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Day 1: Arrival - Madrid
Welcome to Spain, Land of the Flamenco & Fiestas! Madrid is Spain's second-largest city. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we proceed to visit the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. It is a beautiful example of 18th-century architecture and is one of the best-preserved palaces in Europe. On the panoramic tour, see some of the different areas of Madrid: from the Borbones, Austrias, Isabelino and contemporary quarters through to the Moorish Quarter. Spend the night in Madrid.
 
Day 2: Madrid - Toledo
After a buffet breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure and explore Madrid on your own. In the afternoon, we proceed to Toledo - a city of great artistic beauty. It was once the country's capital and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. During a walking tour of the city centre, we visit some of the city's most famous monuments - St Tome Church, Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue, the Victorio Macho Museum and San Juan de Los Reyes Church. Overnight stay in Madrid. 

 

Day 3: Madrid – Excursion to Avila & Segovia
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, before proceeding on a tour of Avila and Segovia. The city of Avila is encircled by 11th-century walls and looks more like a great castle than a living city. It has Romanesque churches, Gothic palaces and a fortified Cathedral from the 12th century. Continue to Segovia, a very important military city during the time of the Romans. The city was chosen by some of Castilla's Kings as a summer residence and is preserved as a notable medieval centre. We visit the Cathedral (the last gothic cathedral built in Spain) and the Alcazar, a spectacular castle. 

 

Day 4: Madrid – Seville City Tour & Flamenco Show
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station for a train to Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia. 
In the afternoon, proceed for a tour of Seville, considered the cultural centre of the region. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years. Romans, Vandals, Visigoths and Moors all left their presence in the city. 
We will then continue with a lovely river cruise where you can enjoy a new perspective to view the city. On board, we can see firsthand the untouched sides of the Golden Tower, the famous Calle Betis, the Bullring, and Triana Bridge - the oldest in the city, designed by none other than Gustav Eiffel himself. We will also see the famous Isla de la Cartuja and its Monastery, where Christopher Colombus lived for some years. In a truly Andalusian night out, enjoy a breathtaking evening with an authentic Flamenco performance. Be introduced to various flamenco styles through song, guitar and dance. Those artists will make you feel the true passion of flamenco. 

 

Day 5: Seville – Excursion to Cordoba
After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion of the Andalusian city of Cordoba, one of the most beautiful in Spain. It was founded by Claudius Marcellus in the 2nd Century BC, during the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The tour starts with a visit to the Alcazar of the Christian Kings. Formerly a Roman fortress, the Catholic Kings resided here following the Reconquest, and the Moorish influence is seen in its beautiful gardens. The next stop is perhaps the crowning point of the day, the Mosque. The building was begun in 785 AD by Abd al-Rahman on the site of an old Visigoth basilica of St. Vincent and underwent additional building work during the following two hundred years. After the Reconquest, it was reconsecrated as a Christian church and underwent further alterations, the most notable being the construction of a Renaissance cathedral nave. The Mosque today exhibits fine examples of Muslim, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. We continue with a walk through the old Jewish Quarter, the Old Market, and the 14th Century Synagogue. After lunch, we return to Seville. 

 

Day 6: Seville – Marbella
After breakfast, we proceed to the railway station for our train to Malaga, the birthplace of Picasso. It is also known for its excellent weather and beaches, surrounded by mountains and flanked by two rivers, the city features beautiful landscapes marked by pretty streets and lush gardens. Transfer to the hotel in Marbella.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 

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Day 7: Marbella - Excursion to Granada & Alhambra Palace
After breakfast, we proceed to the splendid city of Granada. We visit the Alhambra Palace and its gardens. Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and the court of Granada in the middle of the XIII century. Throughout the XIII, XIV and XV centuries, the fortress became a citadel which housed two main areas: the military area or Alcazaba and the medina (court city). The complex of monuments has an independent palace opposite the Alhambra, The Generalife, surrounded by orchards and beautiful gardens. After lunch, we will continue with a panoramic tour of this beautiful city.

 

Day 8: Marbella – Barcelona
After an early buffet breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Barcelona. On arrival at Barcelona airport, transfer to your hotel. 
The rest of the day is free for your own activities. Spend the night in Barcelona. 

 

Day 9: Barcelona - Excursion to Figueres & Girona
After an early breakfast, proceed for a tour of Girona and Figueres: two of the most interesting towns of Catalunya. In Figueres, visit its landmark Teatro-Museo Dali and discover the amazing world of Dali. Also, visit Girona - wander through this monumental city, which has one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters. 

 

Day 10: Barcelona
After breakfast, visit the famous Sagrada Familia. Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical unfinished basilica teems with symbolism and unexpected twists. Explore Park Guell, one of Antoni Gaudi’s most enduring creations, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. We continue to the Olympic Village, and then to Montjuich for a panoramic view of the city and port. The tour will take you past the Columbus Statue to the Olympic Stadium and St Jordi Palace. Then it's time for a visit to the Spanish Village - where you'll have the opportunity to taste the famous Catalonian Cava.
 
Day 11: Barcelona - Tenerife
After breakfast, get ready to visit the largest island in the Canary archipelago. Take a flight to Tenerife. Tenerife shows influence from the aboriginal Guanches people. Come in February, and you'll see a carnival celebration whirling through the streets, with enough feathers and sequins to give Rio a run for its money. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide and stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Say hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley.
Check into your hotel. 

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Day 12: Tenerife
After breakfast, explore this modern and friendly city, also known for its beautiful gardens. 

 

Day 13: Tenerife
Meals: Breakfast
Day at leisure. 

 

Day 14: Tenerife – Barcelona
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Barcelona. Check into your hotel. 

 

Day 15: Barcelona – Departure
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for a flight back to your next destination. Return home with fond memories.

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