Discover southern Europe’s diverse Iberian Peninsula and Spain’s rich culture, warm hospitality and festive spirit. This experience is designed over 10 days to experience: the vibrancy of Madrid, Lisbon and Seville; ‘must see’ towns of Toledo, Baeva and Ubeda; tastings in Spain’s prestigious wine and olive oil regions; 5 UNESCO World Heritage listed sites; and of course, flamenco, paella and tapas!
| Commences | Concludes | Price (twin share per person) | Price (single supplement) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Seville | |||
| 21 April 2023 | 30 April 2023 | $6,290 AUD | $3,200 AUD | On Request |
| 27 May 2023 | 5 June 2023 | $6,590 AUD | $3,200 AUD | Popular departure |
| 24 June 2023 | 3 July 2023 | $6,590 AUD | $3,200 AUD | |
| 2 September 2023 | 11 September 2023 | $6,590 AUD | $3,200 AUD | |
| 7 October 2023 | 16 October 2023 | $6,290 AUD | $3,200 AUD | Selling fast |
Beautiful, majestic and relaxed. Welcome to Spain’s capital Madrid and the start of this amazing journey to experience the best of Spain. On arrival, transfer to your hotel to freshen up before enjoying the rest of the day to explore at your leisure.
Overnight: Spain, Madrid – Hotel Preciados
or similar
Enjoy a guided tour of this amazing city with its historic landmarks, beautiful gardens, bustling squares, thriving nightlife and incredible shopping. Visit Plaza de Oriente, Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid Cathedral, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá and the Prado Museum. The afternoon is yours to perhaps enter Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, the exquisite gardens of Retiro Park or just relax.
Overnight: Spain, Madrid – Hotel Preciados or similar
Enjoy a full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage town Toledo that hosted Christian, Muslim and Jewish cultures. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Imperial City’s old town located on a mountain with a 150-degree view. Visit the imposing Alcázar fortress, Toledo’s impressive Cathedral, the Bridge of San Martin and the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Afterward, enjoy leisure time for an independent lunch, perhaps a visit to a Damascene steel workshop or a tasting at a Marzipan store, before returning to Madrid.
Overnight: Spain, Madrid – Hotel Preciados or similar
Journey by train through Castilla–La Mancha, a symbol of Spanish culture with its vineyards, sunflowers, mushrooms and olive plantations. On arrival in Cordoba, you will be whisked away to an authentic local bodega for a tasting of local wine, followed by a scrumptious lunch at a nearby restaurant, before checking into your Córdoba hotel.
Overnight: Spain, Córdoba - Hotel Balcón de Córdoba or similar
Today explore Córdoba, the most populated city in the world during the 10th century when it was the capital of an Islamic Kingdom. Enjoy a guided tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed old town including ‘Mezquita’ or the Great Mosque. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight: Spain, Córdoba - Hotel Balcón de Córdoba or similar
Today visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed towns of Úbeda and Baeza, famed for their outstanding early examples of Italian Renaissance architecture introduced to Spain in the 16th Century. Enjoy time to stroll the towns and be treated to a tasting of olive oil, Andalusia’s world-famous export. Continue to Granada, where the evening is yours to stroll the streets of this stunning town, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Overnight: Spain, Granada - Hotel Alhambra Palace
or similar
Enjoy a guided tour of Palace Alhambra, one of the world’s most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture with its exquisite rooms and gardens. The afternoon is free to enjoy at your leisure to perhaps explore El Albayzín, the Medieval Moorish district with narrow winding streets and stunning views to Alhambra. Alhambra and Albayzín are UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites.
Overnight: Spain, Granada - Hotel Alhambra Palace or similar
Depart for the beautiful ‘white village’ of Ronda, perched atop a deep canyon with its three impressive bridges and Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Ronda, the oldest bullfighting ring in Spain. Enjoy time to wander the town before continuing to Seville in Andalusia, Spain’s 4th largest city and the home of Flamenco. You will have time to relax and freshen up before an organized dinner and flamenco performance.
Overnight: Spain, Seville - Gran Melia Colon or similar
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Seville, an economic centre of the Spanish Empire and Europe’s 3rd largest old town. Visit the 14th century Alcázar Palace, the oldest European royal residence still in use. Continue to Seville Cathedral, the world’s largest. Both Palace and Cathedral are UNESCO World Heritage listed sites. Finish by exploring ‘Barrio de Santa Cruz’, the old Jewish quarter. The quarter’s labyrinth of narrow streets and alleys were designed to protect locals from the summer sun. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Spain, Seville - Gran Melia Colon or similar
If you are not continuing to our post-tour extension to Lisbon or Jerez de la Frontera and/or our back-to-back small group tour in Portugal, transfer to the airport or train station for your ongoing journey.
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