Southern Spain Escape
9 Days
Tour Description
Escape to the inspiring sights of Madrid, Granada, Costa del Sol, and Seville with an off-season holiday in Spain. Miss the crowds and skip the lines and higher prices of the high travel season, and join us for the flavours 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 travelling through the landscapes of Don Quixote to return to Madrid for a farewell dinner. This Southern Spain off-season holiday is an escape you won’t want to miss!
Priced From:
$ 2779pp *
Start Location: Madrid, Spain
End Location: Madrid, Spain
Major Destinations: Spain ,Alhambra,Madrid,Casa De Pilatos,Coasta Del Sol,Plaza de Toros
Breakfast Meals Included:
8
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
4
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN.
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day
2
MADRID.
Masterpieces 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 Tome 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 km
TOUR 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 Tome 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 km
TOUR 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 TIPS
EXPLORE 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 Globus Local Favourite Plaza de Toros before driving to Seville. (B,D) 149 mi / 240 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
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
SEVILLE.
The Squares of Seville
SEVILLE Stop at the Plaza de Espana. 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 Espana, 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 cafes.
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 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE The Mosque of Cordoba (Mezquita-Catedral de Cordoba 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
MADRID.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
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Departure Date :
2024-03-16
Return Date :
2024-03-24
Triple :
2939 NZD
Twin :
2939 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-03-15
Return Date :
2024-03-23
Triple :
3379 NZD
Twin :
3379 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-03-09
Return Date :
2024-03-17
Triple :
2939 NZD
Twin :
2939 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-03-02
Return Date :
2024-03-10
Triple :
2779 NZD
Twin :
2779 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-03-01
Return Date :
2024-03-09
Triple :
3199 NZD
Twin :
3199 NZD
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Departure Date :
2024-02-16
Return Date :
2024-02-24
Triple :
3059 NZD
Twin :
3059 NZD
Sold Out