Highlights of Andalucia

Marvel at the sights, sounds and smells of Andalucian country on this eight-day exploration of Spain’s south. Feast on a variety of region-specific tapas, explore historic hilltop villages and bask in the laidback and friendly atmosphere. Your highlights tour includes all the good parts of Seville, Ronda and Granada, while ensuring you have time to explore each destination at your own pace. Whether you are after a scenic hiking opportunity, or simply time to sit back and relax with a coffee or glass of wine, Andalucia has got everyone covered. You’ll soon realise why this Spanish region is known as one of the most beautiful.

Activities

• Seville - Leader-led orientation walk
• Seville - Flamenco class (1 hour)
• Jerez - Sherry tasting
• Zahara de la Sierra - Olive Oil Mill Tour & Tasting
• Grazalema - Leader-led orientation walk
• Ronda - Leader-led orientation walk
• Granada - Leader-led orientation walk
• Granada - Local Produce Tasting
• Granada - Guided Visit to Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Highlights

• Explore the 11th-century Alhambra Palace on a guided tour, discovering its fortress towers, palace decor, architectural styles and magnificent gardens.
• Stay in Andalucia’s most enchanting cities, from Seville's lively streets to Granada's Moorish buildings and jaw-dropping views of Ronda.
• Sample sherry at a winery near Jerez – the birthplace of this fortified wine – and sample the finest jamon iberico and other delicacies over lunch in Granada.
• Take a flamenco class at Casa de la Memoria – an establishment in Seville dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of this iconic dance.
• Spend two nights in a stunning hotel on a farm in the heart of the Grazalema Natural Park, enjoying dinners made from ingredients grown on-site.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Open Arms. Donations help them safeguard the physical integrity and rights of migrant people in imminent danger who have fled their homes across the Mediterranean Sea. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.