7-Day Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona Tour from Madrid

Madrid - Cordoba - Sevilla (447 km)

After departure from JULIA TRAVEL bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30 am, we will drive to the La Mancha region, the land of Don Quixote. Along the way, we will have a brief stop at typical site in Puerto Lapice. When we reach the region of Andalucia, we will travel to Cordoba, where we will take a tour of the impressive Mosque-Cathedral and Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, we will drive to Sevilla, where we will enjoy dinner and check into to a hotel.

Cordoba, SPAIN

Cordoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Cordoba. The city is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, and its easy access to the mining resources of the Sierra Morena satisfies the population's needs.

The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

The interior of this dual mosque-cathedral perfectly reflects the religious power-struggle of medieval Spain. The conversion of the church into a mosque lasted from 784 to 987. The complex is massive and features many small chapels.

Jewish Quarter

Cordoba's Jewish Quarter is marked by narrow and irregular streets. It houses a medieval Synagogue and the Sephardic House. Unfortunately, this neighborhood was a focal point of the Spanish Inquisition, during which Cordoba played a large role.

Standard Hotel: Catalonia Santa Justa

Deluxe Hotel: Melia Lebreros

Dinner: Included

Seville

Today we will have a morning panoramic city tour visiting: the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavours of this active full of light city. Guests can also choose an optional Flamenco tour.

Seville, SPAIN

Seville is the capital of Andalucia and the cultural and financial centre of southern Spain. A city of just over 700,000 inhabitants (1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it Spain's 4th largest city), Seville is Andalucia's top destination, with much to offer the traveler.

Seville Cathedral

The third-largest church in the world (and the largest cathedral), the Seville is a massive Gothic building. Each of its facades has multiple entrances that are all exquisitely and ornately adorned. It was built over an old mosque.

Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter)

The barrio of Santa Cruz in Sevilla was once the city's Jewish Quarter, and is now the most popular tourist are in the city. The narrow, winding streets and alleyways of this neighborhood remind visitors of a labyrinth.

Parque de Maria Luisa

On the riverbanks of Sevilla, Maria Luisa Park is a large public area that features lovely foliage, fountains, and walkways in the middle of this beautiful city. Within the park are many statues of famous Spanish figures.

Plaza de Espana

A large section of Maria Luisa Park in Sevilla, the Plaza de Espana is a large open space featuring buildings of Renaissance revival architecture. Most of the buildings are currently used for government purposes.

Standard Hotel: Catalonia Santa Justa

Deluxe Hotel: Melia Lebreros

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Sevilla - Granada (249 km)

After breakfast at our hotel, we will leave Sevilla by driving along the Caliphate road, passing endless olive trees, on our way to Granada, where we will visit the world famous Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Later on, guests will be able to enjoy an optional Gypsy Flamenco Show in the Sacromonte Quarter.

Granada, SPAIN

Granada is a mid-sized provincial capital in the Andalucia region of Spain. Rich in history and culture, Granada is arguably the single most worthwhile city in Spain for visitors. Spring and autumn are also both excellent times to visit.

Alhambra

The Alhambra is a massive complex consisting of multiple palaces and fortresses. It originated as a Spanish-Muslim fortress in the 9th century, but subsequent rulers, both Muslim and Christian, continually added additions and renovations.

Generalife

Built in the 14th century as the summer palace of Nasrid Emirs of Grananda, the name of this palace means "Architect's Garden" for the extensive gardens on its grounds, which are world renowned for their exquisite beauty.

Standard Hotel: Los Angeles

Deluxe Hotel: Melia Granada

Breakfast: IncludedDinner: Included

Granada - Valencia (497 km)

After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the autonomous region land of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Agora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious "Paella", Accommodation at the hotel.

Valencia, SPAIN

Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. The Port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in Europe and busiest container port on the Mediterranean Sea.

City of Arts and Sciences

This entertainment is made up of several buildings, all of them state of the art examples of postmodern architecture. Within the facility is an IMAX theater, an oceanography museum, an opera house, concert hall, and much more!

Standard Hotel: Nh Las Artes

Breakfast: Included

Valencia - Barcelona (350 km)

Today we will take a morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings. We will then drive by the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex "Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias" to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. In the afternoon we will depart northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco and reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudí symbol of the Catalonian modernism.

Valencia, SPAIN

Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. The Port of Valencia is the 5th busiest container port in Europe and busiest container port on the Mediterranean Sea.

City of Arts and Sciences

This entertainment is made up of several buildings, all of them state of the art examples of postmodern architecture. Within the facility is an IMAX theater, an oceanography museum, an opera house, concert hall, and much more!

Standard Hotel: Catalonia Barcelona 505

Deluxe Hotel: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza/Tryp Apolo

Breakfast: Included

Barcelona

In the morning we will have a city tour of Barcelona, well known for the Olympic Games during 1992. We will drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, the Montjuïc Park, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon will be for you to keep on discovering this city.

Barcelona, SPAIN

This gorgeous Spanish city on the Mediterranean is one of the world's most popular tourists destinations due to its rich cultural heritage. Visitors can see medieval buildings or admire modernity at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Standard Hotel: Catalonia Barcelona 505

Deluxe Hotel: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza / Tryp Apolo

Breakfast: Included

Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid (580 km)

After beakfast we will leave Barcelona for Zaragoza, the capital of the Aragon region and an important city in Spanish history. After some free time to see the impressive Baroque architecture of the Basilica-Temple of Our Lady Pilar, we will continue to Madrid, where we will end our tour.

Zaragoza, SPAIN

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar

This massive basilica in Zaragoza is, accroding to legend, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, with the original chapel said to be built in 44 BCE. It has been rebuilt numerous times and is now baroque in style.