Andalusia and Costa del Sol

A 5 day Tour of Southern Spain
Madrid , Cordoba, Seville, Costa Del Sol, Malaga , Granada
Ubeda , Aranjuez

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Inclusions :

• Guided tours as per itinerary including all entrance fees
• English speaking Tour Escort throughout the trip.
• Hotel accommodation as per itinerary , including tax
• Travel bag presented in Spain.
• Air conditioned deluxe motor coach.
• Daily breakfast
• Entrance fees.
• Porters.

Departure:
Tour starts weekly in Madrid on TUESDAYS - Year Round
Compare with the Merida , Toledo edition , Thursday Departure

Andalucia - C-125Trapsa - 5 Dias

Day 1 . MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE -Tuesday - Martes
Departure from the tour terminal, San Bernardo , 7 ., set out by 8 a.m.,making the most of our time aboard to introduce ourselves to each other and learn more about what lies ahead. Our route takes us into La Mancha, the landscape of romance and adventure where Don Quixote tilted at windmills.

We'll wind across hills and down into irrigated valleys, to Puerto Lápice, a town lost in time, looking much as it did in the seventeenth century. We might even espy the establishment where an innkeeper conferred knighthood upon Don Quixote. Then we’ll pass onward through the region of Valdepeñas, where fine Tempranillo grapes are grown, and cross the Canyon of Despeñaperros, and pass through the town of Bailén on our way to Cordoba.

Here we'll visit the famous Mosque, one of the most notable in the days of Moorish rule.

Then we'll continue onward to Andalusia,Ecija, Carmona and Seville where comfortable beds await us in Seville.

Day 2 . SEVILLE (B) - Wednesday - Miercoles
Breakfast - We'll stay all day in Seville, where the Moors have left their mark in whitewashed houses, tile roofs, graceful archways, and a warren of intimate lanes with surprises at every turn.

Our visit will take us to the monumental and stunning tower of La Giralda, the Cathedral that once echoed with daily calls to prayer, and the Palace of the Alcazar, with its delicately carved stonework and pleasure gardens that still delight.

Your afternoon is free to wander the alleyways of Seville on your own, and perhaps to stop in and sample the tapas at an inviting establishment

Day 3. SEVILLE - COSTA DEL SOL- Malaga- Granada (B) - Thursday - Jueves

Breakfast and departure to Costa del Sol. and a panoramic tour of Malaga . Overnight.

4th day. GRANADA (B) - Friday - Viernes
Take your time! We've built this day into this itinerary to allow you to explore Granada's the fabled Alhambra and a stroll through its fantastical gardens.

In the afternoon wander the city on your own , explore the Albaicin, the last quarter of the city occupied by the Moors, with its charming maze of alleys lined with houses with secret patios. According to whim and interest, you’ll visit the museum of composer Manuel de Falla, or the Fine Arts or Archaeology museum, or spend your day café-sitting and shopping. We’ll be pleased to arrange a tour, if you wish, from a number of options.

5th day. GRANADA - Ubeda - Aranjuez - MADRID - Saturday (B)
Breakfast and departure for the state of Jaen to visit the museum of " Cultura del Olivo " .
On to Ubeda , where we'll enjoy lunch on route. Free time to explore Ubeda before we proceed on to Aranjuez, and a panoramic tour of it's highlights.
Tour ends at the terminal in Madrid. We'll be glad to assist with any additional nights in Madrid or transfers ( additional $$ apply).

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