Attractions of Spain

Hola y bienvenido a madrid! it says Hello and Welcome to Madrid. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Madrid is a major financial, cultural, and political centre of Spain. It is home to many world-renowned museums, galleries, and landmarks, including the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and the Royal Palace. The city is also renowned for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants. Madrid is a great place to visit for its architecture, art, and culture.

Upon arrival, you will be met and greeted by our local representative and transferred to your Hotel. Check into the Hotel.

Overnight at Madrid.

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, make your way to the starting point of this tour. Madrid Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour. Take a seat inside a double-decker open-air bus as you choose your route. This hop-on hop-off bus tour of Madrid makes many stops along two interconnected trails, and your ticket is good either way. Quickly board and exit at any stop to independently explore the city's sites, or stay on the bus for each loop while using an audio headset to listen to the onboard commentary (admission fees are not included). To see the Belle Epoque structures of old Madrid, take Route 1 (Blue Route). Disembark to tour Madrid's Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and Prado Museum, or stroll along Gran Va, the city's central avenue. To concentrate on Madrid's 19th and 20th centuries, take the Green Route (Route 2). Along the Paseo de la Castellana pass tall buildings and the renowned Bernabéu stadium, which is the home of Real Madrid FC. Maybe take a stroll around Salamanca's chic bourgeois neighborhood or check out one of the city's several museums dedicated to archaeology, sculpture, natural science, and other subjects. Return back to your Hotel. Afternoon free for leisurely activities.

Overnight at Madrid.
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Today, depart transport to the railway station in Madrid to board the High-Speed AVE train to Seville (Standard Train Travel Included). Transfer to your Hotel upon arrival. check in Hotel. You will continue riding the Seville City Sightseeing Hop on Hop Off bus at any 12 stops across Seville in the afternoon. After that, listen to the onboard voice commentary, accessible in 15 languages, as the sights pass by. Stay on board for the entire hour-long loop, or get off and on as you like exploring on foot. Why not get close to Seville Cathedral to appreciate this magnificent structure, one of the biggest Gothic churches in the world? Visit Maria Luisa Park or the magnificent Plaza de Espana, constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition international fair. Alternatively, disembark and explore the Tower of Gold from the 13th century next to the Guadalquivir River, the Archaeological Museum in Plaza de América, or the roller coasters at Isla Magica. Free admission is also included to a number of other Seville attractions, including the Cathedral of Seville and the markets and narrow streets of the old Macarena neighborhood. You may also take a free walking tour to see other sights including the Inquisition Museum at the Castle of St. George. Later return to your Hotel.

Overnight at Seville.
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Today, Visit Maria Luisa Park or the magnificent Plaza de Espana, constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition international fair. Alternatively, disembark and explore the Tower of Gold from the 13th century next to the Guadalquivir River, the Archaeological Museum in Plaza de América, or the roller coasters at Isla Magica. Free admission is also included to a number of other Seville attractions, including the Cathedral of Seville and the markets and narrow streets of the old Macarena neighborhood. You may also take a free walking tour to see other sights including the Inquisition Museum at the Castle of St. George. The Nasrid emir of the Emirate of Granada, Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar, constructed the existing palace and fortifications after neglecting the remains for a while before renovating and rebuilding them in the middle of the 13th century. In 1333, Yusuf I, the Sultan of Granada, transformed it into a royal palace. Granada, southern Spain, is home to the Renaissance-style Palace of Charles V (Admission Included), which is situated inside Alhambra's Nasrid stronghold on the summit of the Assabica hill. Since it had no roof until 1957, the structure has never been a royal residence. The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V ordered the construction because he wanted to build a house next to the Alhambra palaces. Charles V wanted to construct a permanent home befitting an emperor, despite the fact that the Catholic Monarchs had already made considerable changes to Alhambra after the city was taken in 1492. Pedro Machuca, an architect whose background and influences require more clarification, was granted the project. At the time, Plateresque architecture was prevalent in Spain, though it had some Gothic effects. Machuca constructed a palace that matched its aesthetic in Italy, where Mannerism was still in its infancy. Rustication on the ground floor and ashlar on the top level make up the building's exterior in a typical Renaissance style. Even if the reports that claim Machuca worked in Michelangelo's workshop are accurate, most of the architect's architectural creations still needed to be designed when the palace was being built in 1527. The Nasrid kings of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus built the Palacio de Generalife (Admission Included), which is presently located next to the city of Granada in the autonomous region of Andalusia, Spain. A structure called the Alcazaba (Admission Included) served military functions. The first Arab building was probably erected on some Roman fortification remnants during the Caliphate era. When one of the Taifas kingdoms had Granada as its capital in the 11th century, the zires enlarged the enclosure. Even so, most structures date to the Nazarene era (13th to 15th centuries). The circular Cubo Tower at this enclosure is one example of Christian additions. Albaicin, or Admission is Free, is a neighborhood in the Spanish autonomous region of Andalusia that was formerly part of Granada. In 1984, along with the Alhambra, it was designated a World Heritage Site. Return to Seville in the evening.

Overnight at Seville.
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breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on A Full Day Tour of Cordoba is enjoyable. Around 8:00 in the morning, you'll be picked up from your Hotel; enjoy a 1.5-hour drive to Cordoba. Discover the unique city's history and cultural diversity as your guide provides introductory commentary during the trip. As soon as you arrive, take notice of the mesmerizing blend of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish buildings and depart to walk through the city's ancient district. As you navigate the charming cobblestone streets of Cordoba, take note of the numerous floral balcony boxes, old bodegas, and specialty craft shops. Learn about the rich past of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. We'll go to the Cordoba Mezquita Cathedral (Admission Included). The Mezquita, also known as the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, is the most significant structure in the city and serves as a reminder of the numerous religious transformations the area has seen over the years. It was once a Catholic church but was altered into an Islamic mosque during the Middle Ages before being transformed into a church during the Reconquista. The Mezquita is regarded as one of the world's most impressive Moorish monuments because of its otherworldly architecture. While exploring the interior, take note of the mixture of grand Roman columns, Baroque and Renaissance murals, and Moorish tiles and arches. The interior's streets extend like capillaries and emerge into hidden courtyards where inhabitants mingle and eat tapas after siesta. Then, proceed to the old Jewish neighborhood (Juderia), where the streets spread like capillaries and end in secret courtyards bustling with locals savoring tapas after siesta. Pay attention as your tour guide describes the distinctively Moorish flare of these medieval lanes, which is reminiscent of the affluence of the Jews under the Cordoba Caliphate. You'll go to the Cordoba Synagogue (Entrance Included), one of the few synagogues still in existence in Spain. It was constructed in the Mudéjar architecture in 1315. Before departing Cordoba, take a stroll through one of the city's most well-known streets, the narrow Calleja de las Flores alleyway. Look behind you to see the Mezquita tower peeking out from the tunnel. One of Cordoba's busiest tourist areas is the Calleja de las Flores. The visitor will find several flower pots filled with geranium and carnations along the short tunnel, which is finished with arches and stones. Enjoy the subsequent 1.5-hour trip back to Seville. Return to your Hotel.

Overnight at Seville.
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Free time in the morning to explore Seville; transfer to the Seville train station in the afternoon to join the Barcelona High Speed AVE train. (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive and transfer to your Hotel. Check-in Hotel.

Overnight at Barcelona.
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Make your way to the start point for the tour: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour to Explore Barcelona. Take the open-top double-decker bus to see Barcelona's fabulous antique, medieval, and contemporary landmarks. Sit back in your cozy seat and listen to the educational onboard audio commentary as you navigate Barcelona's opulent avenues, charming squares, medieval alleyways, and palm-lined waterfronts. You can hop on and off the bus as you like to explore the city's numerous neighborhoods and features, or you can ride the complete loop to get a comprehensive perspective of the city's sites and landmarks. Get off at any conveniently located station whenever you're ready to explore the attractions at your own pace on foot. Explore the Gothic Quarter's historic alleyways, stop by the impressive La Sagrada Familia church, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or stroll along the bustling Las Ramblas to take in the lively atmosphere, shops, and street theatre. Alternatively, get off to see some of Barcelona's most popular cultural attractions or take a stroll around Port Olympic, a charming harbor lined with palm trees and topped by a massive copper fish sculpture by Frank Gehry. You can see and do a lot more during your hop-off, hop-on tour than what is shown here. Every stop has regular bus departures all day long.

Overnight at the Barcelona
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Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out of the hotel by 1100 hrs. Breakfast at the hotel, Depart on your transfer to the airport, take a flight home, and reminisce on your wonderful Joy-N-Crew Vacations experience.

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