Romantic and artistocratic rural Andalusia -8days-
Accommodation in ancient rural farm palaces..you will feel yourself like a king.

Day 1
MALAGA AIRPORT : Directly departure to Malaga mountains
MALAGA MOUNTAINS : (arrival in about 30 minutes , it is about 35 kms north Malaga. ) Overnight at Cortijo de la Reina .

Day 2
MALAGA MOUNTAINS : Breakfast
GRANADA : (arrival in 1 hr driving). The whole day to discover this unique town , visiting La Alhambra , the best example of the sophisticated royal life in the Nazari Islamic kingdom in the XIVth century . We will find numerous halls and “patios” courtyards of amazing beauty . Of course we suggest to visit the nice Generalife gardens wits its fountains . Do not forget to walk till be lost in the nice in Albayzin Quarter to get the most6 splendid view of Alhambra palace from the San Nicolas square .
BAEZA : (140 kms , arrival in about 1hr 30 minutes). Overnight at hotel Puerta de la Luna

Day 3
BAEZA : Breakfast and overnight at hotel .
From XIVth century , village lived a period of prosperity , and nice public buildings covered the town ; public granary , the meat market , the prison ,.. and a magnificent Cathedral , Discover it walking around the town is a great pleasure. Afternoon , we suggest to drive till the near UBEDA , where the aristocratic families built sumptuous Renaissance palaces and nice churches . All monuments are so well preserved the UNESCO declared it “Humankind Heritage”.

Day 4
BAEZA : Breakfast
CORDOBA : (140 kms , arrival in about 1hr 30 minutes) . The town was important in the Roman age , but during the Moslem period specially the IX and Xth centuries , when Cordoba became the capital of the Caliphate and the most populated in the world (almost 1 million) . Morning we suggest to visit the Mosque , considered the nicest among the historical mosques . Then a walk around the Jewish Quarter , with its fresh narrow streets and Andalusia “patios” , where we will find one of the few perfectly preserved Synagogues in Spain.
GERENA ( Sevilla) : (about 2hrs driving , Gerena is about 25kms north Sevilla) Overnight at Hacienda El Esparragal .

Day 5
GERENA (Sevilla) : Breakfast and overnight at hotel .
Excursion to the near SEVILLA (25kms , 20 minutes) . We suggest to visit inside the Gothic Cathedral , the largest in Spain and third in the world , with the Giralda tower (striking minaret of the former mosque) . Then a walk by Santa Cruz Quarter , a maze of small alleys with colorful names stepped in legend and small squares with the peacefulness of a tiny garden is an invitation to rest . Afternoon a walk in the Maria Luisa Gardens with the monumental Plaza de Espana is a delight .

Day 6
GERENA (Sevilla) : Breakfast
JEREZ : We suggest to visit a sherry wine cellar with a taste . Sherry is the best well-known Spanish wine abroad , and great part of the local economy is related to the production of this world-famous. ARCOS de la Front. : (35 minutes driving approx.) . Walk in this beautiful characteristic Andalusian village , every street is full of nice corners and magnificent panoramic . Overnight at Hacienda el Santiscal .

Day 7
ARCOS de la Front : Breakfast
Departure along the “ROUTE OF THE WHITE VILLAGES” (Grazalema..) . All in this mountainous area was part of warlike border between Christian and the Muslim kingdoms for more than 3 centuries (XIII to XVth). This fact that conditioned its physiognomy : Castle over the hill, and down in the hill side , the bright white houses with narrow and labyrinth streets . The route is full of fantastic panoramic sights .
RONDA : (82kms about 1hr 30’ driving approx.) . In an impressive location , a sheer cleft of over 300ft. called El Tajo splits the bull-ring , built in 1784 , all stone itself , which is the eldest and nicest in Spain .Walking through the old town , we will find nice palaces and some magnificent views over the countryside . ANTAQUERA : (88kms , about 1hr 30’ driving) walking up till the nice fortress we will have panoramic view . Too it has some nice churches and palaces . Overnight in H.Finca Eslava

Day 8
ANTAQUERA : Breakfast
MALAGA : (56kms , about 45’ driving time) , we will suggest to visit where Picasso was born , and presently a permanent collection of 155 pieces by Picasso (oil paints , sculptures and drawings ) donated by his heirs . Too we suggest you take your time walk in , Larios Street , Gibralfaro castle ant the Park , which features species of plants and trees brought in from all over the world .
MALAGA AIRPORT : (15 minutes approx driving time) . End of the services .

Price of participation: in our price list

• Air tickets to and from Malaga via Barcelona with VUELING AIRLINES
• Car rental cat. A (1000 cc) for all days (from/to airport) (*)
• Accommodation in room of your choice in agricultural lodge as follows:
  1. Mountainous Malaga (1 night) HOTEL CORTIJO DE LA REINA 4* or similar
  2. Baeza (2 nights ) – HOTEL PUERTA DE LA LUNA 4 * or similar
  3. Gerena (2 nights ) – HOTEL HACIENDA EL ESPARRAGAL 3 * superior or similar
  4. Arcos de la Front (1 night ) – HOTEL HACIENDA EL SANTISCAL 3 * superior or similar
  5. Antequera (1 night ) – HOTEL FINCA ESLAVA 4 * or similar
• Breakfast in Buffet daily (total 7)
• Travel insurance of liability
• Maps / informational brochures of our office.

Price does not include:
Airport taxes, additional transportation, meals-dinners, liability insurance of personal accident, entrances to attractions visited, and whatever is mentioned as optional or recommended.

• The price includes (according to the airline VUELING) the transport cost of one suitcase maximum 20 kg per person (except hand luggage). Additional luggage is charged by the company and has to be paid by the passenger.
• The car rental price includes the following insurance - CDW, THW, PAI and all legal taxes. This means that in case of damage (accident) the customer has to pay the first 606,00€ EUR on his own.
• If the damage is more than the above amount, the remaining amount is covered by the insurance company.
• The Rent a Car company during the process of car delivery provides to the customer the opportunity to buy full security (CDW + TP) with an extra charge directly to him.

A necessary condition for the driver is to have a passport or identity of new type and to be:
a. Holder of legal driving license (European Union) for over a year
b. To be at least 25 years old
c. To be holder of a credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS) which will be required during the car delivery and will be used as security for the rental car.