Andalusia

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MÁLAGA
After the arrival at the International Airport of Malaga you will meet your Andalusia specialist that will escort you throughout the tour. Then the journey continues to Málaga for a guided tour to the birthplace of Picasso, the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle, followed by lunch with delicious tapas in a cozy wine bar.
The two-hour ride to the city of Cordoba leads through beautiful landscapes with olive trees.
Check-in in the 5* Hotel Palacio de Bailio and the rest of the evening you can enjoy at your own pace.
Overnight in Córdoba.

DAY 2: CÓRDOBA
After breakfast you will get picked up from the hotel by your tour guide. You will start the tour with a visit of the old Jewish quarter, then the Mezquita, once the main mosque in the Arab world, and the synagogue.
The afternoon is at leisure. We recommend a relaxing bath in one of the beautiful Arab baths next to the mosque. In the evening enjoy a dinner together with delicacies from the region.
Overnight in Córdoba.

DAY 3: SEVILLE
After breakfast you will go for a full day tour to Seville.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and one of the most monumental cities in Spain. On arrival you will meet the guide, to explore the city: Tour of the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro), the Palms Avenue, Guadalquivir River and the Maria Luisa Park. Including a stop at the Plaza España where you can discover colorful mosaics with marvel from Latin America for the Expo 1929.
Then you will take a stroll through the Santa Cruz quarter: the beautiful streets and small tapas bars will have an alluring effect on you. Then enter the Alcazar (formerly the residence of the Catholic Kings), visit the third largest cathedral in Spain and as another highlight you will got to the Falmenco Museum where you will learn a lot about the art of the flamenco dance.
In the afternoon another adventure is waiting for you: the visit of a traditional bull breeding farm. Upon arrival, you can see the bulls on the range land and get the background of the fighting bulls. On this tour you will learn a lot about these remarkable animals and get a detailed explanation of the bullfighting tradition.
On the way back to Cordoba you will have dinner together in Carmona.
Overnight in Córdoba.

DAY 4: BAENA – ALCALA LA REAL – GRANADA
After breakfast and check-out of the hotel, you will start your journey to Granada. On the way visit the small village of Baena. Here is the oldest and still operating oil mill of Andalusia. During the tour you will learn about the process of oil production and enjoy a typical country side breakfast. Continue to Alcala la Real. This village will remind you of the Moorish times during a visit of a traditional cheese factory.
Then the tour continues to Granada. On arrival check-in at the 5* Hotel Palacio de los Patos. This beautiful boutique hotel is located in the heart of the city center, from where you can easily reach everything by foot. In the evening enjoy your dinner with the group at a great tapas restaurant.
Overnight in Granada.

DAY 5: ALHAMBRA
After breakfast you will start your guided city tour through Granada.
You will start walking through the city center, in which the characteristics of the Moorish era are still clear to see. You will visit the Albaicin neighborhood where you find many of the wellknown gypsy caves, which are famous for the sound of the guitar and Flamenco dancers.
Continue on to the major spot of the city: the Alhambra. The complex of the king from the 11th century is one of the most important monuments of Moorish heritage. First you visit the Generalife gardens with beautiful flowers, various plants and an impressive area with fountains.
The next place is the Nasrid Palace, where the Moorish kings lived until 1492 AD. Also you will visit the Palace of Charles the V. and the Alcazaba. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
In the evening you will meet again for dinner and see the performance of the Andalusian flamenco dance.
Overnight in Granada.

TAG 6: LAS ALPUJARRAS
After breakfast, start your day with a nice journey to the mountain area Alpujarras. The protected natural area is known for its typical white villages, where home-made cheese and ham is produced. You will have the chance to taste all this home-made food together with this typical sweet wine. After visiting a ham factory, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a nice restaurant in the village before it goes back to Granada.
Overnight in Granada.

TAG 7: GRANADA
Day at your own leisure.
Optional we can organize a Tapas cooking class or a Flamenco workshop for you or the whole group.
Overnight in Granada.

TAG 8: DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfer back to the airport in Málaga. Flight back home or to another destination.

Included in the tour:
• 3 nights in the Hospes Palacio de Bailio, Córdoba including breakfast
• 4 nights in the Hospes Palacio de los Patos, Granada including breakfast
• Baggage service in the hotels on arrival and departure
• Coach from/to Málaga airport and during the whole tour
• English speaking tour director from/to Málaga airport
• Room and board for the tour director and the driver
• English speaking city guide for the local tours
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Transfers and sight visits mentioned in the itinerary
• 4 x dinner
• 3 x lunch