Gardens of Andalucia

Today we meet with our expert guide, Rosie Maye at Dublin airport for our flight to Malaga. On arrival our local guide will greet us and escort us to the coach for the transfer to our hotel in Antequera. This evening we’ll enjoy our evening meal together in our hotel.

Let’s depart for a guided city tour of Granada including a visit to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, La Alhambra! 

We’ll explore the Generalife Gardens and the iconic palaces, patios, and gardens of this extraordinary Moorish complex, one of Spain’s most treasured historical landmarks. (Please note the entrances to palaces are not guaranteed) We will enjoy some free time at leisure in Granada before returning to our hotel in the late afternoon.

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll head to the La Concepcion Botanical Gardens, a peaceful oasis overlooking the city of Malaga. Established in 1855, these gardens feature over 50,000 plant species and are home to Europe’s rare subtropical climate plants. Originally a private estate, the gardens became public property in 1990.

In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic city tour of Malaga, the vibrant capital of the Costa del Sol. Known for its pleasant climate, beautiful beaches, and rich history, Malaga has something for everyone. We will have some free time to explore the city further before we return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Today, we travel to Seville, one of Andalucía’s most lively and colourful cities, famous for its flamenco, tapas, and stunning architecture. On a panoramic city tour, we’ll pass key sights such as the San Telmo Palace and the Golden Tower. Our visit will include time to explore the magnificent Real Alcazar Gardens, a prime example of Mudejar architecture dating back to the 11th century, and Maria Luisa Park, Seville’s first urban park, which was originally part of the San Telmo Palace.

Today is yours to relax and enjoy at your own pace. You can unwind at the hotel or take a leisurely stroll through Antequera, a charming Andalusian town known for its picturesque streets and squares.

Today, we venture to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Córdoba, once one of the most important cities in the medieval world. We’ll start with a visit to the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, set within beautiful gardens that include the ‘Avenue of the Monarchs’, lined with statues of key historical figures.

After some free time for lunch (at your leisure), we’ll visit the Córdoba Botanical Gardens, established to preserve and protect the region’s unique biodiversity. We’ll return to the hotel in the late afternoon for our final group dinner together.

Time to say ‘adios’ to Andalucía, until the next time. We will be transferred to the airport for our flight home, with guide assistance.