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Small Group Tour of Southern Spain (English Only)

7 Days (6 Nights)
Small Group Tour of Southern Spain (English Only)

Overview

Embark with us on a beautiful tour through Andalusia 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 capital 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, Mosque and the Jewish Quarter. In the next couple days you will experience the beauty of Spain with visiting Granada 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
  • Giralda tower in Seville
  • Alhambra and Gardens of Generalife
  • Panoramic tour of Toledo

Itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1
MADRID

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
MADRID

Tuesday: Panaromic tour of Madrid

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Madrid; find the medieval origins of the city, like the Arabic 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 Baroque 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 Salamanca, 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
CORDOBA / MADRID / SEVILLE

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
SEVILLE

Thursday: Sightseeing of Seville

  • Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Monumental and Panoramic city tour: the interior of the Cathedral (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
GRANADA / SEVILLE

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
GRANADA / MADRID / TOLEDO

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 Spanish art, 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
MADRID

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.

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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.

 

 

Inclusions & Exclusions

 **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:

  • Transfer to/from airport  (If needed, we can provide this service at an additional cost)
  • Travel insurance or visa fees
  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
  • Any additional hotel accommodations pre- or post-tour
  • Any items not specifically mentioned as "included"

Frequently Asked Questions & Tips

1 How long is the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

The tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights. It starts on a Monday with your arrival in Madrid and ends on day 7, a Sunday, after breakfast and check-out at your Madrid hotel.

2 What day of the week does the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain start?

The tour starts on a Monday in Madrid, with a welcome drink and orientation session at the hotel that evening. It runs Monday to Sunday, finishing after breakfast on day 7 in Madrid.

3 Which cities does the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain visit, in order?

The route runs Madrid (days 1-2), across La Mancha to Cordoba and on to Seville (days 3-4), then Granada (day 5), and back north via Toledo to Madrid (day 6), where the tour ends on day 7. You stay two nights in Madrid, two in Seville, one in Granada and a final night in Madrid.

4 Is the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain guided in English?

Yes. All tours are English-speaking only. You travel with an English-speaking tour escort, and English-speaking local guides lead half-day visits in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo. Each guest also receives a Bluetooth headset so you can hear the guide clearly.

5 What does the Madrid city tour include?

Day 2 is a morning city tour covering the medieval origins of Madrid, the Habsburg district with Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, the interior of the Royal Palace, the Cibeles and Neptune fountains, the Puerta de Alcala and the Prado area, plus modern Madrid along Gran Via and the Castellana. The Royal Palace entrance is included.

6 What do we see in Cordoba on the way to Seville?

On day 3 you drive through La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote, with a short stop at Puerto Lapice, and cross the Despenaperros pass into Andalusia. In Cordoba you tour the famous Mosque, whose entrance is included, and stroll the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter before a two-hour drive to Seville.

7 What does the Seville sightseeing day include?

Day 4 is a morning tour of Seville including the interior of the Cathedral, described as the second largest in the Catholic world after St Peter's in Rome, with its Giralda tower. You also visit the Santa Cruz quarter, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana, with the afternoon at leisure and an optional flamenco tour in the evening.

8 Is the Alhambra entrance included on this tour?

Yes. On day 5 you drive through the olive groves of Andalusia to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish kingdoms until 1492, and visit the Alhambra complex and the Generalife gardens with the entrance included. An optional flamenco show in the Sacromonte quarter is available that evening.

9 What happens in Toledo on the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

On day 6 you stop in Toledo, a World Heritage city on the Tagus River where Christian, Moorish and Jewish cultures lived together. A short guided tour of the old town includes the St Tome Church entrance, followed by a visit to a damascene workshop, where gold and silver are inlaid into iron, before continuing to Madrid.

10 What is included in the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

The tour includes a private coach for all services, an English-speaking tour escort, local guides in five cities, entrances to the Royal Palace, Cordoba Mosque, Seville Cathedral, Alhambra and Generalife, and St Tome Church, 6 nights in 4-star hotels, 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners at the hotels with beverages, a welcome drink, a headset and hotel porterage for one bag per person.

11 Which meals are included on the Southern Spain small group tour?

You get a buffet breakfast every morning (6 in total) and 3 dinners at the hotels, served in Seville and Granada, with mineral water and beverages. Lunches and the remaining dinners are on your own, giving you time to explore local restaurants in Madrid, Seville and Granada.

12 Are airport transfers included in the Southern Spain tour?

No, airport transfers to and from Madrid are not included, but we can arrange them for you at an additional cost. Travel insurance, visa fees, personal items and any extra hotel nights before or after the tour are also not included.

13 Can I add extra nights in Madrid before or after the tour?

Yes. Extra nights are available in Madrid before or after the tour. On the last day you can also ask us to arrange your airport transfer, extend your stay in Madrid or join another tour to see more of Spain. Contact a specialist for details.

14 What hotels are used on the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

The tour is offered in Gold class, with 6 nights in 4-star hotels in Madrid, Seville and Granada. Porters at the hotels handle one piece of luggage per passenger, so you can move between cities without carrying your bags.

15 What optional activities are available on this tour?

Two evening options are offered: a flamenco tour in Seville on day 4 and a gypsy flamenco show in Granada's Sacromonte quarter on day 5. Optional activities are not included in the tour price and can be arranged when you book or during the trip.

16 How much is the deposit and when is the balance due for the Southern Spain small group tour?

A 10% deposit secures your place on the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain. The balance is due 35 days before departure, so bookings made within 35 days of travel are normally paid in full at the time of booking.

17 Are there child rates on the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

Yes. Child pricing uses two bands based on age on the day of departure: under 11, and from 11 to under 18. Travellers aged 18 and over pay the adult rate. A specialist will confirm the rate and rooming for your family.

18 When does the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain depart and what does it cost?

No fixed departure dates are currently listed on this page, so the tour is quoted on request for your preferred Monday start. Fares are per person sharing and priced in EUR. Single occupancy is available on request with a supplement.

19 How much walking is involved on this Spain tour?

Each city includes guided walking visits, such as the Jewish Quarter in Cordoba, the Santa Cruz quarter in Seville, the Alhambra and Generalife in Granada and the narrow streets of Toledo. Comfortable shoes and a moderate level of fitness are recommended, and hotel porters carry one bag per person.

20 How do I ask a question or book the Small Group Tour of Southern Spain?

Email travel@palacetours.com, call 786-408-0610, or message us on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/17864080610, answered by a travel specialist or our AI assistant. Any departure listed on this page can be booked directly online, and if none suits you, the team will quote your preferred dates.

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