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

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre of Merida
Seville Cathedral

Landmarks
Maria Luisa Park
Plaza de España
Cathedral of Seville
Giralda
Santa Cruz
Gold Tower (Torre del Oro)
Maestranza Bullring

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

Landmarks
Puente Nuevo
Ronda Bullring

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

Landmarks
Guadix cave dwellings
Baza
Puerto Lumbreras

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The tour was GREAT, the hotels were good our tour director MARIE was great as was our bus driver

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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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Essence of Espana - 7 days

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Madrid - Merida - Seville

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Seville

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Seville to Cordoba

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Cordoba to Ronda to Costa del Sol

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Costa del Sol to Granada

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Granada to Valencia

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Valencia to Barcelona

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