Andalucia and Toledo 5-Day Trip

Itinerary

Day 1 (Thursday): Madrid – Cordoba – Seville

Climb on board a luxury air-conditioned coach at 8:30am in central Madrid and sit back and relax during the drive through Castilla La Mancha, land of Don Quixote, while you enjoy the imposing landscape of Despeñaperros.

Upon arrival in Córdoba, follow your guide on a fascinating tour of what was once the capital of Islamic Spain. Visit the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city's old town. Explore the medieval Jewish Quarter, a network of narrow alleyways flanked by white houses with its typical Andalusian patios and balconies full of flowers.

Board the coach in the afternoon and head to Seville.

Day 2 (Friday): Seville

After a tasty breakfast, you’ll set off on a panoramic tour of Seville, one of the most-visited cities in Spain. Marvel at the majestic Cathedral and the Giralda, originally built as a minaret during the Moorish period. Next, you’ll visit the authentic Sevillian neighborhood called Santa Cruz.

Then, your guide will lead you to the Maria Luisa Park, along the Guadalquivir River and to the beautifully decorated Plaza de España. For lunch, you’ll have time to eat at your own leisure and continue exploring the metropolis. That evening, you can enjoy an optional Flamenco Show.

Day 3 (Saturday): Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol

On the third day, you’ll travel through the White Towns (Pueblos Blancos) of Andalusia and marvel at the picturesque whitewashed walls of the little village houses. Upon arrival in Ronda, one of the oldest cities of Spain, you’ll have free time to explore the dramatic landscape of this mountaintop town which sits above a deep gorge.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to one of the most popular summer destinations in Spain, Costa del Sol. You’ll spend the night in Torremolinos, an appealing town with long clean sandy beaches.

Day 4 (Sunday): Costa del Sol – Granada

Head to Granada, the last bastion of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Besides visiting the city, you’ll also follow your guide into the breath-taking Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife.

After the guided tour, you’ll have time stroll through the charming streets of Granada, situated at the foot of the impressive Sierra Nevada. After dinner, you’ll be able to enjoy a Zambra show, a type of Flamenco dance, typical of the Gypsies of Granada in the Sacromonte neighborhood.

Day 5 (Monday): Granada – Toledo – Madrid

On the last day, you’ll head back north to Castilla-La Mancha region and stop at Toledo, cradle of civilizations where the Muslims, Hebrews and Christians left their imprints still visible to this day. Your professional guide will point out the main monuments and traces of Arabic, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style architecture. After visiting the “Imperial City”, you’ll learn about Toledo’s renowned Damascening metalwork.     

Hop back on the coach and head to Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, where the tour will end at approximately 7:30pm.

Accommodation

You can choose the type of accommodation you wish to stay at. Either in a:

Standard suite in a 4-star hotel:

• Seville: Catalonia Santa Justa Hotel.
• Costa del Sol: Sol Príncipe Hotel. Important information: From November – March, you’ll stay in Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco Hotel (4-star superior suite).
• Granada: Los Ángeles Hotel or Hotel Axilares.

Superior suite in a 4-star hotel:

• Seville: Meliá Lebreros Hotel.
• Costa del Sol: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco Hotel.
• Granada: Abades Nevada Palace Hotel or Hotel Melia Granada.

Pricing

The prices are per person staying in a double room. You will be charged a supplement if you are traveling by yourself and want a single room.

Pickup

When booking, you can indicate to start the tour at one of the following meeting points:

• Hotel Riu Plaza España
• Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid