Jewels of Andalusia Tour - Superior Class

Arrive at the airport and transfer to hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at  Meliá Castilla / 1881 Madrid Ventas hotel or similar.

A morning city tour exploring Madrid’s medieval roots, including the old Arab fortress and the Barrio de la Morería, famed for its historic buildings and traditional taverns. Discover the Hapsburg district, shaped by Philip II, with its Renaissance and Baroque landmarks at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Continue to the Madrid of the Bourbons and the city planning of Charles III, featuring the Royal Palace, Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain, and Puerta de Alcalá. Admire 19thcentury highlights such as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum. Experience modern Madrid with its grand avenues like Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana, the upscale Salamanca district, Parque del Oeste, the city’s commercial and financial centers, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Meliá Castilla / 1881 Madrid Ventas hotel or similar. (B)

Travel across La Mancha, the legendary land of Don Quixote, passing through the picturesque village of Puerto Lápice. Continue through the natural gateway of Despeñaperros to enter Andalusia, a region rich in culture and steeped in the grandeur of its historic past. Arrive in Córdoba for an inspiring visit to its magnificent Mosque and other landmarks, followed by a walk through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, enjoy a short two-hour drive to Seville. Accommodation at Catalonia Santa Justa hotel or similar. (B)

Morning panoramic city tour including a visit to the Cathedral - the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter’s in Rome, the charming Santa Cruz Quarter, known as the setting for Carmen and the birthplace of the Don Juan legend, as well as María Luisa Park and the stunning Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the unique sights, flavours, and vibrant atmosphere. Overnight at Catalonia Santa Justa hotel or similar. (B)

Drive east along the Caliphate Road into the heart of Andalusia, passing endless stretches of olive groves on the way to Granada and its magnificent monumental landscape, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms until 1492. Visit the worldrenowned Alhambra complex and the beautiful Generalife Gardens, whose sights and sounds have inspired many writers, including Washington Irving in his Tales of the Alhambra. Overnight stay at Sabica hotel or similar. (B)

Free day to explore the Nasrid capital. Granada offers much more than the Alhambra, its rich Muslim heritage weaves through every corner of the city, blending seamlessly with its Christian traditions to create a truly unique atmosphere. Overnight accommodation at Sabica hotel or similar. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart northward toward Madrid. Overnight at Meliá Castilla / 1881 Madrid Ventas hotel or similar. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport. (B)