Andalusian food, heavily influenced by Arabic cuisine, is healthy, hearty and filling. Hailing from the south of the Iberian peninsula with access to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Andalusian cuisine is largely based on fish, meat, olive oil, grains and vegetables.
Malaga International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Enjoying the « Tapas Route » is a unique experience that brings together three of the most emblematic cities of Andalusia: Cordoba, Sevilla and Granada , dominated by the Sierra Nevada, with its « Alhambra », its refinement and its architectural level unequaled in any society of its time & visit also some of the most beautiful villages in Spain.
Meet & greet at Malaga Airport , transfer to the hotel.
Check –in, dinner & Overnight
Breakfast at your hotel
Departure from Malaga to Frigiliana, considered by many to be the
prettiest village in La Axarquía, where the narrow streets are lined with
simple whitewashed houses adorned with pots of blood-red
geraniums. Promenade with our local guide.
We will continue our route in the next stop, Nerja. At its heart is the
perennially beautiful Balcón de Europa, a palm-lined promontory built on the foundations of an old fort with panoramic views of the cobalt-blue sea flanked by honey-colored coves. Before visiting this wonderful place, we will have our first lunch breakis planned in a RESTAURANT located in beautiful garden, with panoramic views of the Almijara mountains and the Mediterranean
sea (fish based Menu).Our tour ends in Granada, the Last Muslim Kingdom in Spain, whose
beauty can be seen from every corner. As an example, our dinner will be waiting at a typical Grenadian house (called “Carmen”) with one of the best views of Sierra Nevada, the impressive Alhambra & Granada.(Granada’s tastes Menu)
Overnig ht
Breakfast at your hotel
Meeting with your local guide at the hotel.
Guided tour of the amazing Alhambra Palaces & Generalife Gardens,
that will undoubtely impress every visitor. Fountains, flowers, exquisite
Arab decoration, colors everywhere… a real oasis on the top of a hill.
After a 3 hours tour, we’ll recover energies at a RESTAURANT located
inside the bullfighting arena, where a Tapas Degustation will be
provided.
Our afternoon tour will be arranged downtown, where the Catholic
Monarchs Tombs are waiting for us in the Royal Chapel. Granada was
not only a strategic site for the Christian “Reconquista” but also a
perfect & beautiful place to remain forever. We’ll also tour on the
historic city center, the majestic Cathedral & Alcaicería (Moorish
market).
After a break at hotel for relaxing, we’ll be transferred to a real Gypsy
Cave located in the lower Albaycin quarter, where we will enjoy an
evening Flamenco Show with a Gypsy Dinner as well as a short
walking tour on this charming narrow streets’ quarter.
Overnight
Breakfast at your hotel
Meeting with your local guide and coach at the hotel
Departure to Cordoba
Guided morning tour of the impressive Mosque / Cathedral of
Cordoba, the most important monument of all the Western Islamic
world, and one of the most amazing in the world.
Our tour will continue with Cordoba’s Synagogue (one of the few that
remains in Spain nowadays) and the Jewish Quarter (famous flower
street).
Today, our lunch will be arranged in a Typical Patio from Cordoba.
You’ll taste Cordoba’s flavors with some samples of Salmorejo, Tortilla,
Flamenquín or Paella among other local courses.
Afternoon transfer to Seville
Check-in at hotel, dinner & overnight
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning tour of the beautiful Andalusian Seville, including Santa
Cruz Quarter, Reales Alcazares & Giralda / Cathedral.
Anecdotal curiosity: One of these sites were selected by Game of
Thrones’ sceneries! Guess which one
Lunch at a typical Restaurant from Seville, Andalusian ambiance with
ancient arab remains within this establishment.
Our afternoon could be used just for a long SIESTA, or for enjoying a
relaxing session of HAMMAM (arab baths).
Seville’s dinner will be upgraded with a pleasant evening with views to
Guadalquivir River, Tapas menu.
Overnight
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to Jerez de la Frontera, Flamenco, Horses & Sherry Wine
capital.
Our tour will start through the Royal School of Equestrian Arts, where,
depending on the week day, we will be able to enjoy a Horse Show or
visit the installations & facilities.
After this Andalusian Horse immersion, we will get into Sherry Wine
world with a tour & Sherry tasting at one of the oldest cellars in Jerez.
Our lunch with wine paring will be arrange at this superb cellar.
In the afternoon, we could decide whether to continue to next
destination or stay in order to try a Flamenco Masterclass and
complete our Jerez Experience.
Continuation to Sanlucar de Barrameda.
Seafood based dinner
Check-in and Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to Ronda, the “capital” of Bullfighting, where we will be able to visit its Arena (the oldest one
in Spain), Don Bosco House (typical Andalusian house) and its impressive “Tajo”.
Lunch with wonderful views to the “Tajo” & Ronda Mountain frame, Ronda style menu.
Continuation to Malaga, with guided tour of Picasso Museum & walking tour in the city center.
Farewell dinner in one of the best & most important «Bodegas» in Malaga, with centenary decoration.
Olive oil tasting as starter will be provided.
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Malaga Airport
