Magical 9 Days Madrid, Seville, Granada with Valencia Vacation Package

Novotel Madrid Center 3

Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your tour director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Novotel Madrid Center 3

Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the Showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. You local guide takes you to the pureta del sol, plaza de Espana with its manument to corvantes, the parliament, cibeles Fountain, elegant calle Alcala, and Paseo de castellated. Today/’s highlight is to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, and more. An optional excursion to Toledo available.

Seville Center 3

Drive south through the aris landscapes of don Quixote’s La Manchu to Cordoba, where sightseeing with a local guide induces the medieval Jewish quarter, the MOSQUE OF THE CALIPHS, famous for its 850 pillars of porphyry marble, and jasper, the Roman Bridge, and the remains of the Alcatraz. Next is Seville, the vibrant, festive capital of Andalusia.
Today/’s Distance: 354 mi 570 km

Seville Center 3

Start with a visit to magnificent PLAZA DE ESPANA, set of the movies Lawrence of Arabia and star wars. Met your local guide, and hear about the city/’s role in roman time, its the new worlds. Admire aria lusia park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir river, and the university that was once the Tobacco Factory of conman farm. also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and roman architecture with a splendid collection of roman sculptures, then stroll through the narrow lenses of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral can be arranged. For a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional flamenco show.

Saray 3

Sightseeing with a local guide features Granada’s main attraction: the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX. the mighty yet Graceful citadel was planned by 13th-century Moorish ruler Al Ahamar. A fantasy of /“lace in stone/” surround by arabesque gardens and fountain, it affords superb views of the old quarter and Sacramento, a mountain occupied by Gypsy cave dwellers. Also amble through the magnificent WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE, the royal summer Residence.
Today/’s Distance: 199 mi 320 km

NH Center 3

Cross Mora pass and the Troglodyte Cave Dwellings, hollowed out of the soft tufa stone, near Purullena and Guadix On your way to Valencia, once a royal capital. During your guided walking tour, Valencia’s Roman, Moorish, and Spanish History Comes Alive. Taste A traditional Horchata drink, and this evening, a paella dinner has been prepared at a local restaurant.
Today/’s Distance: 360 mi 580 km

HCC St. Moritz 3

A scenic drive along the coast brings you to Barcelona. Spain/’s second largest city and host of the 1992 Olympic games.
Today/’s Distance: 211 mi 340 km

HCC St. Moritz 3

In the morning, an optional excursion to Montserrat is available. Later, sightseeing with a local guide features the Columbus Monument, plaza de Catalu/ña, and Paseo de Garcia. Visit the spectacular SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA, Gaudi’s Masterpiece, followed by a Panoramic view of the city and harbor from Monotonic Hill. Tonight, enjoy a Sangria and farewell dinner at La Fonda del Port Olympic restaurant to say Adios to your traveling companions.

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.