Andalucian Treasures

Andalucian Treasures

Andalucia is often regarded as the ‘authentic’ Spain, with its long traditions of flamenco, bullfighting and sherry. It’s a place of passion, where colourful life is lived to the full amongst the golden sandy beaches, spectacular countryside, beautiful mountain ranges dotted with ‘white’ villages rich in folklore, and historic cities, crammed with treasures and wonderful sights.

Holiday highlights
• Granada
• Alhambra Palace
• Seville
• Costa del Sol

Optional excursions
• Flamenco evening .

Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 UK to Malaga Flight from the UK to Malaga, then transfer to your overnight Hotel Royal al Andalus in Torremolinos, an appealing resort on the Costa del Sol. (D)
Day 2 Torremolinos to Granada In the morning we drive to Andalucia’s hidden gem and a Moorish masterpiece, Granada. A
chance to explore this architectural wonder is not to be missed and there is a wide range of stunning renaissance, baroque and Neoclassical monuments that will leave you dazzled. We then spend the night at the 3*Hotel Aben Humeya, centrally located near the cathedral. (B,D)
Day 3 Granada to Córdoba A guided tour of Granada’s great Arabian palace, the Alhambra, is included in the morning. The spectacular ‘Red Castle’ is the only medieval Arab palace in existence and rightly regarded as one of the Wonders of the World, so you’ll be spellbound by its ornate interiors, patios and courtyards with pools and fountains. We then visit one of the world’s great gardens at Generalife, before heading for Córdoba and two nights at the 4* Hotel Eurostars las Adelfas. (B,D)
Day 4 Córdoba An included guided city tour is provided, which takes you to the great Arab mosque known as the Mezquita, with its gothic cathedral inside, as well as the city’s Jewish quarter, crammed with its network of bustling streets. The afternoon is free to explore further the sights of Spain’s Moorish centre. (B,D)
Day 5 Córdoba to Seville A chance to relax or explore further in the morning before heading to the Andalucian capital for two nights at the Hotel Sevilla Congresos. (B,D)
Day 6 Seville No trip to this area would be complete without a visit to the home of flamenco and a morning guided tour takes you to the sights that combine the Moorish with the Christian brilliantly. These include the magnificent Plaza
de España, which is fabulously decorated with ceramic tiles, the medieval narrow streets of the ‘Barrio’ and Spain’s largest church, the city’s gothic cathedral, where fantastic views can be enjoyed from the Giralda Tower. Authentic tapas bars serve delicious local food, while horse-drawn carriage is one of the most popular ways to discover more about this fascinating city. (B,D)
Day 7 Seville to Torremolinos We return to our seaside resort of Torremolinos for an overnight stay at the Hotel Royal al
Andalus via the white-washed town of Ronda and a guided city tour. Set above the Tago Gorge, the town offers amazing views of the countryside, whilst the terraced gardens of Casa del Rey and Palace of the old Moorish King are not to be missed. (B,D)
Day 8 Malaga to UK Transfer from your hotel after breakfast for flight back to the UK. (B)
B,D: Breakfast & dinner

Flight departures from:
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Liverpool, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Leeds Bradford, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Southampton, Stansted, Durham Tees Valley