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Madrid & Highlights of Andalucia

Madrid & Highlights of Andalucia, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Four incredible cities that infuse hallmarks of Spanish culture throughout your 9-day independent rail journey in Spain.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Madrid

    Arrive in Madrid

    Private driver transfer to the hotel, followed by a private walking tour taking in Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcala and the Royal Palace.

  2. Day 2overnight: Madrid

    Prado Museum

    Guided visit to the Prado Museum, then free time to explore Madrid independently.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3railovernight: Cordoba

    Madrid to Cordoba by Train / Cordoba Equestrian Show

    High-speed train to Cordoba, private transfer to hotel, evening equestrian show at the Royal Stables of Cordoba.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Seville

    Cordoba Sightseeing / To Seville

    Private walking tour of Cordoba including the Mosque-Cathedral, Synagogue, Alcazar and Jewish Quarter, then high-speed train to Seville.

    Meals: Breakfast

  5. Day 5overnight: Seville

    Seville Touring

    Guided tour of Seville including the University, Palacio de San Telmo, Torre del Oro, Real Alcazar and Cathedral, followed by an evening tapas tour.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Granada

    Seville to Granada by Train

    Train to Granada, free time on arrival, then dinner and a Flamenco show in a cave of the Sacromonte.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Granada

    The Alhambra

    Guided tour of the Alhambra fortress and the Generalife Gardens.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8railovernight: Madrid

    Granada to Madrid by Train

    High-speed train to Madrid, free day at leisure, evening Taverns and Markets tapas tour with wine, ham and cheese tastings.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  9. Day 9

    Return Home

    Included transfer to Madrid's International Airport.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Hotel accommodations for 8 nights
  • Rail travel on Spain's high-speed AVE train
  • Private transfers throughout
  • 11 meals, including a flamenco dinner show in a cave of the Sacromonte, and a tapas tour
  • Madrid private sightseeing tour
  • Seville private sightseeing tour
  • Cordoba walking tour
  • Equestrian show in Cordoba
  • Seville city tour, including entrance tickets to the Alcazar and Cathedral

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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