5/9/2026 to 5/21/2026

Price  $3,910*

An 11 day historic and cultural tour of Southern Spain; includes overnights at several historic Paradors. Tour the magical oriental palace of the Alhambra. Take walking tours of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Toledo and Caceres. Visit the Royal Palace in Madrid, the Prado Museum. Delight in Flamenco and Sevillanas dance shows. Wine tasting, Sherry tasting, Tapas bars, delicious food everywhere. This trip is not to be missed!

*Price does not include air

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SERVICES & INTERARY OFFERED:

• Inclusive For the whole tour: Local English-speaking tour manager at the group's disposal throughout
• Headsets throughout your trip
• Gourmet Dinners at Paradores

Day 1 – Sunday May 10th Arrival & Tapas night

Private coach transfer from Madrid airport to hotel in Madrid

Tasting of typical Spanish tapas in local bars, 1 glass of wine pp included.

Day 2 – Monday May 11th, Madrid walking tour and transfer to Toledo

Private coach transfer for Madrid tour and transfer to Toledo; 3-hour English speaking licensed guide for Madrid; Admission to the Palacio Real

Day 3 – Tuesday May 12th, Toledo walking tour & lunch

HD private coach transfer for Toledo

2-hour English speaking licensed guide for Toledo

2 course lunch at a typical restaurant in Toledo, drinks are extra

Day 4 – Wednesday May 13th, Transfer from Toledo to Caceres, cheese visit with tasting & tour

Private coach for transfer from Toledo to Caceres and tour

1 ½ visit to a local cheese producer, with description of cheese making process and final tasting (10 varieties of cheese + water/wine); 2-hour English speaking licensed guide for Caceres

Day 5 – Thursday May 14th, Transfer from Caceres to Zafra with stop in Merida

Private coach transfer from Caceres to Zafra with stop in Merida

Day 6 – Friday May 15th, Visit to the local market with tasting

Visit to the Mercado de Abastos in Zafra with tasting of some typical products

Day 7 – Saturday May 16th, Transfer from Zafra to Sevilla, walking tour, Guadalquivir River Cruise and Sevillanas baile

Private coach transfer from Zafra to Sevilla and tour; 3-hour English speaking licensed guide for Sevilla. River cruise on Guadalquivir River in Sevilla (about 1h); Sevillanas class and then a tablao. At the end you can dance to Sevillanas with live music.

Day 8 – Sunday May 17th, Excursion to Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera with Sherry tasting

Private coach transfer; 6-hour English speaking licensed guide for Cadiz and Jerez; Typical Sherry wine tasting 5-hours

Day 9 – Monday May 18th, Transfer from Sevilla to Ronda

Private coach transfer from Sevilla to Ronda and tour; 3-hour English speaking licensed guide for Ronda; Admission to the Plaza de Toros in Ronda

Day 10 – Tuesday May 19th, Transfer from Ronda to Granada. Evening Flamenco show

Private coach transfer from Ronda to Granada

Evening Flamenco show at a local venue in Granada, including a drink per person

Day 11 – Wednesday May 20th, Granada walking tour with Alhambra

Private coach transfers for Granada

6-hour English speaking licensed guide for Granada and Alhambra

Admission to the Alhambra

Tour Highlights:

• Palacio Real in Madrid
• Parador de Toledo
• Parador de Ronda
• Parador de Caceres
• Parador de Zafra
• Alhambra in Granada
• River Cruise in Seville
• Plaza de Toros in Ronda
  
• Flamenco Show
  
• Gourmet Dinners at 4 Paradores
• Sherry Wine Tasting
• Visit to Cheese Producer with Tasting
• Tapas Tasting

Included: 

May 10-11, 2026 (1 night): with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

May 11-13, 2026 (2 nights) with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

2 x 3 course dinner, drinks incl (1 bottle of wine every 3 people/1 beer/soft drink, water, 1 coffee/tea)

May 13-14, 2026 (1 night) with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

1 x 3 course dinner, drinks incl (1 bottle of wine every 3 people/1 beer/soft drink, water, 1 coffee/tea)

May 14-16, 2026 (2 nights):  with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

2 x 3 course dinner, drinks incl (1 bottle of wine every 3 people/1 beer/soft drink, water, 1 coffee/tea)

May 16-18, 2026 (2 nights): with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

May 18-19, 2026 (1 night): with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

1 x 3 course dinner, drinks incl (1 bottle of wine every 3 people/1 beer/soft drink, water, 1 coffee/tea)

May 19-21, 2026 (final 2 nights): with international breakfast buffet, porterage in/out

Please note that, whenever porterage in/out is listed, the service is to be intended including 1 piece of luggage pp

Inclusive For the whole tour: Local English-speaking tour manager at the group's disposal throughout

Headsets throughout your trip

What are Paradors?

Paradores are a network of luxury hotels in Spain and Portugal that are owned and operated by the state. They are located in historic buildings like castles, monasteries, and palaces, or in modern buildings in scenic areas. 

The name comes from the Spanish word parar, which means "to stop, halt, or stay". The hotels are used to preserve historic buildings while also providing tourism revenue to help regions with fewer resources. 

Paradores are refurbished to a high standard and offer modern comforts, including private bathrooms in all rooms. 

*  Let the trip leader Know if you need assistance arranging your air transportation.  Individual air is several hundred dollars cheaper than "group" air and can be tailored to suit your needs.

Trip Leader:

Walter Marussich

4267 Linden Ave

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

(561) 768-6368

gsscmem@comcast.net

Posted price is based on October 2025 prices.