Andalucia 2010/2011

From 1600€

7 Days / 6 Nights

Looking for a fantastic route through Andalucia for your holidays this summer? If so we highly recommend our tailored route across this stunning province in Southern Spain which will give you the chance to acquaint yourself with what many regard as the 'real' Spain!

Destinations included on this route: Malaga - Granada - Cordoba - Seville - Arcos de la Frontera - El Puerto de Santa María - Cadiz - Gibraltar - Malaga.

Minimum: 10 guests

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meeting point is within Malaga 'Pablo Ruiz Picasso' Airport from which we will set off for our first destination: Granada where we will explore the Calle Mora and its numerous squares and Plazas. The rest of the day you have free to wander the historic streets and visit the various monuments in this famous city. For dinner we recommend the Restaurant Ruta del Azafran (Meal not included in price). Night in 3* Hotel with HB.

Day 2: Today will see you discover one of the new wonders of the world: The Alhambra. As well as viewing the superb structures and gardens present within this Moorish Palace you will also be treated to a traditional show from locals. Having seen everything La Alhambra has to offer we will head down to Cordoba, stopping in Baena to eat at the Restaurant Bodega Palacios which offers typical dishes from the area (Meal Not included in price). Night in 3* Hotel with HB.

Day 3: Having spent the night in Cordoba we begin our tour of the city by visiting the famous Calleja de Los Flores, a quintessentially Andalucian street filled with colourful plants. Afterwards we head towards the awe-inspiring Mezquita, a stunning palace with Christian and Moorish roots which is a must for all visitors to Cordoba. Recommended restaurants include Bodegas Campos, Bodegas Mezquita Restaurante or the La Tranquera Restaurant (Meal not included in price). Night in 3* Hotel with HB.

Day 4: Today we set off early Sevilla to see the largest Gothic-Christian cathedral in the world: La Giralda. As well as visiting the grand Plaza España you will also get the chance to see further monuments across the city such as the Torre de Oro, the Maestranza Bullring and a walk along the River Guadalquivir. We recommend eating in the Vinera San Telmo Restaurant (Meal not included in price). Once we have finished our day in Sevilla we set off for El Puerto de Santa Maria, stopping off in the hilltop village of Arcos de la Frontera, once awarded the prize of Spains most beautiful village: and it's not hard to see why. You will be able to take in the sights and sounds for around an hour, including the scenic view from the top overlooking the Sierra de Cadiz, before completing the journey to El Puerto. Night in 3* Hotel with HB.

Day 5: We wake up in the seaside resort of El Puerto de Santa Maria, famous for its sherry industry and delicious seafood. Having visited the legendary Osbourne Bodega with a dedicated guide, we recommend eating in the Restaurante Casa Paco Ceballos (Meal not included in the price). We then catch the catamaran to Cadiz to explore the historic streets of the the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the Iberian Peninsula and possibly of all southwestern Europe. With two hours of free time in Cadiz, you will have time to visit the imposing cathedral, the beautiful Plaza La Mina and walk along one of the finest city beaches in Europe. We then complete the days journey by traveling down towards to Gibraltar, stopping for the night in Zahara de los Atunes or Los Barrios where we stay in a 3* hotel with HB.

Day 6. In the morning we complete the journey down to Gibraltar, a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. You will have time to explore the unusual sight on English streets only metres away from Spain, as well as the famous Rock of Gibraltar and its furry inhabitants, the monkeys of Gibraltar. Once it's time for lunch we recommend dining in Gauchos or Ipanema, where you will be able to sample the unusual mix of British and Spanish cuisine (Meal not included in the price). Having finished our day in Gibraltar we set off for our return journey to Malaga, arriving in time for dinner. Night in 3* Hotel with HB.

Day 7: Today we will be getting to know Malaga, visiting the Pablo Picasso Museum before moving onto a nearby beach for a relaxing finale to your journey across Andalucia.

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