8-Nights Culture and Tradition: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, and Granada — CALL

Avanti Destinations

OFFER ID 1523506

Culture and Tradition
Combine the vibrant capital city of Madrid with southern Spain. Ride the Spanish rails through scenic terrain to experience spectacular Moorish monuments, traditional Flamenco music and dance, and mountainous countryside that will enchant and inspire.

Includes:

Arrival and Departure Transfers in Madrid
3 Nights Madrid
Private 2-Hour Madrid Tour
1 Dinner in Madrid
1 Night Córdoba
2 Nights Seville with City Tour
Seville Flamenco Show and Dinner
2 Nights Granada with City Tour
First Class Rail between Cities with Seat Reservations
Daily Breakfast

8 nights | Call for pricing

Itinerary

Avanti Destinations: Culture and Tradition

Day 1 Madrid
Welcome to beautiful Madrid! Enjoy your private transfer from the Madrid airport to your hotel.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid,

Day 2 Madrid

After breakfast at your hotel, you have a morning city tour, free time in the afternoon followed by dinner this evening.

Madrid Private Car and Driver:Departure from your hotel with private local guide and driver. First of all, we will have a city tour of Madrid as well as an introduction to its history. Madrid, Spain’s capital, is now a cosmopolitan city. The Madrid area has been settled since the Lower Paleolithic age, but it was not until 1561 that King Philip II made it the capital of his mighty empire. The historic old town, also known as ‘Madrid de las Austrias’ (referring to the Hapsburg Empire) is an example of the city’s 16th and 17th century life, as is its impressive Plaza Mayor.

Dinner at La Vaca Veronica Restaurant:Please arrive on your own for your 8:00 p.m. reservations at La Vaca Veronica Restaurant, a long-standing local favorite in Paseo del Prado with great service.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid, (B, D)

Day 3 Madrid
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure, or take an optional tour.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid, (B)

Day 4 Madrid, Córdoba
After breakfast in your hotel, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to the Atocha rail station, where you’ll catch your train to Córdoba. This was an important city in Roman times and later the capital of the Arabic Caliphate which comprised almost all of the Iberian Peninsula. In the tenth century Córdoba was the largest city in Europe. Rich in architecture, explore this city on a two-hour walking tour with a local guide in the afternoon.

Centrally Located Hotel In Córdoba, (B)

Day 5 Córdoba, Seville
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time until your train departs for Seville. Please arrange your own transfer to the train station, and also from the Seville train station to your hotel.

Centrally Located Hotel In Seville, (B)

Day 6 Seville

After breakfast at your hotel, you have a Seville City Sightseeing Tour, with your afternoon at leisure, followed by a Flamenco Show and dinner in the evening.

Arrive on your own for your Hop-on/Hop-off Seville City Sightseeing Tourat Torre del Oro, to experience the historical masterpiece that is Seville with it Moorish monuments, gardens, Flamenco festivals, Museum of Fine Arts, medieval Jewish quarter and so much more. Best of all, you can hop-on and hop-off at the major points of interest over a 24-hour period.

Flamenco Show with Dinner:Please arrive on your own to Hosteria Del Laurel for your tapas dinner, then walk to Barrio del Arenal for your traditional Flamenco show. The flamenco show includes one beverage Per Person.

Centrally Located Hotel In Seville, (B, D)

Day 7 Seville, Granada
After breakfast at your hotel, go to the train station on your own for your first-class rail to Granada, a strikingly beautiful city set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and at the confluence of four rivers. Granada is most famous as the location of the Alhambra, a 1000-year-old Moorish palace of stunning architecture and art - one of the world’s great buildings and a UNESCO heritage site. Granada’s cathedral is a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Day 8 Granada
After breakfast you’ll have a city tour. Explore Granada and all it has to offer from the comfort of a Double-Decker bus. The city’s science museum (Parque de las Ciencias) is a must-see attraction which is high on both value and entertainment. With an optional Planetarium experience, there are plenty of things to do for the whole family. For a taste of history, visit Albaicin, a World Heritage Site and the old Moorish quarter of Granada or stroll around the Museo San Juan de Dios or the Museo Federico G’lorca. Marvel at the impressive structure of The Granada Cathedral or hop off at the Monasterio Cartuja, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the country. Gaze in awe at the The Palacio de Generalife, which was once a summer palace and country estate, and unwind in the beautiful sanctuary of its peaceful gardens.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Day 9 Granada
After breakfast at your hotel, head for the train station or airport for your next Avanti adventure, or to return home.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Featured Destinations

Cordoba

Today's Cordoba is as impressive and surprising as its past. In the 11th century it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People of the most different cultures and religions - Jews, Muslims and Christians - have lived peacefully together, and important philosophers, scientists and artists emerged from here. Cordoba has interesting aspects, including its great monuments - the world-famous Mezquita, the Moorish mosque - and museums. Cordoba is as a lively town in the best Andalusian tradition, a town of Flamenco and bullfighting, and one of the most attractive destinations in southern Spain. The Great Mosque, which took up Roman architectural traditions, made use of columns from older buildings around, and added the Muslim sentiment of the abstract and the limitless room. The double arches are representative for the architecture dominating North Africa. Another splendid example of Muslim inheritance in Spain is the old Ummawiyy castle, Alcázar. The main attraction here are the gardens, lavish, extensive, and with water in a central role.

Excursions

Highlights of Cordoba (8 hours)

Royal Stables Equestrian Show

Granada

Seville

Seville is one place most beloved by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. Seville was home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo, can still be watched today in opera houses. Seville is the very heart of Andalusian culture and the center of bullfighting and Flamenco music. Take it easy and interrupt sightseeing from time to time to have a few "tapas", those typical "small spanish dishes", and a glass of Sherry wine in one of the many bars in this city.

Excursions

Historic Influences of Seville (8 hours)

An Immersion into the World of Olive Oil

Quintessential Brave Bull Breeding Journey

Madrid

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

08/01/2023 - 12/31/2025

from $999,999,999 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

8 Nights

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Vacation Rating

Deluxe
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.

Remarks

Land Only - All prices are per person based on double occupancy; price subject to availability; and does not include airfare. Price may vary depending on choice of accommodations and can change without notice. Pricing not available during holidays and trade fair dates. Note: Land Only-Price is Per Person based on double occupancy. Airfare not included in price. Availability and price may change at any time and without prior notice and will be unavailable on certain holidays.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID

1523506

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8-Nights Culture and Tradition: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, and Granada — CALL

Excursions

Highlights of Cordoba (8 hours)

Royal Stables Equestrian Show

Excursions

Granada with Flavors of Sturgeon (Optional Dive In)

Excursions

Historic Influences of Seville (8 hours)

An Immersion into the World of Olive Oil

Quintessential Brave Bull Breeding Journey

Vacation Details

Merced Travel