• Madrid: Sightseeing includes Puerta del Sol, Cervantes Memorial and
Plaza Mayor.
• Toledo: Sightseeing includes visits to the Synagogue, Church of Santo Tomé
and a Toledo steel workshop.
• Puerto Lapice: Visit the Inn where Don Quixote was said to have been
dubbed knight.
• Cordoba: Visit the Mosque of the Caliphs.
• Seville: Sightseeing including the Bell Tower, Columbus' Tomb and Maria
Luisa Park.
• Granada: Visit to the Alhambra Palace. (This visit may take place on the
morning of Day 6 according to weather conditions).
• Guadix: See the cave dwellings.
• Valencia: See the town hall, cathedral and Serrano and Cuarte Towers.
• Peñiscola: See the ancient castle.
• Barcelona: Sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia
and the Ramblas.
• Audio Headsets: For all guided visits and included sightseeing Trafalgar
will provide personal audio headsets which enhance the commentary of the
local expert guides.
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• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities.
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local
taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
and a washroom onboard.
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional
multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Madrid, Toledo,
Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Cordoba
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book
with map.
• Flight from Seville to Barcelona including transfers.
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DAY
1: ARRIVE MADRID (2)
Welcome to the Spanish capital, Madrid! Later, meet your Tour Director for a
Welcome Drink and tour briefing with your fellow travellers.
Hotel: Rafael Atocha / Holiday Inn ( (F) (2 nights)
DAY
2: TOLEDO EXCURSION AND MADRID SIGHTSEEING
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour of Toledo. Visit the Church of Santo Tomé, home to one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Visit the Synagogue on your walk through the narrow streets. Return to Madrid to admire the monument to Cervantes at the Plaza de España. Walk across the Puerta del Sol, the city’s hub, and see the magnificent Plaza Mayor. (BB)
DAY
3: MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE (2)
First to Puerto Lapice of legendary Don Quixote fame, then pass the Sierra Morena
mountain range before entering Andalucia and continuing to Cordoba where you
visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about Moorish influence. Then continue to
your hotel in Seville. Tonight, why not experience a little Spanish passion at a fiery
Flamenco show. (BB) Hotel: Tryp Macarena/Melia Lebreros (F) (2 nights)
DAY
4: SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
Your sightseeing tour takes you through the tree-lined streets of Seville to see
the Bell Tower and weather vane of the Giralda. You will also see the pools and
fountains of the Maria Luisa Park and Christopher Columbus' tomb, which lies in the
magnificent Gothic Cathedral. Your walk continues through the Jewish quarter of
the city. Tonight enjoy a 'Be My Guest' dinner in an authentic hacienda. (BB BG)
DAY
5: SEVILLE – GRANADA
Visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada with an expert Local Guide. A fine example of Moorish architecture, it was built during the 14th century towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. See the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal summer palace, once linked to the Alhambra by a covered walkway across the ravine. The views over the town and surrounding hills are spectacular. (BB D) Hotel: Alhamar / Carmen
DAY
6: GRANADA – GUADIXVA - LENCIA
Travel from Granada via the Mora Pass and arrive in Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains where you can take pictures of the troglodyte dwellings. See the Bull Ring in Valencia. Admire the architecture of the medieval cathedral and the Serrano and Cuarte Towers, which once formed part of the city walls. (BB D) Hotel: Abba Acteon Plaza (F)
DAY
7: VALENCIA – PENISCOLA - EXCURSION TO FC BARCELONA'S CAMP NOU - BARCELONA (2)
Discover the beautiful coastline as you drive north stopping in Peñiscola known as the Gibraltar of Valencia. In Barcelona join your Travel Director for an included visit to Camp Nou - FC Barcelona's football stadium and the largest in Europe. Here you will visit the museum and stadium of the multiple winners of the Spanish Championship and UEFA Champions League. (BB) Hotel: U232/ Hesperia Tower (Barcelona (F) (2 nights)
DAY
8: BARCELONA AT LEISURE
This morning after breakfast gaze at the beauty of the Palladian villas as you drive
along the scenic Brenta Canal. Then head south and ascend into the forested
Apennine Mountains before reaching the scenic region of Tuscany. Your overnight
will be in the spa-resort of Montecatini. (BB FD)
DAY
9: DEPART BARCELONA
Say ‘adios’ to Spain, your fellow travellers and Travel Director at the end of a memorable holiday. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.(BB)
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