DAY 1: Depart for Spain
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DAY 2: Arrive in Madrid
- Arrive in Madrid, Spains energetic capital and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner at the hotel
- Overnight: Madrid
- Meal: Dinner
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DAY 3: Madrid City Tour, Half Day Escorial Tour
- Todays tour of Madrids impressive architecture begins at the Plaza de Cibeles with its striking buildings. Continue to view the magnificent Royal Palace. The rest of the day is countinued with Half Day Escorial Tour, Enjoy a visit to what has often been described as the "eighth wonder of the world." El Escorial is, perhaps, Philip IIs most enduring legacy to Spain. This combination monastery-palace-mausoleum is situated approximately one hour outside of Madrid in the foothills of the Guadarrama Mountains. This austere monastery, erected by King Philip II in 1584, was intended to be a memorial to his father, King Charles V, and to commemorate Spain´s victory at Saint Quentin in 1557. It has since become the burial place of subsequent Spanish kings and queens.
- Overnight: Madrid
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 4: Toledo City Tour, Travel to Granada
- Travel to nearby Toledo, the former capital city of Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a panoramic drive along the Tagus River and enjoy views of the Alcazar of Toledo. Walk through the ancient Jewish Quarter before visiting the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Next, visit St. Tome Church, with its masterpiece by El Greco. Then, drive across the arid landscapes of Don Quixotes "La Mancha" to Granada in Andalucia for dinner and overnight
- Overnight: Granada
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 5: Moorish Influenced Alhambra, Seville
- Todays sightseeing of Moorish Granada is highlighted by a visit to the 13th century Alhambra perched atop Assabica Hill and overlooking the entire city. This imposing hilltop fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fine example of Moorish art and architecture. See spectacular views of the town and the Sierra Nevada Mountains before continuing to Seville, capital of Andalucia for overnight
- Alhambra visiting times, which may include evening hours, and which areas of the complex are accessible on the day of your visit, are determined solely at the discretion of the Alhambra. Your itinerary will be arranged by your Tour Manager to accommodate the designated time of entry
- Overnight: Seville
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 6: Seville City Tour, Evening Flamenco Show
- On this mornings visit in Seville, view Plaza de España and the Maria Luisa Park by the Guadalquivir River. Explore the narrow streets and the many plazas of the quaint old Santa Cruz Quarter. Tonight is countinued with c, This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Sevilles leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performers profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalucia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain.
- Overnight: Seville
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 7: Cordoba City Tour, Madrid
- Depart Seville and head to Cordoba, founded by the Romans. Visit the Mezquita de Cordoba, a mosque that was transformed into a soaring cathedral in the 16th century. A walking tour of the city reveals the ancient Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets, courtyards, picturesque squares. View the 14th century Synagogue on Calle de los Judios before lunch on your own. In the afternoon, travel to Madrid for overnight. Tonight, bid adios to your Tour Manager at dinner
- Overnight: Madrid
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY 8: Depart Spain
- Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
- Meal: Breakfast
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