Compare Solo Travel: The Heart of Spain by Great Value Vacations vs 9-Day Special Package: Madrid and Andalusia - English Monolingual by Julia Travel
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| Duration | 7 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 2,454 | Check price |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Small group tour |
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Drive through central Spain on this 6-night solo adventure! You're in control with your own personal rental car and the open road ahead of you! Begin in Madrid, the central capital of Spain. Take a city highlights tour, complete with a visit to the Royal Palace! Be sure to also visit the Puerta del Sol, which is among the most famous spots in the city! Hop in your rental car and continue your trip in Salamanca! Check out the Universidad de Salamanca, the detailed architecture, and the Old City! Then, drive to Toledo for a few more days in central Spain! With a rich religious history, Toledo boasts many beautiful churches, cathedrals, and monuments. You'll definitely want to try some tapas here, too! At the end of your trip, drive your rental car back to the Madrid Airport for your flight home! |
9-Day Special Package: Madrid and Andalusia - English Monolingual. 16-Day A tour through very historical cities: the Arabic mark in Cordoba and Seville, the medieval layout in Ronda and the cultures’ coexistence in Toledo |
Day 1 Welcome to Madrid!
Touch down in the artistic city of Madrid! Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and head to your first hotel. Once you get settled, enjoy a night at leisure! Spend the evening getting to know the city. Why not treat yourself to some tasty tapas?
Day 2 Madrid
Rise and shine! Recharge with a delightful breakfast, then embark on your half-day tour of Madrid! Explore the city's highlights and complete your tour with a special guided visit to the Royal Palace. The rest of the day is yours! Consider a stroll through Retiro Park, or a visit to Madrid's renowned art museums, such as the Prado, the Reina Sofia, or the Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Day 3 Madrid - Salamanca
After breakfast, wave goodbye to Madrid and head on your merry way! As you journey toward stunning Salamanca, you may want to make a couple of noteworthy stops. Consider visits to the beautiful cities of Segovia and Avila - they're both on the way! Once you arrive in Salamanca, settle into your accommodation and enjoy free time to explore the city.
Day 4 Salamanca
Enjoy a whole day exploring Salamanca at your own pace! Take in the beauty of the grand Plaza Mayor and visit the city's breathtaking cathedrals. You might want to check out Salamanca University, a stunning, historic university where Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, attended school!
Day 5 Salamanca - Toledo
Fuel up with breakfast and enjoy a morning at leisure. If there's a site you missed yesterday, this morning is a perfect time to complete your sightseeing checklist. Next, check-out of your hotel and take a scenic drive down to Toledo! Check-in to your final accommodation and settle in. When you're ready to explore, grab your camera and hit the streets of Old Toledo! Discover beauty around every corner of Casco Historico and Judaria, where you'll find a charming maze of narrow lanes, quiet courtyards, and artisan shops that will make you feel like you've stepped into the Middle Ages.
Day 6 Toledo
Holy Toledo! Enjoy a pleasant breakfast, then discover the magic of this culture-packed city. Be sure to visit Toledo Cathedral, one of the most impressive, iconic pieces of the city. Built in Gothic style with French influence, this cathedral still holds several masses each day. Other amazing sites to consider are The Alcázar and the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes. Cross the medieval Puente de San Martín for beautiful views of the city!
Day 7 Depart Spain
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your suitcase and head for the airport. Once you arrive, turn in your rental car and find your departure gate. Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!
Meet and greet at the airport. Take a transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure Accommodation at the hotel
2nd Day (Sat.) MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, 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 Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. 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. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation at the hotel.
3rd Day (Sun.) MADRID – CACERES – CORDOBA
Breakfast at the hotel. Bond for Andalusian soils, we drive to Caceres, considered World Heritage site because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. We continue towards Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.
Accommodation at the hotel.
4th Day (Mon.) CORDOBA – SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the impressive tour of Cordoba´s Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
5th Day (Tue.) SEVILLE
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; Continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Accommodation at the hotel.
6th Day (Wed.) SEVILLE – RONDA – COSTA DEL SOL
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive south passing through typical Andalusian villages to reach Ronda. Enjoy some free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. We continue our journey with an authentic Olive Oil Experience at a local Almazara, LA Organic. Walk through their olive tree fields and taste their organic olive oil production. Bond for beautiful Spanish Mediterranean coast, we will continue to Costa del Sol. Accommodation at the hotel.
7th Day (Thu.) COSTA DEL SOL – GRANADA
Enjoy your daily breakfast at the hotel and depart to one of our favourite jewels in Spain, Granada. With its breathtaking monumental environment, we will visit the world famous Alhambra complex (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. After some time at leisure, join your fellow travelers to experience the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show including dinner. Accommodation at the hotel.
8th Day (Fri.) GRANADA – TOLEDO – MADRID
Breakfast at the hotel. Bond to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo, World Heritage City, where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together for centuries. Enjoy a guided city tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid. Farewell Market experience dinner. Accommodation at the hotel.
9th Day (Sat.) MADRID
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport. END OF OUR SERVICE.
