Visit the main cities in Andalusia with this unique 9-day tour departing from and finishing in Barcelona
Itinerary
1º Day (Sat.) BARCELONA
Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the ay is at leisure Accommodation at the hotel.
2º Day (Sun.) BARCELONA – ZARAGOZA – MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to the southwest through an industrial and agricultural area of certain importance in Europe. Arrival in Zaragoza, capital of the province of Aragón, located on the banks of the Ebro River, which is the mightiest in the Iberian Peninsula. Zaragoza, known as Cesar Augusta during the Roman period, had a very important role in Spanish history. Free time to visit the impressive architecture of the Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar. Continuation to Madrid. Overnight at the hotel.
(*) Transportation between Barcelona and Madrid could be done by High-Speed train) in Tourist Class without tour escort.
3rd Day (Mon.) MADRID – CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land, passing by a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque (entrance included) 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 hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
4th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel.
5th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – GRANADA
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by Washington Irving. Accommodation at the hotel.
6th Day (Thu.) GRANADA – VALENCIA
After breakfast at the hotel, departure towards the east to arrive in Valencia, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast, featuring its modern City of Arts and Sciences complex, which includes six buildings: the Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts, and Ágora. Valencia is also the birthplace of the internationally renowned “Paella.” Accommodation at the hotel.
7th Day (Fri.) VALENCIA – BARCELONA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona, principal Mediterranean city and homeland of the famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.
8th Day (Sat.) BARCELONA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudí such as La Pedrera, Casa Milá, etc. - declared World Heritage buildings. - The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring and monument to Columbus. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel.
9th Day (Sun.) BARCELONA
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.
included with
* This tour is led by a bilingual guide who will provide commentary and assistance in both languages throughout the experience, ensuring everyone can follow along and enjoy the journey. Additionally, we will have local guides for a guided city tour in Barcelona, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens entrance included) and Valencia
* Transportation in luxury coach
* Accommodation at selected hotel class
* Daily breakfast
* Transfers as per itinerary
* Travel insurance
Essential
Information
* Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.
* Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking.
* 1 regular suitcase and 1 handbag per person is allowed. Any extra luggage is likely to be charged. Luggage handling is responsibility of the customer
* If Alhambra and Generalife tickets are not available for certain dates, alternative compensation will be offered at the operator's discretion.
Restrictions
* Room Capacity: Children under 4 years old, free of charge sharing twin room with 2 adults (one child per room maximum). All their expenses at parents charge directly. Children 4-7 year old, sharing room with 2 adults (maximum one child per room only)
* Cancelation conditions: A penalty consisting of 30% of the total amount of the trip if the cancellation occurs between 30 and 21 days before the start of the trip; 60%, if this occurs between 20 and 10 days before the start; and 100%, if the withdrawal is made 9 days before departure
