Depart from your centrally located Seville hotel in a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle and embark on a comprehensive tour of Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Get acquainted with the history of the city as your guide offers intriguing narration and you pass by the lavish sprawl of Plaza de España, a Renaissance beauty home to several Government buildings.
See, too, the Palace of San Telmo and Torre del Oro, two legendary landmarks shrouded in historical legend. Cruise through the charming Santa Cruz quarter and admire the colorful facades of houses flanked with blooming flower boxes. As you approach the center of the city, catch a glimpse of two magnificent UNESCO-listed structures; observe the protective turrets of the Royal Alcazar Palace and gasp at the sky-piercing spires of Seville Cathedral.
Revitalize with lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) and then continue to the Bullring of the Royal Maestranza, an important cultural institution that has hosted some of the country’s most famous bullfights. Explore the vast stadium and then enrich your knowledge of the controversial sport in the interesting museum.
Travel next to the colorful neighborhood of Triana for a panoramic tour of the district; relish the artistic atmosphere of the area and capture stunning views of the Guadalquivir River as you pass the Isabel II Bridge. Conclude your tour with a tranquil 30-minute sightseeing cruise on an open-air boat and then return to your hotel in the luxury minivan.
