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We will spend 6 days and 5 nights visiting the bustling capital of Madrid to enchanting Seville, and Jerez de la Frontera,where will enjoy dancing Sevillanas en La Feria de Jerez and discover the treasures of el Centro Andaluz de Flamenco.
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DAY 1- MADRID |
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welcome walking tour of Old Madrid and the Royal Palace,visit flamenco shops. In the evenings enjoy fine madrileño cuisine and tapas, as well as first-class tablaos, or flamenco shows... keep your eyes open for well-known artists in the audience! Die-hards can go on to the late-night flamenco bars for some dancing and modern Madrid-style ambiente.
Royal Palace in Madrid.
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DAY 2 - SEVILLE |
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Enchanting Seville... Visit the cathedral, Europe's largest, and tour the Alcazar Palace and gardens, the white-washed Barrio de Santa Cruz, the ceramic shops and local ambience of Triana, take a boat ride up the river. At night enjoy spectacular views of the Guadalquivir River and the city, and join other aficcionados for some live local talent at the Carbonería (the Mecca for any flamencophile). Later, dance sevillanas 'til the wee hours! Sunday in Spain means time to relax... have a long lunch and a walk along the river, take a siesta, and in the afternoon re-energize with the drama and excitement of a bullfight in the famous Las Arenas bullring.
La Giralda, one of the most important symbols of Seville.
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DAY 3, 4 & 5 - JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA |
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Home of sherry wine and bulerias! Tour the Tío Pepe bodegas, and see how this fine liquor is produced. Visit the Centro Andaluz de Flamenco, and duck into a local flamenco dress shop, or visit the awesome cathedral in the old quarter. After a dinner of delicious tapas in a traditional Andaluz patio, see what the upcoming local artists can do at La Parilla Taberna, where many famous flamenco performers got their start. Most important enjoy the cocktails of rebujito, tapas and sevillanas dancing at las casetas in la Feria.
Jerez de la Frontera, the birthplace of the bulería! |
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DAY 6 - MADRID |
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Stroll through the Retiro Park, tour the Prado Museum to see some of the world's finest works of art, and shop for last-minute souvenirs. Optional excursion to Toledo, Segovia, or El Escorial. Our final night celebration will be amid live spontaneous flamenco music in the cave restaurants of the Calle Baja.
Plaza Mayor, center plaza of Madrid built in 1589. | |
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