Moorish Andalucia
Overview
Highlights
- Walk amongst the dramatic limestone scenery of Grazalema National Park
- Discover the charming Moorish architecture of Granada, Cordoba, Ronda and Seville
- Explore the world renowned Alhambra, Alcazar Palace and Mezquita
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Itinerary
Arrive in Malaga, one of the main port cities in Andalucia. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Malaga at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). The Tour Lea...
After breakfast we'll check out of our hotel and travel (2 hours) to Ronda by train. The historic town of Ronda is often described as one of Spain's most attractive and it is dramatically perched high above El Tajo gorge. The bridge that spans the gorge often features...
Today we explore the rugged and beautiful limestone scenery of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. We first travel by bus to Zahara, a small town with a tradition of olive oil production with many family businesses having been run there for centuries. We visit a local A...
Leaving Ronda this morning we'll travel by public bus (two hours) to Seville, arriving in the late morning. The capital of Andalucia is one of Spain's finest and most beautiful cities, built on the wealth of New World trade and plunder. We'll spend the afternoon w...
We start the day with a visit to the Alcazar, where audio guides and private guides are available for those that wish (payable locally). The rest of the day is left free for you to explore Seville at your own pace. You might like to visit the city's impressive Gothi...
Today we take the train to Cordoba. Standing on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, Córdoba was the first of Spain's three most important Moorish cities and was established in 719AD. It was the most enlightened of the Moorish period with one of Europe's leading unive...
This morning we drive by charter bus to the famous Andalucian city of Granada. The Arabic name Al Andalus was given to the part of Spain under Islamic control for some 800 years. We will break our journey with a stop in the pretty white village of Cabra where we recom...
This morning we have included a guided visit to the remarkable Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens. In 1239 Muhammad al-Ahmar, founder of the Nasrid dynasty and Sultan of Granada, began work on this, the finest example of Moorish architecture outside the Arab world...
This morning we board a public bus (two hours) and return to Malaga. This afternoon before our final group dinner, you may like to visit the Alcazar Moorish palace, Picasso Museum or Gibralfaro castle that overlooks Malaga.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Our trip ends this morning after breakfast. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Malaga at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport tran...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Moorish Andalucia
Lovely holiday apart from the huge disappointment of not getting into the Alhambra Palace. I'm hoping there will be a refund of the tickets not purchased. Excellen...
Richard
Oct 2024
Moorish Andalucia
Interesting 10day break visiting the principal cities of Islamic Spain. Of particular note was the nearly 800 year duration that the Moorish civilisation flourished ...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
Moorish Andalucia
The tour is interesting overall, but we were told about a week before the trip that we would not be going to the Alhambra. This was a big disappointment and I felt l...
Benjamin
Oct 2024
Moorish Andalucia
This was my first guided tour and I thought it was excellent! The organization and accommodations were outstanding and our tour guides were superb (we had one main g...
Louise
Oct 2024
Moorish Andalucia
A fabulous trip around Andalusia. In the main great hotels. ...
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