13 Day Andalucia Small Group Tour Alhambra Flamenco and Olive Oil

Day 1: Granada

1. 2h
   On arrival, we will transfer you for the airport or train station to our 3 star boutique hotel located in the heart of Granada.
   A welcome meeting with cocktails and introductions is followed by an included dinner in the historic Albaicín overlooking the monumental Moorish palace, the Alhambra.

Day 2: Granada City Walking Dinner

1. Royal Chapel of Granada
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Start the day with an included 5 star breakfast followed by a 2 hour walking tour of Granada, including the Albaicin, the silk markets and the Royal Chapel, burial place of the Spanish monarchs.
2. Casa Del Arte Flamenco
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The day ends with a 1 hour dazzling and intimate show of spectacular Flamenco dance and Spanish guitar.

Day 3: Alhambra Walking Tour

1. The Alhambra
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After a delicious breakfast, set out with our expert local guide to tour the city's most well known monument, the Alhambra.
   originally built as a fortress in 889 and transformed into a royal palace in 1333. This architectural masterpiece showcases Islamic art, with intricate Mudéjar-style geometric patterns on its tiled walls. The palace is surrounded by lush gardens, with the tranquil sound of flowing water. The Generalife, one of the oldest Moorish gardens, served as a royal retreat in the 13th century. After lunch, enjoy free time exploring the area, visiting tearooms or shops, or taking a train back.

Day 4: Ubeda and Cordoba

1. Museo de Alfareria Paco Tito
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Afer breakfast, we venture to Ubeda. The Renaissance gem of that once served as a buffer between Castilla La Mancha and Andalucia. We set out with our expert local guide to explore its palaces, churches, and historic center as notice how the town echoes Italian grandeur. Known globally for its pottery, Úbeda’s artisan style reflects innovations from the Romans, Moors, and Spaniards.
   In the afternoon, we visit a pottery studio with a picnic style lunch outside with our new friend and local potter, Paco.

Day 5: Cordoba City Walking Tour

1. Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, set out with our expert local guide to explore Córdoba. Once a Roman provincial capital and later the capital of Al-Andalus during Moorish rule. By the 10th century, it was the world’s largest city, known for its libraries, baths, medical schools, and universities. The Moors introduced a progressive education system and made significant contributions to fields like mathematics and medicine, while practicing religious tolerance.
   Today’s guided tour includes Roman ruins, the old Jewish quarter, and the Mezquita, a grand mosque with 856 columns, built over 200 years.
   The afternoon is free for personal exploration. Dinner is included this evening.

Day 6: Malaga

1. Picasso Museum Malaga
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Today, we journey south to Málaga on the picturesque Mediterranean Costa del Sol. Established by Phoenicians around 770 BC, Málaga later fell under Carthaginian, Roman, Visigoth, Moorish, and Christian rule since 1487. Our guided tour will explore the historic center and harbor, including Phoenician walls, the 1st-century BC Roman theater, and the 11th-century Alcazaba. We’ll visit the Museo Picasso to learn about Málaga-born Pablo Picasso, famed for cubism and his iconic “Guernica.”

Day 7: Ronda City Walking Dinner

1. Plaza de Toros de Ronda
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Ronda, a favored summer retreat of Ernest Hemingway, lies around the stunning Tajo Gorge. Its most striking features are three grand bridges spanning the 390-foot-deep ravine: the Puente Romano, Puente Viejo, and Puente Nuevo.
   Our guided tour will begin with a visit to the old town, stopping at the top viewpoint for all three bridges. After crossing Puente Nuevo, we’ll explore the new town, including Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring and the former home of legendary bullfighter Pedro Romero. Dinner will be included.

Day 8: Explore the picturesque Pueblos Blancos, southern Spain’s iconic white villages!

1. Setenil de las Bodegas
   1h
   We’ll stop for a café con leche in Setenil de las Bodegas, where homes are built into cliffs carved by the Guadalporcún River.
2. Zahara de la Sierra
   2h
   A charming mountaintop village overlooking a crystal-clear reservoir. A tour and olive oil tasting at a local mill will be followed by a Mediterranean lunch.

Day 9: Cadiz City Walking Dinner

1. Museum of Cadiz
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Established by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago, Cádiz is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Spain and one of the oldest in Western Europe. Like Málaga, it has been ruled by Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians. Once the home port for Spain’s treasure fleet, Cádiz is now a key naval base. Its colonial architecture and narrow cobbled streets stand out, along with its stunning beaches.
   A guided tour will explore the Old Town, Roman theater, port, and bustling fish market, followed by an included dinner.

Day 10: Jerez, Spanish Stallions and Sevilla

1. Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Late in the morning, we’ll head to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez for a tour of the stables, training areas, and a display of “dancing stallions,” showcasing Spanish baroque horsemanship traditions.
   We’ll then explore Jerez, famous for its sherry, made from the Palomino grape, which ranges from dry to semi-sweet.
   Later, we’ll reach Seville

Day 11: Sevilla City Walking Tour

1. Real Alcazar de Sevilla
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning, set out on foot with our expert local guide to explore Sevilla's old town and Jewish quarter. We’ll visit the Alcázar, a 10th-century Moorish palace still used by Spanish royalty. Afterward, we’ll tour a bull farm near Seville, followed by an included lunch with wine.
   Evening is free to explore Seville.

Day 12: Sevilla Walking Tour

1. Casa de Pilatos
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We’ll embark on a guided tour of the Casa de Pilatos, an early 16th-century palace that blends Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudéjar styles, commissioned by the Marquis of Tarifa.
2. Seville Cathedral
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, we’ll visit the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the burial site of Christopher Columbus. As the largest cathedral in Spain and the third largest worldwide, it was built atop an Almohad Mosque, with notable features including the Patio de los Naranjos and the Giralda, a former minaret now serving as a bell tower.

Day 13: Morning departure transfers to Seville Airport, Train Station and Malaga Airport

1. Seville
   4h
   Morning transfers at scheduled times to Seville airport and train station.

Pickup details

Transfers from the airport and train station are included in the package price

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness