Spanish Sojourn

Arrive at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain. This culturally vibrant city, the capital of Spain is fames as the football city. Transfer to your hotel from the airport and check-in. You have the day free to do as you please. Take this time off to walk along the cobbled streets and admire the architectural marvels or simply walk through the streets taking in the sights, aromas and culture of the place. Spend the night in your hotel room in Madrid.

Begin this morning in Spain with a breakfast at the hotel. After this, set off on your two-hour guided city tour of Madrid. This tour will take you to some of the oldest districts of Madrid like El Madrid de los Austrias, the old city centre, Plaza Mayor built during the 16^th century, Buen Retiro Park, the first biggest park of Madrid city and Madrid de los Borbones. Then view the Royal Palace of Madrid and continue to tourist destinations like Prado Museum, Cibeles fountain, Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de Isabel II, the square and the Opera House. You will also visit some of the finest districts like Salamanca, Castellana, Ciudad Universitaria and the famous Las Ventas Bull ring. Football fans, at an additional cost, get a chance to visit the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, owned by the football club Real Madrid. Return to your hotel and check-out. After an eventful day, spend time at your hotel in Madrid.

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel and then check-out. Your private transfer will take you to the Madrid railway station in time for your train to Cordoba. Known for its Moorish architecture, it is a famous place to explore on foot as well. Check-in and spend the day at leisure. Overnight in Cordoba.

After a local breakfast at the hotel, check-out and begin your day starts with a city tour of Cordoba. Walk through the streetslined with ancient architecture. Stroll through the royal gardens of Alcázar. Catch a glimpse of the mosaics that decorate the rooms of the Alcázar and the controversial mosque-cathedral of Córdoba. Continue to walk along the old market, the Jewish quarters and the Old Synagogue; all sights of incredible beauty. You will have free time to shop for some unique artefacts from the equally unique markets. In the evening, transfer in a private to the train station and head for Seville. On arrival, check-in and spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room in Seville.

Have your breakfast at the hotel and check-out. After this, set off on your half-day guided tour of Seville, a city adorned with 1920’s architecture. Visit the Plaza de España, a monument of the Renaissance revival style and The Cathedral. Visit the Orange tree courtyard, and Seville’s symbol, the Giralda tower. Then get a chance to visit the City’s Nautical History Exhibition at the Golden Tower, which served as a prison during the middle age. End the tour at the primary tourist destination, Santa Cruz quarters, known for its orange trees and courtyards filled with flowers. From here, head on to Granada, which in Spanish means pomegranate. On arrival, board a fast-train to Granada. Transfer you to your hotel and spend the night in the comfort of your hotel room in Granada.

Begin with a scrumptious breakfast, after which you spend the day on a visiting all the key sights in Granada. In this beautiful city, find the confluence of Eurasian, Iberian, Phonetician, Roman, Arab and Christian cultures. Ibn Batuta, the historic Arabic traveller landed here in the 14^th century. But the jewel on the crown is the beautiful palace and fortress complex of Alhambra. Visit the exotic palatial fortification of Alcazaba, built in the 11^th century. Then visit the green heavenly Palacio de Generalife, the place where the king of Spain often spends his summers. A spectacular combination of water springs, architecture, luscious greenery, peace and solitude awaits you at the gardens. After this, you have free time to gorge on the culinary offerings of Spain at your own expense. Check-out of your hotel in Granada, and board your flight to Barcelona. Check-in and spend the night comfortably at your hotel room in Barcelona.

Commence the day with a delicious breakfast. A private two-hour city tour in a luxury car with an English speaking guide will set the pace of the day. The variety and wealth of Barcelona’s heritage provides a number of attractive routes through its various districts. This way, the traveller will get to know the most typical monuments of the city. Visit the façade of the Cathedral, the façade of the Sagrada Familia: a unique creation that has become Barcelona’s most universal symbol. Continue to the Olympic Village, the Columbus monument and then to the Montjuïc Mountain. You will be able to see the Olympic Stadium and Sant Jordi Palace. Spend a restful night at your hotel in Barcelona.

Begin your day with a breakfast. You have free time to explore this dynamic city of Barcelona or catch up with some last-minute shopping. Return to your hotel and check-out. Say adios to this wonderful country and head on to the Barcelona El Prat Airport where your flight awaits you.