Could you please confirm where and what time for: -Pick-up in Madrid on Day 1; -Drop off in Barcelona on Day 7? Could you please also confirm if a guided tour of Alhambra Palace in Granada is included on the tour? If not, will there be enough time for me to book my own visit?

Meeting Point for day 1 is: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00am. Departure is afternoon - Mid-morning, we'll depart for Barcelona, where our services will conclude upon arrival. You will visit Granada where you can explore the world-renowned Alhambra complex and the serene Generalife Gardens. Day 5-Granada & the Alhambra: Costa del Sol - Granada. After breakfast, we depart to Granada. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the stunning Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including access to the magnificent Generalife gardens. You also have the option to visit the Sacromonte caves for a traditional flamenco show. In the event that tickets to the Alhambra and Generalife are unavailable from the Patronato, an alternative tour of Granada will be arranged. This includes visits to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, the Royal Chapel, and a stroll through the Alcaicería silk market and Cathedral Square.

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Essence of Espana - 7 days

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Day 1
Madrid to Merida - Seville
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner in Seville
Optional Activities
- Explore Merida's Roman amphitheatre
- Visit UNESCO-listed sites in Merida
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre of Merida
Day 2
Seville
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour of Maria Luisa Park
- Guided tour of Plaza de España
- Guided viewing of Cathedral and Giralda bell tower exteriors
- Guided exploration of Santa Cruz neighbourhood
Optional Activities
- River cruise on the Guadalquivir with panoramic views of the Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Visit the Maestranza bullring
- Attend a flamenco show in the evening
Landmarks
Maria Luisa Park
Plaza de España
Seville Cathedral
Giralda
Santa Cruz neighbourhood
Gold Tower
Maestranza bullring
Day 3
Seville to Cordoba
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided walking tour starting at Almodovar Gate
- Guided exploration of the Jewish Quarter
- Entrance to Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
Landmarks
Almodovar Gate
Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
Day 4
Cordoba - Ronda - Costa del Sol
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner in Costa del Sol
Optional Activities
- Free time to view Puente Nuevo bridge
- Explore the historic bullring in Ronda
- Stroll through Ronda's charming old town with whitewashed buildings and quiet plazas
Landmarks
Puente Nuevo
Ronda bullring
Day 5
Costa del Sol to Granada
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided sightseeing tour of the Alhambra
- Access to Generalife gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Sacromonte caves for a traditional flamenco show
- Alternative tour including Palace of Carlos V, Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, Alcaicer silk market, and Cathedral Square (if Alhambra tickets unavailable)
Landmarks
Alhambra
Generalife gardens
Sacromonte caves
Palace of Carlos V
Archaeological Museum of Granada
Church of Santa María de la Alhambra
Royal Chapel
Alcaicer silk market
Cathedral Square
Day 6
Granada to Valencia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- View cave dwellings of Guadix
- Explore historic town of Baza
- Travel through mountain pass of Puerto Lumbreras
Landmarks
Cave dwellings of Guadix
Baza
Puerto Lumbreras
Day 7
Valencia to Barcelona
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Valencia

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre of Merida

Landmarks
Maria Luisa Park
Plaza de España
Seville Cathedral
Giralda
Santa Cruz neighbourhood
Gold Tower
Maestranza bullring

Landmarks
Almodovar Gate
Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

Landmarks
Puente Nuevo
Ronda bullring

Landmarks
Alhambra
Generalife gardens
Sacromonte caves
Palace of Carlos V
Archaeological Museum of Granada
Church of Santa María de la Alhambra
Royal Chapel
Alcaicer silk market
Cathedral Square

Landmarks
Cave dwellings of Guadix
Baza
Puerto Lumbreras

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Mary
June 11th, 2026
The tour stops were well picked out and the local tour guides were all excellent. The cities we saw and the locations...
The tour stops were well picked out and the local tour guides were all excellent. The cities we saw and the locations we toured were overall good, which gave a rating of good. However there were many missing details which prevented a rating of excellent. One stop had a palace and free time and if we wanted to tour the palace we had to get a ticket and go on our own rather than a guide here which seemed missing. The driver was so helpful and an excellent driver. The small details in itinerary were missing - like addresses of hotels, time picked up each day, the time we would walk each day or the length on walking for those that needed to know, the length of tour in each place, the time back at the hotel each day, planned restaurant breaks. Better restaurant recommendations on meals without the guide, water available on the bus, better meal offerings while traveling for hours between cities, such as in a city vs. at a gas station cafeteria, having hotel reservations all set up and handed our keys rather than all waiting in line for hotel check-in all were expected based on other small group tours taken and not provided. The overall guide's English was very hard to understand by most in attendance and information about cities and what we were passing was missing rather than vague descriptions which the tour guide read off her phone. We ended up looking up information about what we were seeing on our phones either because we couldn't understand or it just was not offered. Details she gave about the trip if not written in the What's Up App were missed because of the language barrier.Show more
Noella
June 9th, 2026
There were fabulous highlights but also serious disappointments on our tour. Definitely some improvements could be...
There were fabulous highlights but also serious disappointments on our tour. Definitely some improvements could be made. Firstly the demand for cash payments is inexcusable in this day and age. The cash payment requirement raised concerns for us . We felt the explanation provided did not align with our experience during the tour as the tour used a credit card for all but the caravanseri. The documentation referred only to payment in euros. Euro is a currency. Cash is a form of payment. It was horrendously expensive to have to convert the inflated amount to cash and this needs addressing urgently. Soured the whole experience. The hotels were only just okay and certainly not the advertised 4star. The food at the Cappadocia hotel was abysmal. Inedible, in fact. But the itenerary and the sights were fabulous and we loved the country and the places we visited. Our guide Gurkan had a great sense of humour and was always very cheerful. The bus was very comfortable and we were thankful for the charge points wifi and water provided.Show more

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Asked on November 26th, 2025
Could you please confirm where and what time for: -Pick-up in Madrid on Day 1; -Drop off in Barcelona on Day 7? Could you please also confirm if a guided tour of Alhambra Palace in Granada is included on the tour? If not, will there be enough time for me to book my own visit?
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  Meeting Point for day 1 is: C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid at 8:00am. Departure is afternoon - Mid-morning, we'll depart for Barcelona, where our services will conclude upon arrival. You will visit Granada where you can explore the world-renowned Alhambra complex and the serene Generalife Gardens. Day 5-Granada & the Alhambra: Costa del Sol - Granada. After breakfast, we depart to Granada. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the stunning Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including access to the magnificent Generalife gardens. You also have the option to visit the Sacromonte caves for a traditional flamenco show. In the event that tickets to the Alhambra and Generalife are unavailable from the Patronato, an alternative tour of Granada will be arranged. This includes visits to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, the Royal Chapel, and a stroll through the Alcaicería silk market and Cathedral Square.
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  Alexis
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  Could you please confirm the drop-off location and time in Barcelona on Day 7?
- On The Go ToursOperator•Written December 2025
  Regarding the End of the tour in Barcelona, please ask your guide for more information about the end time/and exact drop off point whilst on tour. We do know that Mid-morning, we'll depart for Barcelona where our services will conclude upon arrival. We can advise that the drive is approximately 4 hours from Valencia to Barcelona.

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