Showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Andalucía, this holiday
takes us from Spain's bustling, fashionable capital city, through
the iconic Moorish citadel of Granada's Alhambra, to the opulent
city of Barcelona, via the white-washed patios of Cordoba's Old
Town.
Highlights
Discover the exotic Albayzin Quarter and Granada's mighty Alhambra.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the Alhambra, set against a backdrop of rugged hills and a sky of early evening stars.
Sample Spanish food at a tapas lunch in Madrid's Plaza Mayor, discovering why this region enjoys a special reputation for its cuisine.
Tour the Spanish cities of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Barcelona.
Inclusive luggage transfers throughout 1x bag up to 25kg per hotel room (size and weight may vary)
To arrange for a second suitcase up to 25kg (size and weight may vary) - prices start from £65 per bag. Just let us know at time of booking.
Excursions & Entertainment
UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Food & Drinks
17 meals including 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners
What’s not included
Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
Itinerary
Days 1-3 - London to Madrid
We meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Paris,
continuing to Biarritz or Bayonne for the night. On Day
2 we transfer to San Sebastián for the train to Madrid,
where we spend two nights. On Day 3 we enjoy a
sightseeing tour by coach and on foot, admiring the many
architectural styles and attractive green spaces. We have a tapas
lunch in a restaurant on Plaza Mayor, then the rest of your day is
free.
Includes
Day 1 - Eurostar Meal, Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch
Days 4-5 - Seville
This morning take the train to Andalucía, to the fascinating
city of Seville, an old port city set on the Guadalquivir River,
and our base for 2 nights. This afternoon we enjoy a tour, seeing
the historic Santa Cruz area and the Gothic cathedral.
On Day 5 you're free to explore, and it's the
perfect time to sample some local food. Credited with inventing
tapas, Seville boasts as many as 1,000 tapas bars; perhaps do as
the Sevillians do and move from bar to bar, enjoying a different
dish in each establishment - a perfect way to discover the
city.
Includes
Day 4 - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Breakfast
Day 6 - Granada and the Albayzin
Today we travel by rail to Granada for two nights, an enchanting
city scattered over seven small hills. Granada is dominated by the
Alhambra, one of the most recognisable palaces in the world. We
begin our explorations with a sightseeing tour, visiting the
Albayzin area which boasts fantastic views of the Alhambra and
retains the narrow winding streets of its medieval past. This
evening we dine at a nearby restaurant, enjoying views of the
illuminated Alhambra.
Includes
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 - The Alhambra
We continue our sightseeing today with a visit to Spain's most
spectacular and iconic monument, the Alhambra, which was once the
residence of the Muslim Kings of Granada. The Alhambra sits proudly
on a plateau overlooking Granada, with the high Sierra Nevada as
its backdrop. Dating back to the 9th century, the palace complex
now boasts UNESCO World Heritage status and is one of Spain's most
iconic monuments. Originally a small fortress, the Sultan of
Granada converted the building in the early 14th century. After a
guided tour, we visit a traditional restaurant this evening.
Includes
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Cordoba
Our journey today takes us by coach to Cordoba, a beautiful,
relaxed city. We enjoy a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World
Heritage city, seeing its labyrinth of winding alleys and pretty
squares. After crossing the Roman Bridge and passing the
14th-century Calahorra Tower, we continue to the famous Mezquita.
We then tour the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. We spend the
night here.
Includes
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 - Barcelona
This morning we take a train to Barcelona where we check into
our hotel for two nights. You're free to get acquainted with the
city. You may like to visit a local café, many of which serve food
unique to Catalonia. As the day winds down, perhaps take a stroll
along the beach, enjoying the sight of the waters as the sun melts
in the waves.
Includes
Breakfast
Day 10 - A sightseeing tour of Barcelona
This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Barcelona, including
a visit to the beautiful Old Town, the Barri Gotic, and the
tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas. The rest of your day is free
to enjoy the city. The inimitable Gaudí architecture and medieval
churches offer contrasts on every corner, with countless street
performers, cafés and shops in between. We enjoy a final farewell
dinner at a local restaurant.
Includes
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 - To Paris and London
We depart by high-speed TGV to Paris, where we join the
Eurostar, continuing on to London St Pancras International.
Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature
the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown
above.
Departure times
Provisional departure and return times, where available, can be
found together with our dates and prices by clicking on the 'Prices
& Availability' button. We write to all booked customers
approximately 10 weeks prior to the start of their tour to advise
the exact departure and return time for their particular group.
Mobility information
Due to the nature of our tours they are generally unsuitable for those with restricted mobility. If you’d like to discuss any particular holiday with us in this respect, then please don’t hesitate to call us.
This was another outstandingly great holiday. It was full of wonderful experiences and unexpected sights.
Ms D Higby
Submitted 11/10/2019
Tour director was wonderful
Anonymous
Submitted 11/10/2019
It was too rushed. A lovely hotel in Biarritz but no time to enjoy it before rushing on again.
Not enough time to explore the Alhambra in Granada or the Mezquita in Cordoba, we could have spent much longer if the guides hadn't kept us moving the whole time.
Some of the guides on the holiday were absolutely hopeless ( very good male guides both days in Granada though )
At several hotels we found the traffic noise so bad it was difficult to sleep.
As we were asked to rate hotels / restaurants on our way home it would be a good idea to warn us in advance so that we could keep notes. It was impossible to remember one place from another so we often had to guess about the places, as did many others on the tour because we were asking one another to try to remember. This last point wouldn't go in the box below - too many letters!!
Mrs G Lunt
Submitted 11/10/2019
Great itinerary and hotels. Restaurant meals excellent.
Mr J Daly
Submitted 24/10/2018
First experience with this type of holiday and with this company and we had a wonderful time.Well organised, excellent leader, good hotels and transport arrangements, variety of experiences.
