9-Nights Magic of Southern Spain: Seville, Cordoba, Granada & More

Goway Travel

Let southern Spain fire the senses on this 10-day journey from Madrid, the country’s energetic capital, to beautiful Granada, home of the famous Alhambra palace complex.

Madrid is one of Europe’s most engaging and vivid capitals, alive with art, nightlife, and incredible architecture. Combine its history with one of the city’s great passions, tapas, on a 3.5-hour walking tour, and enjoy some time to explore on your own. You might visit the mighty Prado Museum, watch the locals at play in Retiro Park, or take a tour of the Royal Palace. Then board your train bound for Seville.

No city captures the spirit of Andalusia quite like Seville, defied by highlights such as the Plaza de Espana, San Telmo Palace, and the Royal Alcazar, which you’ll see on a day tour of the city. This also takes you through some of the most enchanting neighbourhoods including the Jewish quarter and Triana. Then take a day trip to Jerez, the home of sherry, and Cadiz, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy some of the famous fried fish for lunch.

Your next stop is Cordoba. Once an underappreciated day trip on Andalusia tours, more people are choosing to stay for a night or two, stepping beyond the iconic Mezquita mosque. Don’t worry, you’ll see it! But you’ll also get to see the beautiful Alcazar, and the Jewish quarter which gives Cordoba so much of its unique character. It’s also a smaller city than Seville, preserving a more relaxed pace of life, which you can discover with a free afternoon.

Your trip ends in Granada, famously home to the Alhambra and Generalife, Spain’s most recognizable palace and arguably the greatest palace complex in Europe. Enjoy a flamenco show on your first night here, then three hours at the Alhambra, giving you plenty of time to explore Granada’s more subtle charms before you depart.

Vacation Inclusions

• Private arrival and departure transfers
• 2 nights first class accommodations in Madrid
• 3 nights first class accommodations in Seville
• 2 nights first class accommodations in Cordoba
• 2 nights first class accommodations in Granada
• Private transfer services between train stations and hotels
• Small Group Madrid Authentic Tapas and History Tour (max 12 guests)
• Fascinating Seville and Guadalquivir River cruise tour
• Jerez and Cadiz tour
• Monumental Cordoba tour
• Flamenco Show + Drinks and the Albayzin
• Alhambra and Generalife tour
• Entrance tickets to Royal Alcazar of Seville, Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, Cordoba Mosque and Synagogue, Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, The Alhambra Fortress
• Breakfast daily, Tapas and wine in Madrid, Wine tasting in Jerez 

Featured Destinations

Granada Granada Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Andalusia, Spain. Granada has been inhabited by many empires for 2,500 years from the Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and the Moors. Remainder of each reigning era is prominent in Granada’s cultural and architectural influences. Imprints of the past can be found in Albaicin, an old Arabic quarter paved with cobble stoned streets, ogee arches, voussoirs, and decorative tile work. When the sun sets, Alhambra is at its most beautiful and radiant complimenting Byzantine courtyards and muqarna details. Homes also reflect the Mediterranean and Renaissance elegance long past. Present-day Granada attracts visitors by recapturing the past and evoking the co-existence of different cultures.	Destination Guide
Cordoba Cordoba Today's Cordoba is as impressive and surprising as its past. In the 11th century it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People of the most different cultures and religions - Jews, Muslims and Christians - have lived peacefully together, and important philosophers, scientists and artists emerged from here. Cordoba has interesting aspects, including its great monuments - the world-famous Mezquita, the Moorish mosque - and museums. Cordoba is as a lively town in the best Andalusian tradition, a town of Flamenco and bullfighting, and one of the most attractive destinations in southern Spain. The Great Mosque, which took up Roman architectural traditions, made use of columns from older buildings around, and added the Muslim sentiment of the abstract and the limitless room. The double arches are representative for the architecture dominating North Africa. Another splendid example of Muslim inheritance in Spain is the old Ummawiyy castle, Alcázar. The main attraction here are the gardens, lavish, extensive, and with water in a central role.	Destination Guide
Seville Seville Seville is one place most beloved by visitors to Spain. Although today Moorish influence is architectonically most evident - Andalusia was occupied by Moors for about 800 years - it has been a cultural center long before. Seville was home of famous and infamous figures of history, the legendary "Don Juan" started from here to conquer the hearts of women across all Europe, while Columbus started from a port close to Seville to discover a new world. Prosper Merimée's "Carmen", who couldn't make her decision between the officer Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo, can still be watched today in opera houses. Seville is the very heart of Andalusian culture and the center of bullfighting and Flamenco music. Take it easy and interrupt sightseeing from time to time to have a few "tapas", those typical "small spanish dishes", and a glass of Sherry wine in one of the many bars in this city.	Destination Guide
Madrid Madrid The capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum. Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into the night.	Destination Guide

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