9-Nights Andalucia: Cities, Castles & Flamenco Rhythms from $3,572

Day 1: Arrive Sevilla

After arriving at Sevilla airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. At the hotel, check-in and meet your Tour Leader.

This evening enjoy a welcome dinner.

Hotel: Hotel Catalonia Giralda (4 Star Rating)

Catalonia Giralda is a 4-star contemporary hotel providing a comfortable accommodation only minutes away from Maria Luisa Park (Parque de Maria Luisa), Plaza de Armas and Sevilla. The hotel opened its doors in 1970 and was remodeled in 2004.

Museums, the palace and monuments lie a short distance from the hotel. Catalonia Giralda Hotel is also minutes away from Giralda Tower, Contemporary Art Museum and Casa de Pilatos.

Within walking distance of Old town district with nightclubs and restaurants.

Meal(s): Dinner

We start your first day in Spain with a walking tour of Seville, visiting the Cathedral/Giralda and Alcázar of Seville. The ancient cobblestone streets of Seville tell a story, and with your guide, you will walk its streets and learn about the capital of Andalusia (tour is approx 4 hrs)

In the evening, transfer on own to Torre del Oro, before enjoying a sunset cruise along the Guadalquivir River, the only navigable River in Spain, before capping off the day with a cocktail.

Hotel: Hotel Catalonia Giralda (4 Star Rating)

Catalonia Giralda is a 4-star contemporary hotel providing a comfortable accommodation only minutes away from Maria Luisa Park (Parque de Maria Luisa), Plaza de Armas and Sevilla. The hotel opened its doors in 1970 and was remodeled in 2004.

Museums, the palace and monuments lie a short distance from the hotel. Catalonia Giralda Hotel is also minutes away from Giralda Tower, Contemporary Art Museum and Casa de Pilatos.

Within walking distance of Old town district with nightclubs and restaurants.

Meal(s): Breakfast

efore your cooking class begins, the first stop is a visit the market to purchase the ingredients! Afterwards, it is “hands on” as you learn some of the secrets to local cooking. During the cooking class enjoy a sshort olive oil tasting and appetizers, with bread ad bread sticks (picos), and finally Andalusian cheese tasting

The rest of the day is at leisure, or you can discover Sevilla with the tour leader Don´t miss Triana or Santa Cruz Quarter!

Hotel: Hotel Catalonia Giralda (4 Star Rating)

Catalonia Giralda is a 4-star contemporary hotel providing a comfortable accommodation only minutes away from Maria Luisa Park (Parque de Maria Luisa), Plaza de Armas and Sevilla. The hotel opened its doors in 1970 and was remodeled in 2004.

Museums, the palace and monuments lie a short distance from the hotel. Catalonia Giralda Hotel is also minutes away from Giralda Tower, Contemporary Art Museum and Casa de Pilatos.

Within walking distance of Old town district with nightclubs and restaurants.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today you will say goodbye to Seville and head out for our next stop - Granada. Along the way, we stop in Córdoba, for a tour of the city including the Mosque and visit of an olive oil farm on the way.

One of Andalucia’s most fascinating cities, Córdoba stands out thanks to its interesting mix of Roman, Moorish, and Spanish cultures. One of the world's greatest works of Islamic architecture, the Mezquita of Córdoba tells the long history of Andalucia.

We then continue to Granada with stop in an Olive Oil Farm. Did you know - Spain produces the most olive oil in the world and the tree is central to Spanish cuisine and culture. We tour an olive oil farm and learn about the process of producing olive oil, and sample some local olives.

Hotel: NH Collection Granada Victoria (4 Star Rating)

This 19th-Century building is in the historical center of Granada, 300 meters from the Cathedral. The Alhambra is within 15 minutes.

The NH Collection Victoria offers free Wi-Fi and is walking distance from the Congress Hall. The famous Alcaicería Market Area is also nearby. The hotel is close to bus stops. Shopping streets such as Mesones are within minutes. There are many tapas bars in nearby Navas Street.

Meal(s): Breakfast

On your first day in Granada, you will visit the Alhambra, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces in the historic Islamic world while containing many notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Generalife Gardens, dates back to the 13th century, originally used as a summer palace and country estate of the location’s rulers, you can now stroll the cypress tree-lined courtyards.

After this visit, there is time at leisure for lunch (not included). Before in the afternoon, your tour leader will take you to stroll around the Sacromonte and the Albayzín neighbourhoods, which allow you to see some of the character in Andalucía. You will also visit the famous San Nicolas Viewpoint.

Hotel: NH Collection Granada Victoria (4 Star Rating)

This 19th-Century building is in the historical center of Granada, 300 meters from the Cathedral. The Alhambra is within 15 minutes.

The NH Collection Victoria offers free Wi-Fi and is walking distance from the Congress Hall. The famous Alcaicería Market Area is also nearby. The hotel is close to bus stops. Shopping streets such as Mesones are within minutes. There are many tapas bars in nearby Navas Street.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today the morning at leisure just to relax, or discover Granada with the tour leader. Walk through the most beautiful streets of the city. Enjoy the most spectacular corners of Granada and some special places like the Cathedral or the Alcaicería.

In the evening, Tapas Dinner (transfers not included)

Hotel: NH Collection Granada Victoria (4 Star Rating)

This 19th-Century building is in the historical center of Granada, 300 meters from the Cathedral. The Alhambra is within 15 minutes.

The NH Collection Victoria offers free Wi-Fi and is walking distance from the Congress Hall. The famous Alcaicería Market Area is also nearby. The hotel is close to bus stops. Shopping streets such as Mesones are within minutes. There are many tapas bars in nearby Navas Street.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we depart Granada and travel towards Malaga. As you travel over the mountains, we will reach Ronda which is famous throughout Spain for its gaping river gorge with a sheer drop of 360 feet which separates the medieval from the 18th Century parts of town. Ronda is divided into three areas: the city or old Arab medina, which is the most important from a historical point of view, the San Francisco neighborhood, separated by the Walls, and the Mercadillo neighborhood.

After enjoying a short walking tour, with an English speaking guide (approx 2 hrs), we continue on to Malaga.

Upon arrival, in the afternoon, short walking panoramic tour of Málaga. Learn the history of the theatre before moving on to the best-preserved Alcazaba in Spain and enjoy the views of the city from Gibralfaro Castle.

Hotel: Ilunion Malaga (4 Star Rating)

The Hotel ILUNION Málaga is a four-star superior hotel with a privileged beachfront location in Malaga next to the AVE train station, making it an ideal conference and convention venue which you can take advantage of thanks to its impressive event rooms. The hotel also has a wide range of services such as a Fitness Area, Wellness Area, etc. It has excellent rooms, most of which have enviable sea views, as well as Junior Suites and Suites to ensure you get the best rest during your work stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast

No visit to this region of Spain is complete without taking to to some of the white villages.

We depart on a full day tour (max 8 hrs), to discover Nerja and Frigiliana, two pinturesque villages of Andalusia:

Frigiliana has a rich history going back as far as Phoenician, Roman, and Moorish times.

There is time for a short stop and light tapas at a local Tavernm before continuing on to Nerja, a bright town on the Málaga coast which has a beautiful sea front formed by beaches, coves and cliffs. Its historic quarter has fine examples of popular architecture, with lovely walks and emblematic spots such as the Balcón de Europa, a splendid viewpoint over the sea.

Hotel: Ilunion Malaga (4 Star Rating)

The Hotel ILUNION Málaga is a four-star superior hotel with a privileged beachfront location in Malaga next to the AVE train station, making it an ideal conference and convention venue which you can take advantage of thanks to its impressive event rooms. The hotel also has a wide range of services such as a Fitness Area, Wellness Area, etc. It has excellent rooms, most of which have enviable sea views, as well as Junior Suites and Suites to ensure you get the best rest during your work stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Today is a day of leisure, where you can relax, enjoy the beach, or do some last minute shopping.

Optional activity (not included, additional cost)

Learn more about the relationship between maritime culture and the city of Malaga. The sailor on land: ships and nets. The espetos, and more specifically the sardine espetos, are a classic of Malaga gastronomy. One of the delicacies most appreciated by locals and tourists alike.

Enjoy a master class on the preparation and traditional cuisine of espetos de sardinas. An activity where you can learn the art of the espeto, which has been rooted in the coast of Malaga for centuries. You will visit the fishermen´s quarter of Malaga, as well as a craft workshop of the typical boats called jábegas.

After the visit and the cooking workshop, you will be able to taste sardine espetos.

This evening, a farewell dinner.

Hotel: Ilunion Malaga (4 Star Rating)

The Hotel ILUNION Málaga is a four-star superior hotel with a privileged beachfront location in Malaga next to the AVE train station, making it an ideal conference and convention venue which you can take advantage of thanks to its impressive event rooms. The hotel also has a wide range of services such as a Fitness Area, Wellness Area, etc. It has excellent rooms, most of which have enviable sea views, as well as Junior Suites and Suites to ensure you get the best rest during your work stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner

Sadly, it is time to say Adios España! Today you are transferred to the Malaga Airport for your flight home (or onward to your next adventure).

Meal(s): Breakfast