The
Andalusia Road
8 Days / 7 Nights — Merida, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo
Go ahead, have your fling at Flamenco! Guitars, castanets, shimmering veils, flashing eyes and the mounting fusillade of heel taps. It’s all part of the grand escapade! Options & Rates
Segovia
Day 1 — MADRID, MERIDA
After taking delivery of your car, travel westward through the picturesque villages of Extrema-dura to the ancient Roman outpost of Merida, founded in 25 A.D. The Parador, one of Spain’s first, was built as a convent in the 16th century.
Parador de Merida
Day 2 — SEVILLE
Make a leisurely start in the morning, destination — the very heart of Andalusia — Seville, where you will soon discover a world of winding streets, flower laden patios, gardens, fountains and wrought-iron gates. Since 1928 the Alfonso XIII has maintained its reputation as the best in super luxury.
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville
Day 3 — SEVILLE
Your Third Day is one of leisure, exploring the fascinating city of Seville. Highlights could include the Bull Ring, Alcazar Palace and the enormous cathedral with its Giralda Tower.
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Day 4 — CORDOBA
The morning of the Fourth Day the open road leads through the Andalusian countryside to Cordoba. Narrow winding streets, tiny squares and low white-washed houses with beautiful patios give the town a Moorish character inherited from its past. Cordoba’s Parador is located in a quiet hilly site with its rooms and balconies facing this former 8th century capital of the Moors.
Parador la Arruzafa
Day 5 — GRANADA
Following breakfast, drive to the famous ancient Moorish capital of Granada, crowned by the magnificent Alhambra. The Parador is a former convent dating from the 16th century. There are gardens, fountains, and a portion of the chapel where Queen Isabella was buried in 1516.
Parador San Francisco
Toledo
Day 6 — GRANADA
Day Six’s highlight is a visit to The Alhambra, a series of palaces begun in 1238 and added to subsequent Arab rulers. The Generalife consists of the exotically beautiful gardens and fountains of the Moorish kings. Here you will also find an Italian Renaissance villa with its terraces, grottos and carefully trimmed hedges.
Parador San Francisco
Day 7 — TOLEDO
As you approach the medieval splendor of Toledo the following day, windmills begin to dot the landscape, for we are now in the Don Quixote country of La Mancha. The narrow streets and numerous blind alleys reflect its ancient historic past. The architecture of the Christian and Jewish periods are well represented by the many churches and synagogues.
Parador de Toledo
Day 8 — MADRID
Your last day begins with a leisurely morning to further explore this living outdoor museum before making the short journey back to Madrid, where your Andalusia venture ends and the memories of sunny Spain begin.
Land Costs Per Person
| Private Car & Chauffeur/Guide Tour Rates | Self Drive Tour Rates |
|---|---|
| Starting from $9,340 per person | Starting from $2,980 per person |
Prices are per person, based on 2 passengers sharing a double. For larger parties and additional pricing contact us at 1‐800‐426‐7502. Single Room Supplement: On Request