Highlights of Andalucia

8 Days | Andalucia is a feast for your eyes (and tastebuds)

4.7 out of 5 based on 23 reviews submitted.
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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.

Trip overview

Map of Highlights Of Andalucia including Spain
Start
Seville, Spain
Finish
Granada, Spain
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Spain
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
ZMKS
This trip generates 15 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • 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.

Is this trip right for you?
  • We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
  • The Andalusian landscape is very hilly and mountainous. This trip is a great opportunity to discover remote villages, but some people may find the area's topography very demanding.
  • Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Highlights Of Andalucia including Spain

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

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
Add on activities
  • Seville - Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre - EUR3
  • Seville - Archaeological Museum - EUR3
  • Seville - Cathedral & Giralda Tower - EUR12
  • Seville - Real Alcazar - EUR14
  • Granada - Catedral de Granada - EUR6
  • Granada - Mirador de San Nicolas - Free

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure Alhambra entrance tickets for you. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure. In some cases, without these details, we may not be able to obtain entrance tickets for you.

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 based on 23 reviews submitted.
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Sally · Traveled September 2024
Highly recommend this trip. It was the perfect pace with, a great group of people and our guide Juan was fabulous and extremely knowledgeable. So many amazing places to visit, with a great mix of Andalusian history, culture and delicious cuisine to absorb in each place, leaving the best to last, the Alhambra. Five stars.
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Lisette · Traveled May 2024
This is a wonderful trip with a great balance of planned activities and free time to explore.
Review submitted 02 Jun 2024

Adam · Traveled May 2024
Highlights of Andalucia was an excellent tour taken at a comfortable pace. There was plenty of time to explore and immerse in the environment. Well worth it!
Review submitted 01 Jun 2024

Kathryn · Traveled May 2024
We really enjoyed travelling with intrepid. It was an organised tour but freedom to do what you like at certain times would definitely travel with intrepid again.
Review submitted 23 May 2024

JANE · Traveled May 2024
This was a fantastic tour! I highly recommend booking this tour of highlights of southern Spain. The inclusion of skip the line tickets plus a skilled local guide for the Alhambra was wonderful as this is such a popular and crowded site. The hotels were well chosen as the locations were convenient and the amenities were excellent. Our leader was skilled, patient, and kindly answered innumerable questions and was helpful on many fronts to all members of our group. There were only ten in our group and we felt like that was a perfect size to travel with. Everyone seemed to be like-minded and was fun to be with. We made new friends that we hope to see again. This was our first Intrepid tour but hopefully not our last!
Review submitted 06 Jun 2024
Highlights of Andalucia
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