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Small Group Tour of Southern (English Only)

Embark with us on a beautiful tour through and Madrid. In 7 days you will visit historic cities like Madrid, Cordoba and Sevilla. In the first days you will stay at a hotel in Madrid exploring the of Spain in guided tours and on your own. Another destination of this great tour is Cordoba, where you will visit the scenario of Don Quixote, and the Jewish Quarter. In the next couple days you will experience the beauty of Spain with visiting and Toledo. Come with us and you don't have to stand in line to see all those historic sights. You will be aloud to bypass the crowd of tourists. **All tours will be English Speaking Only Highlights: Prado art museum in Madrid Mosque of Cordoba tower in and Gardens of Panoramic tour of Toledo

Itinerary Day 1 - Monday: Arrival in Madrid

Arrive in Madrid and enjoy a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel this evening . Accommodation at the hotel.

Overnight in Madrid.

Day 2 - Tuesday: Panaromic tour of Madrid

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the 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 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 interior of the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. Admire the XIX C. works such as Prado Museum. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of , 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. Balance of the day free to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Overnight in Madrid.

Day 3 - Wednesday: Visit Cordoba - A perfect blend of world cultures Breakfast at the hotel. 08:30 Pick up from your hotel and departure drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight in Seville.

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Day 4 - Thursday: Sightseeing of Seville Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Flamenco tour. Overnight in Seville.

Day 5 - Friday: Visit the Breathtaking Granada After breakfast at the hotel drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra Complex and Generalife Gardensthat have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte quarter. Overnight in Granada. Day 6 - Saturday: Travel to Madrid with a stop in Toledo Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the , history and spirituality the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town throught its narrow streets. Then proceed with a visit to a famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. Continue to Madrid. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight in Madrid. Day 7 - End of Tour in Madrid Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to check out. Your tour ends today upon checkout. We can assist you with your transfer to the airport or add some more nights to your hotel and enjoy Madrid or maybe join another tour that will let you enjoy Spain a little bit longer.

Destination Information Cordoba Córdoba (also Cordova) is a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. A Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it was a capital of a Islamic caliphate and one of the largest cities in the world. Today a moderately-sized modern city, the old town contains many impressive architectural reminders of when Córdoba governed almost all of the . One such masterpiece is the Great Mosque of Córdoba, which contains columns that date back to the Roman and Visigothic periods, primarily constructed during the Umayyad period (its construction started in 784). It was converted into a Cathedral after the . Tourism is especially intense in Córdoba during May because of the weather and as this month hosts three very popular festivals.

Granada Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. The city of Granada is located at the foot of the Mountains, yet only one hour from the Mediterranean coast, the . The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is in Granada. It is one of the most famous items of the Islamic historical legacy that makes Granada a hot spot among cultural and tourist cities in Spain. Granada is also well-known within Spain due to the prestigious and, nowadays, vibrant night-life.

Small Group Tour of Southern Spain (English Only)(© www.palacetours.com) 2/5 Madrid Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The culture of Madrid was dominated by its religious and royal history, evident by enormous, monolithic and churches, although nowadays Madrid is just as much a cosmopolitan city as Berlin or London, full of new architecture, life style and nightlife. Madrid is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, and is considered one of the top European destinations concerning art museums. Best known is the "Golden Triangle of Art," located along the Paseo del Prado and comprising three museums, the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, and the Reina Sofia Museum, which is home to Pablo Picasso's Guernica.

Seville Seville is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain, and capital of Andalusia. The Cathedral of Seville is now arguably the largest church in the world when compared using the measurement of volume, and is also the final resting place of the remains of . La Giralda is a large and beautiful tower, originally intended for the chief mosque, but now is the magnificent of the Cathedral and prominent symbol of Seville. The Real Alcázar is a beautiful palace, built in Mudéjar (Moorish) style in the 14th century. With its myriad of rooms, extravagant architecture, lavish gardens with many courtyards, ponds and secrets to be explored, it is a fascinating place to visit.

Toledo An often overlooked gem, Toledo sits majestically above the the Tagus River in central Spain. The history of Toledo dates back to Roman occupation (Toletum) circa 192BC, followed by Visigothic rule, Muslim rule and finally the Reconquest of Toledo in 1085AD. Toledo was the capital of the Spanish empire until the mid 1500's when the royal court moved to Madrid. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 for its extensive cultural and monumental heritage and place of coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Moorish cultures. Don't miss the centerpiece of Toledo, its Cathedral, and the baroque Transparente behind the main altar. The Cathedral also has a great art gallery with works by Raphael, Rubens, Goya, Titian, and one of El Greco's major works, The Disrobing of Christ.

Price Chart

**Extra night available Pre or Post Tour in Madrid, please ask for details** The tour includes: Private Coach for all services per itinerary English speaking tour escort English speaking local guide half day in: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo Entrance fees for Madrid-Royal Palace, Cordoba-Mosque, Seville-Cathedral, Granada-Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens, Toledo-St. Tome Church 6 nights in 4* hotels 6 buffet breakfast 3 dinners at hotels including wine and mineral water 1 Welcome Drink 1 headset (Bluetooth technology for a perfect audition during guides explanations) Luggage porters at hotels (1 piece per passenger)

The tour does not include:

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Accommodation Carmen Hotel , Granada (4 -Star) C/ Acera De Darro 62Granada 18005, Spain Guests can enjoy an array of amenities including a babysitting service (on request) and a seasonl outdoor swimming pool, open only during summer months. Imposing 19th century building, less than one kilometer from the Alhambra and Granada's cathedral. Facilities Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal • Swimming pool - children's • Concierge services • Complimentary breakfast • Bar/lounge • Restaurant(s) in hotel • Room service (limited hours) • Parking (surcharge) • Number of rooms: 281 • Security guard • Gift shops or newsstand • Babysitting or child care • Laundry facilities • Dry cleaning service • Barbecue grill(s) • Elevator/lift • Room Facilities: Cable/satellite TV • Air conditioning • Minibar • Hair dryer • Bathroom telephone • In-room safe

Courtyard Madrid Princesa , Madrid () c/Princesa, 40

Melia Sevilla , Seville (4****) C/ Dr. Pedro de Castro,1 Given its city-centre location, the MELIA SEVILLA is the perfect starting point for a visit to SEVILLA. Comfort and functionality combine it its rooms, creating a pleasant environment in which to relax.

** The above accommodations are for reference and all efforts will be made to give these accommodations. In some circumstances if they are not available, alternate arrangements will be made in similar hotels Terms & Conditions PAYMENT TERMS: 20% of total tour cost due at the time of booking 80% or balance no later than 35 days prior to tour departure date CANCELLATION FEES: i) 5% of the trip price if it is produced between 10 and 15 days before the departure. ii) 15% of the trip price, if it occurs from 10 to 3 days prior to the departure. iii) 25% of the trip price, if it occurs within 48 hours prior to the departure. The above times are based on local time of the destination where the tour is provided. In order to provide enough time for processing cancellation, guests need to add 3 business days to the above timeframes. An administration fees of 15% on any monies to be refunded to the client will be charged prior to refund. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover the losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.

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