Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Madrid.
Day 2
Welcome to Madrid
Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the Spanish capital.
Day 3
Madrid: Sightseeing
From the old Habsburg and Bourbon quarters to the present modern city, discover Madrid on a panoramic sightseeing tour. Your expert guide will take you through Gran Vía street, Plaza de España, Moncloa, Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá up to the bullring, Columbus Square, Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and much more. Next, enjoy a guided visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid, former residence of the Spanish kings. Admire the reception rooms, the museum area, the royal chapel, the throne room and the private rooms of King Carlos III and Queen Isabel II. This afternoon, if you like, take part in an optional excursion to Toledo ($).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Madrid - Seville: Flamenco Museum (approx. 534 km)
In the morning, depart for Seville, the capital of Andalucia. In the afternoon, enjoy a one-hour visit to the Flamenco Museum, followed by an amazing flamenco show. Make your way to a local restaurant in the old quarter for a delicious tapas dinner.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 5
Seville: Sightseeing & At leisure
After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Seville. Admire the beautiful plazas, María Luisa Park and the cathedral, built over four centuries on the site of a former mosque, and the largest place of worship in Spain. The afternoon is yours to explore the city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Seville - Ronda: Sightseeing - Granada (approx. 306 km)
After breakfast, board your motorcoach to Granada. Stop in Ronda en route for a walking tour through the old city, with centuries-old palaces and the 17th-century Puente Nuevo, which splits the town in two, then visit the oldest bullring in Spain. After free time for lunch, continue on to Granada, and embark on a panoramic city tour.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Granada: Alhambra
This morning, see one of Spain's most renowned monuments, the majestic fortress of La Alhambra, overlooking Granada. Tour the impressive main fortress, museums, gardens and Nasrid Palaces. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Granada - Córdoba: Sightseeing - Madrid (approx. 419 km)
Head to Madrid. Stop en route at the monumental city of Córdoba, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Visit the magnificent mosque and the charming Jewish quarter, including a beautiful synagogue. Upon arrival in Madrid, check into your hotel for one last night in this wonderful city.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Madrid - Return to Canada
Transfer to Madrid airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
