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South of Spain I: Malaga, Granada, Cordoba & Sevilla

South of Spain I: Malaga, Granada, Cordoba & Sevilla
South of Spain I: Malaga, Granada, Cordoba & Sevilla
Tour departs from Malaga

Day 1
Malaga

Arrival to Malaga.

HISTORICAL MALAGA. HALF DAY CITY TOUR

First settled by the seafaring Phoenicians because of its natural harbour, and later conquered by the Arabs, it finally fell into the Spanish hands in 1487. Overlooking the central part of the city one can see the Gibralfaro castle, originally Phoenician, and later rebuilt by the Arabs. In the centre of the city we will visit the unfinished Cathedral, Lady of the Incarnation, built on the site of a ruined mosque. Then we visit the bullring and finally taste some of Malaga’s sweet wines.

Day 2
Granada

GRANADA ALHAMBRA FORTRESS & GENERALIFE GARDENS. WALKING TOUR

Granada is a city steeped in history of the ancient Moors. The visit starts with the Palace of Charles V in renaissance style. Once inside the great Fortress and Palace of the Alhambra, you will feel as if you have been transported into another century as you wander through the Lion’s Court and the Room of Secrets. Then we walk through the exquisitely beautiful Generalife Gardens filled with fountains and flowers.

Day 3
Cordoba

CORDOBA. WALKING CITY TOUR

The pretty and lovely Córdoba, declared World Heritage City. The tour visits the Great Mosque-Cathedral that constitute an unique architectural space, the Alcazar fortress, the Jewish quarter and the Synagogue.

Day 4
Sevilla

HISTORICAL SEVILLA. HALF DAY CITY TOUR

Panoramic tour of the city with the Plaza de España and Maria Luisa Park. Afterwards the walking tour with the royal Alcazar fortress and gardens, the third largest cathedral in the world and walking through the Barrio de Santa Cruz Jewish quarter.

FLAMENCO SHOW EVENING
(dinner & show or show & drink)

Driving through the streets of Barcelona by night, you may admire the illuminated fountains, monuments and plazas. A dinner will be enjoyed at a Tablao Flamenco including wines and coffee. Afterwards watch a typical Flamenco Show where a performance of flamenco folklore will thrill you. Or just to watch the Show with one drink included.

Day 5
Jerez

JEREZ SHERRY WINE CELLAR AND HORSES

Departure to Jerez de la Frontera for a panoramic tour of the town and a visit to a famous wine-cellar, where we will be offered the possibility of tasting a variety of Sherry wines produced in this region. And a visit to watch the show or the training of the horses of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.

Day 6
Ronda, Marbella, Costa del Sol

RONDA. WALKING TOUR

Ronda stands on an enormous outcrop of rock. The centre of town is split by a Bridge built in the 18th century. Wander across the bridge and you are in La Ciudad (old town) inhabited in old days by groups of marauding bandits. During the course of the day you will also see the town’s impressive Cathedral, the Bullring, San Juan Bosco House and the Mondragón Palace.

Day 7
Marbella, Costa del Sol

Day at leisure. Optional excursion to Tangiers-Morocco-Africa.

We drive to the south near the Mediterranean villages of Estepona, San Roque, Gibraltar before arriving to Algeciras or Tarifa Ports to catch the Hidrofoil. Sail through the strait of Gibraltar and arrival to Tangiers for panoramic and walking tour. Lunch is included.

Day 8
Marbella, Costa del Sol

MARBELLA WALKING TOUR & TAPAS
(Wine & Tapas)

A historical walking tour and a Tapas tour through the city center to taste the famous Spanish Tapas. The bars should not be forgotten because they are where one of the most deeply-rooted of all traditions of Spain is carried out: the tapeo (Tapas are essentially snacks. Bigger portions that are ordered to make up part of a meal are called raciones).

Day 8
Marbella, Costa del Sol

Departure from Malaga.