Departure from bus terminal, located in the underground parking of the Plaza de Oriente at 08:30am. Drive southward along the land of Don Quixote, “The man from La Mancha”. Enter Andalusia, southern region of Spain boasting a rich heritage. Arrive in Cordoba and enjoy a city tour including the impressive Mosque and Jewish Quarter, before continuing to Seville. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (D)

After breakfast enjoy a panoramic city tour of Seville. Visit the exterior of the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz Quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Gardens and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure to explore the city with its amazing views. Specific flavours of this active full of light city. Optional Flamenco tour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of Andalusia observing the abundance of olive trees along the way to Granada and its incredible monumental environment, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up till 1492. Arrive at Granada and visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with sound and sights, such as “Tales of Alhambra”. Optional Gypsy Flamenco show in the Sacramonte quarter. Dinner and overnight in Granada. (B, D)

After breakfast, depart towards the Imperial City of Toledo, a World Heritage City, where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) lived together. Enjoy a tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue to Madrid. Drop off city centre or bus terminal. (B)