As travelers we often follow the herds. When you first go to Spain, you will most likely head to Barcelona or Madrid; both of which are incredible. But you haven’t seen the real Spain until you’ve ventured into awe-inspiring Andalucía. Think of white-washed hillside towns, the glory and riches of Sevilla, and a palace to end all palaces, Grenada’s Alhambra. The powerful dance of Flamenco hails from this area of Spain. The Moors from North Africa ruled the region for 800 years and the result is a gorgeous and tantalizing mix of unique cultures and styles, both seductive and exotic. When you see the wonders of Granada, Cordoba, Sevilla, and Ronda, you’ll want to pinch yourself, asking “Why haven’t I been here yet?” As we explore this wondrous region with its iconic architectural achievements, you’ll be delighted by the Spanish/Moorish gardens that abound with their water features, exotic palms, orange and pomegranate trees and tiled walkways. We’ll stay in unique luxury hotels, refresh ourselves on a flower-filled patios, and nosh on tapas daily. Shopping won’t be forgotten, and you’ll have the opportunity to take in a dramatic Flamenco show.
Here is a day-by-day itinerary of the trip.
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The four-star Hotel Kivir sits on the Paseo de Cristobal Colon one of the city's most important and beautiful streets. It has a rooftop pool and beautiful views.
Hotel Alhambra Palace, this classic grand hotel is dripping with history and legend. Overlooking the city of Granada, located on the top of the hill overlooking the Alhambra, the views are unbeatable.
Enjoy Andalusia with complete piece of mind
More than 800 kilometers of coastline, two National Parks and cities such as Seville, Cordoba or Granada, are the letter of presentation of Andalucia, but this land is much more. Discover the essential places you should not miss if you come to Andalucia and enjoy the trip.
All meals (except where indictated) including beer and wine with dinner
Accomodations at unique, 4-star or better hotels
All transportation during the trip ( except where indicated)
Expert Guides and Trip Leaders
A small group experience
Spa Treatment
Roundtrip Airfaire to Sevilla or Madrid
Additional wine, beer, and or spirits beyond what's offered at meals
All personal souvenirs
Transfers to and from the airport
Travel Insurance (required)
Medical Insurance (required)
The trip officially starts the afternoon of October 21sy, but if you’re traveling across an ocean to get to Sevilla you may want to consider arriving a day or two early, so you have time to relax and get acclimated to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, just let us know and we’ll help you with arrangements if you need it.
Andalusia weather in October is mostly mild with warmer temperatures towards the start of the month. The average high is 18°C, which is enjoyable and perfect for sightseeing and outdoor adventures. It's unlikely to rain during your stay due to October having an average rainfall of just 9mm.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
You are going to want to fly into the Seville airport or take the fast train (AVE) to Seville from Madrid.
Regina Winkle-Bryan will be your trip leader. She is a writer, educator, and avid globetrotter based in Seattle, Washington. She has visited over 35 countries. Sometimes she stays longer in a place than expected, like those two-plus years in Central America. Or those ten years in Barcelona, Spain, working as a journalist covering mostly travel, food, and design around the world.