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Essence of Espana - 7 days

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. 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
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  2. 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
  3. 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
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  4. Day 4

    Cordoba - Ronda - Costa del Sol

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    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
  5. 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
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  6. Day 6

    Granada to Valencia

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    Breakfast

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    • 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
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  7. Day 7

    Valencia to Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Valencia
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    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 ToursOperatorWritten 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

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Could you please confirm the drop-off location and time in Barcelona on Day 7?

    • On The Go ToursOperatorWritten 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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