Andalucia Highlights Walk - Premium Adventure

Andalucia Highlights Walk - Premium Adventure

7 Days Starting in Ronda and ending in Seville

Visiting: Ronda, Benaoján, Grazalema, Córdoba, El Caminito del Rey, Seville, Europe

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

TFS

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 16

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

18 to 99

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Moorish landmarks and pueblos blancos. Flamenco flows and tapas bars. Cliff-hugging walkways and gorge-spanning bridges. This culture-rich Premium Adventure unlocks the eternal beauty and romance of Andalucia. It starts in the mountaintop town of Ronda, followed by easy walks through idyllic countryside, into all-white villages, and along the dramatic El Caminito del Rey cliffside pathway. It’s then onto the cultural powerhouses of the region, Córdoba and Seville, to tour Unesco-listed cathedrals, walk historic neighbourhoods and get swept up in the emotions of a flamenco performance.

Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more here

Highlights

  • Brave the cliff-hugging walkway El Caminito del Rey

  • Marvel at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a wonder of Islamic architecture

  • Take a cycling tour through the orange tree-lined streets of Seville

  • Dip into Spain’s flourishing organic wine movement at a local winery

  • Watch a flamenco show in Seville, an essential Andalucian experience

  • Mingle with locals during an authentic tapas dinner in Ronda

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start At Our Accommodation In Ronda

Location: Ronda

Meals Included: dinner

We begin in Ronda, a historic mountaintop town divided by the spectacular El Tajo canyon. On arrival at the hotel, we enjoy a welcome drink on the roof terrace where our tour leader gives his first trip briefing.

After, we walk to a restaurant to savour our first dinner together with spectacular views of Ronda and the surrounding valley. On the way, we stop to see the old bullring – the first built in Spain – and Puente Nuevo, the spectacular arch bridge over El Tajo that unites the two sides of town.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Catalonia Ronda

Day 2 : Walk To Benaoján; Afternoon Wine Tasting

Location: Benaoján

Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, we walk from our hotel to the village of Benaoján. Our journey takes us out of Ronda and into the gorge, where we see the town and Puente Nuevo bridge from below. As we journey next to the Guadiaro river, we pass a rural landscape of herb gardens, vineyards and fruit trees. We also walk through Grazalema Natural Park, where an underground river flows through mountains to Benaoján, where our walk ends and we take time to rest and enjoy our picnic.

After lunch, we visit an organic winery (the region around Ronda is well known for red wines and organic wine production is a growing trend in Spain, with many producers embracing sustainable, ecofriendly methods). We taste some of their produce and learn about their production processes.

Returning to Ronda, we end the day with a tapas dinner – an essential Andalucian experience. Your tour leader can help you navigate the menu or, if you’re happy to give your Spanish a whirl, ask one of the local diners for their insider tips.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Catalonia Ronda

Ascent: 919ft (585m); descent: 3,215ft (980m)

Day 3 : Circular Walk From Grazalema; Afternoon Olive Oil Tasting

Location: Grazalema

Meals Included: breakfast, lunch

We start the day with a transfer (approximately one hour) to Grazalema, a dreamy mountain village of whitewashed, red-roof buildings, to begin our circular walk to the top of Endrinal mountain. Along the way, we pass old agricultural grounds and ice wells, which once provided ice for storing fresh food. When we arrive at the summit, we are rewarded with views of Simancón and Torreón mountains and enjoy our picnic lunch. After, we follow a different route back down, which will take us alongside the Guadalete river. Returning to Grazalema, we transfer (approximately 50 minutes) to an olive oil mill where we learn about the harvesting and production processes and try some of the produce.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Catalonia Ronda

Ascent: 2,103ft (641m); descent: 2,103ft (641m)

Day 4 : Walk El Caminito Del Rey; Transfer To Córdoba

Location: Córdoba, El Caminito del Rey

Meals Included: breakfastlunch

After breakfast, we transfer (approximately one hour) to our most beautiful and exhilarating hike of the trip, El Caminito del Rey. Built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2015, the route takes us along a footpath attached to the near-vertical orange-red cliffs of El Chorro gorge. Along the way, we see the tranquil waters of the Guadalhorce Reservoir and look for soaring griffon vultures, which can have human-sized wingspans.

At the end of the walk, we stop for lunch at El Mirador restaurant, where we can sample the local paella recipe and enjoy views of the Guadalhorce Reservoir. After, we transfer (approximately two hours) to Córdoba, a historic city that played a vital role in both the Roman empire and Islamic Spain.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Eurostars Conquistador

Day 5 : Córdoba Walking City Tour; Transfer To Seville

Location: Córdoba, Seville

Meals Included: breakfast

This morning, we visit the historic centre of Córdoba, a Unesco World Heritage site enlivened with flowery courtyards known locally as patios. Our guided walking tour captures the highlights, including the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter and the Roman bridge over the river Guadalquivir. We also visit the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba), an icon of the city and one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture on the planet.

We then have lunch and a transfer (approximately two hours) to Seville, our final destination of the trip. After hotel check in and a rest, we head to dinner in the lively Triana district. Along the way, walk alongside the river Guadalquivir and see the Torre del Oro, a stone watchtower where gold-laden boats would unload their cargo from South America in the 15th century.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Zenit Sevilla

Day 6 : Seville Cycling Tour; Flamenco Show And Farewell Dinner

Location: Seville

Meals Included: breakfast, dinner

On our final day, we have a guided bike tour of the city. Seville is flat and has many cycle lanes, which makes it an ideal city to explore on two wheels. We visit many of the landmarks, including the Guadalquivir river; Maria Luisa Park, the primary green space in the city; the Triana neighbourhood; the Jewish Quarter; the Unesco-listed cathedral; and the Royal Alcázar palace, which we can explore solo after lunch. This evening, we attend a flamenco show, an integral part of Andalucian culture. Our performance is at the Museo del Baile Flamenco (Flamenco Dance Museum), which was founded by legendary flamenco dancer and choreographer Cristina Hoyos to promote and preserve the artform.

After, we head to restaurant LaHerre for our farewell group meal. Aside from dishing out great local cuisine, it also has a rooftop terrace bar, where we can toast our adventure with views of La Giralda, the magnificent bell tower of Seville Cathedral.

Premium accommodation: Hotel Zenit Sevilla

Day 7 : End Seville

Location: Seville

Meals Included: breakfast

Our trip ends in Seville this morning. If you’d like more time in this fascinating city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

What's Included

  • Meals
    6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Tip for the tour leader

  • Travel insurance - information on insurance through Exodus is available here

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Visas or vaccinations

Food

All breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners, one wine tasting and one olive oil tasting are included.



For breakfast, the hotels offer a large selection of cereals, fruit, cheese and cold meats, plus pastries, tea and coffee.



Vegetarians: While a meat-and-fish diet is the norm in Spain, many vegetarians have not experienced any problems here. However, the choice of vegetarian and vegan meals may not be as extensive as you are used to.



Mealtimes in Spain are later than in many other countries; dinner is usually taken between 9pm and 9.30pm.

Accommodation

Unwind at the end of each day in our expertly curated, handpicked accommodation on this Premium Adventure. Each property has been chosen for its excellent location, comfort, style and unique characteristics.



Hotel Catalonia Ronda, Ronda, three nights (four-star)



Infinity pool overlooking the bullring, perfect for sundowners

Stroll to shops and restaurants in the heart of Ronda

Contemporary feel throughout the hotel



Hotel Eurostars Conquistador, Córdoba, one night (four-star)



Elegant décor throughout with handcrafted furnishings

Several spots for a relaxing drink, including a beautiful courtyard

Indulge in unique dining experiences



Hotel Catalonia Santa Justa, Seville, two nights (four-star) 



Unwind in the rooftop swimming pool

Great central location within walking distance of the historic centre

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Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

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17-Jul-2022

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17-May-2023

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Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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07-Sep-2023

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