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Classical Spain 2024

Seven Day Escorted Tour from Newcastle

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Andalucia is simply one of the most beautiful corners of Europe and is without doubt, the jewels in Andalucia’s crown are the cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada, which have some of the most important monuments anywhere on earth, many of which are designated as Heritage Sites by the United Nations and protected accordingly.

Nowadays Andalucia is perhaps the most Spanish region in the country, indeed, the popular image of ‘real Spain’ of ruined castles, sherry and bullfights has its roots here. The food is a delight, with the area noted for its seafood and its famous drink, the fortified wine from Jerez we call sherry. Andalucia offers a unique blend of superb countryside, beautiful monuments and cities, and wonderful art, all set in a country which welcomes tourists as honored guests.

From Newcastle
Classic Tour 17 Jun 2024 07:05 Newcastle Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,249.00 pp
Signature Tour 13 Sep 2024 07:05 Newcastle Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,529.00 pp
Classic Tour 16 Oct 2024 07:05 Newcastle Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,149.00 pp


From Leeds, Edinburgh or Manchester
Classic Tour 12 Jun 2024 06:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,249.00 pp
Signature Tour 18 Jun 2024 07:00 Leeds Bradford Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,489.00 pp
Signature Tour 19 Jun 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,559.00 pp
Classic Tour 01 Sep 2024 07:00 Leeds Bradford Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,199.00 pp
Signature Tour 03 Sep 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,439.00 pp
Signature Tour 08 Sep 2024 07:45 Edinburgh Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,199.00 pp
Classic Tour 15 Sep 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,249.00 pp
Signature Tour 18 Sep 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,549.00 pp
Classic Tour 21 Sep 2024 07:45 Edinburgh Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,249.00 pp
Classic Tour 12 Oct 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,099.00 pp
Signature Tour 15 Oct 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,389.00 pp
Classic Tour 18 Oct 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,199.00 pp
Classic Tour 22 Oct 2024 07:00 Leeds Bradford Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,199.00 pp
Signature Tour 26 Oct 2024 07:45 Edinburgh Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £1,449.00 pp
Classic Tour 10 Nov 2024 08:15 Manchester Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £899.00 pp
Classic Tour 11 Nov 2024 07:00 Leeds Bradford Airport Ilunion Hacienda del Sol 4* £899.00 pp

Features
◦ Return flights
◦ Six nights bed and breakfast at excellent quality three and four-star hotels, staying in Seville, Granada and Mijas
◦ Experience unspoiled Andalucia, perhaps the most Spanish region in the country
◦ Visit to Ronda - one of the most spectacularly situated cities in Spain
◦ Guided tour of Seville – city of the Conquistadors
◦ Visit to Cordoba – one of the most dramatic cities in Spain
◦ Guided tour of the stunning Alhambra in Granada
◦ Escorted by our experienced tour manager

Price Includes
• Six nights bed and breakfast accommodation
• All tours as mentioned
• Guided visit of the Alhambra Palace
• Airport departure taxes
• Executive coach travel in Spain
• Return flights to Malaga
• Services of a Riviera tour manager.
• Hotels feature an outdoor swimming pool, this will be open summer months, weather permitting

The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room.


Itinerary

Day 1
You should arrive at the airport to take your flight to Malaga. On arrival a coach will take you to your hotel. The four-star Puerta del Sol hotel is ideally situated in undulating countryside near the village of Mijas, has a swimming pool (open during summer months weather permitting) and is set in its own grounds.

Day 2
This morning after breakfast we take the drive into the beautiful hills which form the stunning backdrop to the coast and then arrive in Ronda, which enjoys a setting which could be in a fairytale, full of natural drama and is widely acknowledged as one of the most spectacularly located cities in Spain. It is built on a ridge and is split by a most impressive gorge below, and because of its almost impregnable position Ronda was one of the last Moorish bastions of power, only falling to the Christians in 1485. The two halves of the town are joined by a massive eighteenth century stone bridge. In the town itself, there is a palace to see which was once home to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella – paymasters of Columbus. With lots of good restaurants and tapas bars it is a splendid spot to spend a few hours exploring its classic Moorish maze of cobbled alleys, window grilles and dazzling whitewashed houses. Much of Ronda’s appeal lies in its spectacular views and clear, mountain air – Andalucia at its simple best.

We continue our drive and see some very scenic countryside which really is quite isolated, so much so it is not unusual to see eagles, vultures and ibex roaming the mountains. We then arrive in Seville and our hotel, the three-star superior Don Paco where we stay for the next three nights. It is very well situated on the edge of the Old Town in one of Seville’s many squares, is fully air-conditioned and has a rooftop swimming pool (open summer months weather permitting).

Day 3
Seville is a city which defies words. It is simply one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a history spanning the centuries and a wealth of monuments and buildings coupled with extensive peaceful parks, with the serene River Guadalquivir flowing through the centre. It has its origins in Roman times: the Emperor Hadrian, builder of the famous wall came from here. During the 8th Century that most fascinating of peoples, the Moors arrived, stayed for 500 years and left a unique legacy still in evidence today. However, if one event changed Seville, it was the discovery of the New World. Indeed Christopher Columbus is fittingly buried in the imposing cathedral. Immense wealth poured in from the Empire and catapulted Seville into one of the largest, and certainly richest cities in Europe. Much of Seville was built during this time and it seems to have changed little in the last five hundred years, with tiny winding streets, and cool hidden squares where the locals hide from the midday sun in high summer. Today though, it possesses a spirit which is very special.

The city of Figaro, the setting for the classic opera Carmen, is here. It’s the home of Flamenco too, the origins of which are lost in the eons of time. In short this is real Spain at its unspoilt best. This morning, after breakfast we have a tour of this fascinating city, during which we will see the gothic cathedral, the world’s largest, the fantastic Alcazar – the fortified palace of the Moors with a richness of decoration which will astound you, the Tower of Gold, so named as it was used to store the plunder from the Americas, plus much more. During the afternoon you are free to explore Seville at your leisure, and if you wish, you could take a cruise on one of the many river boats.

Day 4
Today we have a free day. There are the ‘musts’ such as the Alcazar and the cathedral but take time to wander around the Barrio Santa Cruz – the medieval Jewish quarter and the smart pedestrianised Sierpes full of beautiful shops selling high quality leather goods. The Maria Luisa Park is a beautiful display of colour where you can watch the locals relaxing.

Day 5
After breakfast we leave Seville and head east to another of Andalucia’s classic cities, arriving in Cordoba mid-morning. Cordoba was the ancient capital of the Moors and is principally famous for a single building – The Mezquita – the grandest and most beautiful mosque ever constructed in the Moorish World. It stands in the centre of the old town which was once the home of a thriving Jewish community. Stay as long as you can, it is a building of extraordinary power and mystery. One can only wonder at the architectural brilliance of the builders all those hundreds of years ago, whilst northern Europe was immersed in the depths of the Dark Ages. Another feature of Cordoba is the immense, well preserved Roman bridge. Cordoba is a delightful place full of patios drenched in the colour of thousands of flowers, the Spanish people seem to take so much pride decorating the sleepy whitewashed houses. We then continue our journey to arrive in the greatest city in Andalucia, Granada, capital of the Sultans during the middle ages and home to what can only be described as one of the world’s greatest buildings – the Alhambra.

As we approach Granada, there can be no more proof of the diversity of this corner of southern Europe. We pass through some very arid countryside with a landscape of dried river beds, giving way to rolling olive groves. In the distance is the spectacular Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in Spain -snow-capped throughout the year, it provides a quite spectacular backdrop. The landscape then becomes more fertile and picturesque with ancient olive trees stretching off into the distance. Our hotel for the next two nights is either the centrally located four-star Hotel Corona, in the heart of the city and within easy walking distance of the principal areas of interest or the four-star Hotel Alixares, also well located and actually opposite the Alhambra - both fully air-conditioned and ideal for a comfortable stay.

Day 6
Granada itself has one of the world’s most naturally dramatic locations, nestling below the snow-capped mountains soaring majestically to a height of 11,000 feet. It is the perfect setting for a perfect monument – the extraordinary Alhambra. So individual in its setting, so rich in its history and so perfect in its design, this was the high point in Moorish culture. It is not just a palace though, some of it is a fortress, and much is given over to some exquisite formal gardens full of roses and fountains, giving an incredible impression of peace and tranquillity. Today we will have a guided tour of this classic building which for many people will be the highlight of the holiday, and you will have time to explore the city as you wish. There is a myriad of twisting streets, the old Moorish quarter and the gypsy area. Full of tiny unique shops, with seemingly every balcony sprouting flowers in a profusion of colour adding a finishing touch to the whole scene. There can be nothing better than taking a stroll through these streets, unchanged for centuries some of them so small, they were designed for mules with the pavements made of pebbles set into mortar. Granada also boasts some of the most distinctive old bars in Spain, many of them lined with antique tiles where taking a drink and a few tapas can be an excuse for a unique experience.

Day 7
Today the coach will take us to Malaga airport at the appropriate time, to take our return flight home after a really memorable tour

It seems incredible that despite Spain being one of the most visited countries on earth, so much of it still remains unknown! However, during the past few years the historic cities of inland Spain, its stunning countryside and unique monuments have been brought to the attention of the discerning traveller, so we have created this tour to see some of the best it has to offer.



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All passengers must have a valid passport for this tour. Depending on the country issuing your passport, a visa may also be required. More information can be found at the Identity & Passport Service

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