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Tour Code: 400-3663

5-Day Andalusia & Toledo Tour from Barcelona

Our Price: from
US$1104
¥7477
€971
C$1557
Rs.106428
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days)
Duration: 5 days Language: English; Spanish; Italian; Portuguese; French Visit Cordoba (Jewish Quarter, The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba), Granada (Alhambra, Caves of Sacromonte, Generalife), Seville (La Giralda, Parque de Maria Luisa, Plaza de Espana, Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter), Seville Cathedral, Sevillian Night in Patio Sevilla), Toledo, Zaragoza (Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar).

Itinerary

Day 1:Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid(527 km)

Hotel: Deluxe: Emperador or similar 4 stars hotel
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Guests will be picked up in Barcelona then depart to Zaragoza, where we will stop briefly for some free time before continuing to Madrid for the evening.
  • Zaragoza, Spain
    The capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain.it hosted Expo 2008 in the summer of 2008.The city is famous for its folklore, local gastronomy, and landmarks such as the Basílica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace.
  • 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.

Day 2:Madrid - Cordoba - Seville(441 km)

Hotel: Deluxe: Exe Sevilla Macarena or similar 4 stars hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
In the morning, we will make our way to Cordoba through the La Mancha region. Upon our arrival, we will take a sightseeing tour of famous Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter. Afterward, we will drive south to Sevilla, where we will enjoy dinner and spend the night.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Admission (Included): Adult $15 / €13; Child $9 / €7 (10-14 yrs)
  • 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.

Day 3:Seville

Hotel: Deluxe: Exe Sevilla Macarena or similar 4 star hotels
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
We will tour Seville in the morning, visiting the Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, the exterior of the city's stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighbourhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. In the evening, also as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seville Cathedral (Outside Visit)
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sevillian Night in Patio Sevilla
    One of the most famous and well-known tablaos in Sevilla. You will get to know the Andalusian art that is captured in the dance, the guitar playing and the cante in the show. Dancers and singers with national and international awards will show us the art of flamenco and Spanish classical dance.
    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $46 / €40; Child $46 / €40. drink includedDuration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Day 4:Seville - Granada(249 km)

Hotel: Deluxe: Abades Nevada Palace or similar 4 stars hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
After breakfast, we will make our way to the legendary city of Granada, where we will visit the incredible palaces and gardens of the Alhambra. We will enjoy dinner and spend the night in Granada. Guests can choose optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a show of traditional gipsy flamenco.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Admission (Included): Adult $22 / €19.09; Child $15 / €12.73 (12-15 yrs). Alhambra and Generalife
  • Generalife
    Built in the 14th century as the summer palace of Nasrid Emirs of Grananda, the name of this palace means "Architect's Garden" for the extensive gardens on its grounds, which are world renowned for their exquisite beauty.
  • 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.

Day 5:Granada - Toledo - Madrid(433 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Included; Dinner: Excluded
We will depart Granada for the imperial city of Toledo, the crossroads of medieval Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. We will eat lunch and enjoy a sightseeing tour through the city's narrow streets. Afterward, we will return to Madrid in the late afternoon or early evening.
  • Toledo, Spain
    Toledo is known as the "Imperial City" for having been the main venue of the court of Charles I, and as the "City of the Three Cultures", having been influenced by a historical co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews.

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDepartureReturn
Barcelona, B7:45am
Madrid, MDno stop7:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • Return Time: Late afternoon/evening - so please book one night hotel after the tour, because the chance of getting a flight on the last day is very low.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

1 lunch + 3 dinners
Tickets: Mosque in Cordoba and Alhambra in Granada
Sightseeing tour with local guide in Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada and Toledo
4 Nights hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast
Transportation by air conditioning luxury coach with panoramic windows, reclining seats, and the maximum comfort and safety
Multilingual tour guide assistance ( guaranteed in English and Spanish)
Local, professional guides for tours in different places and entrance fees
Full support

Price Excludes

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.

Additional Notes

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.
Luggage: Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag.
A minimum of 12 passengers is required for the package tour to operate. In exceptional cases where the minimum number of participants is not met, and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, tours may operate without an accompanying guide, relying instead on an expert driver knowledgeable about the routes. If the required number of participants is not met, the trip will be automatically cancelled, and the traveller will be notified in writing at least 20 days before the scheduled departure date. In such cases, no compensation will be provided.
Occasionally, due to operational reasons, the panoramic city tour of Madrid may be conducted using the city’s Hop-on Hop-off bus service
The guided tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary will be conducted by local official guides in the respective cities, as originally planned.