Spanish Delights: An 9-Day Small Group Journey

DAY 1: WELCOME TO MADRID

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. We recommend selecting flights that arrive no later than 5 PM to fully enjoy the first day of the itinerary. Meals: D

Accommodation at the AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

DAY 2: MADRID SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with a guided city tour led by your Local Expert. Discover the highlights of Madrid, starting with the historic Barrio de la Morería, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Explore the Madrid of the Bourbons, including the urban planning of Charles III, and admire iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá.

Continue to contemporary Madrid, with areas like Gran Vía, Castellana, the Salamanca district, as well as the commercial and financial zones of modern Madrid, including a visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the tour, enjoy a tasting of typical chocolate with churros, the quintessential Madrid snack. The afternoon is at your leisure to further explore the city's wonders. Meals: B

Accommodation at the AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

DAY 3: MADRID, MERIDA & CORDOBA

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore the city’s rich historical heritage before continuing to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hesperia Cordoba Hotel, Cordoba, or similar

DAY 4: CORDOBA & SEVILLE

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with an impressive tour of Córdoba’s Mosque (entrance included) and explore other significant sites that will soothe your mind and spirit as you stroll through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by your expert local guide.

In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Tonight, enjoy the opportunity to discover Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Melia Lebreros Hotel, Seville, or similar

DAY 5: SEVILLE SIGHTSEEING

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, embark on a city tour of the Andalusian capital, Seville, with your Local Expert. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter’s in Rome. Explore the Santa Cruz quarter, the setting for the tales of Carmen and the myth of Don Juan, and continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.

The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Melia Lebreros Hotel, Seville, or similar

DAY 6: SEVILLE, JEREZ & RONDA

After breakfast, travel south through picturesque Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will experience two essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and enjoy a wine tasting at one of the renowned local wineries.

Continue your journey to Ronda, where you will visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. The rest of the day is at leisure to uncover the secrets of Ronda. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Catalonia Reina Victoria Hotel, Ronda, or similar

DAY 7: RONDA, MALAGA & GRANADA

After breakfast, depart for Málaga. Explore the city and its rich historical and cultural attractions. Málaga is filled with charming corners that reflect centuries of history, from Roman times, highlighted by its magnificent theater, to the Arab influence seen in the Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro.

Continue your journey to Granada, a city nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, and considered one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, epitomized by the Alhambra is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to dance flamenco before enjoying dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most traditional venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take in the stunning views of Granada from one of the city's scenic viewpoints. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Catalonia Granada Hotel, Granada, or similar

DAY 8: GRANADA & MADRID

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the world-famous Alhambra complex with your Local Expert (entrance included), including the stunning Generalife Gardens. After the visit, depart for Madrid. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

DAY 9: MADRID DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure. Meals: B