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Ultimate Andalusia, Ending in Barcelona

Name: Ultimate Andalusia, Ending in Barcelona
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1769.38 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Spain

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

304509

Operator:

Europamundo
Length:

10 days
Group size:

72 pax
Age:

3 to 85
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

21.08-30.08.25 guaranteed
04.09-13.09.25 guaranteed
18.09-27.09.25 guaranteed
02.10-11.10.25 guaranteed
16.10-25.10.25 guaranteed

Itinerary

Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet. Under exceptional circumstances (breakdowns, delays due to traffic problems, weather problems, strikes, sports and religious events, congresses, sanitary precautions and protocols or other complex situations), Europamundo reserves the right to modify the sites visited, the order of the visits on certain days or the stages of the itineraries.

Tour program

Day 1

Madrid, Córdoba

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!Our high-speed train will depart around 11:00 a.m. (time to be confirmed). In less than two hours, traveling at speeds of up to 300 km/h, we’ll arrive in Córdoba, the former capital of the Caliphate during the Islamic period. You’ll have free time to stroll through the city and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Later, we’ll meet our local guide for a visit to the city’s most iconic landmark, the stunning Mosque–Cathedral (tickets included), a true gem of both Islamic and Christian art. We’ll also wander through the charming Jewish Quarter, known for its narrow streets and flower-filled patios—true symbols of the city’s identity.In the late afternoon, when Medina Azahara, the majestic palace-city of the Umayyad Caliphate, is open to the public (from June 21 to September 20), we’ll enjoy a magical nighttime visit (tickets included). During the rest of the year, or if the visit is not possible, we’ll extend our panoramic tour with a visit to one of Córdoba’s most iconic courtyards (tickets included).

Day 2

Córdoba, Baena, Granada

After breakfast, we’ll drive through vast olive groves to Baena, a town with Roman roots, renowned for its high-quality olive oil production. We’ll visit the Núñez de Prado Olive Oil Mill, one of the oldest in the Mediterranean, housed in an 18th-century building. Here, we’ll learn about olive oil production and enjoy a tasting of pan con aceite (bread with olive oil). We’ll then continue to Granada, famous for the Alhambra (admission and guided tour included), a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch will be included. You’ll have free time in the afternoon to visit the cathedral or take a stroll through the Albaicín neighborhood, where you’ll find spectacular views of the Alhambra.

Day 3

Granada, Nerja, Frigiliana, Malaga

We’ll enjoy spectacular scenery as we cross the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Our journey will then take us along the Mediterranean, through the so-called Costa Tropical, where the mild microclimate year-round allows the cultivation of tropical fruits and crops such as guavas, mango, and avocado, and in the past, sugar cane. We’ll stop in Nerja, a charming coastal village with impressive cliffs. Next, we’ll head to Frigiliana, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Andalusia, with its steep streets lined with whitewashed houses, where you’ll discover charm in every corner. Our journey will continue to Malaga, capital of the Costa del Sol, known for its many museums, as the birthplace of Picasso, and the unfinished cathedral La Manquita, meaning in English “The One-Armed Lady”. You’ll have time for lunch and to explore the city center, or if the weather allows it, you can enjoy a visit to the beach for a swim.

Day 4

Malaga, Puerto Banús, Ronda, Setenil De Las Bodegas, Olvera, Jerez De La Frontera

We’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful stages of the trip, travelling through the Andalusian White Towns and mountain ranges. We’ll leave early in the morning for Puerto Banús in Marbella, one of the most luxurious marinas in Spain, famous for its yachts and high-fashion boutiques. After a stroll, we’ll continue to to Setenil de las Bodegas, a marvelous white village with houses built into the rock. Our journey will then take us to Ronda, a picturesque town perched on the Tajo gorge. You’ll have time to explore, and enjoy a traditional lunch before visiting the bullring (included), one of the oldest and most spectacular in Spain (admission included). We´ll then head to Olvera, known for its Moorish castle, neoclassical church, and balconies filled with flowers; a classic Andalusian scene. We’ll include admission to the castle and the museum. We’ll arrive in Jerez de la Frontera in the evening, where we recommend a stroll through the historic center and enjoying tapas in the tabancos.

Day 5

Jerez De La Frontera, El Puerto De Santa María, Cádiz, Seville

We’ll find ourselves in the heart of Andalusia, in jerez, a city renowned for its winemaking tradition, equestrian culture, and flamenco art. After breakfast, we’ll visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art (tickets included), where we’ll explore the Carriage Museum and witness the training of the majestic Andalusian horses. Before leaving jerez, we’ll make a brief stop to photograph the exterior of the Moorish Alcázar, a historical gem that echoes centuries of heritage.We’ll then continue to el Puerto de Santa Maria, a coastal town famous for its fine wines and seafood. Here, we’ll visit the Osborne Wineries (tickets and tasting included), immersing ourselves in the rich wine-making traditions of the region. After some free time to enjoy the surroundings, we’ll board a boat bound for Cádiz, in a scenic journey of approximately half an hour. In this city—one of the oldest in Europe—you’ll have free time to explore its impressive cathedral and charming old town.Later in the afternoon, we’ll cross the magnificent bridge heading toward Seville, where we’ll arrive by the end of the day.

Day 6

Seville, Palos De La Frontera, Huelva, El Rocio, Seville

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Italica (admission included), an ancient Roman city where emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born. We’ll visit its amphitheater, which once held 25,000 spectators, as well as its baths and mosaics. Next, we’ll head to Palos de la Frontera, from where Columbus´ ships set sail for America in 1492. We’ll visit La Rábida Monastery, where Columbus secured support for his expedition, and the Wharf of the Caravels (tickets included), where we’ll see replicas of his ships. There will be time for lunch in Huelva. In the afternoon, we’ll follow the Atlantic coast, near the Doñana National Park, renowned for its biodiversity. We’ll stop in El Rocío, a village famous for its pilgrimage and rural charm, where we’ll visit its sanctuary and enjoy views of Doñana. We’ll return to Seville in the evening.

Day 7

Seville, Zaragoza

In the morning, we’ll include a panoramic tour of the city. You’ll visit the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we’ll include a boat ride on the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.Note: The train journey will be without an accompanying Europamundo guide.

Day 8

Zaragoza, Poblet, Barcelona

We’ll start the day with a morning panoramic tour of Zaragoza guided by a local expert. Our first stop will be the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We´ll also delve into the works of the famous painter Goya and discover some of his masterpieces. The tour will move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and then we’ll take a stroll by the Aljafería Palace.After lunch, we’ll head to Catalonia to visit the Poblet Abbey, a stunning walled monastery set amidst beautiful scenery. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (tickets included). Our journey will then take us to Barcelona, where we’ll arrive in the evening.

Day 9

Barcelona

In the morning we will enjoy the city tour of Barcelona, open to the Mediterranean Sea, famous for Gaudí and its modernist architecture, for its promenades and memories of the Universal Exhibitions and Olympics that took place there. Barcelona is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting European cities. Free time in the afternoon.In the evening we include a transfer to the Maremagnum, an avant-garde leisure center with restaurants facing the sea, next to Plaza Colón, where you can stroll through this lively area and dine.

Day 10

Barcelona

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Tour Details

accommodation

MADRID: PRAGA or EXE CIUDAD DE CORDOBA or EXE LAS ADELFAS

GRANADA: GRAN HOTEL LUNA DE GRANADA or HAMPTON BY HILTON MALAGA or NH AVENIDA JEREZ

SEVILLA: SILKEN AL-ANDALUS PALACE SEVILLA or EXE SEVILLA MACARENA or EXE BOSTON

BARCELONA: FIRA CONGRESS or FRONT AIR CONGRESS or CATALONIA SAGRADA FAMILIA

We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

flights

Flights are not included.

guide

English speaking tour in: Córdoba, Barcelona

Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

insurance

Basic travel insurance included.

meals

Breakfast buffet

optional

ZAMBRA GITANA SHOW LOS TARANTOS (3 HRS)(40 EUR)

Would you like to feel the full passion of the Spanish soul? Are you eager to immerse yourself in Spain´s cultural heritage?
We invite you to a flamenco performance, an art form full of emotion and vibrancy, which stands out not only for its aesthetic richness, but also for its ability to express emotions, preserve traditions, and narrate stories through its unique language of music and body movements. It is pure passion and feeling, artistically accompanied by guitars, castanets, percussion, handclapping, and the frenetic and resonant footwork, not to mention the timeless beauty of flamenco dresses. There are few garments in the world as iconic as this one, constantly evolving yet never forgetting its roots.
We will begin the evening with a short stroll through the oldest and most picturesque neighbourhood of Albaicín-Sacromonte, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will arrive at the famous San Nicolás viewpoint, from where you can admire the beauty of the illuminated Alhambra at sunset, along with its Generalife gardens, the city below your feet, and the Sierra Nevada in the background. Afterwards, we will enter one of the most famous "tablaos" to enjoy our melodious adventure with a group of talented dancers, singers, and musicians who will make us feel the full passion and power of flamenco, presenting few of its most well-known artistic forms: bulerías, seguidillas, fandangos, and sevillanas.
Awaken your emotions and let yourself be carried away by the soul of flamenco, by the fusion of singing, clapping, and dancing on this musical journey!
- Transportation by bus from the hotel to the Albaicín-Sacromonte neighbourhood; - Excursion managed by the Europamundo guide; - Walking tour through the neighbourhood of Albaicín to the tablao; - Stop at the San Nicolás viewpoint to take the best evening photos of the Alhambra; - Flamenco show; - 1 drink; - Transportation by bus back to the hotel.. 0 number of people required.

GUIDED VISIT AT THE BASILICA LA SAGRADA FAMILIA. ANTONIO GAUDI (1H 50MIN)(60 EUR)

La Sagrada Familia OF ANTONI GAUDÍ The Holy Family building proposes one of the most exciting experiences possible today, integrating us in the vision of a genius, Antoni Gaudí, capable of imagining at the beginning of the 20th century a building that incorporated the viewer in the process of Divine Creation, and made for almost 150 years, successive generations were involved in his dream. Something different, impossible to find anywhere else, a living element that evolves as it is concluded, together with the feelings of those who visit it and know it in depth. A monumental complex impossible to compare: a complex architectural project, a world heritage site, on whose exterior stand out its 18 towers with more than 100 meters high; its three thematic facades where Life, Death and Glory are represented by innumerable statues and symbologies based on nature and the Gospels; an interior space that allows the spiritual communion of those who enter, transferred by Gaudí to a Mediterranean forest in which the light filters with different tonalities through its stained glass windows, bathing the inclined columns branched like trees. - Entrance ticket to the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia - Entrance through the priority lane, to eliminate waiting time - The visit is conducted by an authorized and specialized guide - Audio devices to ensure that all participants can hear the guide throughout the tour - Transportation by bus to the city centre, where you will have time on your own.. 20 number of people required.

others

City tour in: Barcelona

Excursion: Italica archaeological site (with entrance)

Experiences: Olive oil mill with tasting, Typical lunch of local cuisine in Ronda , Andalusian Flamenco Centre of Jerez. Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art of Jerez , Osborne wineries with tasting in Puerto de Santa María

Ticket admission: Alhambra of Granada with visit, bullring in Ronda , Olvera Castle and Museum , La Rábida Monastery and the Caravels Wharf in Palos de la Frontera , Poblet Monastery

Other activities and services are not included.

transport

Evening transfer: Maremagnum in Barcelona

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