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Your holiday Your holiday planner Welcome to Madrid The lively capital of Spain is our launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe's most soulful destinations. Relax in the lush surrounds of Buen Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran Via or people-watch over coffee and churros con chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for an orientation drive to see some of the city’s most iconic sights, followed by a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Ayre Gran Colén Explore Vibrant Toledo We head to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where we join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of this city that dates back to Roman, times. We'll visit a traditional factory and Dive Into Culture, witnessing the age-old inlaid steel craft, before seeing one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the Church of Santo Tomé - 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz’. Weill also visit the synagogue, before returning to Madrid where welll admire the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain with our Local Specialist. Spend the evening on your own, or delve into the sights and flavours of Spain's capital with an Optional Experience. (B, ) Journey to Cérdoba and on to Seville journeying south through La Mancha, we arrive in Cordoba, once a significant Moorish settlement. Join a Local Specialist to visit the Mosque of the Caliphs and learn about centuries of Moorish rule and its influence on the culture and architecture of the region. We travel to flamboyant Seville, our home for the next two nights. This evening, we Connect With Locals, joining the Morillo family for a Be My Guest experience at their olive oil farm, where youll learn how oil is produced from their 6,000 trees and get to sample some of their produce. (B, BMG,@) Hotel: Zenit Discover Seville’s Sights This morning, we meet our Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, see the Moorish-inspired Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds, and walk through the imposing Plaza de Espafia. Marvel at the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, then take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. Consider an Optional Experience to see the colourful twirling skirts ofa fiery flamenco show. (B) Dinner on an olive estate. nd good times wit ©@ Connect with Locals / WR Welcome Reception L 8 Breakfast D w 7 Regional Dinner Onwards to Granada Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today, as we visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. A fine example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra ‘complex was built towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine. (B) Hotel: Occidental Access to sites within the Alhambra complex, including the Nasrid Palace, is at the discretion of the staff of the Alhambra. Your Travel Director will advise and, if necessary, adjust your itinerary accordingly. Admire Iconic Architecture in Guadix and on to Valencia This morning, we journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Welll see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged into the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area, then travel to Valencia, where welll see the Bullring and admire the medieval architecture of the Quart and Serranos towers. Embrace the City's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, This evening, dine at your hotel, and perhaps take to the vibrant streets of the Old Quarter. (B, D) Hotel: Silken Puerta Off to Coastal Pefiiscola and Barcelona Head north, along the coast through the Levant region, and stop at Pefifscola, the ‘City in the Sea’. View the ancient castle of the ‘Spanish Pope’, built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid’. Then, journey along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudi architecture. Admire this famous architect's talents as we view his unfinished La Sagrada Familia, See the Plaga de Catalunya and pay tribute to the great Christopher Columbus, with your Local Specialist. From the hill of Montjuic, welll enjoy panoramic views of this enchanting city. Enjoy a free evening to spend as you wish. (B) Hotel: u232 Uncover Gaudi's Barcelona Explore centuries of history, contemporary culture and exquisite art and architecture on your day at leisure. Stroll the elegant Passeig de Gracia Avenue, ramble down the Ramblas, or join an Optional Experience to the monastery perched atop Montserrat to see the mystical Black Madonna. This evening, we celebrate with our newfound friends and Travel Director at a Farewell Dinner. (B, FD) Farewell Spain For now it's a fond adids to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/ freetransfers. (B) Please Note: Your coach returns to Madrid from Barcelona on day 9. You are welcome to use this complimentary transfer. Drop-off in Madrid will be at the Trafalgar Madrid hotel and not at the airport. Arrival will be at approximately 6pm, depending on traffic conditions. 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