Highlights of Andalucia

Highlights of Andalucia

Marvel at the sights, sounds and smells of Andalucian country on this eight-day exploration of Spain’s south. Feast on a variety of region-specific tapas, explore historic hilltop cities and bask in the laidback and friendly atmosphere. Your highlights tour includes all the good parts of Seville, Ronda and Granada, while ensuring you have time to explore each destination at your own pace. Whether you are after a scenic hiking opportunity, or simply time to sit back and relax with a coffee or glass of wine, Andalucia has got everyone covered. You’ll soon realise why this Spanish region is known as one of the most beautiful.

Activities

• Seville – Leader-led orientation walk
• Jerez – Sherry tasting
• Zahara de la Sierra – Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting
• Grazalema – Leader-led orientation walk
• Zahara de la Sierra – Molino El Vinculo Villa
• Ronda – Leader-led orientation walk
• Granada – Leader-led orientation walk
• Granada – Local Produce Tasting
• Granada – Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Highlights

• Explore the 11th century Alhambra Palace on a guided tour, discovering its fortress towers, palace decor, architectural styles, and magnificent gardens.
• Stay in Andalucia’s most enchanting cities, from the lively streets of Seville to the Moorish buildings of Granada and jaw-dropping views of Ronda.
• Sample sherry at a winery near Jerez, the birthplace of this fortified wine, and sample the finest jamon iberico and other delicacies over lunch in Granada.
• Visit the spectacular mountain-top village of Zahara de la Sierra and enjoy an olive oil tasting at a local family-run mill.
• Spend two nights in a stunning hotel set on a farm in the heart of the Grazalema Natural Park, enjoying dinners made from ingredients grown on site.