Learn about the fascinating history of Andalucía as you visit stunning buildings and gardens in Ronda, Seville, Granada, and Córdoba
While the beaches of southern Spain are ever-popular, the cities
of Andalucía are where you'll find the quintessential Spanish
culture that many people dream of.
This is the land of white-walled villages with winding cobbled
streets, magnificent Moorish palaces with fascinating histories,
sun-kissed fields of olive trees, and the home of flamenco, sherry,
and tapas.
Your adventure begins in the hilltop town of Mijas, where you'll
be staying in the four-star Ilunion Hacienda del Sol hotel.
You'll spend three nights in seductive Seville, where you'll
experience authentic Andalusian culture with delicious tapas, fiery
flamenco, and glorious Moorish and Renaissance architecture. You'll
have the chance to explore the fortified palace of the Alcázar and
the world's largest Gothic cathedral in this exquisite city.
On your way to Seville, you'll make a stop in Ronda, a
spectacular town rising dramatically amid a ring of dark, angular
mountains above the gorges of the River Tajo.
In beautiful Córdoba, you'll see another shining example of
historical Moorish architecture, the city's Great Mosque and its
Patio de los Naranjos, a vast patio shaded by fragrant orange
trees.
A highlight of the trip will be a visit to the Alhambra in
Granada, a sprawling, ornate Moorish Palace, set against the
snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The jewel in Andalucia's
crown, this fascinating palace and fortress complex is one of the
finest remaining examples of western Islamic architecture.
Departure dates are available throughout 2024, please call for
details.