Perillo Tours 2023

Horse and Buggy in Seville Flamenco Dancer PORTUGAL FRANCE ANDORRA Madrid Seville Granada Day Visit Overnight Stay Toledo Jerez de la Frontera Cordoba Barcelona Park Güell DAY 6 • CÓRDOBA » PAELLA COOKING LESSON & LUNCH » GRANADA » DINNER IN HOTEL TUESDAY: Today we’ll learn how to make the world famous “Paella” and then we’ll get to taste-test our own cooking. Next, we motor to the amazing city of Granada, home of the world famous, and gigantic, Alhambra! But first tonight, a relaxing dinner in our hotel. DAY 7 • GRANADA » ALHAMBRA AND ROYAL CHAPEL WEDNESDAY: Today we discover the marvels of the Alhambra, a summer palace built by the Moorish Kings. The Alhambra will remain etched in your memory forever! Also included is a visit to the Royal Chapel as well as a visit to the famous San Nicolas Mirador to enjoy spectacular sunset views of the Alhambra. Tonight, we thought you would like to enjoy dinner on your own. Be sure to ask your tour leader for suggestions! DAY 8 • GRANADA » JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA » ROYAL EQUESTRIAN SCHOOL » SHERRY WINERY WITH LIGHT LUNCH » SEVILLE » DINNER IN HOTEL THURSDAY: An action-packed day! We will visit Jerez de la Frontera, well known for its wines, horses and flamenco. We’ve reserved the best seats at the Royal Equestrian School “dressage” horse show. Next, get ready for Bodegas Tradición—a winery producing wold-class Sherry. Be careful—it’s strong! And who would guess? The vintner has his own, personal fine-art gallery filled with million-dollar Spanish masterpieces—including Picasso’s childhood art! After a light lunch, we drive to Seville, the capital city of the Andalucia Region. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in our hotel. DAY 9 • SEVILLE » MORNING SIGHTSEEING » HORSE & BUGGY RIDE » AFTERNOON AT LEISURE » FLAMENCO DINNER SHOW FRIDAY: After breakfast, we discover the marvellous city of Seville. We start by viewing Cartuja Island where Christopher Columbus lived while planning his voyage to “India”. We’ll see Columbus’ ornate tomb inside the Seville Cathedral with its gothic Giralda Bell Tower. You’ll also see the statue of King Ferdinand who defeated the last Islamic rulers in Spain— also in 1492. To this day, Spaniards argue over the more important figure in their history – Columbus or King Ferdinand? You’ll have to decide for yourself! Via the old Jewish District, we’ll visit the vast Plaza de España built for the Ibero-American Exposition in 1929. We end our tour with an old-fashioned, 30 minute, horse and buggy ride through the center of Seville! Tonight we will attend an authentic "Flamenco Show" in a real Andalusian "Patio". Dinner and wines will be served during the show. But be careful not to drink too much – you don’t want to end up being part of the show! DAY 10 • SEVILLE » OLIVE OIL FARM VISIT AND TASTING » FLY TO BARCELONA » DINNER IN HOTEL SATURDAY: Today, we will spend the afternoon at the Basilippo Olive Oil farm. Spain's olive oil is among the world's best, often referred to as “liquid gold”. After a lunch in the Olive oil Farm visit we will go to Airport to fly into the great Barcelona. Among arrival, we go directly to our hotel and Dinner served in hotel. DAY 11 BARCELONA » SAGRADA FAMILIA » GOTHIC QUARTER AND CATHEDRAL SUNDAY: Starting to enjoy and discover the fascinating Barcelona by the sea! We’ll see the Columbus Monument, Plaza Cataluña and the historic buildings along Paseo de Gracia. Now get ready for the most visited building in Spain—Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece, the almost psychedelic Church of the Sagrada Família. (We’ll see more of Gaudi’s truly unique work tomorrow.) Let’s end the day with the more traditional, yet no less imposing Barcelona Cathedral and Basilica Santa Maria del Mar in the Gothic Quarter. Dinner on your own tonight. DAY 12 • BARCELONA » CASA MILÀ » PARK GÜELL » MONTJUÏC MOUNTAIN MONDAY: More of the amazing Gaudi today! We will visit his Casa Milá, originally a private mansion; it resembles an undulating pastry made of concrete. Continue on to Gaudi’s Park Güell. It’s wondrous, colorful and childlike. It feels like “Main Street” in Disneyland but created 50 years earlier. We’ll end our visit atop Montjuïc Mountain, with the best panoramic views of the city and harbour. Farewell Dinner will be served in a fine restaurant to say goodbye to the Spain you’ve learned to love. DAY 13 • BARCELONA » FLY HOME TUESDAY: Today, we fly home full of happy memories and pictures to show our friends and family. For now, a warm hasta luego! 3 3