Overview
Spain, on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, is really 17 autonomous regions, each with its own geography and culture. The capital, Madrid,
is home to the Royal Palace and singular Prado museum, housing works by European masters, and Segovia to the north has a fairy-tale
medieval castle and Roman aqueduct. Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is defined by Antoni Gaudí’s quirky modernist architecture, including
the Sagrada Família basilica. At 505,992 km2 (195,365 sq mi), Spain is the world's fifty-second largest country and Europe's fourth
largest country. It is some 47,000 km2 (18,000 sq mi) smaller than France and 81,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) larger than the US state of
California. Mount Teide (Tenerife) is the highest mountain peak in Spain and is the third largest volcano in the world from its base.
Spain also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean and a number of uninhabited
islands on the Mediterranean side of the Strait of Gibraltar, known as plazas de soberanía ("places of sovereignty", or territories under
[Spanish] sovereignty), such as the Chafarinas Islands and Alhucemas. The peninsula of Vélez de la Gomera is also regarded as a plaza de
soberanía. The isle of Alborán, located in the Mediterranean between Spain and North Africa, is also administered by Spain, specifically
by the municipality of Almería, Andalusia. The little Pheasant Island in the River Bidasoa is a Spanish-French condominium. Three main
climatic zones can be separated, according to geographical situation and orographic conditions: The Mediterranean climate, characterised
by warm and dry summers. It is dominant in the peninsula, with two varieties: Csa and Csb according to the Köppen climate classification.
The Csb Zone, with a more extreme climate, hotter in summer and colder in winter, extends to additional areas not typically associated
with a Mediterranean climate, such as much of central and northern-central of Spain (e.g. Valladolid, Burgos, León). The semi-arid climate
(Bsh, Bsk), located in the southeastern quarter of the country, especially in the region of Murcia and in the Ebro valley. In contrast with
the Mediterranean climate, the dry season extends beyond the summer. The oceanic climate (Cfb), located in the northern quarter of the
country, especially in the region of Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and partly Galicia. In contrary to the Mediterranean climate,
winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean, and have no seasonal drought. Apart from these main types, other sub-types can
be found, like the alpine climate in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and a typical desert climate in the zone of Almería and in most parts
of the Canary Islands; while in higher areas of the Canary Islands the predominant climate is subtropical.
Validity
Valid till 31 March 2017
Day 1: Madrid
Arrival to Madrid Barajas airport. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight. Free time at leisure.
Day 2: Madrid
Breakfast and overnight. In the morning, panoramic city tour with local guide, where we will see the old and new town, go all over
the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Cibeles Square and Gran Via Avenue, to end Orient Square. We will make a stop at the Senorial Retiro
Park and the Ventas Bull Ring. Free time to take some photos ( it will depend to climatic conditions ). Continue to the Columbus Square,
where we will take a soft-drink in the Hard Rock Café Madrid. Afternoon at leisure to explore Madrid or attend an excursion in the
outskirts of Madrid to El Escorial.
Day 3: Madrid – Cordoba – Seville
Breakfast at hotel. Departure towards La Mancha. Brief stop at the typical site of Don Quixote. Continue towards the south of Spain,
crossing through the impressive gorge of Despeñaperros, gateway to the Andalusian Region. Our next stop will be in Cordoba, declared
World Heritage. Included monumental tour with our local guide in which we will take a stroll through the Jewish Quarters and then visit
the world renowneded Mosque (entrance included). In the afternoon proceed to Seville. Overnight. Time at leisure to explore the quaint
streets and squares of Seville.
Day 4: Seville
Breakfast and overnight. Morning panoramic and monumental city tour, where we will come in contact with this magnificent city, driving
by Maria Luisas Park, The University, Americas Square and The Pavillions built in 1929 for the Iberoamerican Fair. Following the panoramic
tour we will continue on foot from the Murillo Gardens towards the old “Santa Cruz” quarters. Brief stop. We will then proceed to the Cathedral
(entrance included) where we will also see the symbol of Seville, The Giralda Tower once the minaret of the Mosque and today the belfry
of the Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure where you can attend an optional artistic tour. In the late afternoon, possibility of attending
the finest Flamenco Show in Spain.
Day 5: Seville - Granada
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Granada which is located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Tour of the Alhambra, the most
visited monument in Spain where we will be seeing the Nazarite Palaces and the Generalife Gardens (entrance included).
Day 6: Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Toledo. Tour of this monumental city declared World Heritage. On arrival panoramic drive around Toledo and
then proceed on foot to visit the historical old town. We will enter the Cathedral (entrance included), Santo Tome which in its interior holds
one of the masterpieces of El Greco, “The burial of the count of Orgaz” (entrance included) and finally we will proceed towards the former Jewish
Quarters to see the synagogue of St. Maria La Blanca. Afternoon departure to Madrid. Overnight.
Day 7: Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour End !
Package Pricing
Price Per Adult on Twin Sharing
Price Per Adult on Single Occupancy
Price Per Child with Bed (2-11 Years)
Price Per Child without Bed (2-11 Years)
USD 999
USD 1299
USD 799
USD 499