This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
This tour is categorised as 4 out of 5
Packed itinerary with maximum exploration: Embark on a whirlwind sightseeing tour with minimal downtime. This tour maximises your exploration, keeping you on the move and ticking off must-see locations. A good fitness level and mobility are required to keep pace with this action-packed adventure!
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.
✓ Incredible sightseeing including guided tours in Madrid, Cordoba, Merida, Seville and Granada
✓ Small, intimate group experience - no more than 24 people
✓ Entrance fees to the Mezquita mosque in Córdoba, the Roman theatre in Mérida and the Alhambra
✓ Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
✓ Breakfast daily & 3 dinners, including a Welcome Tapas dinner, memorable Flamenco experience with dinner and a special farewell dinner to conclude your journey
✓ 7 nights in 4 & 5-star premium accommodation
✓ Travel in comfort with luxury coach transportation
✓ Benefit from the expertise of an English-speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
✓ Convenient private transfers to and from the airport as per the itinerary
✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.
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Welcome to Madrid! Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00, meet with your tour leader at the hotel’s reception desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey’s fellow travellers. Your tour leader will give you all relevant details of the city and will inform of the schedule for the following day. And start your adventure!
Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.
Start your day with breakfast served at your hotel. Embark on a morning city exploration in the vibrant metropolis of Madrid, where you'll have the opportunity to witness its captivating highlights and experience the innate passion embedded in the city's culture.
The afternoon is free for you to further discover the enchanting marvels that Madrid has in store.
In the early evening, come together with your fellow travellers for an authentic welcome tapas dinner at a local restaurant, a delightful introduction to the city's culinary delights.
Following breakfast at your hotel, begin your journey heading southwards to Mérida, the initial destination of the day. Mérida, situated in western Spain, serves as the capital of Extremadura and boasts a rich history dating back to its Roman foundation in the 1st century BC. You'll have the opportunity to explore remnants of this ancient city, including the awe-inspiring Roman Theater (entrance included), before enjoying some leisure time.
Continue your travels towards Seville, the renowned Andalusian capital often referred to as the "Spanish City of Light."
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel to kickstart your day. Today's adventure takes you on a city tour through the enchanting Seville. Explore the city's romantic side as you visit the Jewish Quarter, where narrow streets dating back to the Moorish era form a captivating labyrinth.
The afternoon offers you free time to bask in the radiance of this "city of light" and make your own discoveries at your leisure.
Following breakfast at your hotel, your journey continues as you head to Córdoba, a city with a rich heritage and a glorious past. Here, you will explore its remarkable Mosque, now transformed into a Christian Cathedral, and wander through its charming narrow streets adorned with Arabian-style architecture.
Next, you'll continue your voyage to Granada, often regarded as the most enchanting city in Spain, driving through endless olive groves that paint the landscape. As night falls, gather with your fellow travellers for an unforgettable evening, immersing yourself in the most authentic Gypsy Flamenco show in Spain, complete with a delightful dinner. It's an evening that will leave a lasting impression.
Begin your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast at your hotel. The focal point of today's itinerary is a visit to the Alhambra Palace, one of Spain's most extraordinary World Heritage Sites. Its intricate domes and arches stand as a tribute to the exceptional craftsmanship of Moorish artisans. Situated atop a hill on the western banks of the River Darro, the Alhambra also provides breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace, with leisure time allowing you to explore as you wish.
Bid farewell to Granada as you set off for the magnificent Imperial city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City where Christian, Moorish, and Jewish cultures have harmoniously coexisted for centuries. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this ancient town as you embark on a guided city tour, winding your way through its charming narrow streets.
Upon returning to the eternal and beloved city of Madrid, reunite with your fellow travellers for a memorable final Farewell Dinner, marking the end of your journey. Your overnight stay will be arranged at your hotel in Madrid.
Following your morning breakfast at the hotel, at the appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport.
Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
This product requires full payment upfront to secure your booking.
Once you have created your booking you will be directed to your invoice to choose your preferred payment method.
This is a land only package.
This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination.
The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.
If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.
If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a”2”
Lively Paced Tour: This itinerary will be conducted at a relaxed pace. You will typically spend several nights at one location which means less time spent packing and unpacking, and more sightseeing. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and handling your own luggage.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. At the commencement of your tour, your Tour Leader will suggest contributing towards a ‘tipping kitty’ which can then be used to tip local guides, hotel staff, driver, etc. You will have complete visibility over amounts tipped and any funds left will be distributed back to travellers. This tipping kitty is not mandatory, however, over time we’ve found it frees travellers from the stress of keeping the right change at hand and not knowing appropriate tipping amounts. We suggest EUR2 for hotel staff, EUR3-4 for local guides and EUR2-3 for the driver (suggestions are per person per day).
Please note that this tipping is not for your Tour Leader. If you are happy with the service provided by your Tour Leader we recommend tipping EUR2-4 per person per day.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $1,184.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for this tour to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
Group Size
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 24
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
Please note: groups under 8-10 passengers will be operated with an English-speaking driver-guide.
All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.
Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.
It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.
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