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| Duration | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 1,998 |
| Price Per Day | $ 200 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Cordoba was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the middle Ages. It’s best known for La Mezquita, an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. Visits include the Park of María Luisa, the famous Plaza de España, outskirts of the great Cathedral and its La Giralda Tower and the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz, former Jewish quarter |
Day 1: USA - Madrid (Spain)
Flight with good itinerary.
Day 2: Madrid
Arrival at Madrid International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3: Madrid - Cordoba - Sevilla
After breakfast, departure towards Cordoba through La Mancha. Full day visit of the city and it’s famous Mezquita. Cordoba was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the middle Ages. It’s best known for La Mezquita, an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. After it became a Catholic church in 1236, a Renaissance-style nave was added in the 17th century. Continuation towards Sevilla. Overnight and dinner in Sevilla.
Day 4: Sevilla
Breakfast. Morning city tour of Sevilla, capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It's famous for flamenco dancing, particularly in its Triana neighborhood. Visits include the Park of María Luisa, the famous Plaza de España, outskirts of the great Cathedral and its La Giralda Tower and the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz, former Jewish quarter. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight and dinner in Sevilla.
Day 5: Sevilla - Granada
After breakfast, departure to Granada for a visit of the famous Alhambra palace and its Generalife gardens. Part palace, part fort, part World Heritage site, part lesson in medieval architecture, the Alhambra has long enchanted a never-ending line of expectant visitors. Optional visit ($) to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco. Overnight and dinner in Granada.
Day 6: Granada - Valencia
Breakfast. Departure towards Valencia via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras. The port city of Valencia lies on Spain’s southeastern coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its City of Arts and Sciences, with futuristic structures including a planetarium, an oceanarium and an interactive museum. Accommodation in Valencia.
Day 7: Valencia - Barcelona
After breakfast, late departure towards Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region known for its art and architecture. Afternoon at leisure in Barcelona.
Day 8: Barcelona
Breakfast. Morning city tour of Barcelona include the Park of Montjuic with its spectacular views, the Olympic Ring, the monument of Columbus and one of the most impressive old Gothic Quarter in Europe. Afternoon at leisure. Optional night city tour ($) of Barcelona through the wide avenues and lighted buildings and fountains.
Day 9: Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
After breakfast, departure towards Madrid through Lerida and Zaragoza. Zaragoza is the capital of northeastern Spain's Aragon region. Overlooking the Ebro River in the city center is the baroque Nuestra Señora del Pilar basilica, a famous pilgrimage site with a shrine to the Virgin Mary. Free time to discover the city. Continuation to Madrid. Overnight in Madrid.
Day 10: Madrid - USA
Breakfast. Transfer to Madrid International Airport for your return flight home.
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