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Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba

Southern Spain explored

10 days from £6,080pp
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
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Tour highlights

  • Explore the highlights of Seville’s cityscape by horse-drawn carriage.

  • Learn how to prepare typical Andalusian cuisine in a shared cooking class.

  • Marvel at the unique architecture in Córdoba’s Mezquita.

  • Take in views over the plunging gorge of Ronda.

  • Visit the impressive Moorish Alhambra palace in Granada.

  • Hike between small towns in the Alpujarras.

  • Relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Seville. On arrival in Seville, you’ll be met by your private driver and taken to your hotel. The day is yours to relax and refresh before enjoying an evening of tapas tasting and flamenco.

    • Flamenco dancer, Spain
      Flamenco dancer, Spain
    • Plaza de España, Seville
      Plaza de España, Seville
    • Giralda Tower, Seville
      Giralda Tower, Seville

  • Today, you’ll enjoy a horse-drawn tour of Seville’s main sights, such as the Alcázar and Giralda Tower. Then, spend the afternoon exploring more of the city on your own, perhaps venturing across the Guadalquivír River to the Triana district.

    • Giralda Tower, Seville
      Giralda Tower, Seville
    • Baths of the Alcázar, Seville
      Baths of the Alcázar, Seville
    • Plaza de España, Seville
      Plaza de España, Seville

  • Having had the chance to taste some Andalusian cuisine, today you’ll get to try making it yourself as you learn to prepare some classic staples in an Andalusian cooking class. Spend your last night in the city at leisure, enjoying one of the museums or a walk around the plazas.

    • Horse and carriage, Seville
      Horse and carriage, Seville
    • Metropol Parasol, Seville
      Metropol Parasol, Seville
    • Real Alcázar, Seville
      Real Alcázar, Seville

  • Say goodbye to Seville today as you drive on to Córdoba, stopping along the way to visit Almodovar Castle, a Moorish fortress known as a filming location for HBO’s Game of Thrones. Then, continue to your hotel in Córdoba, where you’ll have the rest of the evening on your own.

    • City view, Córdoba
      City view, Córdoba
    • La Mezquita, Córdoba
      La Mezquita, Córdoba
    • La Mezquita, Córdoba
      La Mezquita, Córdoba

  • Embark on a walking tour of Córdoba today, exploring its fascinating mix of Moorish, Christian and Jewish heritage with visits to the Alcázar and La Mezquita. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps taking the chance to try Córdoba’s signature cold soup dish, salmorejo.

    • Street view, Córdoba
      Street view, Córdoba
    • Synagogue, Córdoba
      Synagogue, Córdoba
    • Puente Romano, Córdoba
      Puente Romano, Córdoba

  • Your journey through Andalusia continues as you move on to the Moorish city of Granada today. Along the way, you’ll stop in Ronda for some free time to have lunch and explore the town’s bridges and views over the plunging gorge. After your visit, you’ll continue to Granada.

    • Patio de los Leones, Alhambra, Granada
      Patio de los Leones, Alhambra, Granada
    • Albayzin, Granada
      Albayzin, Granada
    • Generalife, Granada
      Generalife, Granada

  • Granada is perhaps best known for the magnificent Alhambra, which sits just above the heart of the city. Today, you’ll enjoy a tour through the Alhambra’s Nasrid Palaces and nearby Generalife, then have some free time to stop for lunch. After lunch, you’ll continue on a tour through the city itself, visiting the Capilla Real and exploring the winding lanes of the Albayzin.

    • Alhambra, Granada
      Alhambra, Granada
    • Spices, Granada
      Spices, Granada
    • Paseo de los Tristes, Granada
      Paseo de los Tristes, Granada

  • This morning you’ll leave Granada for the nearby Alpujarras, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Embark on a hike through the area, making your way between tiny historic villages and enjoying lunch at the end. After lunch, you’ll continue on to Marbella to spend your final days relaxing.

    • Boats moored, Marbella
      Boats moored, Marbella
    • Beach, Marbella
      Beach, Marbella
    • Old town, Marbella
      Old town, Marbella

  • Spend your final day in Spain completely at leisure today, perhaps choosing to indulge in the spa, cycle around the promenade or just relax on the beach.

  • Today your driver takes you to the airport in nearby Málaga. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Alhambra, Granada
      Alhambra, Granada
    • Alhambra, Granada
      Alhambra, Granada
    • Granada Cathedral, Andalusia
      Granada Cathedral, Andalusia

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Seville
 
Córdoba
 
Granada
 

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