The Enchanted Nights of Andalusia (10 Days)

The influences that have washed over Andalusia, since the first paintings were etched on its cave walls more than twenty five thousand years ago, are many - the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks Romans, Visigoths and Vandals. The most influential conquerors of all the Moors, ruled the region for seven centuries and named it Al- Andalus, leaving  an enduring imprint on Andalucian culture and customs Enter into the Andalucian richness as we explore the cities of Seville, Còrdoba, Granada, Malaga, Cadiz and the Pueblos Blancos, where the real Spanish life is still intact. When the guitar laments and heels stamp the wooden floor, everything tells you there's something unique about the people here.

Itinerary:

Day 1: New york / Madrid / Málaga 
Overnight flight from JFK Airport to Madrid on  Iberia, direct.

Day 2:  Madrid / Málaga 
Arrive at Málaga, the provincial capital of Andalucía.  Known as the “Gateway to the Costa del Sol,” this city is full of splendid coastlines and alive with the essence of an active harbor life.  The morning is to relax and acclimate, the remainder of the day will be spent exploring the scenic sites.  For dinner, your local native guide  will escort you to one of the most lively Peñas to enjoy the enchanted nightlife with good food, music and dance as the Spaniards do.

Day 3:   Málaga / Granada 
Depart for Granada from Málaga in the morning.  Across the Sierra Nevada, Spain’s highest mountains that provide a spectacular backdrop for this city.  Granada holds the Moorish Alhambra palace, and its exotic gardens, among many other lively unique places to explore.  You will  also visit the old Moorish quarter of Albaicín, unique in its history as the last outpost of Muslim Spain and the holder of many Christian monuments, including the tombs of King Fernando and Queen Isabel.  The evening will be spent in the legendary quarter of Sacromonto.  Dinner and nightlife at the caves of Gitanos with live music and dance to experience a moment of  the Gypsy’s exotic heritage.

Day 4: Granada  
The morning will be at your leisure. In the afternoon we’ll visit some notable places. Dinner and nightlife in a most Moorish atmosphere at Albaicín quarter. 

Day 5:  Granada / Sevilla 
Depart from Granada to Sevilla, the city of lights, festivities and celebrations.  Sevilla’s reputation is for enjoying the potency of life from the simplest secular ritual to the deepest Spirituality. Not only do stoics fill up this city, but poets,  musicians, and writers. Its streets are famous for the art of street theater and flamenco singers in the saeta and sevillana styles.  Dinner and nightlife in one of the most renown Peñas to experience the beauty of Sevilla.  

Day 6:  Sevilla 
Continue to experience the sights and sounds of this very atmospheric city of Sevilla.  From the Roman site of Italica to the striking Museo de Bellas Artes. Dinner at a converted mansion in the Barrio Santa Cruz area.

Day 7: Sevilla / Cádiz /  Rota 
Depart from Sevilla to Cadiz exploring towns and villages that exhibit the pride of the Andalusian life. Cádiz is a world heritage place founded by the Phoenicians for its seaside location.  A window over the Atlantic, endowed by lazy stretches of white sand beaches, La Costa de la Luz.

Day 8: Rota / Chipiona / Sanlucar  
Excursion to Chipiona to visit one of the best Bodegas in the region known for its Cherry wines and have to lunch in the farmers square. Continue visiting the region of Sanlúcar where La Doñana National Park is considered to be one of the world’s best wildlife sanctuaries situated on the lagoons of Guadalquivir Delta. Dinner and accommodation in Rota.

Day 9: Rota / Gibraltar / Malaga 
From Cádiz we will travel southward to Gibraltar for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon to visit “The Rock”.  Continue on to Málaga along the beautiful Costa del Sol. Farewell dinner party  in Torremolinos.

Day 10: Málaga / Madrid / New York
Morning flight from Málaga airport to connect in Madrid to return to New York with a memorable trip of a lifetime.

What is included: 

• RT Washington DC Madrid, Málaga 
• Accommodations in 3 star hotels 
• Transport in A/C Vehicle • Half-board  
• Guides and escort
• Fees to monuments, museums and all taxes 

Cities visited & Hotels used:

• Malaga, 1 night, Hotel Cervantes (3 Stars)
• Granada, 2 nights, Hotel Carmen (4 Stars)
• Sevilla, 2 nights, Hotel Don Paco (4 Stars)
• Rota, 2 night, Hotel Duque de Nájera (4 Stars)

Cost per person based on double occupancy: $ 2650.00