DAYS 1 – 3

Madrid is one of the world’s most vibrant and seductive cities. Visit the Plaza de Oriente, the historic quarter including the 17th-century Plaza Mayor, and a wonderful Baroque square lined with arcades and picturesque cafes. Relish an in-depth tour of the majestic Prado Museum, recently revamped and home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art. Spend a day exploring Toledo’s splendid medieval heart. Marvel at the soaring gothic cathedral, home to paintings by El Greco, Van Dyck and Goya. Wander through the old Jewish quarter, which includes two of the few remaining medieval synagogues in Spain. (2B, D) 

Hotel Palacio del Retiro, Madrid

DAYS 4 & 5

Your private half-day tour of Córdoba begins at the breathtaking Mezquita, or Grand Mosque. Granada is unrivaled for beauty and architectural splendor. Take a private tour of the Alhambra, and later, visit the Generalife, the jewel in the crown of the Moorish kingdom of Spain. (2B) 

Palacio de Santa Paula, Granada

DAY 6

Today drive through olive tree countryside to Ronda, Andalusia’s well-known white village. Ronda boasts many cultural landmarks, including the notable bullring, one of the oldest and most beautiful in Spain. (B) 

Parador of Ronda, Ronda

DAYS 7 & 8

Seville is the city of flamenco, bulls, Carmen and Don Juan. Stroll through the enchanting barrios or neighborhoods, where the colors of the south reign supreme. A highlight of your visit to Seville will be an authentic flamenco performance. (2B) 

Las Casas del Rey de Baeza, Seville

DAYS 9 – 11

Enjoy a tour of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter including the Picasso Museum and the unique and magical Cathedral of Sagrada Familia. On Day 11 you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (3B) 

Hotel Casa Fuster, Barcelona

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Hotel Palacio del Retiro
Madrid, Spain

The 50-room hotel located in front of the famous Retiro Park and close to the Paseo de Recoletos. It is perhaps the best located hotel in the city, sitting as it does in the triangle formed by the Thyssen, Prado and Reina Sofia museums. The building dates from the beginning of the 20th Century and it is protected by National Heritage status.

When you enter your room, you will feel like you have entered into a place deigned to help you rest, like the four pillows on your bed. Exclusive details, such as the special reading lamps on the bed head, smoker/non-smoker rooms, room service and personal climate control. Designed to make you feel that your room is always how you want it.

Set in the elegant public area of the hotel with privileged views over the Retiro park gardens, the restaurant offers a menu derived from the best products on the market, prepared to draw out the best of their natural characteristics and flavors. The hotel’s menu, inspired by the cuisine of the Mediterranean, stands out for its first-rate preparation of the most traditional dishes in Spanish gastronomy.

Palacio de Santa Paula
Granada, Spain

Located in the old part of Granada and as the result of a careful restoration project, this building, which has been declared an historic and artistic monument, is made up of the Convent of Santa Paula, which dates from the 16th Century, and the Casa Morisca dating from the 14th Century. A unique establishment in which to enjoy the opportunity to relax in one of the key monuments of the historic centre of the city and the luxury of a great hotel.

When you enter your room, you will feel like you have entered into a place deigned to help you rest, like the four pillows on your bed. Exclusive details, such as the special reading lamps on the bed head, smoker/non-smoker rooms, room service and personal climate control. Designed to make you feel that your room is always how you want it.

The "El Claustro" restaurant which is set in the Convent’s old library, around the cloisters, serves lunches, dinners and exquisite buffet-style breakfasts in which the confectionery stands out. Furthermore, it has an extensive wine list featuring wines from the best Guaranteed Origin regions, and provides conscientious service. It also offers ‘tasting menus’ and business lunches.

Parador of Ronda
Ronda, Spain

In the town centre, in a privileged position next to Ronda’s famous Puente Nuevo bridge, built in 1761, the Hotel occupies the former Town Hall. The impressive setting has spectacular views of the “Cut.” a river gorge 120 metres deep.

There is a pool, cheerful bedrooms with lovely views and comfortable duplexes with terrace.
The Hotel restaurant offers excellent Andalusian dishes.

The rooms are decorated in blues, greens, yellows and reds, with brightly coloured fabrics on the sofas and curtains, and large, light rooms and designed by Pascua Ortega. The rooms have unbeatable views out over the New Bridge—an impressive piece of engineering by Martín de Aldehuela—and the hanging houses over the 100-metre high River Guadalevín pass. Light, size and warmth define the decorative features of the room at this charming hotel, fitting in perfectly at the Parador with its pretty nooks for your enjoyment. This will be a memorable visit heightened by the renowned and tasty Andalusian cuisine on offer.

Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
Seville, Spain

Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza immerses its guests in a world of cultural inspiration. The hotel embodies the hospitality, history, style and culture of the city, and guests all take away their own personal distillation of these essential values. The setting is full of stimulating and intriguing contrasts. The vivid colours and fragrances of the central patio with its burbling fountain transmit vitality and joy; natural materials like stone, clay and slate create a truly authentic environment of great architectural and historic value. The views from the roof-top swimming pool inspire serenity; the flavours and aromas of the light, simple regional cuisine are a refreshing discovery for the palate. This is where Sevilla comes to life.

The rooms are contemporary and classic rooms, decorated with white/beige fabrics and dark brown wood furniture, modern pieces of art, flat screen TV’s. Airy and bright, some rooms face the central courtyard and each have a private bathroom.

Hotel Casa Fuster
Barcelona, Spain

Hotel Casa Fuster is a 5-star luxury hotel listed as a “Landmark Building,” situated in the city of Barcelona. Guests can enjoy the luxury of a hotel that aims to combine impeccable service and customer care in every single detail. All rooms have a mini bar, telephone, free Internet connection (wireless), satellite TV, complete bathroom with a hairdryer, piped music, heating, air-conditioning, and free safe.

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