Madrid - Cordoba - Seville - Jerez - Ronda - Granada - Barcelona
❮Madrid - Cordoba - Seville - Jerez - Ronda - Granada - Barcelona
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This 12 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 2 nights in Madrid
- Train from Madrid to Cordoba
- Hotel for 2 nights in Cordoba
- Train from Cordoba to Seville
- Hotel for 2 nights in Seville
- Rental Car for 3 days
- Pick Up: Seville Downtown/Drop Off: Granada Downtown
- Hotel for 1 night in Jerez de la Frontera
- Hotel for 1 night in Ronda
- Hotel for 2 nights in Granada
- Flight from Granada to Barcelona
- Hotel for 2 nights in Barcelona
Driving Time
Seville - Jerez: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Jerez - Ronda: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Ronda - Granada: 2 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Spain is widely considered for its beauty, history and energy. These cities highlight that reputation well. Visit: Madrid, then, Cordoba (it became a port city of great importance, used for shipping Spanish olive oil, wine and wheat back to Ancient Rome), Seville (famous worldwide for its culture, monuments, traditions and artistic heritage), Jerez (is known as the city of flamenco, sherry, horses and motorcycles) , Ronda (this "pueblo blanco" with a historic bull ring is beautifully preserved with great bars and restaurants); Granada (the most important reminds of this epoch in Spanish history, with the world-famous "Alhambra" at the top of the list) and Barcelona. Connect to each destination by train, flight and rental car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Madrid
Day 1Arrive to Madrid
Overnight in MadridDay 2Overnight in MadridDay 3Departing from Madrid
Transportation to next city by: Train - Madrid to Cordoba -
Cordoba
Day 3Arrive to Cordoba
Overnight in CordobaDay 4Overnight in CordobaDay 5Departing from Cordoba
Transportation to next city by: Train - Cordoba to Seville -
Seville
Day 5Arrive to Seville
Overnight in SevilleDay 6Overnight in SevilleDay 7Departing from Seville
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Jerez de la Frontera
Day 7Arrive to Jerez de la Frontera
Overnight in Jerez de la FronteraDay 8Departing from Jerez de la Frontera
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Ronda
Day 8Arrive to Ronda
Overnight in RondaDay 9Departing from Ronda
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Granada
Day 9Arrive to Granada
Overnight in GranadaDay 10Overnight in GranadaDay 11Departing from Granada
Transportation to next city by: By Air - Air Component Granada to Barcelona -
Barcelona
Day 11Arrive to Barcelona
Overnight in BarcelonaDay 12Overnight in BarcelonaDay 13Departing from Barcelona
Spain
Spain is one of the most popular countries in the world for tourists, and the experiences you can have while on vacation here can be just as varied as you are. The best way to experience Spanish life today is to visit one of its largest cities, such as Madrid, the country`s capital; Barcelona, its second city; and provincial capitals such as Seville and Valencia. Andalucia, the epicenter of Moorish rule in Spain, is known for its beautiful landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra. The north of the country features such varying experiences as Catholic pilgrimages in Galicia, skiing in the Pyrenees, and immersing yourself in the culture of the gorgeous Basque Country. For beach vacations, Spain is tops, from the Costa del Sol to the Balearic islands of Ibiza and Mallorca to the Canary Islands.
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Madrid
In the last few years, Madrid has gained the reputation of being one of Europe's most active and attractive cities for its nightlife and cultural activities. Capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid's museums host, among others, Dalis, Miros and Picasso's Guernica. Madrid is a city of great contrasts: the Old City, the Madrid of the Hapsburgs, the Royal Palace, the Puerta de Alcala, the Retiro Park. At night, the city changes gears with its famous Madrid nightlife. The city's endless energy is hard to resist, and its sociable style invites you to jump right in.
Visit Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via, Madrid Cathedral, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums and so much more! -
Cordoba
Cordoba offers a powerful multi-cultural sampler. Founded by the Romans, Cordoba`s glory peaked under Moorish rule, who built the beautiful Grand Mosque, or `Mezquita`. The Christian rulers decided to leave it standing and built a cathedral in the midst of its rows of arches and columns. Cordoba's treasures also include the Alcazar, built by the Christians in 1328; the Calahorra Tower, originally built by the Arabs, which guards the Roman Bridge; and the ancient Jewish Synagogue, now a museum. Visit The Mezquita, Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, Calahorra Tower, Jewish Synagoque, Juderia (Jewish Quarter), Patios Cordobeses, Palacio de Viana, Medina Azahara, and more!
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Seville
Seville is the largest town in the famous Southern province of Andalusia, best known for the impressive Cathedral with its Giralda tower, as well as the Alcazar, which also serves as a visiting residence for the Spanish Royal family. Seville seems to move at half the pace of a normal major city, creating a relaxing and even small-town atmosphere that complements the sevillano way of savoring every moment of life, bite of food and sip of drink. Don't forget your dancing shoes, because from the moment the sun goes down right up until it comes up again, the bars and clubs of Seville's nightlife are brimming with festive people, great music, lively conversation and unrivaled excitement.
Visit the Cathedral and Giralda, Royal Alcazar, Gold Tower, Barrio Santa Cruz, Archivo de las Indias, Maria Luisa Park, Triana, Fine Arts Museum, experience Flamenco dancing and so much more! -
Jerez de la Frontera
With its aristocratic charm, Jerez de la Frontera is a hidden gem of Spain, a must-see town should you venture beyond the large cities. The British made the town famous by taking the sweet wines made here and naming them "sherry" for the outside world. Once sitting on the border between the Christian and Moorish worlds, Jerez is also known for its fine horses and amazing singers and dancers of flamenco. Its magnificent dancing horses can be seen at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Visit The Sherry Wine Cellars, Dancing Horses, Flamenco Shows Distances: Seville: 57 miles, Malaga (Costa del Sol) - 141 miles, Puerto de Santa Maria - 13 miles, Sanlúcar de Barrameda - 16 miles
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Ronda
Ronda is the largest and most famous of the pueblos blancos, with its historic bullring, magnificent views over the deep gorge gashing through the town.The city is situated in a very mountainous area about 2,460 ft above sea level. The Guadalevin River runs through the city, dividing it in two and carving out the steep, 300 plus feet deep El Tajo canyon upon which the city perches. 3 bridges, Puente Romano, Puente Viejo and Puente Nuevo, span the canyon. The Puente Nuevo is the tallest of the bridges, towering 390 ft above the canyon floor. All three serve as some of the city’s most impressive features. In a much-photographed stunning position on the top of the sheer-sided Tajo gorge, Ronda is remarkably appealing with a beautifully preserved old town and many great bars and restaurants. Visit The Historic Quarter, the Bullring, beautiful views, visit nearby villages Distances: Seville - 80 miles; Arcos de la Frontera - 54 miles; Malaga (Costa del Sol) - 63 miles
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Granada
Granada is a jewel standing at the foot of Spain's highest mountains, the Sierra Nevada. Like many others, this city bears the marks of Roman, Moorish, and Jewish influences. The universally famed Alhambra, a complex of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty, overlooks the city. Notably, Isabel and Ferdinand lie buried inside the city's Cathedral. The famed "mudéjar" style of architecture can be spotted in the Monastery of La Cartuja and many other churches built by Moorish craftsmen. Visit The Alhambra, Generalize, Albaycin, Sacromonte, Cathedral, and Royal Chapel
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Barcelona
Barcelona, the old Roman Barcino, is Spain's second city, always on the biting edge of fashion, architecture, food, style, music and good times. Walk its narrow streets and wonderful plazas, or along the Ramblas, stretching from Plaza de Cataluna to the Harbor, encompassing the magic of the city: stalls full of books, birds and flowers. The city's most powerful monuments open a window onto its history: the intricately carved edifices that comprise the medieval Gothic Quarter; the curvilinear modernism (Catalan Art Nouveau) that inspired Gaudi's Sagrada Familia; and the seminal surrealist works of Picasso and Miró, found in museums that peg Barcelona as a crucial incubator for 20th-century art. The recent restoration of the port area began with the development of a harbor for the Olympic Games of 1992. New modern squares, designed by leading artists such as Miro and Barcelo have created a new style alongside Gaudi's modernist buildings. Now the city is ready to show every visitor how it has been transformed into one of the most moderns and active cities in Europe.
Explore The Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, Park Guell, modernist buildings, Montjuic Hill, Barceloneta and so much more!
Visit Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via, Madrid Cathedral, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums and so much more!
Cordoba offers a powerful multi-cultural sampler. Founded by the Romans, Cordoba`s glory peaked under Moorish rule, who built the beautiful Grand Mosque, or `Mezquita`. The Christian rulers decided to leave it standing and built a cathedral in the midst of its rows of arches and columns. Cordoba's treasures also include the Alcazar, built by the Christians in 1328; the Calahorra Tower, originally built by the Arabs, which guards the Roman Bridge; and the ancient Jewish Synagogue, now a museum.
Visit The Mezquita, Alcazar, the Roman Bridge, Calahorra Tower, Jewish Synagoque, Juderia (Jewish Quarter), Patios Cordobeses, Palacio de Viana, Medina Azahara, and more!
Visit the Cathedral and Giralda, Royal Alcazar, Gold Tower, Barrio Santa Cruz, Archivo de las Indias, Maria Luisa Park, Triana, Fine Arts Museum, experience Flamenco dancing and so much more!
Visit The Sherry Wine Cellars, Dancing Horses, Flamenco Shows
Distances:
Seville: 57 miles, Malaga (Costa del Sol) - 141 miles, Puerto de Santa Maria - 13 miles, Sanlúcar de Barrameda - 16 miles
Visit The Historic Quarter, the Bullring, beautiful views, visit nearby villages
Distances:
Seville - 80 miles; Arcos de la Frontera - 54 miles; Malaga (Costa del Sol) - 63 miles
Visit The Alhambra, Generalize, Albaycin, Sacromonte, Cathedral, and Royal Chapel
Explore The Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, Park Guell, modernist buildings, Montjuic Hill, Barceloneta and so much more!