9-Day Andalusia & Mediterranean Coast Tour from Madrid

Day 1 Madrid - Caceres - Seville(576 km)

At 8:00am, we will depart from Madrid and travel to the region of Extremadura, arriving in Caceres. We will take some free time to walk around the Plaza Mayor and walk through the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will get lunch on their own before we continue to Sevilla in the Andalusia region. We will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant before checking into our hotel for the night.

Caceres, SPAIN Caceres is the capital of Caceres province, in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain. The municipio has a land area of 1,750.33 km2 (675.81 sq mi), the largest geographically in Spain. The walled city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  Old Town The Old Town of Caceres still features some of its original medieval walls. In the Middle Ages, control of the city was constantly switching between Christians and Muslims, and this struggle is exemplified by the architecture of the Old Town.

Dulexe Hotel: Hesperia Sevilla or similar 4 stars hotel

Dinner: Included

Day 2 Seville

We will tour Seville in the morning, visiting the Parque de Maria Luisa, the Plaza de Espana, the Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, and Santa Cruz, the city's old Jewish Quarter. We may take an optional tour to the Royal Alcazar of Sevilla, or spend the rest of the afternoon in Seville at our own leisure.

Seville, SPAIN Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.

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  Parque de Maria Luisa On the riverbanks of Sevilla, Maria Luisa Park is a large public area that features lovely foliage, fountains, and walkways in the middle of this beautiful city. Within the park are many statues of famous Spanish figures.
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  Plaza de Espana A large section of Maria Luisa Park in Sevilla, the Plaza de Espana is a large open space featuring buildings of Renaissance revival architecture. Most of the buildings are currently used for government purposes.
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  Seville Cathedral The third-largest church in the world (and the largest cathedral), the Seville is a massive Gothic building. Each of its facades has multiple entrances that are all exquisitely and ornately adorned. It was built over an old mosque.
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  La Giralda La Giralda was once a minaret for the Muslim population in medieval Sevilla, but was converted to a church bell tower after Christian forces had regained power in Iberia. Its design has influenced many other towers around the world.
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  Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter) The barrio of Santa Cruz in Sevilla was once the city's Jewish Quarter, and is now the most popular tourist are in the city. The narrow, winding streets and alleyways of this neighborhood remind visitors of a labyrinth.
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  Royal Alcazar of Sevilla This is a massive palace complex in Sevilla, originally constructed by the city's Muslim rulers. Originally constructed as a military fort, it is the oldest European palace still in use, and is one of the best examples of Spanish-Muslim architecture.

Dulexe Hotel: Tryp Macarena or similar 4 star hotels

Day 3 Seville - Cordoba(143 km)

In the morning, we will head to Cordoba, visiting the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and more. Then, we will have the rest of the day free to spend at our own leisure.

Cordoba, SPAIN Cordoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Cordoba. The city is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, and its easy access to the mining resources of the Sierra Morena satisfies the population's needs.

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  The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba The interior of this dual mosque-cathedral perfectly reflects the religious power-struggle of medieval Spain. The conversion of the church into a mosque lasted from 784 to 987. The complex is massive and features many small chapels.
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  Jewish Quarter Cordoba's Jewish Quarter is marked by narrow and irregular streets. It houses a medieval Synagogue and the Sephardic House. Unfortunately, this neighborhood was a focal point of the Spanish Inquisition, during which Cordoba played a large role.

Dulexe Hotel: Hesperia Cordoba or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 4 Cordoba - Ronda - Marbella(230 km)

On our way to Marbella, we will stop in the village of Ronda to see the famous Puento Nuevo Bridge. After some free time here, we will continue to the Costa del Sol until we reach Marbella, where we will eat dinner and spend the night.

Ronda, SPAIN Ronda is a city in the Spanish province of Malaga. It is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of the city of Malaga, within the autonomous community of Andalusia.

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  Puente Nuevo Bridge This 18th century bridge crosses a 390-foot deep ravine that divides the small Andalusian city of Ronda. There is a central chamber underneath the bridge's walkway that today houses a small exhibit about the bridge's history.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Marbella or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 5 Marbella - Granada(180 km)

After breakfast, we will drive to Granada, where we will visit the Alhambra, the massive fortress complex built by the former Arab rulers of southern Spain. We may also take an optional trip to the Caves of Sacramonte and see a special flamenco show.

Granada, SPAIN Granada is a mid-sized provincial capital in the Andalucia region of Spain. Rich in history and culture, Granada is arguably the single most worthwhile city in Spain for visitors. Spring and autumn are also both excellent times to visit.

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  Alhambra The Alhambra is a massive complex consisting of multiple palaces and fortresses. It originated as a Spanish-Muslim fortress in the 9th century, but subsequent rulers, both Muslim and Christian, continually added additions and renovations.
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  Caves of Sacromonte The soft rocks on the hillsides in the Granada neighborhood of Sacromonte were carved into cave-dwellings by the nomadic Gitano people in the area in the 19th century, many of whom still inhabit these caves.

Dulexe Hotel: Carmen or similar 4 stars hotel

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Day 6 Granada - Valencia(498 km)

After breakfast, we will depart for Valencia, passing many beautiful palaces in the Spanish countryside on the way. Upon our arrival in Valencia, we will have the rest of the day to explore the city.

Valencia, SPAIN Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. The Port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in Europe and busiest container port on the Mediterranean Sea.

Dulexe Hotel: Silken Puerta Valencia or Tryp Oceanic or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 7 Valencia - Barcelona(350 km)

In the morning, we will eat breakfast, then depart for Catalonia, where we will reach the sprawling city of Barcelona, where we will have the remainder of the day to explore.

Barcelona, SPAIN This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Constanza or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 8 Barcelona

After a delightful breakfast, we will embark on a sightseeing tour of Barcelona, viewing the large park atop Montjuic Hill, the Anella Olimpica, the Columbus Statue, and the old Gothic Quarter. We will then have the afternoon at our leisure.

Barcelona, SPAIN This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

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  Montjuic Hill Rising above the Barcelona's harbor is Montjuic Hill. Parks and gardens rest on this hill, converging with each other via winding paths carved into the hillside, along with a Greek amphitheater, various museums and the Olympic Park.
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  Anella Olimpica Barcelona's Anella Olimpica, the series of athletic facilities in the park atop Montjuic hill, was the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics. The complex was designed in a contemporary minimalist style, and the individual facilities are connected by a plaza.
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  Colombus Monument Christopher Columbus is immortalized with a towering monument on Barcelona's famous walkway, La Rambla, depicting the famed explorer pointing out towards the sea. Visitors can take an elevator to the top, which offers a thrilling view of the city.
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  Gothic Quarter Barcelona's Gothic Quarter was once the city's center in medieval times, and many of the buildings date to this period, some even earlier to when the city was merely a Roman settlement.

Dulexe Hotel: NH Constanza or similar 4 stars hotel

Day 9 Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid(620 km)

After breakfast, we will depart Barcelona for Zaragoza, where we will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. Afterward, we will return to Madrid to end the tour.

Zaragoza, SPAIN

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  Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar This massive basilica in Zaragoza is, accroding to legend, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with the original chapel said to be built in 44 BCE. It has been rebuilt numerous times and is now baroque in style.

• Location: Madrid, MD
• Address: Calle Ferraz 3, Madrid, MD 28008 (Madrid)
• Departure: 8:00am

Inclusions

• 5 dinners
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
• Comfortable, modern bus with air conditioning
• Guide always with a group in a bus
• Local, professional guides for tours in different places and entrance fees
• Porter service (1 suitcase per person)
• Full support

Exclusions

• Airfares
• Optional tours
• Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities to guides, driver, and tour manager.

• Language: all the tour guides are bilingual, English and Spanish. If it happens that there are only English speaking clients on the tour, the tour will only run in English.

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