no scheduled activities. Take the opportunity to explore the city independently, visit local attractions, browse shops and markets, sample local cuisine, or simply relax at your hotel.

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.