Payment of bespoke trip to Southern Spain | 24th – 29th of March | 2 pax
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Description and schedule of services
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24th of March: arrival of your flight to Malaga and private transfer to your hotel in Granada
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1:20pm: upon arrival of your flight to Malaga airport (EZY860), collect your luggage, walk to the arrivals hall and meet your private driver. He will be waiting for you there holding a sign saying “Jonica Bridge – Genuine Andalusia”. Then be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to your hotel in Granada.
3:30pm (estimated): arrival to your hotel in Granada and rest of the day at leisure. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see and of places to eat and we will book a table for you if you wish.
Overnight in Granada: Junior Suite at Palacio de los Patos (5*). Accommodation only.
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25th of March: introductory tour of Granada in the morning and afternoon tour of the Alhambra and el Generalife
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10:30am: meet your personal local host by the reception desk of your to go on a 2h tour of Granada old town that will allow you to discover, learn about the history and architecture and experience the beauty of two different quarters of the city.
These are two key areas in the history of the city that also stand out for their beauty and authenticity.
You will start visiting the first quarters that developed in Granada after the Christian conquest of the city in 1492. It is in these areas where the Cathedral of Granada was erected and in one of its chapels, the so-called Royal Chapel, you will visit the tombs of the monarchs that were responsible for the conquest of the city (Isabel of Castille and Ferdinand of Aragón). Their tombs are an exquisite sample of Spanish renaissance sculpture.
Later, you will be taken by taxi to the iconic quarter of el Albayzín, located on top of a hill and overlooking the Alhambra. El Albayzín was the part of Granada where regular people would live: people whose social scheme inside the walls of the palatial areas of the Alhambra was rather unclear.
The quarter of Albayzín is a UNESCO site and it treasures some of the most beautiful corners and views of the Alhambra that the city of Granada has to offer. Your local host will share the most special one with you (with transportation by taxi if needed), while you are explained about the architecture and infrastructures that the quarter had in the medieval times from a privileged perspective.
This introduction to the city of Granada will set the historical context for your tour to the Alhambra and el Generalife in the afternoon.
12:30pm: after your tour, enjoy some free time for lunch before your Alhambra and Generalife tour.
3pm: reconnect your personal local host at a previously agreed meeting point and be transferred by taxi to the top of the hill of la Sabika, where the Alhambra and el Generalife are located.
3:15pm: upon arrival to the Alhambra, be taken on a private tour of this palatial city which is the most exquisite example of the Hispanic-Muslim architecture. The Alhambra was the city where the Hispanic-Muslim sultans used to live with their army, their court and some selected artisans. Because of this, it has several parts, all of which you will get to visit during your tour while you understand the role that each of them had. Later you will visit the summer palace or Generalife. This is the place where the sultans would go to escape from the hustle and bustle of the Alhambra. It was a place designed for relaxation and contemplation and because of this, it has the most beautiful gardens and some of the nicest views that the city of Granada has to offer.
6:30pm: after your tour of the Alhambra, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Granada: Junior Suite at Palacio de los Patos (5*). Accommodation only.
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26th of March: day trip from Granada to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites cities of Ubeda and Baeza.
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9am: meet your personal driver at your hotel and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to Ubeda old town.
10:30am: upon arrival to Úbeda, meet your personal local guide to take a private tour of the old town, aimed at discovering its splendid monumental legacy made up of palaces, noble mansions and majestic temples.
Úbeda is a unique example of the arrival of Renaissance trends in Spain in the 16th century and its monumental old town section has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Your tour will allow you to understand why this town in Northeast Andalusia became one of the most prosperous in the Christian kingdom of Castilla in the 16th century while you are taken to visit the interiors of its most exquisite temple: the Chapel of El Salvador, which is considered one of the best examples of funerary architecture in Europe. Then in the surroundings of the chapel, you will be taken to see and learn about some of the best Renaissance constructions in Úbeda.
1pm: after your discovery journey of Ubeda, enjoy some free time for lunch (recommendations will be given and a table will be booked for you if you wish).
2:10pm: reconnect with your driver and be transferred to the nearby town of Baeza.
2:30pm: upon arrival to Baeza, meet your personal local guide again to start a private tour of its historic center.
Declared a historic-artistic site, Baeza has also an incredible Renaissance legacy, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where the carved stone contrasts with the whitewashed farmhouses.
Your journey will start by visiting the old Market Square and today’s heart of the city. The Market Square is the symbol of the evolution of the city through the centuries and will allow you to understand its Islamic and Renaissance roots. Later, you will enter the Old town through its main gate, a 12th century Islamic arch transformed into a stunning Renaissance construction for the visit of Emperor Charles V.
Once inside the city walls, you will find a maze of cobblestoned alleys, churches and palaces in an impeccable state of conservation. There you will visit the cathedral, an eclectic combination of Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles to later get to the Mirador del Guadalquivir, a breathtaking spot overlooking the Valley of Guadalquivir river. From there, you will get to see an endless ocean of olive trees. It will be then when your guide will explain to you why this region in Northeast Andalusia is the main producer of olive oil in the world.
Finally, to top up your tour, you will be taken to the old Seminary of Baeza, the evocative palace of Jabalquinto and the Old University. This will make a delightful visit to top up your history and architecture exploration of NorthEast Andalusia.
4pm: reconnect with your driver and be transferred back to your hotel in Granada.
5:40pm: arrival to your hotel in Granada and end of services for the day.
Overnight in Granada: Junior Suite at Palacio de los Patos (5*). Accommodation only.
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27th of March: train from Granada to Malaga and rest of the day at leisure in Malaga.
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12:20pm: take a taxi from your hotel in Granada to Granada train station (your hotel can organize this for you).
12:40pm: arrival to Granada train station on time to take your train to Malaga at 1:06pm
1:06pm: departure of your train from Granada to Málaga.
2:22pm: upon arrival Málaga train station, take a taxi to your hotel (there’s a taxi stance at the train station). Alternatively, walk to your hotel.
2:45pm: arrival to your hotel in Málaga and rest of the day at leisure. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see in the city and of places to eat too. We will book tables for you also if you wish.
Overnight in Málaga: Superior double room with balcony at Hotel Vincci Posada del Patio (5*). Accommodation only.
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28th of March: day at leisure in Malaga
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All day: enjoy your day at leisure in Málaga following our recommendations.
Overnight in Málaga: Superior double room with balcony at Hotel Vincci Posada del Patio (5*). Accommodation only.
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29th of March: departure from Málaga
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Time TBC: take a taxi from your hotel to Málaga airport (your hotel can manage this for you).
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Pricing
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The cost of this bespoke trip for a private group of 2 people is 3890 Euros
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This price includes
– 5 Nights’ accommodation (accommodation only) as per mentioned above.
– Private transfer from Málaga airport to your hotel in Granada in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a personal driver.
– Private transportation in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a personal driver throughout the day on your day trip to Ubeda and Baeza.
– All private tours mentioned above with a knowledgeable, personable, kind, flexible and interactive fully licensed guide from Genuine Andalusia.
– All entrance tickets and admissions for your guided tours.
– Taxi ride to get from your hotel to the Alhambra for your guided tour of the Alhambra and El Generalife.
– Train tickets to get from Málaga to Granada directly on the 27th of March.
– A list of recommended things to do and see and of places to eat during your free time in Granada, Ubeda and Malaga. Table reservations will be made for you if you wish.
– 24h Guardian Angel service throughout the trip for any emergencies you may have.
– All taxes.
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This price excludes
– Any meals.
– Any taxi rides not mentioned right above.
– Anything else not mentioned right above.
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Confirmation and payments
In order to confirm this bespoke trip we need a 30% deposit of the grand total no later than the 6th of February 2023 via credit/debit card. The final 70% must be paid via the same method no later than 30 days prior to the start of the trip.
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Grand total of this bespoke tour program: 3890 Euros
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30% deposit needed no later than the 6th of February to confirm the trip: 1167 Euros.
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Final 70% needed no later than 30 days prior to the start of the trip: 2723 Euros
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Cancellation policy
– If you cancel your trip more than 30 days prior to its scheduled start we will charge the 30% deposit only.
– If you cancel your trip between 30 and 3 days prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 45% of the full cost of the trip and we will refund the remaining 55%
– If you cancel your trip 2 days or less prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 100% of the full cost of the tour.
