All you need is Spain - Madrid with Andalusia, Cordoba & Toledo
All you need is Spain - Madrid with Andalusia, Cordoba & Toledo
All you need is Spain - Madrid with Andalusia, Cordoba & Toledo
8 Days Starting and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Madrid, Séville, Granada
Tour Overview
Join this memorable eight-day tour where you can learn about the history and experience the life, passion and beauty of Spain. During this fascinating tour you will discover the cultural richness of Andalusia, from the inspiring Phoenician era to the Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian periods while visiting fascinating World Heritage sites in Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Toledo.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSCordoba: Wander around Cordoba’s former Jewish district, explore the old town, and get closer to the spirit of this mediaeval marvel.Granada: Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Albaicin Quarter. Admire its architecture, learn about its rich history, and let its mesmerising beauty dazzle you.Seville: Discover the charming capital of Andalusia with a panoramic tour of the city. Admire its interesting architecture and learn all about its glorious past.Toledo: The spirit of El Greco lives on in the ancient streets of this beautiful city with visits to the cathedral, historic churches and the mediaeval synagogue.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Exe Getafe
Upon arrival at Madrid airport meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Once you’re settled, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure by heading out to explore the streets of Madrid at your own pace.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Exe Getafe
After breakfast at the hotel meet the guide for the Madrid panoramic city tour. Find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic fortress at the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical buildings. Drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterized by Phillip II and its Renaissance and Baroque style buildings, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX century works such as Prado Museum. Contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza Castilla, and Parque del Oeste, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. Afternoon and lunch free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer on your own.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 3 : Madrid – Cordoba – Sevilla (550 Km 5 Hrs)
Location: Séville
Accommodation Name: TRH La Motilla
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before driving along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past until you reach Cordoba. Cordoba was the capital of the Moorish Caliphate of Al-Andalus during the height of its powers and glory, and nowhere is this wealth more evident than in the magnificent Great Mosque, which is now the Catholic cathedral. Together with the guide visit this monument and promenade by the Jewish quarter. In the afternoon, after a short drive of about two hours, arrival in Seville.
Overnight in Seville.
Day 4 : Sevilla
Location: Séville
Accommodation Name: TRH La Motilla
Breakfast at the hotel before stepping out into the streets of Seville, the capital of Andalusia and one of Spain’s most renowned cities for its authentic Spanish atmosphere and impressive architecture. Set eye upon all of Seville’s most important sites with a panoramic tour of the city. The tour includes a fun photo stop at the magical Maria Luisa Park, a large lush green space large enough to contain two impressive squares, both of which you will visit. The first one is Plaza de España, which boasts beautiful ornate tiles, elaborate redbrick towers, bridges and canals. The second square is the Plaza de America, which is flanked by a number of magnificent neo-Gothic and neo-Mudejar palaces. You will also have a guided tour of the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its glorious Giralda bell tower, the most emblematic symbol of Seville. As well as the Barrio de Santa Cruz, its most picturesque old quarter, and the old Jewish quarter. It is a labyrinth of whitewashed alleyways, alleys, arches and courtyards, each with a story to tell.
Overnight in Sevilla.
Day 5 : Sevilla – Granada (260 Km – 3Hrs)
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: Los Angeles
After breakfast at the hotel depart to Granada. Drive east through the route of the Caliphate to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees. On the arrival visit of the Alhambra Complex, the seat of the last Moorish emirs in Spain. For more than a thousand years, this ‘pearl set in emeralds’ has stood atop Sabika hill overlooking the city, gaining in importance during the Nasrid dynasty, which turned the original castle into the palace of today. Free lunch and the rest of the day at your disposal.
Overnight in Granada.
Day 6 : Granada
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: Los Angeles
Breakfast at the hotel and free day to enjoy the Nasrid capital. Granada is more than just Alhambra; the Muslim heritage runs through every corner of the city and mixes with Christian tradition, giving rise to a unique city.
Overnight in Granada.
Day 7 : Granada – Toledo – Madrid (450 Km – 4.5Hrs)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Exe Getafe
After breakfast at the hotel drive northward, towards the sky of Castilla to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo surrounded by the Tagus River. Toledo, a World Heritage City, where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of Spanish art, history, and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Enjoy a short guided tour to discover the narrow streets and all the monuments in the city center before continuing to Madrid.
Overnight in Madrid.
Day 8 : Madrid Departure
Location: Madrid
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Madrid Airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
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Operated with English/Spanish-speaking tour guide (Day 2-7)
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7 nights’ accommodation
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7 Breakfasts
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Arrival & departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Madrid Airport
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Shared air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
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All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: guided panoramic city tour in Madrid guided city tour in Cordoba incl. Mosque entrance fee guided tour in Sevilla incl. Catedral entrance fee guided city tour in Granada incl. Alhambra entran
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Meet and greet
What's Not Included
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International or domestic flights
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Lunches & dinners
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Any visit not mentioned in the program
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Porterage and gratuities
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Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
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Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any)
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Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.