5-Days Into The Heart of Andalucia from Madrid

Take your time with five days to explore some of Spain's most famous cities. With Moorish Kingdoms in Granada, thriving resorts of the Costa del Sol, and the many UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is a tour deep into the heart of Andalucia.

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Andalucia is one of the most attractive areas within the Mediterranean regions, due to its mild climate, environmental nature, its history and culture. It was consecutively conquered by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans, later by Vandals and Suevians, before the Arabs occupied the region during five centuries.

Toledo is a city that once visited, never ceases to rest in the imagination. The fortified medieval city built on a hill overlooking the Tagus River, is without a doubt one of the densest monumental cities in the world. It also lies claim to being the hometown of Spanish artist El Greco and houses many of his famous works.

At the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, lies Granada. The last city reconquered in 1492, Granada has a distinctly Arab influence with the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens amongst the highlights.

Ronda is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Andalucia region and you will join a sightseeing tour of this beautiful town of Celtic origin. With the Cathedral (Roman, Arabic and Gothic styles), the Old Quarter, the Bull Ring (oldest one in Spain) and the magnificent Tajo Gorge, Ronda has plenty of sites to discover during your time there.

Built on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville displays a rich Arab legacy. Every street and square that makes up the historic quarter of the Andalucian capital bursts with joy and activity.

Itinerary: Day 1: Madrid - Cordoba - Seville (D)
Morning departure from Madrid along the land of Don Quijote -The Man from La Mancha. Upon reaching Cordoba there is time for lunch and a city tour visiting the Mosque and the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon proceed to Seville for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Seville (B, D)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning city tour (The Cathedral (outside), Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens). The afternoon is at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific favors of this full of light city. You will proceed to Seville for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol (B, D)
After breakfast depart to Ronda. You will have time at leisure to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. On arrival in Costa del Sol, you have the afternoon at leisure. You will proceed to Costa del Sol for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Granada - Alhambra - Generalife Gardens (B, D)
Departure from Costa del Sol in the morning to Granada. Visit of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492, an amazing monumental environment is waiting for us. In the afternoon proceed to Granada for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Granada - Toledo - Madrid (B, L)
Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where all the cultures and eras of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. Lunch. Afterwards, an impressive tour of the most important city monuments and products, like the famous 'Damasquinado' (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Tour concludes on arrival in Madrid.
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