
This seven-day tour highlights Andalusia’s Moorish heritage and visits the Andalusian cities of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, plus the cathedral city of Toledo. You’ll spend two days exploring Madrid at your own pace, then travel to Andalusia and Toledo to discover the history and culture of southern Spain. Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens are just some of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites you’ll visit in this legendary region of Spain. Choose from three-star or four-star hotel accommodation for all six nights.
- Fully narrated tour
- Great overview and orientation of the city
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Your seven-day Spain tour starts with two nights in Madrid, where you’ll have free time and see its top sights on a panoramic tour. Then travel through legendary Don Quixote countryside to take in Cordoba’s multicultural mix of Jewish and Arab backgrounds and medieval architecture.
Your last stop for the day is Seville on the Guadalquivir River, home to the eponymous cathedral, Maria Luisa Gardens and colorful Santa Cruz quarter. Spend two nights in Seville, then continue to Granada, renowned for the amazing Arab architecture of the Alhambra, the last stronghold of the Moorish kingdoms and one of Andalusia's special highlights.
Following a night in Granada, your last stop is Toledo for a tour of the city’s World Heritage-listed Old Town before returning to Madrid for the night. The next day, your tour concludes with a transfer to the Madrid airport.
To customize your trip, you can opt to begin the tour a day later and enjoy your free day in Madrid on Day 7 instead of Day 1. If you are not arriving or departing at the Madrid airport on Day 1 and/or Day 7, you can be picked up and/or dropped off at the central Madrid location of your choice.
Day 1: Madrid
After being greeted at the Madrid airport, you will be transferred to your hotel for your overnight accommodation in Madrid. The day and night are free for you to discover the city on your own.
Accommodation: Regente or Florida Norte (three stars), Santo Domingo or Catalonia Gran Via (four stars) in Madrid
Day 2: Madrid (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, have free time to spend the morning exploring Madrid’s monuments, boulevards and squares at your own pace. In the afternoon, board your deluxe air-conditioned coach for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid. Return to your hotel to spend the evening at your leisure.
Accommodation: same hotel in Madrid
Day 3: Madrid - Cordoba - Seville (B, D)
After breakfast, board your luxury coach to drive through the legendary land of La Mancha to Cordoba. After enjoying lunch (own expense) and a guided city tour revealing Cordoba’s mix of Jewish and Arab culture, medieval courtyards and winding alleys, continue to Seville for dinner and your accommodation.
Accommodation: Catalonia Santa Justa (three stars) or Meliá Lebreros (four stars) in Seville
Day 4: Seville (B, D)
Breakfast is followed by a tour of Seville’s monuments and panoramic views, featuring an external visit of Seville Cathedral, the Santa Cruz quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens. Spend the afternoon exploring Seville at your leisure, before returning to your hotel for dinner and an optional flamenco tour (additional expense, payable at time of tour).
Accommodation: same hotel in Seville
Day 5: Seville - Granada (B, D)
After breakfast, return to your coach to drive to the legendary city of Granada, traveling via the Caliphate road. A guided tour of the World Heritage-listed Alhambra and Generalife Gardens reveals the culture and history of Spain’s Moorish rulers and their exotic architectural legacy. After dinner you have the option of joining a Gypsy night tour (own expense) before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Los Angeles (three stars) or Abades Nevada Palace (four stars) in Granada
Day 6: Granada - Toledo - Madrid (B)
Following breakfast, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Toledo, where the city’s Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures are evident at every turn during your tour of the winding backstreets of its cobblestone Old Town. Return to your coach to travel to Madrid, where you’ll stay overnight.
Accommodation: Regente or Florida Norte (three stars), Santo Domingo or Catalonia Gran Via (four stars) in Madrid
Day 7: Madrid (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport for the conclusion of your seven-day excursion through Spain.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 15 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- 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
- Children 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 e.g. cot or meals) should be paid directly to the hotel
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Guided visits as per itinerary
- Local guide
- Six nights of accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees to the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Your arrival time. You must contact the local supplier with your flight details or preferred pickup time (contact details will be provided on your confirmation voucher).
Madrid airport or central Madrid
7 days
Concludes in Madrid
Saturday, Sunday