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Andalucía Culture short break
- The best of Andalucía in 6 days
- Carefully-selected hotels situated in historic city centres
- The Alhambra in Granada, Córdoba's Mezquita and the Giralda in Sevilla
- Ancient history coexisting with modern culture
- Tasty tapas, smooth sherry, distinct aromas and flavours of Southern Spain
- Narrow lanes, flower-filled balconies, quiet squares, outdoor terraces
From: 310 €
Tripcode: ESDD126
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 6 days
Details
Moorish Andalucía: 5 nights
This exotic "city break" takes in the three Moorish capitals of Andalusia. Granada, a small but very cosmopolitan city, with modern avenues in defiant juxtaposition to ancient winding lanes. A visit to the spectacular Alhambra, magical '8th wonder' of the world, makes a perfect start for your holiday. Córdoba, the most beautiful city of an immense 10th-century Moorish kingdom, once boasted 1000 mosques, 800 Arab bath houses and a prestigious university. The awe-inspiring 'Mezquita' recalls that era, while Córdoba's modern-day take on traditional gastronomy also deserves a mention. Sevilla, the captivating capital of Andalucía, is full of magnificent monuments, guitar music, the scent of jasmine and a labyrinth of narrow lanes in which to get lost. Option city cycling tour or flamenco live in Barrio de Santa Cruz. In all, an incredibly varied 5-day tour full of centuries of history, exotic beauty and intoxicating sensations.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Travel to southern Spain
Flight to Malaga airport, motorway to Granada. If there's time, option of stopping in Alhama de Granada. This lovely town, perched on a cliff overlooking the surrounding countryside, is the birthplace of American writer Washinton Irving just one stop along the cultural itinerary based on Irving's life and work. Overnight at a welcoming city hotel situated right in the heart of Granada. Nearby, a myriad of outdoor terraces and tapas bars.
Challenge: Total 140km, approx 2,5hrs if you stop in Alhama.
Villages along the way: Málaga, Granada
Day 2: The Alhambra
This morning you walk up to the Alhambra. Your visit to this stunning Moorish monument will be nothing short of a delirious journey to a magical past. In the afternoon, option of visiting an Arab-style bathhouse, lounging at a teahouse or getting lost in the labyrinth of narrow lanes in El Albaicin.
Challenge: Explore the wonders of Granada.
Villages along the way: Granada and the Alhambra.
Day 3: From Granada to Córdoba
From Granada, you cross the historic border between the Christian kingdom and Moorish Caliphate. A powerful force for seven centuries, Arab rule was dealt a final blow by the Reconquest in 1492. On your way to Priego, you traverse a lovely landscape of gently rolling hills, endless olive orchards and white-washed villages. Accommodation at a comfortable hacienda-hotel in the country. In the afternoon, time to get lost in the narrow streets around the mezquita.
Challenge: Travel from Granada to Córdoba, total 80km, 2hrs.
Villages along the way: Granada, Córdoba
Day 4: From Córdoba to Sevilla
Early start today, for a visit to the splendid Mezquita an ancient mosque built by the Moors during Córdoba's Golden Age. A short drive then takes you out into peaceful open countryside dotted with white-washed villages. Stop off to admire the fascinating complex at Medina Zahara. Make a picnic lunch of local specialities such as cured ham and goat cheese. At the end of the day, you arrive in Seville and settle in at your accommodation, a perfectly-situated hotel in the historic centre of this charming city.
Challenge: Total 150km, approx 2hrs / Sierra Norte route: 220km, 4hrs.
Villages along the way: Medina Zahara, Sevilla
Day 5: The marvels of Seville
The scintillating city of Sevilla is a paradise of spectacular monuments, lively neighbourhoods, peaceful squares and lovely parks. Hire a bicycle for a city tour. As you pedal along an audioguide describes the Giralda, Alcázar, Plaza España and Casa de Pilatos. This evening, enjoy a flamenco show and dinner on an outdoor terrace.
Challenge: Explore the city of Sevilla.
Villages along the way: Sevilla
Day 6: Say good bye to Sevilla
This morning, after breakfast, you drive back to Malaga or Granada and say good bye to Al-Andalus.
Challenge: Total 220km, approx 3hrs.
Practical info
Included:
- 5 nights´accommodation at charming and centric city hotels
- Bed and Breakfast basis
- Detailed information on life in Andalucía, our recommendations for cultural visits, daywalks and where to stop along the way, etc.
- The English language version of El Legado Andalusí, intriguing cultural guide to Southern Spain
Not Included:
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel to first and from last accommodation
- Bus and train transfers during the trip
- Entrance fees of any kind
- Bicycle hire in Sevilla
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, phone calls, taxis, etc.
Reviews
Start: Granada
Finish: Sevilla
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Year round
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 310 €/person |
| in double room: | 365 €/person |
| in single room: | 550 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 550 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 345 €/person |
| in double room: | 400 €/person |
| in single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 390 €/person |
| in double room: | 445 €/person |
| in single room: | 730 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 730 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 345 €/person |
| in double room: | 400 €/person |
| in single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 310 €/person |
| in double room: | 365 €/person |
| in single room: | 550 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 550 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 345 €/person |
| in double room: | 400 €/person |
| in single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 390 €/person |
| in double room: | 445 €/person |
| in single room: | 730 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 730 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 310 €/person |
| in double room: | 365 €/person |
| in single room: | 550 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 550 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in triple room: | 345 €/person |
| in double room: | 400 €/person |
| in single room: | 685 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 685 €/person |