Your tour will begin in vibrant Madrid, where you’ll meet the group and kick off your itinerary with a delicious welcome dinner. Salud!
After breakfast you’ll take in all the highlights of this captivating capital on an orientation tour. Then you’ll board the mini-coach and head for Toledo – a beguiling riverside city where centuries of history come alive. A guided city tour and visits to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca will help you get a grip on the area’s unique cultural heritage before you retire to your hotel for the night.
Today your journey will continue south across the vast plains of La Mancha towards Valdepeñas – where you’ll pause to visit a local bodega for a wine tasting session and tapas lunch. Appetites satisfied, you’ll move on to beautiful Córdoba – your home for the next two nights.
Prepare to step back in time to the days of Islamic Iberia – a locally guided tour of Córdoba’s Old Town awaits! After visiting the spectacular Mezquita (a UNESCO-protected mosque), you’ll be free to explore the city at your own pace. Seek out hidden squares and local cafés, pamper yourself at a traditional hammam or simply sit back and marvel at the city’s magnificent architecture – this afternoon is all about you.
The next stop will be Úbeda, a World Heritage-listed town filled with spectacular Renaissance palaces. There will be just enough time to pause and taste some authentic Spanish olive oil before you move on to enchanting Granada.
An energetic university city with an ancient past – Granada is yours to explore at leisure today. No visit here would be complete without wandering the lavish interiors of ancient Alhambra. Purchase your tickets well in advance to secure the opportunity to explore the intricately carved archways and vibrant gardens of this breathtaking Moorish palace.
You can rest assured that today’s journey will be just as much fun as the destination! From Granada, your path will turn east as you make the scenic journey to the mountaintop city of Ronda, where you’ll get your bearings on an orientation tour. Tonight, come together with your group for dinner in a local restaurant.
Today it’s back on the road – with stops at the picturesque white villages of Grazalema and Arcos to look forward to. This afternoon you’ll set your sights on Jerez – where you’ll be treated to a sherry tasting session and tapas lunch at a local winery. Tonight, a traditional Flamenco show will help you settle into Seville.
Today you have a full day to spend getting acquainted with the charismatic city of Seville. First, a locally guided walking tour and a visit to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alcázar of Seville. Then, the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Whether you want to seek out Roman ruins, hunt down Moorish mosaics or visit classical squares, there are plenty of historic sites to keep you occupied here. Feeling hungry? You could always sample some Andalucían specialities at one of the city’s abundant bars.
Back to nature today. After breakfast you’ll make tracks to the Sierra de Aracena, an unspoilt mountain range peppered with castles, quaint villages and pastures. While you’re here, pay a visit to a local pig farm – where you’ll be lucky enough to taste some authentic jamón ibérico and local cheeses.
Your first stop of the day will be Monsaraz, a charming Portuguese hilltop village with sweeping views of the Alqueva Dam. Take some time to explore its narrow streets before moving on to Estremoz for an afternoon of leisure time. Tonight, you’ll raise a toast to your Iberian adventure over a farewell dinner.
Onwards to Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region. This afternoon will see your tour come to a close in postcard-perfect Lisbon.
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