11-Day History, Culture & Traditions of Spain

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Today, you'll be taken on a tour of the best sights to see in Madrid. You'll be focussing on the Hapsburg and Bourbon legacy which includes a visit to the magnificent Royal Palace, the largest palace in Europe and the official residence of the Spanish royal family. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy Madrid as you wish, perhaps with a few museum visits. In the evening, you may want to dine at the CEBO restaurant, a contemporary Spanish restaurant which prides itself on using local produce.

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You'll take the high-speed train from Madrid to Toledo for the day where you'll take a tour of the city stopping at the most wonderful viewpoints along the way. You'll then head out on a walking tour of the historic centre of Toledo where you'll visit the Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the El Tránsito Synagogue and the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Jewish Quarter of Toledo. In the evening, you'll have the option to dine at the popular La Candela.

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You'll arrive in Cordoba by high-speed train from Madrid and will venture out on a walking tour to get acquainted with this ancient UNESCO-listed city. Once you arrive, you'll be taken on a walking tour of the beautiful sights of Cordoba including a visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the Synagogue and the Royal Alcazar. You'll have a free evening during which you could have a traditional Andalusian dinner at Restaurant el Choto.

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Dive into the ancient history of this city, starting with a visit to the grand Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, one of the most stunning examples of Islamic architecture and one of the largest mosques in the world. Following this, you'll visit the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba as well as the Alcazar of the Christian Kings. You'll have free time to explore and have lunch in the afternoon. In the evening, you'll enjoy a marvellous equestrian exhibition in which pure-bred Spanish horses are the stars.

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Olive oil, gastronomy and wine are part of Andalucia’s popular wisdom and today, you will delve into this fascinating world! En route to Granada, you'll stop in the beautiful town of Montilla where you'll experience an olive oil and wine tour as well as a delicious lunch at the vineyard. In Granada, dive straight into tasting the soul of this fabulous city. After getting acquainted with the city and checking in to your hotel, you will venture out on a walking and tapas tour of Granada.

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Today, you'll discover one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture, the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th Century. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore beautiful Granada. After visiting this architectural wonder, you'll have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the beautiful Generalife Gardens. After lunch, you'll visit the Royal Chapel of Granada, the final resting place of the Spanish Monarchs.

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En route to Seville, you'll stop by the picturesque city of Carmona, in the province of Seville, to explore the surroundings and to have lunch overlooking the Guadalquivir Valley. Carmona is one of the oldest towns in Europe, a picture of beauty and tranquillity. When you reach Seville, you will venture out on a short walking tour of the city before enjoying a free evening to explore further.

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Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and is home to the third largest old town in the whole of Europe. A large part of your day will be spent exploring Seville on a guided walking tour, you'll visit the largest Gothic Church in the world, the Seville Cathedral, and also the Alcazar of Seville among many others. Following some free time in the afternoon, your evening will be spent experiencing the exciting tapas and flamenco culture of Seville.

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Today, you'll leave Seville for Malaga stopping on the way to spend the day in the outdoors exploring the Grazalema Natural Park, its charming white villages and the picturesque little town of Ronda. Ronda is a mountaintop city home to a stunning deep gorge, ancient bridges and lush river valleys. Moving on from Ronda, you'll explore the charming towns of Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra, both home to narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Your evening is free to enjoy how you wish.