Tour Summary
Highlights
- Unique Cities: Granada, Cordoba and Ronda
- Amazing Arab legacy: The Alhambra, The Mosque, Alcazar
- Excellent gastronomy in privileged places:
- Thrilling landscapes and views.
- Unique Oil Mill with one of the best extra virgin oilive oild in the world
Welcome to the unique Andalucia the land of great monuments, new wines, exquisite gastronomy and spectacular scenery.
The objectives of this journey is to
provide you with a private guide, a personalized route, an impeccable
service and attention to detail, allowing you to get the most of your
limited time and giving you the chance to experience the extraordinary
IT IS FAR BETTER TO SEE IT ONCE THAN TO HEAR OF IT
A THOUSAND TIMES
This is the trip for your special
occasion: special birthday, anniversary…Specially customized for, wine
and gourmet travellers, lovers of unique travel experiences, admirers
of nature and heritage aficionados, even for the most demanding
incentive groups, a truly unforgettable adventure that will stay in
your memory forever.
This tour has been designed for lovers
of the unique Roman and Arab legacy found in Granada, Cordoba and
Ronda. Guided visits to the monument complex of The Alhambra, The
Generalife, the jasmine-scented streets of the Moorish Albaycin quarter
in Granada as well as the incredible Mosque, the Jewish quarter in
Cordoba and the impressive gorge dividing Ronda are a remarkable
experience unique in the world.
Wine lovers will be impressed by our
wine estates visits at the foot of Sierra Nevada mountain range as
well as the traditional wine region of Montilla-Moriles, well-known
among wine/sherry and brandy enthusiasts and the up and coming wine
region of Ronda tasting the wines of this favoured-microclimate region.
Part of our passion for gastronomy is
our visit to a renowned catering school where new chefs are working
together with established ones creating a revolutionary cuisine, one of
the best in the world for both quality and variety. Our restaurants
have been careful selected for their decoration, reputation, service
and setting, and the meals are based on traditional products from the
area as well as creative modern recipes. We will also visit the
oil-mill of a world famous producer of olive oil in Baena where you
will experience a guided tour and oil tasting.
The accommodation sumptuously appointed
consists of two different but unique properties, recently refurbished,
exquisitely decorated and placed in stunning locations.
“We will enjoy only what we love. We love only what we understand,
We will understand only what we are taught
Itinerary
DAY ONE- Granada
Arrival at Malaga airport. You are
welcomed and escorted by our guide in our vehicle to our hotel in
Granada. Check in at our pre-selected 4 star beautifully decorated
historic building.
Free evening
DAY TWO- Granada
After breakfast, we will visit to one of the most spectacular monuments in the world:
The Alhambra including the Arab baths,
The Alhambra and The Generalife.
If you see only one town in Spain it
should be GRANADA. Extraordinarily well preserved and in a tremendous
natural setting, stands the Alhambra, the most exciting, sensual and
romantic of all European monuments. It was the palace-fortress of the
Nasrid sultans,rulers of the last Spanish Moorish kingdom, and in its
construction Moorish art reached a spectacular and serene climax.
Outstanding gourmet lunch in a
restaurant in the Sacramonte quarter. You will be able to sample
exquisite local dishes in an outdoor terrace (weather permitted) with
magic views of the Alhambra.
In the afternoon, after lunch, private
panoramic of the city of Granada. The city of Granada has been shaped by
the hills, where the old districts in the Albaicin and the
Alhambra were founded, brimming with
steep,narrow streets, beautiful nooks and crannies and marvellous
landscapes. You will be guided through the monumental and romantic
routes as well as the Cathedral and the new part of the city including
the Museum of Federico Garcia
Lorca
Free evening. Restaurants and tapas bars recommended.
DAY THREE- Granada-Cordoba-Granada
Private tour of arguably the best oil
mill in Spain. You will be shown the production process at the Oil
mill’s groves and Almazara, components of which date back to the XVIII
century and are in perfect working order. To qualify as extra virgin,
olive oil must contain less than one percent acidity, fine Italians
oils hover near 0.5 percent.
On average the olive oils produced here
range from 0.09 to 0.17 percent, the low acidity minimises the
disturbance of the flavour compounds. The flower of oil produce in this
oil mill is recognised by connoisseurs as one of the finest organic
extra virgin oils in the world. This recognition comes in the form of
the many prestigious awards granted and accolades received in the
press by food critics and master chefs.
Private guided tour to one of the
leading wineries. In the Montilla wine region. This winery founded in
1729, it is the third most ancient in Spain. You will get to know
everything about their best and predominant grape variety: The Pedro
Ximenez.
After admiring this monumental cellar
you will be tasting the different wines accompanied by a delicious
lunch based on tapas.
In the afternoon, private guided tour
of one of the most emblematic cities in Spain, left by the Arab
legacy, and visit to its famous mosque. When the city was reconquered
by the Christians in 1236, the new rulers of the city were so awed by
its beauty that they left it standing, building their cathedral in the
midst of its rows of arches and columns, and creating the extraordinary
church-mosque we see today.
As well as the unique mosque-cathedral, Cordoba's treasures include the Alcazar, or
Fortress, built by the Christians in
1328; the Calahorra Fort, originally built by the Arabs, whichguards
the Roman Bridge, on the far side of the river from the Mezquita, and
the ancient Jewish Synagogue, now a museum.
Cordoba’s medieval quarter, one the
home of the Jewish community, is called “La Juderia” (The Jewry), a
labyrinth of winding, narrow streets, shady flower-filled courtyards
and picturesque squares such as La Plaza del Potro. In early May,
homeowners proudly festoon their patios with flowers to compete for the
city’s “most beautiful courtyard” contest.
Return to Granada. Free evening. Relax
in the hotel or enjoy a local meal in the numerous restaurants by the
hotel. Ask for recommendations. Optional: Tapas tour on
request
DAY FOUR - Granada-Ronda-Malaga
Private visit to an exclusive Wine
Estate located at the foot of Sierra Nevada mountain range. A guided
tour conducted by the owner where you will learn his own wine-making
methods, view the state of the art facilities and taste the new wines of
this favoured-microclimate region. Wine tasting
We travel to a little town near Malaga,
we stop for lunch at the best catering, school in Andalucia, where many
star Michelin Chefs learned their culinary skills.
Superb gourmet lunch in style. You will
be able to choose a tasting menu with pairing wines.A real gastronomic
treat difficult to forget
In the afternoon, fabulous private
guided walking tour of Ronda through the old town, admiring the
spectacular bridge which spans the plunging river gorge with a sheer
drop of 120 metres dividing the medieval from the18th century parts of
the town. You also be able to see the houses hanging from the cliffs.
After this fabulous tour of a unique town you will be transferred to Malaga airport or to your next destination.
We can also provide an extra night in
Ronda in any of the impressive range of accommodation it has: winery
boutique hotels, historic mansion, a Parador etc and some of them
overlooking the breathtaking gorge. Also we can arrange some excursions
next day in the morning before you head to your final destination
Prices & Dates
COST PER PERSON IN EUROS (p.p)
4 Nights / 5 Days
Unique Andalucía: Granada, Córdoba and Ronda
|
for 2 persons |
for 4 persons |
for 6 persons |
for 8 persons |
4 Nights / 5 Days |
1289.00 |
955.00 |
849.00 |
779.00 |
Supplements
140.00 Euros single supplement
This tour operates every week throughout the year.
- For the scaled pricing system, the total number of people in the
tour refers to how many are actually booked for the particular week,
and not to how many people you must have in your party. For example if
you call to book two people and we already have four people booked, you
will be paying the price designated to six people, if at a later day
we book two more clients you will eventually pay the price designated
to eight people.
This tour can also be arranged privately applying the above price
of the number of people in the private party. We can also organize a
similar tour subject to your requirements of number of people and days,
budget etc, please e-mail us on info@theuniquetraveller.com.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Private transfers from/to Malaga Airport by our executive vehicle
- Private transport throughout the itinerary
- Personalized English/Spanish speaking expert guide throughout the itinerary
- Three nights accommodation based on
double occupancy with private bath. Three nights in Granada (Optional
one extra night in Ronda if required)
- Three full buffet breakfast
- Tour to The Alhambra Palace
- Gourmet lunch in Sacromonte overlooking the Alhambra
- Private guided panoramic of Granada including the Albayzin
- Private guided tour to one of the best Oil Mills in Spain
- Private guided visit to the best winery in Montilla
- Gourmet lunch in a winery in Montilla
- Private guided tour of Cordoba and visit to the Mosque
- Private guided visit to an exceptional wine estate located at the foot of Sierra Nevada
- Tasting lunch with paired wines in a prestigious catering school
- Private guided panoramic of Ronda
- Two wine tasting
- All surcharges and taxes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Flights (Malaga or Granada)
- Tips
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
- Optional visit
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION GRANADA
4 STAR HISTORIC BUILDING
Four star Hotel, Granada situated in
the centre of monumental Granada, it is a renovated historic building
set in a quiet area of the old city, providing fantastic accommodation
in the very heart of the old town, with the shops and attractions of
Granada less than 50 meters away. The 70 guestrooms are attractively
decorated in neutral colours, with light wood floors and furniture; all
open out onto balconies. Rooms come equipped with satellite
television, mini-bars, large bathrooms, wireless Internet connections,
air conditioning and direct-dial telephones.
The hotel offers the combination of two
important cultures along the Spanish history, the Islamic culture, and
the modern European art, you could see at this building some special
elements of the Moorish occupation, and all together mixed with a
characteristic modern style, doors, windows, columns etc
Original features, like the central
atrium, bring a wonderful atmosphere to the hotel, an oasis of calm
within the lively setting that is Granada. Perfectly located to
explore and discover old Granada and the Alhambra, as a base for
relaxing and enjoying genuine Andalucian surroundings, this hotel is
second-to-none. You can even choose the pillow you want to sleep on as
part of a excellent service and the facilities available to the
privileged guests, including car park, bar-cafeteria, room service and
the celebrated buffet breakfast.
It is in an area where guests can visit the bars and restaurants of Calle Navas, which is within 200 meters of the hotel
