Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Your host picks you up at Madrid airport and takes you to the hotel. The morning is yours to settle in and rest after traveling. In the afternoon, head out with a local guide for a tour of Madrid's historical monuments around the city center.
Included Activities
- Guided monumental tour of Madrid historical sites
- Day 2
Toledo - Seville
Leave Madrid early and drive to Toledo for a guided tour of the old town's historical sites with a local guide. After that, continue south toward Seville, stopping for lunch at a typical Spanish taverna along the way. You'll arrive in Seville by evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical Spanish Taverna), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Toledo historical highlights
Landmarks/POIs Toledo - Day 3
Seville
After breakfast, explore Seville with a local guide, visiting Santa Cruz, the Jewish Quarter, the Mosque, and the Cathedral. Later in the afternoon, wander around on your own and check out whatever interests you about the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of Seville including Santa Cruz section, Jewish Quarter, Mosque, and Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Santa Cruz Jewish Quarter, Seville Seville Cathedral - Day 4
Cadiz - Puerto de Santa Maria - Gibraltar
Take back roads through Andalusian villages and stop in Rota for lunch. Then head to Puerto de Santa Maria for an afternoon walk around. Drive on to Gibraltar for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Andalucian villages en route
Landmarks/POIs Rota Puerto de Santa Maria - Day 5
Gibraltar
Have a free day to explore the Rock of Gibraltar and its interesting cave system. If you're interested, you can take an optional trip to Tangier, Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and walk through the Casbah. Otherwise, spend the day however you'd like. Overnight in Gibraltar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Tangier and exploration of the Casbah (not included in tour price)
Landmarks/POIs Rock of Gibraltar Tangier Casbah - Day 6
Granada
Travel to Granada in the morning along la Costa del Sol, driving through the Sierra Nevada ridges and traditional Moorish villages. You'll arrive by evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Hotel Bristol.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Nevada - Day 7
Granada
Spend the day visiting some of Granada's most significant historical sites, including the Alhambra palace and its grounds. Later, take time to walk around and absorb the city's character. Stay overnight in Granada.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra - Day 8
Cordoba
Head to Cordoba in the morning and arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take an orientation tour that covers the gardens of La Victoria, the old ramparts around the city, and the great mosque. Overnight in Cordoba.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour including gardens of La Victoria, ramparts, and the great mosque
Landmarks/POIs La Victoria Gardens Cordoba Great Mosque - Day 9
Madrid
Drive from Cordoba to Madrid in the morning through Valdepenas, where you'll see wine bodegas with barrels displayed along the roadside. Stop at Aranjuez beside the Tagus River and have lunch by the Jardin De la Isla. The rest of the day in Madrid is free to do what you'd like. Stay overnight in Madrid.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch by the Jardin De la Isla), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive-through bodegas of wine in Valdepenas
- Visit to Aranjuez and Jardin De la Isla
Landmarks/POIs Valdepenas Aranjuez Jardin De la Isla - Day 10
Madrid
Head to Madrid airport for your flight home.
