Andalucia And Toledo Tour By Bus From Barcelona

Highlights

The Mosque of Cordoba was built during the Muslim empire and was reconverted into a Catholic cathedral. It is the third biggest mosque in the world and stands out for its hundreds of decorated arches and columns that hold its roof.

La Giralda joins the Arab and Christian cultures in its tower of 97’5 meters high. To go up to its top allows enjoying astonishing panoramic views of Sevilla.

La Alhambra is the contemporary history of Granada’s arab past. Its buildings, towers, palaces, patios, and gardens make La Alhambra one of the most visited monuments in Spain.

Day 1: (Sun.) BARCELONA – MADRID

Drive southwest along an industrial and agricultural area with certain relevance within Europe. Arrive to Zaragoza, capital city of Aragón, within the banks of the Ebro River the most copious within the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period had an important role in Spanish history. Sometimes free to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilic Temple of Our Lady Pilar. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2: (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure southward along the land of Don Quixote, “The Man from La Mancha”, along the way observes vast vineyards. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalucía, a region that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride reach Sevilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3: (Tue.) SEVILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour – the Cathedral (from outside), the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. The Santa Cruz Quarter is a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. The Maria Luisa Park and Spain Square. - Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views and specific flavors of this active light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.

Day 4: (Wed.) SEVILLA – GRANADA

After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalucia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra (Red Palace) and Generalife Garden that have inspired several authors with their sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco shows at Sacromonte quarter.

Day 5: (Thu.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish, and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of Spanish art, history, and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. The City tour will include the most important monuments, its narrow streets, and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid.END OF OUR SERVICES

Included:

Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens) and Toledo

Tour escort during the route.

Transport by luxury coach with air conditioning

Accommodation in the selected class

Daily breakfast and 3 dinners.

Excluded:

Any other service not specified.

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