MADRID & COSTA DEL SOL BY AVE – 7 DAYS
Itinerary
DÍA 1. MADRID AIRPORT – MADRID – EUROPE PARK
Arrival at Airport. The group meets with your Tour director and coach for transfer to Madrid city centre. Free time in the city. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon we continue to Torrejón to visit the Europe Park, the most spectacular replicas of European monuments are assembled in this park: Brandenburg Gate, Berlín Wall, Greek Theatre, Fontana of Trevi, Eiffel Tower, Puerta de Alcalá or London Bridge, are some of them. Accomodations in hotel in Madrid.
DAY 2. MADRID – ROYAL PALACE – ALMUDENA’S CATHEDRAL / ALCALÁ DE HENARES
After Breakfast, we visit the Royal Palace (entrance included), only used for state ceremonies. The current Royal Palace, was built on the site of the old Alcázar which was destroyed by fire. King Felipe V decided to build a palace for his Borbon dynasty. The inside stands out for the richness of its materials and by the works of art. Later we continue our journey to the Almudena Cathedral (entrance included), the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of the illustrious Miguel de Cervantes, author of «Don Quixote», and home to one of the most prestigious universities in Spain, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its rich monumental Heritage, formed by churches, convents and University buildings, gives us a glimpse of life in Castile during the Spanish Golden Age. Accommodation Hotel.
DAY 3. MADRID – ROYAL SEAT OF SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL / DEBOD TEMPLE
Breakfast. We start our journey to San Lorenzo del Escorial (entrance included), is a historical residence of the King of Spain. In 1984, UNESCO declared it as World He- ritage Site. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a Monastery, royal palace, Museum, and School. El Escorial has been the burial site for most of the Spanish Kings of the last five centuries, Bourbons as well as Habsburgs. Lunch on your own. Later, we continue our journey to visit the Debod Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple which was dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid. As a sign of gratitude for the help provided by Spain in saving the temples of Abu Sim- bel, the Egyptian state donated the temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. Free time for shopping or tasting flavourful «tapas»(snacks) in traditional markets such as San Miguel or San Antón. Accommodation in hotel in Madrid.
DAY 4. MADRID – HIGH SPEED TRAIN – MALAGA AREA
After the Breakfast, transfer from the Hotel to the Madrid Atocha Station. Departure by train to MALAGA. Arrival and transfer to the Hotel.
This afternoon will visit with your tour director the San Miguel Street in Torremolinos and the famous playa de la Carihuela with its incredible restaurants and Chiringuitos bars. Return and lodging at the Hotel
DÍA 5. MALAGA AREA
After the Breakfast we will start the Malaga city sightseeing with local Guide around the old Malaga, we can see the Cathedral, the famous Larios Street, including entrance fees to the Alcazaba and Picasso Museum. Lunch on your own.
Afternoon free time for shops. Lodging at the Hotel.
DÍA 6. MALAGA – GRANADA – MALAGA AREA
After Breakfast, We will start our trip to Granada, Visit with the local Guide, the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, after lunch on your own and Granada walking tour with the tour director around the old Granada, you can see the Cathedral and Capilla Real. Return to Malaga. Lodging at the hotel.
DAY 7. MALAGA AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel or take away, depending on our departure time. Transfer to airport. End of our Services
Services
Services Included
- 3 Nights at Hotel ***/**** in Madrid or surroundings
- 3 Nights at Hotel ***/**** in Malaga Area
- Bed and Breakfast
- Transport by coach
- Group Assistant during all the tour
- Local guide in Madrid
- Local Guide in Malaga
- Local guide in Granada
- Entrance into the Royal Palace in Madrid
- Entrance into the Almudena’s Cathedral in Madrid
- Entrance into the Escorial Monastery
- Entrance fees to the Picasso Museum
- Entrance fees to the Alcazaba
- Entrance into the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
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