Spain with Luxury & Style (10 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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• In Madrid, begin at the Royal Palace where rooms are filled with art treasures and antiques. Then, stroll through your hotel's neighborhood and explore the Prado Museum, housing works by Spain's three great masters: Goya, Velázquez and El Greco
• Explore Toledo, where winding streets shelter medieval buildings. See the great Cathedral and the Church of Santo Tomé
• Travel aboard the high-speed train to Córdoba. Stroll through the streets to the Mezquita, built between the 8th and 10th centuries
• Sightseeing in Granada includes the magical palace of the Alhambra, a 13th-century palace-citadel of royal residential quarters, court complexes, a bath and a mosque. Continue to the beautiful gardens of the Generalife Palace
• Stop in picturesque Ronda, perched astride the 300-foot gorge of El Tajo, to visit the oldest bullring in Spain
• Sightseeing in Seville includes the 15th-century cathedral, one of the most breathtaking in all of Christendom, and the palace complex of the Alcazar. This evening enjoy an authentic flamenco performance

Overview:

Spain is a country on the move, a place of rapid change. High-speed railways have conquered the country's mountainous terrain and many cities now have modern metro and tram networks. But here, too, you will find a country where time stands still, where Roman columns rise into a clear blue sky, where crumbling Arab watchtowers maintain a lonely vigil over vast and magnificent landscapes, and city plazas where the baroque jostles with the modern to strike a uniquely Spanish harmony.

Rich in history and natural beauty and with more than a fair share of sunshine Spain is a year-round, natural choice for many different kinds of holiday, from outdoor adventures to world-class museums and art galleries to an infinite variety of popular beaches and secluded coves. The Spanish experience would be incomplete without joining in at least one of its famous fiestas.