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8-Nights Culture and Tradition: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, and Granada — CALL

Avanti Destinations

OFFER ID 1523506

Culture and Tradition
Combine the vibrant capital city of Madrid with southern Spain. Ride the Spanish rails through scenic terrain to experience spectacular Moorish monuments, traditional Flamenco music and dance, and mountainous countryside that will enchant and inspire.

Includes:

  • Arrival and Departure Transfers in Madrid
  • 3 Nights Madrid
  • Private 2-Hour Madrid Tour
  • 1 Dinner in Madrid
  • 1 Night Córdoba
  • 2 Nights Seville with City Tour
  • Seville Flamenco Show and Dinner
  • 2 Nights Granada with City Tour
  • First Class Rail between Cities with Seat Reservations
  • Daily Breakfast


8 nights | Call for pricing

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Avanti Destinations: Culture and Tradition

Day 1 Madrid
Welcome to beautiful Madrid! Enjoy your private transfer from the Madrid airport to your hotel.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid,

Day 2 Madrid

After breakfast at your hotel, you have a morning city tour, free time in the afternoon followed by dinner this evening.

Madrid Private Car and Driver:Departure from your hotel with private local guide and driver. First of all, we will have a city tour of Madrid as well as an introduction to its history. Madrid, Spain’s capital, is now a cosmopolitan city. The Madrid area has been settled since the Lower Paleolithic age, but it was not until 1561 that King Philip II made it the capital of his mighty empire. The historic old town, also known as ‘Madrid de las Austrias’ (referring to the Hapsburg Empire) is an example of the city’s 16th and 17th century life, as is its impressive Plaza Mayor.

Dinner at La Vaca Veronica Restaurant:Please arrive on your own for your 8:00 p.m. reservations at La Vaca Veronica Restaurant, a long-standing local favorite in Paseo del Prado with great service.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid, (B, D)

Day 3 Madrid
After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure, or take an optional tour.

Centrally Located Hotel In Madrid, (B)

Day 4 Madrid, Córdoba
After breakfast in your hotel, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to the Atocha rail station, where you’ll catch your train to Córdoba. This was an important city in Roman times and later the capital of the Arabic Caliphate which comprised almost all of the Iberian Peninsula. In the tenth century Córdoba was the largest city in Europe. Rich in architecture, explore this city on a two-hour walking tour with a local guide in the afternoon.

Centrally Located Hotel In Córdoba, (B)

Day 5 Córdoba, Seville
After breakfast at your hotel, you have free time until your train departs for Seville. Please arrange your own transfer to the train station, and also from the Seville train station to your hotel.

Centrally Located Hotel In Seville, (B)

Day 6 Seville

After breakfast at your hotel, you have a Seville City Sightseeing Tour, with your afternoon at leisure, followed by a Flamenco Show and dinner in the evening.

Arrive on your own for your Hop-on/Hop-off Seville City Sightseeing Tourat Torre del Oro, to experience the historical masterpiece that is Seville with it Moorish monuments, gardens, Flamenco festivals, Museum of Fine Arts, medieval Jewish quarter and so much more. Best of all, you can hop-on and hop-off at the major points of interest over a 24-hour period.

Flamenco Show with Dinner:Please arrive on your own to Hosteria Del Laurel for your tapas dinner, then walk to Barrio del Arenal for your traditional Flamenco show. The flamenco show includes one beverage Per Person.



Centrally Located Hotel In Seville, (B, D)

Day 7 Seville, Granada
After breakfast at your hotel, go to the train station on your own for your first-class rail to Granada, a strikingly beautiful city set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and at the confluence of four rivers. Granada is most famous as the location of the Alhambra, a 1000-year-old Moorish palace of stunning architecture and art - one of the world’s great buildings and a UNESCO heritage site. Granada’s cathedral is a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Day 8 Granada
After breakfast you’ll have a city tour. Explore Granada and all it has to offer from the comfort of a Double-Decker bus. The city’s science museum (Parque de las Ciencias) is a must-see attraction which is high on both value and entertainment. With an optional Planetarium experience, there are plenty of things to do for the whole family. For a taste of history, visit Albaicin, a World Heritage Site and the old Moorish quarter of Granada or stroll around the Museo San Juan de Dios or the Museo Federico G’lorca. Marvel at the impressive structure of The Granada Cathedral or hop off at the Monasterio Cartuja, one of the most beautiful monasteries in the country. Gaze in awe at the The Palacio de Generalife, which was once a summer palace and country estate, and unwind in the beautiful sanctuary of its peaceful gardens.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Day 9 Granada
After breakfast at your hotel, head for the train station or airport for your next Avanti adventure, or to return home.

Centrally Located Hotel In Granada, (B)

Featured Destinations
Cordoba
Today's Cordoba is as impressive and surprising as its past. In the 11th century it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People of the most different cultures and religions - Jews, Muslims and Christians - have lived peacefully together, and important philosophers, scientists and artists emerged from here. Cordoba has interesting aspects, including its great monuments - the world-famous Mezquita, the Moorish mosque - and museums. Cordoba is as a lively town in the best Andalusian tradition, a town of Flamenco and bullfighting, and one of the most attractive destinations in southern Spain. The Great Mosque, which took up Roman architectural traditions, made use of columns from older buildings around, and added the Muslim sentiment of the abstract and the limitless room. The double arches are representative for the architecture dominating North Africa. Another splendid example of Muslim inheritance in Spain is the old Ummawiyy castle, Alcázar. The main attraction here are the gardens, lavish, extensive, and with water in a central role.

Excursions

Highlights of Cordoba (8 hours)

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Highlights of Cordoba (8 hours)

Highlights:
Admire the whitewashed streets of the medieval Moorish city and its old Jewish quarter. Visit the magnificent Mezquita, an architectural masterpiece that has acted as both mosque and cathedral over the centuries.

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

Royal Stables Equestrian Show

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Royal Stables Equestrian Show

Overview: Wander through the emblematic 16th-century Royal stables and assist in a spirited Equestrian Show in which the purebred Spanish horse is the protagonist. The Caballerizas Reales are the birthplace of the Andalusian horse. Be impressed by the magnificence and charm of these animals, which exhibit different disciplines, and the mastery of the riders and the horsewomen performing and blending dance with horse exercises.

Duration: 1H10

Granada
Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Andalusia, Spain. Granada has been inhabited by many empires for 2,500 years from the Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and the Moors. Remainder of each reigning era is prominent in Granada’s cultural and architectural influences. Imprints of the past can be found in Albaicin, an old Arabic quarter paved with cobble stoned streets, ogee arches, voussoirs, and decorative tile work. When the sun sets, Alhambra is at its most beautiful and radiant complimenting Byzantine courtyards and muqarna details. Homes also reflect the Mediterranean and Renaissance elegance long past. Present-day Granada attracts visitors by recapturing the past and evoking the co-existence of different cultures.

Excursions

Granada with Flavors of Sturgeon (Optional Dive In)

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Granada with Flavors of Sturgeon (Optional Dive In)

Overview: Immerse yourself in a private guided visit to the world's first certified Organic caviar farm, nestled in a serene village in the mountains. Experience the thrill of diving into a sturgeon pool with the utmost safety and guidance led by our expert technicians. Prepare to be enchanted by an exclusive tasting session, where you can relish the distinct flavors of the organic caviar, promising a gastronomic journey like no other.

Duration: 3 Hours

Seville
Seville is one place most beloved by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. Seville was home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo, can still be watched today in opera houses. Seville is the very heart of Andalusian culture and the center of bullfighting and Flamenco music. Take it easy and interrupt sightseeing from time to time to have a few "tapas", those typical "small spanish dishes", and a glass of Sherry wine in one of the many bars in this city.

Excursions

Historic Influences of Seville (8 hours)

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Historic Influences of Seville (8 hours)

Highlights:
Explore the vibrant heart of Andalucía during your full day shore excursion today. You receive a warm greeting by your driver at the port in Cádiz prior to your private transfer to Seville (a 2-hour journey approximately). Upon arrival, you will be met by your expert guide who will take you on an absorbing walking tour.

Visit the 15th-century Cathedral, one of the most breath-taking in all of Christendom. Your guide also shows you Seville's most famous monument, the Moorish tower of La Giralda. Other highlights of your tour include the Alcazar, a magnificent 14th-century Mudejar palace and the labyrinth of streets and squares of the Barrio de Santa Cruz which are delicately perfumed with orange blossom. This area is the old Jewish Quarter and every street and courtyard offers a new story that your guide will bring to life for you. After your tour, your driver transfers you back to your ship in Cádiz.

  • Discover Seville's most famous monument, the Moorish tower of La Giralda
  • Visit Alcazar, a 14th-century Mudejar palace
Tour Duration: 8 hours
Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

An Immersion into the World of Olive Oil

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An Immersion into the World of Olive Oil

Overview: Enjoy a private guided visit to an Olive oil producer led by a family member. Learn the olive oil production process from the olive fields to the final product. Pamper your taste buds with a comparative tasting of extra virgin olive oils. Witness a passionate family tradition and the careful process of olive oil extraction, the “Liquid Gold” of Andalusia. Delight with a gourmet tasting and lunch served in one of the oil mill's private rooms.

Duration: 1H30

Quintessential Brave Bull Breeding Journey

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Quintessential Brave Bull Breeding Journey

Overview: Embark on an exclusive journey and explore one of Spain's most prestigious bull-breeding ranches. Discover the vital role bull farming plays in Spain's ecological and cultural heritage. Experience the life and care of the noblest and majestic toro bravos. Unveil the ranch's facilities, from the pasture where the animals graze, breed, and rear their offspring to the bullring, where young bulls are assessed for fighting potential.

Duration: 1H30

Seville From The River

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Seville From The River

Overview: Discover Seville from another point of view. Indulge in a private Guadalquivir river cruise while glimpsing Seville's most beautiful panoramas, including the historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Observe Triana's picturesque 19th-century famous houses and enchanting bridges. Delight your senses with a premium selection of local tapas.

Duration: 1H30

Madrid
The capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum. Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night.

Excursions

Flamenco Gastronomic Experience

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Flamenco Gastronomic Experience

Overview: Step beyond the ordinary on your Madrid journey and experience the world's most famous and only Flamenco tablao in a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant. Featuring award-winning artists recognized in Spain and at the top flamenco festivals, immerse yourself in an exclusive and extraordinary Flamenco gastronomic Journey.

Duration: 1 Hour

Home Away from Home!

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Home Away from Home!

Overview: Feel at home in Madrid, hosted by a local Madrilene who will introduce you to authentic Spanish culture. With a background in haute cuisine, your Chef invites you for an intimate meal at her splendid elegant flat in the Salamanca district, one of Madrid's most elegant and glamorous neighborhoods. Relax and unwind as you savor a mouthwatering meal prepared with dedication, and love, feeling as if you were in the comfort of your own home.

Duration: 2 Hours

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
08/01/2023 - 12/31/2025
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Land Only - All prices are per person based on double occupancy; price subject to availability; and does not include airfare. Price may vary depending on choice of accommodations and can change without notice. Pricing not available during holidays and trade fair dates. Note: Land Only-Price is Per Person based on double occupancy. Airfare not included in price. Availability and price may change at any time and without prior notice and will be unavailable on certain holidays.

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