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Southern Spain Escape
Southern Spain Escape
9 Day Tour from Madrid to Madrid
Vacation
overview
Escape to the inspiring sights of Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, and Seville with an off-season vacation in Spain. Miss the crowds and skip the lines and higher prices of the high travel season, and join us for the flavors of Spain. Begin in Madrid with guided sightseeing, and see the masterpieces of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and more in Madrid’s Prado Museum. Visit the houses of worship in Toledo, including the Synagogue, the 13th-century gothic Cathedral, and the Church of Santo Tomé—featuring one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Pass the rolling hills of olive and orange groves through Andalusia to historic Granada. Visit the grand Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Travel to the Costa del Sol and visit Plaza de Toros, an 18th-century bullring in Ronda. Next, to Seville—capital of Andalusia, filled with intriguing sights, including a tobacco factory depicted in the opera Carmen. Visit the magnificent Casa de Pilatos with its Roman sculptures. Enjoy a guided tour of Cordoba before traveling through the landscapes of Don Quixote to return to Madrid for a farewell dinner. This Southern Spain off-season vacation is an escape you won’t want to miss!
Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2
MADRIDMasterpieces in Madrid MADRID Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues.
Day 3
MADRID–TOLEDO–GRANADA City of Three Cultures TOLEDO Walking tour with a Local Guide includes the gothic Cathedral, Santo Tomé church with one of El Greco's masterpieces, and the national monument of Santa Maria La Bianca Synagogue. Visit a Damascene steel workshop. GRANADA Dinner with regional specialties at a local restaurant. (B,D) 270 mi / 440 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITION Known as the “City of Three Cultures” Toledo gets its nickname from the ancient influences of the Romans, Visigoths, and North African Moors – evident in the city’s well-preserved synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals. See the Gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces, and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue on a walk through this dynamic city.
Day 4
GRANADA–COSTA DEL SOL Grand Granada GRANADA Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife.Scenic drive en route to Costa del Sol. (B) 90 mi / 140 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.
Day 5
COSTA DEL SOL The Sun Coast COSTA DEL SOL Enjoy a free day on the coast. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Endless beaches to stroll along, hidden caves, white villages that scatter the mountains, historical landmarks with centuries of culture, pleasant temperatures all year round and happy friendly people that make you feel at home.
Day 6
COSTA DEL SOL–RONDA–SEVILLE A divided town RONDA Walking orientation includes a visit of [LF] Plaza de Toros before driving to Seville. (B,D) 149 mi / 240 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURAL GEMS Ronda is a town of two halves, literally, as it is perched on a platform of the Sierra de Ronda and cut in two by a deep ravine, the only link being a spectacular bridge. It is one of the most popular white villages of Andalusia and it is thought that the origins of modern Spanish bull-fighting began here. Its characteristic bull-ring is one of the oldest in Spain.
Day 7
SEVILLEThe Squares of Seville SEVILLE Stop at the Plaza de España. Guided sightseeing includes Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter. Free time this afternoon. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Walk through Seville’s picturesque Plaza de España, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair. The 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter and its magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafés.
Day 8
SEVILLE–CORDOBA–MADRID Treasures of Cordoba CORDOBA Guided walking tour includes the Mosque of Caliphs. MADRID Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 336 mi / 540 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE The Mosque of Córdoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba in Spanish) today is a Catholic cathedral but was originally a mosque built for Muslim prayer by Abd ar-Rahman I in the 8th century. The mosque’s architecture is rich in dazzling detail, with over 800 granite and marble pillars supporting its beautiful brick and stone arches - a major focal point in the mosque along with the soaring bell tower—the tallest structure in the city.
Day 9
MADRIDSafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Vacation Highlights
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Important Notes
Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
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The following charges are not included in the land vacation price unless otherwise noted: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; Intra-vacation air unless specified in the itinerary; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $11.20 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $4.00 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed added by the airline and applicable at time of booking; port taxes; passports; visas (except on Cuba programs) and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship's crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Cosmos menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; optional excursions; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection; and all other items of a personal nature.
