Overview

Take your time on a 5-day tour of Spain that guides you round Andalusia’s most famous cities: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and Granada. Visit the birthplace of flamenco in Seville, see the home city of El Greco in Toledo and be amazed by the Moorish gardens of the Alhambra. You’ll also see Spain’s oldest bullring in Ronda on this five days in Spain itinerary, and soak up the beauty of Spain’s resort coast, the Costa del Sol. Highlighting the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo, this tour takes you deep into the heart of Andalusia, Spain’s most colorful and distinctive region. Dinner and breakfast are included, and enjoy a choice of standard or superior hotel accommodation for all four nights.

Upgrade your experience and enjoy a 6-day tour in which you will be visiting the amazing city of Caceres on the first day, followed by a stop and a night's accommodation at the Moorish city of Cordoba.

Highlights

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
Multi-Day Trip
All-inclusive tour

What You Can Expect

Visit Andalusia's most popular sights in Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and Granada on this 5-day Andalusian excursion. Stay in a standard- or superior-grade hotel in Seville, the Costa del Sol and Granada, and take guided tours of the fabled cities of Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and Granada.

See the Itinerary below for details on each day of the tour.

Please note that the visit to the Alhambra is dependent on availability.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid -- Cordoba -- Seville (D)
Your tour begins with a morning departure from Madrid to Cordoba, as your luxury coach takes you through the legendary countryside depicted in Don Quixote, the Man from La Mancha. After enjoying lunch (own expense), take a guided tour of Cordoba to discover the city’s mix of Jewish and Arab culture. Admire Cordoba’s mosque and the medieval architecture of the Jewish quarter, with its whitewashed courtyards, winding alleys and leafy squares. Leaving Cordoba, continue to Seville for dinner and your accommodation.

Overnight: Tourist Class : Catalonia Santa Justa and First Class : Tryp Macarena

Day 2: Seville (B, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of the beautiful city of Seville, including views of the cathedral from the outside, Santa Cruz quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. Discover the hidden secrets of this lively city built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, with its rich Arab legacy and colorful local districts such as Triana and La Macarena.

Spend the afternoon exploring Seville at your leisure, before returning to your hotel for dinner. In the evening, stroll along the riverside promenade, visit one of the city’s legendary bars or experience the drama and passion of flamenco at a Seville flamenco show (optional extra).

Overnight: Tourist Class : Catalonia Santa Justa and First Class : Tryp Macarena

Day 3: Seville -- Ronda -- Costa del Sol (B, D)
Following breakfast at your hotel, continue your five-day Spanish adventure with a trip to Ronda, a magical cliff-top city perching on top of Tajo Gorge. You will have time to explore Ronda at your leisure, admiring Spain’s oldest bullring and the town’s ancient bridges spanning the ravines. As you stroll around Ronda, it’s easy to see why this beautiful hill town was frequented by such famous people as Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles. Leaving Ronda, continue to your accommodation on the Costa del Sol. Laze on the beach or explore the area at your own pace before dinner at your hotel.

Overnight: Tourist Class : Sol Principe and First Class : Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco / Sol Principe

Day 4: Granada -- Alhambra - Generalife Gardens (B, D)
Leaving your Costa del Sol hotel after breakfast, relax on the scenic coach trip to Granada, the last Moorish city to be reconquered in 1492 and retaining its distinctly Moorish influences. Your visit to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens will no doubt be among the highlights of your tour. Stroll through the mosaic-tiled and landscaped gardens to discover the culture and history of Spain’s Moorish rulers and admire their exotic architectural legacy. After dinner at your hotel, spend the evening at your leisure or watch a Gypsy Zambra flamenco show in Granada’s Gypsy quarter, Sacromonte (optional extra).

Overnight: Tourist Class : Alixares and First Class : Gran Hotel Luna

Day 5: Granada -- Toledo -- Madrid (B)
Following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a scenic coach ride to the World Heritage imperial city of Toledo. Discover the fortified city’s multicultural layering of Christian, Moorish and Jewish culture, and well-preserved medieval architecture. After lunch (own expense), take a walk into the past along Toledo’s cobblestone alleyways and enjoy a guided tour of the city’s many monuments and landmarks. During the tour, hear about the work of the artist El Greco and see examples of Toledo’s signature Damasquinado metalwork, delicately etched with gold. In the afternoon, continue on to Madrid where your five-day tour of Spain ends.

The hotels names detailed above are a reference only and are subject to change, depending on availability.

Upgrade your tour on a 6-day experience!

Upgrade follows the same itinerary as the 5-day tour except for the first day where you will visiting the beautiful city of Caceres on your way south. From there you will travel to the astonishing city of Cordoba where you will have a night accommodation and a city tour the following morning, before you depart to Seville and follow the rest of the program.

Hotels included in this itinerary:

Cordoba: Tryp Cordoba (Standard category) or Hesperia Cordoba (Superior category) or similar

Seville: Tourist Class : Catalonia Santa Justa and First Class : Tryp Macarena o similar

Costa del Sol: Sol Principe (Standard category) or Sol Don-Marco - Sol Don-Pablo (Superior category) or similar

Granada: Tourist Class : Alixares and First Class : Gran Hotel Luna o similar

Cancellation Policy

Package is cancellable prior to three days from the commencement of the service.

Inclusions

Entrance fees ( Alhambra, Generalife Gardens and Cathedral of Cordoba)
Guided visits in Seville
Guided visits in Toledo
Guided visits in Granada
Guided visits in Cordoba
Guided visits in Caceres (if 6 days option is selected)
Local guide
4/5 nights accommodation
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverages, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag
Maximum of 3 people per room
A moderate amount of walking is involved
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Hotel grades in Spain differ to those used in other Western countries, but typically 'standard-grade' hotels are of a 3-4-star standard, and 'superior-grade' hotels are of a 4-star standard with better facilities and locations
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
In the case of 3 adults and 1 child 2 twin rooms will be required
Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (i.e. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel.