6 DAYS ANDALUS TOUR

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ANDALUS - Malaga, Marbella, Gibraltar, Cordoba, Granada Alhambra
Choose your own date***
£400
£200

Notes:

*** If you have a small group of between 4-8 persons, it may be possible for us to arrange a private tour with dates to suit you. Please contact us for a quote.

ANDALUS ITINERARY:

Day 1: ARRIVAL in MALAGA

Your tour guide will meet you at Malaga airport and take you to the Marina of Benalmadena. Marvel the view of the Mediterranean sea from this beautiful town in Costa Del Sol as you enjoy your lunch. Next is shopping at the nearby retail park. Finally its time to check into your villa/apartment where you will stay throughout the tour. Get yourself acquainted with the equipments and facilities before and after the delicious dinner. (Meals: D)

interior villa June 2008


Villa for June 2008, Other dates similar standard.

Outside view of June 2008

Viilla in June 2008

Inside of Villa in June 2008

inside view of Villa June 2008

Villa in June 2008

Day 2: GRANADA

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 Banu an Nasr Palace. There were also Army barracks and lookouts, mosque, Carlos V Palace, many many gardens and water features with the highlights being the architecs garden Jannatul Arif. 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 if time permits. (Meals: B,D)

Alhambra Lions Fountain Ceiling of the Hall of the Two Sisters

Day 3: To CORDOBA

We head towards Cordoba. First destination is Medina Azahara. The Putrajaya of Cordoba is now in ruined but the Spanish authority has made the visit extra special by building a museum and an auditorium explaning its historical significance. Then Old town of Cordoba itself and 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 third largest mosque in the Islamic world. In 1236 it was converted into a church and in the 16th century a cathedral. Enjoy the Guadalquivir river and visit the monument of Ibn Rushd (Averoes)(Meals: B,D)

Mezquita Mosque

Day 4: To GIBRALTAR

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 using the OPTIONAL official Rock Tour. The tour includes seeing the famous Barbary Apes, view from the top of the Rock, Hercules gates, St Michael caves for the stalagtite and stalagmites and Under seige tunnels. We pray Dzuhr/Asr at Ibrahim Mosque here in Gibraltar before the OPTIONAL fish and chips lunch and shopping. (Meals: B,D)

Rock of Gibraltar

Day 5: To COSTA DEL SOL

Heading away in the morning we visit the City of Malaga. With 360 degrees view of the surrounding, from the hill of Castillo De Gibralfaro you'll be overwhelmed with the mountains, the sea, whole city of Malaga, the Bull Ring and Malaga F.C. stadium. Walk by the orange trees and blooming flowers of Alcazaba towards the Picasso Museum for souvenirs and optional kebab. We then head towards the resort of Torremolinos. Free time for a few hours swimming in the Mediterranean sea, enjoying the views and shopping. (Meals: B, D)

Day 6: Tour Ends

Today we will check out from the villa after breakfast and arrange transfers to the airport.If time permits you can do some last minute shopping for duty free goods. (Meals: 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