Andalusia And Toledo From Madrid Tour

Highlights

Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, and Toledo proudly show their artistic legacy. Arabs and Jews left their mark on these magnificent cities

The Mosque of Cordoba was built during the Muslim empire and was converted 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.

The Cathedral of Seville is the biggest Gothic cathedral in the world. It is a sign of its wide cultural and artistic past.

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: (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLA

Drive 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 in itself 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 2: (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. Peter's in Rome. The Santa Cruz Quarter, a natural setting of “Carmen”, is also the precise location where the myth of “Don Juan” developed.

The Maria Luisa Park and Spain Square. - Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active, full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour.

Day 3: (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 and amazing monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world-famous Alhambra (Red Palace) and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with their sounds and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving.

Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. An optional Gipsy Flamenco show at the Sacromonte quarter.

Day 4: (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, Christian, Moorish, and Jewish, have lived together. The resume of the Spanish art, history, and spirituality of 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 Generalife Gardens), and Toledo

Tour Escort during the tour

Air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach

Accommodation in selected class

Daily breakfast and 3 dinners.

Excluded:

Any other service not specified.

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