Payment of bespoke family trip to Spain | 14th – 29th of December | 4 pax
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Description and schedule of services
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14th of December: arrival of your flight to Barcelona, transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure to recover from your flight
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4:30pm: upon arrival of your flight to Barcelona airport (BA0480 from London Heathrow), collect your luggage, walk to the arrivals hall and meet your personal driver there. He will be holding a sign saying “Nellie Ancel – Genuine Andalusia”. Then be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to your hotel in Barcelona.
6pm (estimated): arrival to your hotel in Barcelona and rest of the day at leisure to recover from your flight. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see in Barcelona and also of places to eat. We will also book tables for you if you wish.
Overnight in Barcelona: 2 deluxe garden rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa Mimosa (4*)
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15th of December: introductory culture and food tour of Barcelona medieval quarters. Rest of the day at leisure
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10am: meet your personal local host at the door of your hotel and take a walk or a couple of taxis (or one big one, depending on availability) to the medieval areas of Barcelona to start a private tour of the Gothic quarter and of the quarter of El Born, aimed at learning about the Roman origins of Barcelona and about its evolution towards a modern 21st-century metropolis.
At the Gothic quarter, your walk will take you through a maze of narrow streets that open onto charming squares with impressive temples and noble houses. During this part of the tour, your guide will allow you to understand the first stages of the growth of the city from a Roman town to a thriving medieval metropolis.
From the gothic quarter, you will go to the quarter of El Born to start a private culture and gastronomy tour of this part of the city. El Born emerged as the medieval extension of Barcelona and it is a quarter that combines tradition and modernity these days. It is an area of contrasts where some of the most historic streets of Barcelona coexist with modern fashion, gastronomy and art businesses. Your guide will share with you both history and architecture aspects while they throw in relevant information about the present character and personality of this area of Barcelona. Along your tour, you will visit the iconic basilica of Santa María del Mar, dating from the 14th century and built with the help of the inhabitants of the quarter at that time.
12:30pm: after your introduction to the history and architecture of El Born, it will be time to immerse yourselves into the local dynamics and to start discovering the character of Barcelona through its food and wine scene.
Understanding how Catalonia works when it comes to celebrating food can be one of the most revealing experiences of the culture of the region. The Catalans love their excellent food and they like to make a celebration out of every meal, together with family and friends. Food, conversation, wine, laughter and a magical common feeling of thankfulness combine in perfect harmony around Catalan tables to make meals memorable.
Tapas play a key role in the wide variety of options that the region has to offer gastronomy-wise. They are small portions of food that people usually have as an appetizer before a meal. However, especially when eating out, a meal can consist of several different tapas and this is exactly what this tour is about.
Your local Spanish foodie host will take you on a tapas journey through 2 – 3 selected tapas bars of the city, during which you’ll be able to taste a selection of 6 – 9 different local tapas dishes, combined with the corresponding drinks. Along the tour, you’ll be explained about the hectic social life that citizens of Barcelona have and how most of it takes place around food in tapas bars.
Barcelona can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing a place to eat so this tour will allow you to relax and to enjoy the magnificent culinary scene of the city, while you also learn about its particular character and identity, together with your local host.
3pm: after your tapas tour be escorted back to your hotel or stay in Barcelona old town enjoying the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Overnight in Barcelona: 2 deluxe garden rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa Mimosa (4*)
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16th of December: morning half-day tour of the architecture masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí (Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell) and afternoon art workshop (mosaic tile technique) in the studio of a local artist
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10am: meet your personal local host at your accommodation and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a dedicated driver to Parc Güell
10:25am: upon arrival, you will be taken on a private walking tour of the park aimed at understanding the extent to which Gaudi was able to expand his creativity and versatility. Promoted by the local businessman Eusebi Güell, the park was originally devised as an exclusive garden for the well-to-do local families who wanted to get away from the busy city life and be closer to nature. Güell gave Gaudí free rein to design the site, in such a way that the architect was able to experiment with new construction techniques and incorporate references to Classical mythology, the history of Catalonia and the Christian religion and this is what your tour will uncover for you.
11:45am: after your tour of Parc Güell, reconnect with your driver and be transferred to the church of La Sagrada Familia.
11:55am: arrival to la Sagrada Familia and private tour of the site. After your initial discovery of Catalan Modernist architecture and the work of Gaudí, you will have the right context to enjoy the magnificence of this temple and to understand the visionary that Gaudí was, by taking a private tour of both the inside and the outside of the building with your personal local host. The church of la Sagrada familia is the most ambitious and complex project of Gaudí as it incorporates all the structural innovations he had developed during his career. Also, the temple contains a fascinating symbolism revealing the in-depth knowledge of Christian liturgy that Gaudí acquired after several decades of intense study.
1:45pm: end of your tour at La Sagrada Familia and transfer back to your hotel.
2pm: arrival to your hotel and free time for lunch at leisure before your late afternoon activity.
4:45pm: depart from your accommodation on foot to the studio of a selected local artist with whom you will take a private art workshop based on the same mosaic technique (trencadís) that Gaudí used and that you will have learned about during your Gaudí tour.
5pm: upon arrival to the studio, you will be welcomed by the artist. Then, you will be given an introduction about the history of mosaic and its applications, both past and present.
After this you will be explained about the different materials and tools that you will use during the workshop. From the simple use of a hammer to more sophisticated tools for cutting marble and mosaic smalti, used since Roman times. Then you will be taught some quick and simple cutting techniques for straight lines, triangles and curves.
Then, as a group or individually you will create a design of your choice or drawn up with the assistance of the artist. Each member of the family should be able to complete a mosaic composition of 30 x 21cm that should be finished by the end of the session and ready to take home as a souvenir.
7:30pm: end of your art workshop with the artist and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Barcelona: 2 deluxe garden rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa Mimosa (4*)
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17th of December: domestic flight from Barcelona to Seville and introductory flamenco and tapas tour through the old town
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7am: meet your personal driver at your accommodation and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to Barcelona airport.
7:30am: arrival to Barcelona airport on time to take your flight to Seville (Vueling airlines VY2212). Luggage allowance (1 large suitcase, 1 carry-on suitcase and 1 small bag per person).
9:10am: departure of your flight from Barcelona airport to Seville.
10:50am: upon arrival of your flight to Seville airport, collect your luggage, walk to the arrivals hall and meet your personal driver there. He will be holding a sign saying “Nellie Ancel – Genuine Andalusia”. Then be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to your hotel in Seville.
12pm (estimated): arrival to your hotel in Seville and free time to check-in, to freshen up and to have a bite to eat before your evening flamenco and tapas tour of the city. We will be on top of things so you can occupy your rooms as soon as possible but please bear in mind that standar check-in time is mid-afternoon. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see and of places to eat during your free time in Seville. We will also book tables for you if you like.
6:30pm: meet your personal local host by the reception desk of your hotel to start a guided walk towards a selected flamenco venue. This introductory walk is aimed at learning about the origins of flamenco music in South West Spain as a result of the slow fusion of its different musical influences and also about its evolution throughout the centuries. This will set the context for (and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of) the flamenco performance in a small and intimate venue that will follow, with 4 people on stage (one singer, one guitarist and two dancers).
7:30pm: start of the flamenco performance.
8:30pm: after your flamenco performance, enjoy a tapas tasting tour through the quarter of Triana. Along the journey, your host will take you to 2 – 3 selected tapas bars where the locals like to gather with family and friends and where you will taste a selection of 6 – 9 local dishes to share and up to 3 drinks per person (wine, beer, refreshments, water). This will give you a very good overview of SouthWestern Spanish gastronomy and wines before deepening into both during the following days of your trip.
10:30pm: after your tapas adventure, be escorted back to your hotel stopping along the way for a sweet local treat.
11pm: arrival to your hotel and end of services for the day.
Overnight in Seville: 2 deluxe premium rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa 1800 (4*)
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18th of December: late morning walking tour of Seville most impressive World Heritage Sites and of the Jewish quarter.
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10am: be met by your personal local guide at your hotel to start a private walking tour that will take you to visit its most impressive World Heritages Sites (the Alcazar and the Cathedral with its Giralda tower) and the old Jewish quarter also.
You will start your discovery journey by visiting the Alcazar, which is a massive complex of palaces erected in different periods and of breath-taking gardens of different styles. The Alcazar has stunning historical constructions featuring a very particular crossover between Hispanic-Muslim and Christian architecture styles, called Mudejar. This style became very fashionable in Spain in the 14th and 15th centuries amongst the Christian nobility and it reached its maximum splendor in Seville. Another essential part of the Alcazar is the famous house of Trade, which once hosted the offices from where all the commerce with the new world was managed. After enjoying these inner areas, you will be taken to the gardens, which are an exquisite sample of European gardening dating from the 17th until the 20th centuries.
Then you will be taken to visit the Cathedral, which is the largest gothic temple in the World and where Christopher Columbus is buried. The Cathedral of Seville was built on a vast extension of land where previously a Mosque had been erected. An important part of the Mosque was preserved and it is now a part of the Cathedral. This makes it a unique construction featuring styles as diverse as Hispanic-Muslim, Gothic, Renaissance, Neoclassical and Baroque. A most important part of the Cathedral is its bell tower known as la Giralda. During your tour you will be taken to the top in order to enjoy the wonderful views of Seville that one can admire from there.
To finish you will visit the quarter of Santa Cruz, with its countless quaint corners, narrow streets, cozy squares, houses of traditional Southern Spanish architecture and Moorish urban planning. It is in this quarter where an important part of the Jewish Sephardic community of Seville lived in the medieval times and you will learn about what life in the quarter was like then and how it has evolved until becoming what it is today.
2pm: end of your tour and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Seville: 2 deluxe premium rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa 1800 (4*)
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19th of December: day trip from Seville to the natural park of Aracena for an immersion into the region that is home to the most iconic Spanish delicacy: Jamón Ibérico
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9am: meet your personal local host at your accommodation in Seville and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a dedicated driver to the natural park of Aracena, home of the best Iberian Ham in the world.
Along the way, you will be given some explanations about the geography, landscape, economy, culture, agriculture and farming of South West Spain.
10:30am: upon arrival to the natural park of Aracena, visit a private extension of dehesa forest with an expert, to learn about the habitat where free range, acorn-fed, Iberian pigs live and about the animals themselves. Dehesa is a unique type of ecosystem ideal to raise Iberian pigs for the production of top-quality Iberian ham. During your visit you will discover the particularities of this ecosystem and about its connection to the breeding of Iberian pigs.
11:30am: after your visit to the dehesa and with all the knowledge acquired there, be transferred to the facilities where the Iberian ham of this farm is cured.
11:45am: upon arrival to the curing cellars, you will be taken on a private tour aimed at learning about the very specific artisanal treatments and particular humidity and temperature conditions to cure Iberian pig meats. This will be followed by a comprehensive guided tasting of iberian ham, which will make a great end to your discovery journey of the most iconic food from SouthWest Spain.
1pm: after your visit to the iberian ham farm, be transferred to the whitewashed village of Aracena for lunch.
1:30pm: arrival to Aracena and lunch in a selected local restaurant.
3pm: after lunch, you may want to take a stroll around Aracena to enjoy its picturesque streets and traditional architecture.
4pm: end of your visit to Aracena and private transfer back to Seville.
5:15pm: arrival to Seville and end of services for the day.
Overnight in Seville: 2 deluxe premium rooms with breakfast included at hotel Casa 1800 (4*)
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20th of December: from Seville to Ronda with a cycle ride through the sierras of Cadiz and with a visit to the whitewashed village or Arcos de la Frontera along the way
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8:30am: be met by your personal local host and a dedicated driver at your accommodation in Seville and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to the start of a selected cycling route in the sierras of Cadiz.
The stunning Southwestern Spanish countryside offers a landscape of rolling hills, whitewashed villages and small rivers which is delightful to explore by bicycle and this is what this day trip will take you to enjoy.
10m: upon arrival to the start of the cycling route, be given your bikes and helmets to start a picturesque 36km cycling route, going slightly downhill along a former railway. Your personal host (an experienced local touring cyclist) will accompany you along the journey to show you the way and to provide you with water and some small bites for the adventure. You will cross farms, tunnels, bridges, rocky ridges and olive groves for approximately 3 – 3,5 hours (2 – 2,5h if you prefer e-bikes) before arriving at your destination, where you will drop off your bikes and meet your driver again.
1:30pm: end of the cycle, bike drop-off and private transfer to the whitewashed hilltop town of Arcos de la Frontera.
2pm: arrival to Arcos de la Frontera and lunch in a selected local restaurant in the village.
3:30pm: after lunch, enjoy a private walking tour of the old town with a special focus on its Hispanic – Muslim urban planning and traditional constructions, on its Christian monumental buildings, on its traditions and on its breath-taking viewpoints. Understanding of what life on the frontier between the Christian Kingdom of Castilla and the Muslim Kingdom of Granada was like in the 14th and 15th centuries.
4:30pm: end of your tour and private transfer to Ronda.
6pm: arrival to your accommodation in Ronda and end of services for the day. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see in Ronda and also of places to eat. We will also book tables for you if you wish.
Overnight in Ronda: 2 superior double rooms with breakfast included at Parador de Ronda (4*)
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21st of December: discovery journey of Ronda and of its wine scene with lunch in a family-owned winery
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10am: meet your personal local host at your accommodation in Ronda to start a private guided tour of the city that will start with the local bullring (the oldest in Spain).
This tour will allow you to learn about the origins and evolution of bullfighting in Spain, while you see the different sections of the bullring, from the pens where the bulls are kept before the fight, to the arena where the actual fight takes place, from the chapel where the matadors say their prayers before the fight, to the areas where the audience and the bullring authorities sit.
After your tour of the bullring, enjoy a private walking tour of Ronda old town with a special focus on its history, most representative landmarks, viewpoints and picturesque locations.
This private walking tour of Ronda old town will give you an excellent overview of the Hispanic-Muslim origins of the city and of the transformations that it started to experience in 1485 when it was conquered by Christians. It was then when many wealthy military orders settled down in Ronda in order to defend its strategic location near the straits of Gibraltar and very well connected to the main Southern Spanish cities.
These new inhabitants erected many noble residences and funded the construction of impressive religious constructions too. In the 18th century Ronda experienced a time of maximum splendor and its main landmark was built: the majestic New Bridge, which you will visit during your tour.
Ronda also has stunning nature in its surroundings and your tour will take you to the best viewpoints. This will allow you to understand why this whitewashed gem attracted so many romantic travelers in the 19th century during their Grand Tour and the impact that their written, drawn and painted portraits of Andalusia had in the international perception of Spain in the following decades until today.
1pm: after your tour of Ronda, be transferred to a selected winery just outside Ronda for lunch, in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a dedicated driver.
1:15pm: upon arrival to the winery, you will be welcomed by a member of the family who owns it. Then you will be explained why Ronda has become such an interesting wine region in the international wine scene in spite of its small size. With a common approach to wine making, based on quality and not on quantity, the winemakers from Ronda have formed a solid team that is achieving great recognition and prizes worldwide. The winery you will visit was a pioneer in this wine scene and it is a local reference.
Then you will visit its vineyards to later be explained about the aging process of the different wines that the family makes, which are produced with different grapes from different areas, that have adapted extremely well to the soil and climate conditions of Ronda. Later enjoy a homemade pairing lunch there including 3 courses and 1 dessert, all paired with their wines.
3:45pm: end of your experience at the winery and private transfer to your accommodation in Ronda.
4pm: arrival to your hotel in Ronda and end of services for the day.
Overnight in Ronda: 2 superior double rooms with breakfast included at Parador de Ronda (4*)
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22nd of December: day trip from Ronda to the valley of the Genal River for a hike there and an immersion into the life of one of its rural villages and finishing with lunch in the house of a local chef
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9:30am: meet your personal nature guide at your accommodation in Ronda and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a dedicated driver to the village of Benadalid, in the heart of the valley of the Genal river, a magical unspoilt reserve south of Ronda.
10:05am: arrival to the village of Benadalid to start an easy 5km guided hike towards the village of Benalauría. You will first be explained about the Berber origins of Benadalid, which still keeps its Moorish castle. Later you will take the old paths that the cork workers used to use in the past to transport the cork that they would harvest every 9 years and that are actually still in use today. You will cross a vast extension of Mediterranean forest filled with old olive trees, chestnut trees, holm oaks and cork oaks while you are explained about the many species of flora that you will see and how they have been used by the people of the area throughout the centuries.
12pm: upon arrival to Benalauría, you will have an immersion into its present culture and lifestyle through visits to some selected local spots and meeting the local community along the way.
Your first stop will take you to the old local mill (not in use anymore), where you will understand how the local chestnut wood and stone allowed for the construction of very robust houses and local infrastructures until the late 20th century. The old mill is in an excellent state of conservation and the local population has donated several old artifacts to create a little exhibition space representing its roots and ancient industries.
Your second stop will take you to the house of a local chef, who uses ingredients from the surrounding plots and farms. There you will enjoy a homemade lunch that will be the icing on the cake to your discovery journey of the Genal Valley.
3pm: end of lunch and private transfer from Benalauría back to Ronda.
3:45pm: arrival to your accommodation in Ronda and end of services for the day.
Overnight in Ronda: 2 superior double rooms with breakfast included at Parador de Ronda (4*)
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23rd of December: from Ronda to Granada with a hike through the nature reserve of El Torcal de Antequera and a visit to Antequera old town along the way
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9am: be met by your private driver by the reception desk of your hotel in Ronda and be transferred in a modern and comfortable minivan to the UNESCO nature reserve of El Torcal de Antequera.
10:30am: upon arrival to the UNESCO nature reserve of El Torcal de Antequera, meet your personal guide there and start a guided hike through the reserve. El Torcal de Antequera features some of the most spectacular karst landscapes in Europe.
The shaping of this unique landscape started around 150 million years ago when this whole area was safely tucked under the Tethys Sea. One day, the seabed was pushed upwards by a massive tectonic shift, which created a series of mountains, some of them up to 1300 meters high above sea level.
The following millions of years, the erosion from rain and wind slowly turned this part of the world into some of the most impressive limestone landscapes on the European continent.
12:30pm: after the hike, reconnect with your driver and be transferred to Antequera old town.
1pm: upon arrival to Antequera old town, reconnect with your guide to start a private walking tour during which you will learn about its Iberian origins, about its Roman period, about its Hispanic-Muslim past and finally about the Christian era. It was during the years that followed the Christian conquest of the city when Antequera flourished with splendor and wealth and when the countless magnificent civil and religious constructions that the town has were erected.
Your private tour will also take you to visit its medieval quarter, which has been a witness of different historical periods of the city and which offers impressive views of its surroundings.
2pm: after your walking tour of Antequera, enjoy some free time for lunch at leisure. Antequera is famous for its gastronomy and we will recommend restaurants that are representative of the local cuisine.
3:30pm: end of lunch and private transfer to your hotel in Granada.
4:45pm: arrival to your hotel in Granada and end of services for the day. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see in Granada and also of places to eat. We will also book tables for you if you wish.
Overnight in Granada: 2 deluxe double rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Seda Club (5*)
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24th of December: half-day walking tour of the Alhambra and el Generalife
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10am: be met by your personal local host at your accommodation and be transferred by taxi (one big or two regular ones) to the top of the hill of la Sabika, where the Alhambra and el Generalife are located.
10:15am: upon arrival to the Alhambra, be taken on a private walking 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.
1:30pm: end of your tour of the Alhambra and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Granada: 2 deluxe double rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Seda Club (5*)
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25th of December: day at leisure in Granada
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All day: spend your day at leisure in Granada maybe following our recommendations.
Overnight in Granada: 2 deluxe double rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Seda Club (5*)
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26th of December: from Granada to Madrid via Córdoba to visit the city and the Great Mosque Cathedral
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9am: meet your personal driver at your accommodation in Granada and be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to the city of Córdoba.
10:15am: upon arrival to the city of Córdoba, meet your personal local host to start a private 3h walking tour of the historic center of the city.
A UNESCO site since 1994, Córdoba is an inspirational city, which during the Middle Ages, saw a peaceful interaction between the three great Mediterranean cultures. Jews, Muslims and Christians coexisted then in the city turning it into a unique intellectual hub that gave birth to very renowned philosophers, poets, scientists and doctors. This also resulted in the construction of unique buildings of remarkable historical significance.
During your private walking tour, you’ll learn about the period of maximum intellectual splendor of the city and you will see beautiful examples of architecture and urban planning that will allow you to recreate all the grandeur of this era, which has the Great Mosque – Cathedral, the synagogue and the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew as its most representative constructions.
The Great Mosque-Cathedral is probably the most thought-provoking building in Spain and your personal local host will uncover all its beauty and complexity for you. You will understand its origins, its different enlargements and the role that the building has played in the culture and social fabric of the city throughout the centuries.
The synagogue will allow you to understand the very important Jewish – Sephardic community that Córdoba once had and how much it embraced Hispanic-Muslim decorative arts in its places of devotion.
In the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew you will be explained about the transformations that the Jewish quarter of Córdoba suffered after the pogrom of 1391 and how it was repopulated with Christians, who were also very heavily influenced by Hispanic-Muslim decorative arts.
1:15pm: end of your tour at the impressive Roman Bridge of the city and free time for lunch at leisure before your high-speed train to Madrid. We will give you recommendations of places to eat in Córdoba and we will book a table for you if you wish.
2:45pm: reconnect with your driver at a previously agreed meeting point and be transferred to Córdoba train station.
3pm: arrival to Córdoba train station on time to take your high-speed train to Madrid.
3:27pm: departure of your high-speed train from Córdoba to Madrid (1st class seats).
5:25pm: upon arrival of your high-speed train to Madrid, walk to the arrivals hall and meet your personal driver there. He will be holding a sign saying “Nellie Ancel – Genuine Andalusia”. Then be transferred in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan to your hotel in Madrid.
6pm (estimated): arrival to your hotel in Madrid and end of services for the day. We will give you recommendations of things to do and see in Madrid and also of places to eat. We will also book tables for you if you wish.
Overnight in Madrid: 2 premium rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Cool Rooms Palacio de Atocha (4*)
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27th of December: private walking tour of Madrid old town followed by a visit to the Prado Museum
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9:30am: meet your personal guide at your hotel to go on an introductory tour of Madrid old town aimed at setting the context for your stay in the city and in the country.
Your tour will take you through the oldest quarters of the Spanish capital in order for you to understand where Madrid has its roots and from where it has evolved until becoming the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital it is today.
A first highlight of your walk will be the iconic Plaza Mayor where you will be explained about the important historical events that have happened there over the past 400 years and their importance in the history of Madrid and of Spain. Another highlight will be learning about the history of the Spanish monarchy while you stroll along the grand façades of the Royal Palace, to later enjoy a panoramic view of its gardens and of the nearby opera house.
11:30am: after this introduction to the Spanish capital, take a taxi with your guide to the Prado Museum. There your guide will take you on a private tour that will allow you to travel through Spanish history of art while you enjoy the remarkable works of Spanish master painters such as Velazquez, Goya and El Greco amongst others. This will allow you to understand how different historical periods shaped the artistic creation at each time and how much of Spain’s culture and sentiment is expressed in the works of its main artists.
1:30pm: after your tour of Madrid, enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Madrid: 2 premium rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Cool Rooms Palacio de Atocha (4*)
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28th of December: day at leisure in Madrid
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All day: enjoy your day at leisure in Madrid, maybe following our recommendations.
Overnight in Madrid: 2 premium rooms with breakfast included at Hotel Cool Rooms Palacio de Atocha (4*)
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29th of December: departure from Madrid
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8am: meet your personal driver at your accommodation and be transferred to Madrid airport in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan.
8:30am: arrival to Madrid airport on time to take your flights back to the US (BA0457).
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Pricing
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The cost of this bespoke trip for a private party of 4 pax is 23950 Euros (of which 450€ have already been paid), so the grand total to pay is 23500 Euros
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This price includes
– 15 nights’ accommodation with breakfast included as per mentioned above.
– All private transportation services mentioned above in a modern and comfortable Mercedes minivan with a dedicated personal driver.
– All private tours and travel experiences mentioned above with a knowledgeable, personable, kind, flexible and interactive fully licensed guide with a great command of the English language.
– All entrance tickets and admissions for all your guided tours.
– A tapas and wines lunch in Barcelona including a selection of 6 – 9 local dishes to share and up to 3 drinks per person (beer, wine, refreshments, water).
– Domestic flight tickets (Vueling airlines flight VY2212) to fly from Barcelona airport to Seville airport. – Luggage allowance (1 large suitcase, 1 carry-on suitcase and 1 small bag per person).
– Admission to a selected flamenco show in Seville old town with 4 people onstage (2 dancers, 1 singer and 1 guitarist).
– A tapas and wines dinner in Seville including a selection of 6 – 9 local dishes to share, up to 4 drinks per person (beer, wine, refreshments, water) and a sweet local treat to finish.
– Private visit to a farm of Iberian Pigs in the natural park of Aracena and to its ham-curing facilities followed by a comprehensive iberian ham tasting paired with regional ones.
– Lunch in a selected local restaurant in the natural park of Aracena including a selection of 2 starters to share, 1 main course per person, 1 dessert per person and up to 2 drinks per person (beer, wine, refreshments, water).
– Bike and helmet rental for your cycle ride in the sierras of Cadiz.
– Lunch in a selected local restaurant in the whitewashed village of Arcos de la Frontera including a selection of 2 starters to share, 1 main course per person, 1 dessert per person and up to 2 drinks per person (beer, wine, refreshments, water).
– Private visit to a selected family owned and family run winery (vineyard and aging facilities) just outside Ronda followed by a pairing lunch (4 courses and 4 wines) cooked on site at the property.
– Home-cooked lunch at the house of a local chef in the village of Benalauría (4 courses) paired with wines that the chef (who is also a winemaker) makes in his own private winery.
– High-speed train tickets (1st class seats to travel from Córdoba to Madrid).
– A list of recommended things to do and see and of places to eat in each of the places you will visit. We will also book tables for you if you like.
– 24h Guardian Angel service throughout your trip for any emergencies you may have.
– All taxes.
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This price excludes
– Your international flights.
– Any meals not mentioned in the section “this price includes”.
– Anything else not mentioned in the section “this price includes”.
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Confirmation and payments
In order to confirm this bespoke trip at this price we require a 30% of grand total no later than the 19th of May 2024 via credit/debit card. The remaining 70% must be paid no later than 30 days prior to the start of the trip.
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Grand total of this trip: 23500 Euros
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30% deposit needed no later than the 19th of May 2024 via credit/debit card to confirm the trip: 7050 Euros
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Final 70% needed no later than 30 days prior to the start of the trip to pay it in full: 16450 Euros
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Cancellation policy
– If you cancel your trip more than 30 days prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 30% of the grand total only.
– If you cancel your trip between 30 and 20 days prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 45% of the grand total and we will refund the remaining 55%.
– If you cancel your trip between 19 and 9 days prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 55% of the grand total and we will refund the remaining 45%.
– If you cancel your trip between 8 and 4 days prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 65% of the grand total and we will refund the remaining 35%.
– If you cancel your trip 3 days or less prior to scheduled departure, we will charge 100% of the grand total.
(*) If Spain closes its border due to a national or global emergency and you are not able to enter the country to take this trip, we will give you a full refund.
(**) Genuine Andalusia strongly recommends buying travel insurance for any international trip. Most of our guests buy their travel insurance via MedJet.
(***) Please note that partial cancellations won’t result in partial refunds. This applies to the group size and to the duration, services and activities included in the trip.
