Mediterranean & Andalusia

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1, Barcelona / Valencia   

Your journey will start when our driver will pick you up at your Hotel to transfer you to the Barcelona train station to take a train to Valencia, a city who represents the heart of the Mediterranean in so many ways. After arriving and checking in at the selected Hotel, you will enjoy a private guided tour to stroll around and see the Gothic architecture of past times in the city’s historic center. You will have the option to enter the Cathedral and its famous bell tower, known as the “Miguelete” and the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange), two of the most representative sites in Valencia. Leisure time. Overnight stay.

Day 2, Valencia

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Valencia and its many options such as the Aquarium and the futurist City of Arts and Sciences. You will have a great day at the vast marine center there, where animals from all the oceans of the world can be seen at close quarters. You can also go and see an audiovisual show in an eye-shaped building, and then go and perform scientific experiments at the Príncipe Felipe Museum. You can also go to the beach if times permits. Overnight stay.

Day 3, Valencia / Cordoba / Seville

Breakfast. Today you must take the morning train to Cordoba, the ancient Muslim capital of Spain during the Middle Ages. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a private walking tour to stroll over the old quarter and visit the Mosque, today the former Cathedral of Cordoba and one of the nicest jewels, where we will learn about the caliphate of Cordoba, its architectural style and what happened in Cordoba in the year 1000. After the guided visit and some free time, go to the train station to take a train to Seville, the beautiful capital of Andalusia where you will overnight.

Day 4, Seville

Breakfast. This morning you will meet our local guide to enjoy a walking tour of the most evocative sites of Seville over the ancient squares of the antique Jewish section of Santa Cruz. You will enter (visit included) in the sumptuous royal palace, the Royal Alcazares, the oldest in Europe, and in the Cathedral, the third-largest Christian cathedral and site of Christopher Columbus´ tomb. Free afternoon to explore the city. Overnight stay.

Day 5, Seville / Granada   

Breakfast. Today you will move to Granadataking the morning train. After checking in at the selected Hotel, you will enjoy the rest of day at your leisure to walk through the Albayzín neighbourhood, the Sacromonte, and to visit the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel or the Plaza Nueva. Overnight stay in Granada.

Day 6, Granada

Breakfast. Then, attend to the entrance of the Alhambra to meet our local guide with who you will enjoy a guided visit of the Palaces and its gardens, one of the main wonders of the world; an Arab military structure that was transformed in a city that 25.000 people lived with beautiful palaces and gardens during the 13,14 and 15th centuries. This romantic palace, a compendium of various constructions of distinct periods and styles, has captivated the imagination of all those who have visited it during its 600 years of existence This ¨ red ¨ palace was built by the Nasrid dynasty. Free afternoon. Overnight stay in Granada.

Day 7, Granada / Madrid  

Breakfast. This morning takes the train to return to Madrid. After arriving and checking in at the selected hotel you will have the rest of afternoon free. Overnight stay.

Day 8, Madrid  

Breakfast. Then, our driver will pick you up at your Hotel to transfer you to the Madrid Airport to embark and take your flight back home. End of the services.

Highlights

• These Spain by Train programs are designed for couples, families and small groups of friends mostly.
• These programs are custom packages that include selected charming hotels in the city centers, arrival and departure private transfers, high-speed train tickets between the cities, local expert guides for private guided walking tours and taxes.
• We do not offer just train tickets, just private tours or just one-night accommodations, as those are packages with a minimum service we will consider. Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
• As experts, we will always recommend the minimum of nights you should stay in each city, once we hear from you and your interests
• You can start the day you want, and you can extend your stay as much as you want. It is important that the days we suggest you stay in each city are a good average for first-time visitors, but you can always extend your stay as you want.
• You will have a feeling of freedom during your stay, but you will have our team behind 24 hours.
• Our expert local guides will inform you specifically about what to do in each city and where to go for your leisure time. Feel comfortable an ask them any questions you might consider. They are the perfect insiders and will love to help you to find what you are looking for.
• We do hope to hear from you and your interest so we can start planning your custom package from the very beginning.

Optional hotels extensions or private guide and chauffeur services as a well as extending your stay with us connecting with other cities, renting a car to follow a suggested self-drive program or relaxing by the Mediterranean with excursions to natural areas before ending your trip is something that we will love to offer you at any time.

• Let us know if you are interested to connect with other destinations or any travel assistance you may need.

Contact Us and for a more detailed program while checking the dates and get ready for your next trip joining one of our small and friendly groups on your next adventure!