From Madrid: Andalucia & Toledo 5-Day Trip
Jewish Quarter, Toledo, Madrid
Travel through the scenic region of Andalucia on a 5-day trip from Madrid. Explore the cities of Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Marbella, Granada, and Toledo and visit their cultural, religious, and historical monuments. Spend your nights in 4-star hotels.
Andalucia 5-Day Guided Tour from Madrid
Explore Andalucia’s key cities including Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, and Toledo on a 5-day guided tour from Madrid, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Visit Cordoba’s Mosque-Cathedral and Jewish Quarter
- See Sevilla Cathedral and the Barrio de Santa Cruz
- Take a guided sightseeing tour of Toledo
- Tour the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada
Description
This 5-day tour covers Andalucia’s most historically significant cities with visits to iconic monuments. Travel through the region’s diverse landscapes, including the plains of La Mancha.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid – Cordoba – Sevilla
Depart Madrid at 7:30 a.m. and travel south through La Mancha to Cordoba. Enjoy a city tour including the Mosque-Cathedral, featuring a Gothic Cathedral inside, and the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Sevilla for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Sevilla
Half board. Morning sightseeing tour includes María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of Sevilla Cathedral with its Giralda tower, and the Santa Cruz neighborhood. Optional activities: Guadalquivir river cruise with views of the Gold Tower and Expo 92 site, or a visit to the Maestranza bullring. Evening flamenco show is also available.
Day 3: Sevilla – Ronda – Costa del Sol
Breakfast included. Travel the Route of the White Villages to Ronda with free time to explore. Continue to the Costa del Sol for dinner and accommodation.
Day 4: Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, depart for Granada. Take a guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay. Optional visit to Sacromonte caves with a traditional gypsy flamenco show.
Note: If the Patronato of the Alhambra is unable to provide tickets, a substitute activity in Granada will be offered, such as visits to the Palace of Carlos V, Archaeological Museum, or a gypsy Zambra show.
Day 5: Granada – Toledo – Madrid
After breakfast, depart to Toledo for lunch, panoramic views from Mirador del Valle, and a walk through the historic old town. Return to Madrid to conclude the tour.
Selected Hotels or Similar
- Sevilla: Ilunion Alcora Sevilla
- Costa del Sol: Sol Principe (Torremolinos), Sol Torremolinos – Don Pablo, or Sol Torremolinos – Don Pedro
- Granada: Saray
Note: On the December 29 departure, accommodation on December 31 at Costa del Sol is bed and breakfast only.
Includes
- Accommodation with daily buffet breakfast
- 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Air-conditioned coach transportation
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Guided sightseeing tours in Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, and Toledo
- Admission tickets to the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba and the Alhambra in Granada*
- Travel insurance
Excludes
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Bookings for two, three, or four people automatically allocate shared rooms accordingly
- For separate rooms, make individual bookings
- A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour; if not met, the tour may proceed without a guide, led by an expert driver/guide
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 15 days before departure for a full refund.
To ensure availability, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is spring or autumn for mild weather.