Spain

This independent program takes you from Madrid into the charming Andalusian countryside. Among the highlights of this quintessentially Spanish journey are the stately Royal Palace in Madrid, the majestic Mezquita in Córdoba, the imposing Alhambra in Granada and the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art at Jerez de la Frontera.

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Your lunch on Day 9 at Seville's trendy riverside Abades Triana Restaurant features gastronomic fare that blends local Andalusian and cosmopolitan cuisine. With floor-to-ceiling windows, Abades Triana gives you a view that reaches across the Guadalquiver River to the Torre de Oro and the Maestranza bullring.

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Depart on an overnight flight to Madrid. Transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.
Hotel Ritz Madrid or InterContinental Madrid
Day 3: See the highlights of Madrid, beginning at the Royal Palace, where rooms are filled with art treasures and antiques. This afternoon, explore the incomparable Prado Museum, housing works by Spain's three great masters: Goya, Velázquez and El Greco.
Hotel Ritz Madrid or InterContinental Madrid B
Day 4: Embark on a full day of exploration in Toledo, where winding streets weave past medieval buildings. See the great Cathedral and the Church of Santo Tomé, housing El Greco's famous Burial of Count Orgaz, and Santa María la Blanca, one of the oldest synagogues in Toledo.
Hotel Ritz Madrid or InterContinental Madrid B
Day 5: This morning, travel aboard the AVE high-speed train to Córdoba, one of Spain's oldest cities. Stroll through the streets to the Mezquita, a massive Moorish mosque that was built between the 8th and 10th centuries. Inside, look up at the soaring ceiling and colorful arches. Later, travel through spectacular countryside to Granada.
Hospes Palacio de los Patos B
Day 6: A full day of sightseeing in Granada includes the magical Alhambra, a 13th-century palace-citadel of royal residential quarters, court complexes, a bath and a mosque. Continue to the beautiful gardens of the Generalife Palace, once the summer palace of the Nasrid sultans of Granada.
Hospes Palacio de los Patos B
Day 7: En route to Seville, stop in picturesque Ronda, perched astride the 300-foot gorge of El Tajo, and visit the oldest bullring in Spain.
Hotel Alfonso XIII or Hotel Inglaterra B
Day 8: Travel to Jerez de la Frontera to visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and watch a performance of the well-choreographed "dancing stallions." Then continue to a bodega for a sherry tasting before returning to Seville.
Hotel Alfonso XIII or Hotel Inglaterra B
Day 9: Sightseeing includes the 15th-century cathedral, one of the most breathtaking in all of Christendom, and the palace complex of the Alcázar, one of the best remaining examples of mudéjar architecture that reflects Islamic influences. This evening, enjoy an authentic flamenco performance.
Hotel Alfonso XIII or Hotel Inglaterra B
Day 10: Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
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Dates & Prices

Price Per Person

Land arrangements

GOLD
Low season: Jul 22, Jul, 29, Aug 05, Aug 12, Aug 19
Double occupancy..... $10,990
Single supplement..... $2,535

Mid season: Jul 01, Jul 08, Jul 15
Double occupancy..... $11,200
Single supplement..... $3,010

High season: Apr 01, Apr 08, Apr 22, Apr 29, May 06, May 13, May 27, Jun 03, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24, Aug 26, Sep 02, Sep 09, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 07, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28
Double occupancy..... $11,990
Single supplement..... $3,355

SILVER
Low season: May 27, Jun 03, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24, Jul 01, Jul 08, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29, Aug 05, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26, Sep 02
Double occupancy..... $9,290
Single supplement..... $1,210

Mid season: Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 06, May 13, Sep 09, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28
Double occupancy..... $9,485
Single supplement..... $1,330

High season: Apr 01, Apr 22, Oct 07
Double occupancy..... $9,800
Single supplement..... $1,550

Solo traveller price is available upon request.