| Day 1 & 2 Arrival in Madrid
On arrival in Madrid you will be met by your guide and
taken on a panoramic city tour. An afternoon of sightseeing
follows with visits to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Espana,
Cibeles Fountain Calle Alcala and the Paseo de Castellana.
Your day ends with a fabulous Flamenco dinner show.
Day 3 Madrid
Today you are free to explore the city on your own.
Day 4 Day Excursion to Toledo
You enjoy a morning tour of the city. Highlights include
the beautiful Moorish Bridge, Santa Maria La Blanca
Synagogue, Cathedral and Santo Tome Church. The remainder
of the afternoon you are free to discover. Toledo's
fine artisan shops or just enjoy its highly recommendable
cuisine
Day 5 Madrid – Cordoba - Seville
You travel south to Andalusia. Crossed by the Guadalquivir
river, the "father" of old civilizations.
You embark on an exploration of Cordoba with visits
to the Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, the Mosque of the
Caliphs and a tour of the Jewish Quarter. Included are
lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
Day 6 Seville
Today you will take a tour of the Andalusian capital
and the third largest city of Spain. You will be taken
on a tour emphasizing the city’s role in Roman
history. Highlights include visits to Maria Luisa Park,
the Gold Tower, the University and the Cathedral.
Day 7 Seville - Grenada
You move on to Eastern Andalusia to the beautiful city
of Granada. An afternoon tour will include visits to
the stunning Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens
with its breathtaking fountain.
Day 8 Granada - Barcelona
On to the capital of Catalonia. A panoramic city tour
reveals its rich varied heritage.
Day 9 & 10 Barcelona
You are free to explore the city at your leisure. Why
not start with the Gothic Quarter, which is one of the
oldest and most interesting parts of Barcelona. Move
on to the Plaza de Catalunya and the port which shows
what is perhaps the quintessence of Barcelona. Visit
the Academy of Science, with its giant watch from 1868,
the gothic-baroque church de Betlem, and the Palacio
de Moya with its beautiful halls and extraordinary wall-paintings.
Perhaps a visit to the Colón, from the top of
which you have a fantastic view over Barcelona. Or take
a tram to Tibidado and find there one of the most famous
and spectacular amusement-parks of Europe.
The tour ends with a transfer to Barcelona Airport for
your return journey home. |