6 Days ‘ANDALUSIA’ ITINERARY
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Day 1: Meet at London airport in the morning/afternoon to catch our flight to Malaga/Granada, Spain. The journey will take about 2½ hours. A day to enjoy your luxury villa, get acquainted with the equipments and facilities and shopping for food supplies for the holiday. D |
interior villa June 2008 |
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Villa for June 2008, Other dates similar standard. |
Outside view of Villa June 2008) |
Viilla in June 2008 |
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inside of Villa in June 2008, |
inside view of Villa June 2008 |
Villa in June 2008 |
Optional excursion of the whole day visiting Alhambra – The last Fortress City of Islamic Spain. The whole mountain top is surrounded by fortress guarding the Palace of the Amirul Mu’minin. There are also Army barracks and lookouts, mosque, market and so on. You will be informed in details about the wonders of Alhambra’s architecture, its advanced garden landscape and design. Explore the mathematical genius of mosaics patterns. – Fractals… We will also spend some time sightseeing the city of Granada before heading back to the villa. B,D |
Alhambra Lions Fountain |
Ceiling of the Hall of the Two Sisters |
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We head towards Cordoba. This was the capital of the Caliphate. Explore the maze of white wash houses and squares. The main attraction is the Mezquita, built in the 8tth century as the largest mosque in the Islamic world. In 1236 it was converted into a church and in the 16th century a cathedral. Nearby is the castle of the Kings. We will also visit the remains of City-palace of Abd-al-Rahman III Medina Azahara B,D |
Mezquita Mosque |
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We head Southwest to the Rock of Gibraltar. This rock outcrop has been under British control since 1704 but in the past has been ruled by both the Moors and Spanish. The rock is just over five km long and one km wide and best explored on foot. You can also visit the Moorish castle. No visit would be complete without seeing the famous Barbary Apes. The cable car ride to the top of the Rock offers excellent views of the surrounding countryside and on a clear day you can see Morocco. B,D |
Rock of Gibraltar |
Heading away in the morning we travel down towards Costa Del Sol. One of many choices along Costa Del Sol would be the resort of Torrimolinos. Free time for a few hours swimming in the Mediterranean sea, shopping and tasting the local cuisine. B
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Your tour manager will make sure you have all satisfied with your holiday and will make today the day to catch up on activities/sightseeing/shopping required before heading back to London. Checking out from the villa and transfer to the airport, shopping for duty free goods. B |
Torremolinos |
Gardens of Generalife, Granada |
Monkeys of Gibraltar |
Alcazaba, Granada |
Alcazaba, Granada |
The Harem of Alhambra |
The Lions Court |
Alhambra Palace Courtyard |
Ceiling of the Hall of the Two Sisters, Alhambra Palace |