CLASSICAL SPAIN

Arrival in Madrid and transfer to the hotel

Panoramic tour of the capital of Spain passing by the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Paseo de la Castellana, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza del Sol, Prado Museum and Moncloa Palace.

Afternoon at leisure and overnight. 

Breakfast and departure to Toledo, in Castilla La Mancha and historical capital of Spain. On a guided walking tour discover the legacy of the three cultures - Muslim, Jewish and Christian - that earned it the status of Historic-Artistic Heritage in 1940 and its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Alcázar de Toleado, former royal palace, as well as the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, an outstanding example of Elizabethan Gothic; the Church of Santo Tomé, which houses the painting of “The Burial of the Count of Orgaz” by El Greco; the walls and the different entrance gates, among other monuments, make this city an architectural and cultural jewel. Continuation of the tour to Ciudad Real, with free time for individual walks, and arrival in Cordoba.

Overnight stay. 

Panoramic tour of the historical capital of the Caliphate of Cordoba, making it one of the most cultured and prosperous cities of medieval Europe. These traces can be followed in the Mosque-Cathedral and all the old Jewish quarter, around which extends the historic center, highlighting the streets of Flores and Pañuelo. From its Roman origins we can observe the Bridge over the Guadalquivir River, the Roman Temple, the theater and amphitheater and the mausoleum, among other monuments.

Free time to enjoy the city and in the afternoon, departure to Seville.

Arrival and accommodation.

Panoramic tour of the capital of Andalusia, the fourth largest city in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Its extensive history, from the Romans to the present, has left an important cultural legacy in its heritage, being able to observe various styles such as Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque, among others. Its buildings included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites stand out: the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Alcazar and the Archive of the Indies. The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, whose construction began in 1433 under the canons of the Gothic style. Later additions and decorations added Renaissance, Baroque, academic and neo-Gothic elements to the building. Of the building stands out, without doubt, the bell tower, popularly known as La Giralda. Its construction began in the 12th century as an Almohad laminar of the old mosque, becoming a Catholic bell tower in later centuries. We continue the visit to the Alcazar, the oldest active royal palace in Europe; the Archivo de Indias, the Plaza de España, Torre del Oro and the Palacio de las Dueñas - property of the House of Alba-, among other monuments.

Rest of the day at leisure and accommodation. 

After breakfast departure to Cadiz, known as the “Tacita de Plata” and scene of the first Spanish constitution, promulgated in 1812. Walk through the historic center to see the Plaza Mendizábal, the Tavira Tower, the neoclassical and Elizabethan style Town Hall and the Oratory of San Felipe Neri, among other monuments.

Free time to enjoy the city before continuing the tour to Marbella.

Arrival and accommodation. 

We continue the itinerary to Malaga, founded by the Phoenicians and converted into a powerful Mediterranean port by the Romans and Arabs, which has a historic center of irregular layout, an Arab heritage, in which 19th century buildings coexist with the Roman Theater, the Alcazaba or the Jewish quarter. Continuation to Granada, the pearl of Andalusia, whose main attraction is the Alhambra Palace. Initiated as a defensive fortification, it became a palace-cazaba for the Nasrid dynasty of Muhammad I in the 13thcentury. With the passage of time and different rulers, the structure underwent several modifications, the most important being those carried out under the reign of Charles I, in the midsixteenth century. Inside the building are the Puerta de la Justicia, the Alcazaba, the royal palaces, the Sala de los Mocárabes, the Sala de los Reyes and the Patio de los Leones. Continuing with the visit we enter the gardens of the Generalife, a set of a palace with several gardens, promenades and viewpoints that invited to rest.

Rest of the day at leisure and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Valencian Community. Arrival in Valencia and visit of this Mediterranean city founded by the Romans and whose heyday came in the 15th century. From this period date the main symbols of the city as the bell tower of the cathedral, affectionately called “Miguelete”; the towers of the Serranos and the Lonja de la Seda. We will also pass by the Gothic temple of Santa Catalina Mártir; the Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes, with a baroque interior; the Monastery of San Miguel de los Reyes, the main example of Valencian Renaissance; the Estación del Norte and the Casa consistorial, both modernist examples. We finish the visit with the most modern side of the city, which includes works by Santiago Calatrava such as the 9 de Octubre Bridge and the City of Arts and Sciences.

Rest of the day at leisure and accommodation. 

Departure to the Ebro Delta, natural border between the communities of Valencia and Catalonia. Natural habitat of a bird life rich in variety and quantity, it has become one of the main ornithological observation stations in Europe. The inland area has extensive areas of rice fields while the part near the sea is formed by large lagoons, marshes and dunes. We continue to Tarragona, one of the main cities of the peninsula under the rule of the Roman Empire. During the visit of the city we can see the rich heritage of this era, such as the amphitheater and the circus, the forum surrounded by the wall, the ancient audience and the Tower of the Scipios.

Free time to enjoy the city and continuation of the trip to Barcelona.

Arrival and accommodation. 

After breakfast we will start the guided tour with a walking tour of the historic center, also known as the Gothic Quarter for the presence of multiple examples of this style. Highlights include the Palace of the Generalitat (seat of the regional government) and the City Hall, both buildings located face to face; the cathedral and Casa de la Pia Almoina, a charitable center of the 11th century and restored in the 15thcentury; the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, better known as the church of the pine tree by the presence of this tree in front; the royal shipyards, an example of Gothic civil architecture; and of course, the Church of Santa Maria del Mar, considered the real cathedral by the citizens of Barcelona, built by the people in the mid-14th century. We continue on a bus tour to admire the main jewels of Catalan Modernism, such as Casa Milà or Casa Batlló, the Hospital de Sant Pau or the Palace of Music; and to climb to Montjuic, scene of the 1992 Olympics and from where you get the best views over the city and the sea.

Free afternoon and overnight. 

Breakfast at the hotel and at the agreed time, transfer to the airport.