Tour Andalusia and Eastern Spain
All in a 10- day Tour

Madrid- Cordoba - Seville - Algeciras - Costa del Sol - Granada - Alicante- Calpe - Valencia . Weekly on Wednesdays Apr - Oct :
Tour code : T-05-249 . Class C : C-05/249

Day 1 . MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE - weekly on Wednesday- Apr - Oct

Departure from the tour terminal, Oriente Sq., set out by 9 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.

2nd day. SEVILLE - Thursday

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

3rd day. SEVILLE - El Puerto de Santa Maria - Cadiz, Costa Del Sol - Friday
After breakfast departure to El Puerto de Santa María where we will visit one of its famous wine cellar, once finalized the visit we will board the lovely steamer “Adriano” for a walk around the beatiful bay of Cadiz that it’s said that competes in beauty with the famous bay of La Habana (is not working from december to
february). Panoramic tour of Cadiz before leaving for Tarifa and Algeciras. Optional tour of Cadiz to Gibraltar (from Algeciras). Arrival, in the Afternoon, to the world famous Costa del Sol. Overnight.

4th day. COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA (B) Saturday
After breakfast we head for Granada.
Take your time! We’ve built an extra day into this itinerary to allow you to explore Granada independently. Perhaps you’ll return to the fabled Alhambra for a stroll through its fantastical gardens. Or, you can wander 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 (B) Sunday
We’ll visit the Palace of the Alhambra, which inspired caliphs, conquerors, and writers as noted as Washington Irving, with its magnificent rooms and intricately decorated Moorish archways. We’ll stroll through its fabled Generalife gardens and summer residence of the caliphs, of course, and there will be time to wander and shop on your own before you retire to your lodgings.

6th day. GRANADA - ALICANTE - Monday
Breakfast and departure to Alicante. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

7th day. ALICANTE - CALPE - VALENCIA - Tuesday
Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Departure to Peñón de Ifach. Short stop, continuing to Valencia.

8th day. VALENCIA - BARCELONA - Wednesday
Breakfast. Optional sightseeing. Departure to Barcelona. Overnight.

9th day. BARCELONA - Thursday
Breakfast and overnight. Morning, city sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Optional sightseeing tours.

10th day. BARCELONA- ZARAGOZA - MADRID - Friday
Breakfast. Departure to Zaragoza.
Guests leaving from Barcelona will get a free transfer to Barcelona Airport.
For guests returning with us to Madrid: Morning at leisure.
In the afternoon, departure to Madrid, tour ends at the terminal in Madrid

We'll be glad to assist with any additional nights in Madrid or transfers ( additional $$$ will apply).

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
• Porters.

Add a hotel night in Madrid or Barcelona . add Costa Del Sol , or add Palma de Mallorca. Compare with the 9-day edition

• Extend your stay in Costa Del Sol
  and combine with one of the Spa Packages
  
• Compare with the 4 day Andalusia Toledo version
  
• Five Days Ronda Andaluza : Andalusia and Costa Del Sol

• Extend to the Island of Palma De Mallorca from Barcelona