The Trip
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Venture beyond Barcelona and Madrid on this two week cultural exploration of Southern Spain’s Andalucia region. Begin in beautiful Seville by exploring the city's two most famous monuments: the famous Royal Alcázar Palace and the historic Cathedral. Wake up in your city center boutique hotel before discovering your taste for tapas with a hands-on workshop at Triana Market, venture out of the city with a day trip to Day trip to Jerez and Bodegas Tradición to tour the bodega and experience how sherry is made before tasting the final product! Take a shot at traditional Flamenco dancing at a workshop and show before departing Sevilla for Cordoba and an Andalucian cooking class, with lunch and wine. You’ll learn about this region’s production of olive oil on trip to a local olive farm with a hands-on workshop and tasting. Finally, unwind in the warm baths of the luxurious Hammam Al Andalus, a remnant of the region’s Moorish history. When you reach Granada, no stop is complete without a guided visit to the famous Alhambra Palace. Spend one of your final evenings in Spain learning about the legends and gastronomy of Granada, complete with tasting Andalucian wine and tapas.
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DetailsPrice From $1,965 per person Duration 9 nights, 10 days Inclusions - 9 nights at boutique hotels - All transportation within Spain - All activities & experiences listed in itinerary |
Itinerary
Day 1: Sevilla
After arriving in Sevilla, check in to your luxurious boutique hotel in the beautiful city center. Enjoy the afternoon by wandering the narrow streets of the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood.
Day 2: Sevilla
Wake up and enjoy a traditional Spanish breakfast of tostada con tomate and a cafe con leche at your quaint hotel in the heart of the city. Next, visit the incredible Royal Alcázar & Sevilla Cathedral on an organized, small-group experience. Later in the day, experience traditional Flamenco, by learning a few steps in a workshop, then sitting back and enjoying a show.
Day 3: Sevilla
After breakfast, join an immersive Andalucian Tapas Workshop at the colorful Triana Market and learn how to make Sevillana classics. Following a filling lunch, head back to your hotel for a traditional Spanish siesta. The rest of the day is free to spend exploring the many hidden gems and beautiful architecture this Andalucian city has to offer.
Day 4: Sevilla & Jerez
Wake up, eat some breakfast, and get ready to explore an entirely different side of Spain. On this day trip to Jerez, you'll discover how sherry is made at a famous producer, Bodegas Tradición. Of course, after the tour you'll have a chance to taste the final product as well.
Day 5: Sevilla to Cordoba
After breakfast, hop on the short, high-speed AVE train to incredible Cordoba. Once you've checked in to your hotel, head to the majestic Mosque of Cordoba, one of the region's most impressive landmarks. Around midday, you'll go to a local kitchen to learn more about Andalucian cooking with a class and cooking demonstration, including lunch and wine! In the evening, enjoy a relaxing massage and soak in the hot baths at the beautiful and luxurious Hammam Al Andalus.
Day 6: Cordoba & Jaen
Spain is, by far, the world's top olive oil producer and no trip to Andalucia is complete with a visit to an olive oil farm. You'll make the short trip to nearby Jaen and the Orobailen olive oil farm for a tour, workshop, and tasting of, quite possibly, the world's best olive oil.
Day 7: Cordoba to Granada
After breakfast, jump on the train to beautiful Granada
Check in to your luxury, boutique hotel in one of the city's best neighborhoods, Albaicin. In the late afternoon, learn more about Granada's incredible history and cultural heritage on a guided walking tour of the city. Spend the evening exploring the Albaicin and Sacramonte neighborhoods and indulge in delicious, free tapas.
Day 8: Granada
In the morning, eat a good breakfast and get ready to experience the famous Alhambra & Generalife on a small-group guided experience with skip-the-line entrance. Make sure to bring your camera and prepare for some epic Instagram shots. The afternoon is free for more city exploration and tapas tasting.
Day 9: Granada
Sleep in and enjoy your last full day in Andalucia. In the afternoon, join a legends & gastronomy of Granada experience with Andalucian wine and tapas tastings, to get a great feel for authentic Spanish food and delicious wines. Enjoy a your final Spanish dinner along with a few drinks and tapas during your last night in Granada.
Day 10: Granada
Wake up to your last, delicious Spanish breakfast. A private car will take you to the airport. This marks the end of trip. From here you can go anywhere and do anything!
After arriving in Sevilla, check in to your luxurious boutique hotel in the beautiful city center. Enjoy the afternoon by wandering the narrow streets of the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood.
Day 2: Sevilla
Wake up and enjoy a traditional Spanish breakfast of tostada con tomate and a cafe con leche at your quaint hotel in the heart of the city. Next, visit the incredible Royal Alcázar & Sevilla Cathedral on an organized, small-group experience. Later in the day, experience traditional Flamenco, by learning a few steps in a workshop, then sitting back and enjoying a show.
Day 3: Sevilla
After breakfast, join an immersive Andalucian Tapas Workshop at the colorful Triana Market and learn how to make Sevillana classics. Following a filling lunch, head back to your hotel for a traditional Spanish siesta. The rest of the day is free to spend exploring the many hidden gems and beautiful architecture this Andalucian city has to offer.
Day 4: Sevilla & Jerez
Wake up, eat some breakfast, and get ready to explore an entirely different side of Spain. On this day trip to Jerez, you'll discover how sherry is made at a famous producer, Bodegas Tradición. Of course, after the tour you'll have a chance to taste the final product as well.
Day 5: Sevilla to Cordoba
After breakfast, hop on the short, high-speed AVE train to incredible Cordoba. Once you've checked in to your hotel, head to the majestic Mosque of Cordoba, one of the region's most impressive landmarks. Around midday, you'll go to a local kitchen to learn more about Andalucian cooking with a class and cooking demonstration, including lunch and wine! In the evening, enjoy a relaxing massage and soak in the hot baths at the beautiful and luxurious Hammam Al Andalus.
Day 6: Cordoba & Jaen
Spain is, by far, the world's top olive oil producer and no trip to Andalucia is complete with a visit to an olive oil farm. You'll make the short trip to nearby Jaen and the Orobailen olive oil farm for a tour, workshop, and tasting of, quite possibly, the world's best olive oil.
Day 7: Cordoba to Granada
After breakfast, jump on the train to beautiful Granada
Check in to your luxury, boutique hotel in one of the city's best neighborhoods, Albaicin. In the late afternoon, learn more about Granada's incredible history and cultural heritage on a guided walking tour of the city. Spend the evening exploring the Albaicin and Sacramonte neighborhoods and indulge in delicious, free tapas.
Day 8: Granada
In the morning, eat a good breakfast and get ready to experience the famous Alhambra & Generalife on a small-group guided experience with skip-the-line entrance. Make sure to bring your camera and prepare for some epic Instagram shots. The afternoon is free for more city exploration and tapas tasting.
Day 9: Granada
Sleep in and enjoy your last full day in Andalucia. In the afternoon, join a legends & gastronomy of Granada experience with Andalucian wine and tapas tastings, to get a great feel for authentic Spanish food and delicious wines. Enjoy a your final Spanish dinner along with a few drinks and tapas during your last night in Granada.
Day 10: Granada
Wake up to your last, delicious Spanish breakfast. A private car will take you to the airport. This marks the end of trip. From here you can go anywhere and do anything!
Included
- 4 nights at a highly-rated boutique hotel in Sevilla
- 2 nights at a highly-rated boutique hotel in Cordoba
- 3 nights at a highly-rated boutique hotel in Granada
- Daily breakfast
- High-speed train from Sevilla to Cordoba
- Train from Cordoba to Granada
- Rental car in Sevilla and Cordoba for day trips to Jerez & Jaen
- Guided tour of the Royal Alcazar and Sevilla Cathedral
- Andalucian Tapas Workshop at the colorful Triana Market
- Day trip to Jerez and Bodegas Tradición for a tour and tasting at this sherry winery
- Traditional Flamenco workshop and show
- Andalucian cooking class and demonstration, including lunch and wine
- Orobailen olive oil farm tour, workshop, and tasting
- Massage and soak at the hot baths of Hammam Al Andalus
- Guided walking tour of the Granada city center
- Legends & gastronomy of Granada experience with Andalucian wine and tapas tastings
- Alhambra & Generalife guided experience with skip-the-line entrance
Not included
- Airfare
- Meals or activities not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Fully customizable package - add, subtract, change anything you want
- Hotel upgrades and changes available upon request
- Please note that changes to the package may result in a change of price to the overall trip
> From $2,050 per person
> When booking, please indicate number of travelers and preferred travel dates
> When booking, please indicate number of travelers and preferred travel dates
