Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design
Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design
Fiestas & Siestas: Southern Spain By Design
9 Days Starting in MADRID and ending in Málaga, Spain
Visiting: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Marbella, Málaga
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FY-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
How will you celebrate in Spain? Chocolate and churros or cobblestones and culture? High-stepping horses or strolling historic piazzas? Making footprints in the sand or placing your feet in a new pair of Espadrilles? From tapas to toe-tapping, and from wine to winding, bending walks through history our complimentary YourChoice Excursions will dance their way into your heart on this 9-day celebration in Southern Spain!Why This Tour Really Clicks:•Olé on overload including colorful culture, picturesque piazzas& fiery Flamenco•Countrysides and cityscapes; tantalizing tales and tradition-rich tastings from Madrid, Malaga to Marbella.•Included YourChoice Excursions in Madrid, Seville, and Jerez. •Fiesta Like There’s No Mañana
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NH Madrid Zurbano
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Madrid! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 : Madrid
Location: Madrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: NH Madrid Zurbano
Meals Included: Breakfast
MADRID An orientation tour of the city includes views of some of its major landmarks. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
DELVE: The Reign in Spain
Follow your Local Guide on a walk to discover Madrid's old city and the Habsburg Quarter. See the Royal Palace, Royal Theater, Cathedral, and the Main Square and indulge in chocolate with churros in a renowned Madrid eatery.
Discover Toledo
Discover majestic Toledo, an incredible melting pot of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian influence over the centuries, making it one of Europe's most interesting and unique walled medieval cities!
Day 3 : Madrid-Cordoba-Seville
Location: Madrid, Cordoba, Seville
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sevilla Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
CORDOBA Free time to browse the charming streets with their mix of Roman, Moorish, and Spanish culture before continuing south to Seville.
Day 4 : Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sevilla Center
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
SEVILLE An orientation tour of the city includes views of some of its major landmarks. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
GAZE: A Shining Star
Drive into the Andalusian countryside to discover Carmona, perched upon a ridge overlooking the central plain of Andalusia. Join a Local Guide and stroll through its white-washed-lined streets and Moorish-style squares. Visit the Necropolis and the Alcázar of the Seville Gate with free time to shop and sample local specialties.
CREATE: Fancy Footwork
Take a short ride to Seville's artisan quarter to visit an authentic espadrilles workshop. There, skilled artisans will share the secrets to help you create your own pair of espadrilles to keep!
SIP: Wine Not?
Visit one of Seville's legendary local wineries to enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience, perfectly accompanied by local cheeses and ham.
Day 5 : Seville-Jerez
Location: Seville, Jerez
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Exe Guadalete
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
JEREZ Orientation tour. Later this evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a traditional Flamenco show.
Day 6 : Jerez
Location: Jerez de la Frontera
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Exe Guadalete
Meals Included: Breakfast
JEREZ YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
TASTE: Pour & Pair
A walking tour of the streets of Jerez features a stop at a famous local winery. Take in the city monuments, plazas, and architecture, including St. Miguel Quarter, and St. Miguel Church with sights of the Alcazar and the Cathedral. Learn how wine and sherry are produced here, and taste some of Spain's renowned wine and sherry paired with traditional tapas.
DELVE: Horse Around
Enjoy a two-hour visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Observe training sessions in the indoor arena and visit the Royal School facilities, Saddlery, Palace State Rooms, Gardens, Museum of Equestrian Art, and Carriage Museum. Take a guided tour of the Stables and Tack Room for insight into this historic facility preserving the world's ancient Spanish lineage of the magnificent Andalusian Cartujano horse.
STROLL: Palms & Pastel Plazas
Take a panoramic drive from Jerez to Cadiz, the oldest city in Western Europe. Walk from Caleta Beach to the Old Quarter en route to the Gardens of the Genoves. Witness the elegant, pastel-colored homes with Mirador windows, plazas decorated with palm trees, promenades, and a cathedral by the sea. See hundreds of city towers protruding from the cobbled streets, which have been flooded by the sparkling light for centuries. Here, the sea rarely out of view.
Day 7 : Jerez-Marbella-Malaga
Location: Jerez de la Frontera, Marbella, Málaga
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Malaga
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast
MARBELLA Free time to browse before driving to Málaga.
Day 8 : Málaga
Location: Málaga
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Eurostars Malaga
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
MÁLAGA Follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour of the city’s main landmarks. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 9 : Málaga
Location: Málaga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary.
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Transport
Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 3 Dinners
Accommodation
Madrid:NH Madrid ZurbanoSeville:Sevilla CenterJerez:Exe GuadaleteMalaga:Eurostars Malaga
UNESCO Sites
Historic Centre of Cordoba
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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