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Train Journey through Spain

- Relax, take a load off, and hop on a train, traveling from one great Spanish city to next: welcome to Madrid, Seville, Granada, and Cordoba, four of Spain’s greatest cities.

This train journey starts off in the heart of Spain with a visit to the country’s capital, Madrid. With some of the world’s best museums, many majestic town squares, and a rich and diversified history, this is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations.

In Seville, you’ll be stunned by the surprising blend of Moorish and Western civilizations that sets Andalucía apart from the rest of the country. Visit the imposing cathedral, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, and see how it compares to the prestige of the ruins of Alcazar, a palace that belonged to Arab rulers up until the Christian Reconquest. Almost impossible to drive through, the old town’s colorful maze of alleys will cast a spell on you as you make your way to the imposing Plaza Espana, a beautiful example of the area’s azulejo style.

Your train journey through Spain then takes you to Granada, where stands the mighty Alhambra, universally considered to be the most beautiful Moorish palace ever built. Take a stroll in its lush gardens, marvel at the beauty of the fountains, and you’ll feel like you’re in a scene from Arabian Nights.

Last, but not least, ride the rails to Cordoba for a visit to the mosque-cathedral and its forest of columns, a unique witness to Andalucía’s destiny. This city is so rich in history that the whole historical town center has been classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Cordoba is the perfect place to wander aimlessly: just take a walk around the old town, and it will reveal its most intimate secrets.

With its perfect blend of cultural discovery and laid back Mediterranean lifestyle, this train journey through Spain will leave you with unforgettable memories. Contact Uniktour’s Spain expert for more information!

**You can add Barcelona to this train journey through Spain. Let us know if you’re interested!!

Day 1 | International Flight

Flight from Montreal to Madrid.

Day 2 | Madrid

Arrival in Madrid. A private transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Settle into the Palacio San Martin (or similar) for three nights in a double room. Breakfast included.

Day 3 | Madrid

Enjoy breakfast, after which your private English-speaking guide will take you on a day tour of the city, including visits to the Museo del Prado and the Royal Palace. Lunch is included.

Day 4 | Madrid

Free time in Madrid. A quick stroll on the Gran Via will introduce you to this city’s bourgeois character and its flamboyant architecture. Madrid is also blessed with a varied and animated cultural life, with plenty of museums and art galleries scattered across the city. Head to the Plaza Mayor and choose one of the many terraces, sit down under a parasol, and sip some refreshing sangria.
Make sure to take the time to visit the Escurial Monastery, located 45 km north of the city: this incredible site houses a monastery, a museum, an art gallery, a library containing over 35 000 volumes, and serves as the final resting place for the kings of Spain! Built in the 16th century, the building itself doesn’t really exemplify Spanish design. This being said, once inside the walls of the Escurial, you will be stunned by the eclectic and majestic decorations that surround you.

Day 5 | Madrid - Seville

This morning, after breakfast, a private transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the train station for your train to Seville. Someone will meet you at the train station upon your arrival in Seville and take you to your hotel. Settle into your double room at the San Gil Hotel (or similar) for three nights, breakfast included.

Day 6 | Seville

Enjoy breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent touring the city on your own, including the famous Cathedral of Seville. With its Hispanic and Moorish influences, this gothic cathedral is often considered the world’s largest, dominated by the 104-meter-high Giralda tower, which was taken from a Mosque that had previously had been built there. The interior is decorated with a dazzling blend of gold and silver representations of religious scenes, as well as multicolored stained glass and beautiful paintings by old masters. One of the aisles houses the tomb of none other than Christopher Columbus himself. Lunch is included.

Day 7 | Seville

Free time in Seville. Take this opportunity to explore the historical city center, particularly the palace of San Telmo, where the autonomous Andalusian government now seats. Don’t miss the façade, a fabulous example of Seville’s Baroque influences. Just a few meters away, the palace of Alfonso XIII, built in the 1920s, was initially designed to be Europe’s most luxurious hotel. A treasure of luxurious decorative items is stored here: crystal and bronze chandeliers, delicate Artesonado ceilings, azulejos, etc.
Also, make sure you swing by the spectacular Plaza de Espana, facing the Guadalquivir river: its perfect blend of azulejos, colonnades, and fountains creates a monument unlike any other in Europe.

Day 8 | Seville - Granada

After breakfast, a private transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the train station for your morning train to Granada. A representative will meet you when you arrive in Granada and take you to your hotel. Settle into your double room in Monasterio de los Basilios Hotel (or similar), where you’ll be spending the next three nights. Breakfast included.

Day 9 | Granada

After breakfast, your private English-speaking guide will meet up with you and take you on a day tour of the city, including the Cathedral and Alhambra. Alhambra is one of Spain’s most visited monuments. This fortified complex built in the highlands of the city includes many different monuments displaying an impressive variety of architectural styles. Built in 1238 by Nasrides rulers, it is one of the most stunning Moorish monuments in all of Spain. Highlights include the sophisticated courtyards and gardens of the Generalife, with superb fountains and walls covered with the most delicate carvings and inscriptions imaginable. Arcades, colonnades, and royal halls stretch over hectares, following one another in complete stylistic harmony, from the Convento de San Francisco to the Palacio de Carlos V. You’ll spend unforgettable hours strolling around the refreshing alleys that cut across this absolute architectural masterpiece. Lunch is included.

Day 10 | Granada

Free day in Grananda. Make the most of it and visit the superb Cathedral of the Incarnation, the country’s finest example of Renaissance architecture. Construction began under the orders of the Catholic Kings Ferdinand II and Isabelle I in 1505, to celebrate the Christian Reconquest of the city a few years earlier. It is an interesting blend of gothic and baroque styles, particularly the majestic façade, whose construction only began much later in 1667. Make sure you also take a look at the baroque influences in the adjoining royal chapel, where these same Catholic Kings were laid to rest.
Each one of Granada’s neighborhoods has its own distinctive ambiance. The Realejo, know for its large upper-class mansions, is an old Jewish area with many convents and churches filled with students from well-established families. Its narrow streets are full of charm and make for a very pleasant stroll. In the Bib-Rambla district, you’ll find some of Granada’s best restaurants, offering delicious and authentic dishes, as well as a very diversified bazaar.

Day 11 | Granada - Cordoba

After breakfast, a private transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the train station for your train to Cordoba. A representative will meet you at the Cordoba train station and a private transfer will then take you to your hotel. Settle into your double room at the Casas de la Judería. Breakfast included.

Day 12 | Cordoba

Enjoy an early breakfast, after which a private English-speaking guide will accompany you on your day tour of the city, including the Great Mosque and its forest of columns. Lunch is included

Day 13 | Cordoba

Free time in Cordoba. This city is home to scores of stunning relics and monuments: Viana palace, the towers of Calahorra and Malmuerta, many Christian and Muslim fortifications, and numerous other sites of interest are part of the priceless cultural heritage of this veritable architectural encyclopedia.

Day 14 | Cordoba - Madrid

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you from your hotel to the train station for your train back to Madrid. Once in Madrid, a private transfer will take you from the train station to your hotel. Settle into your double room at Palacio San Martin (or similar) for your last night. Breakfast included.

Day 15 | Departure

After breakfast, a private transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Madrid airport for your return flight back to Montreal.

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Price per person	3700$CAD

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Deluxe travel insurance (estimated cost)	287 $
Deposit required for land portion	1104 $
High season supplement	259 $
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The budget of this trip includes:

- Accommodation in double rooms in 4* hotels, shoulder season, breakfast included
- Train tickets Madrid/Sevilla, Sevilla/Grenada, Grenada/Cordoba, Cordoba/Madrid
- City tour in Madrid (3h) with english speaking private guide and driver
- Entrance fees to the Museo del Prado and the Royal Palace in Madrid
- City tour in Grenada (3h) with english speaking private guide and driver
- Entrances fees to Alhambra and the Generalife gardens
- City tour in Cordoba (Cathedral + Alcazar) with english speaking private guide
- All private transfers mentioned in the itinerary
- Assistance in English from our local associates in case of need

The budget of this trip does not include:

- Travel insurance
- Drinks
- Meals (lunchs and dinners)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to sites and monuments not mentioned above
- Anything not mentioned in the “The budget of this trip includes” section above