4/24/2026 to 5/5/2026

(dates to be confirmed)

Price not including air $3,895 

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!

Why visit a Parador?

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. 

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Day 1 –  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 per person included.

Day 2 – Madrid walking tour and transfer to Toledo:

Private coach included for Madrid tour and transfer to Toledo.

3-hour English speaking licensed guide for Madrid.

Admission to the Palacio Real.

Day 3 – Toledo walking tour & lunch:

Half Day Private coach included for Toledo.

2-hour English speaking licensed guide for Toledo.

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

Day 4 – Transfer from Toledo to Caceres, cheese visit with tasting & tour:

Private coach included from Toledo to Caceres and tour.

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 – Transfer from Caceres to Zafra with stop in Merida:

Private coach included for transfer from Caceres to Zafra with stop in Merida.

Day 6 –  Visit to the local market with tasting:

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

Day 7 – Transfer from Zafra to Sevilla, walking tour, Guadalquivir River Cruise and Sevillanas baile.

Private coach included for 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 (flamenco show). At the end you can dance Sevillanas with live music. 

Day 8 –Excursion to Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera with Sherry tasting;

Private Coach included.

6-hour English speaking licensed guide for Cadiz and Jerez.

Typical Sherry wine tasting 5-hours

Day 9 – Transfer from Sevilla to Ronda:

Private coach included for 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 – 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 – Granada walking tour with Alhambra:

Private coach included for Granada.

6-hour English speaking licensed guide for Granada and Alhambra.

Admission to the Alhambra.

Day 12 –  Departure:

Private coach transfer from hotel in Granada to Malaga airport .

*  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.

Interim 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.