Andalucian Explorer

London to Madrid

We meet at our dedicated Departure Office at St Pancras and take the Eurostar and travel to Paris. We continue to beautiful Biarritz, for an overnight stay. On Day 2 we continue to Madrid.

Sightseeing in Madrid and Seville

Today we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, admiring the many architectural styles, and attractive green spaces. Following the tour we have lunch in a local restaurant. On Day 4, we depart of Seville, where we enjoy a guided tour in the afternoon.

Jerez and Granada

This morning we travel by coach to Jerez. Here we enjoy a wonderful Andalucían horse show, followed by lunch at a 'Venta Andaluza' restaurant, and a visit to a famous Sherry winery where we enjoy a tasting before our return to Seville. On Day 6 we travel by Standard Class rail to Granada. On Day 7 we visit the spectacular Alhambra, and on Day 8 we explore the Albayzin area on a guided tour.

Cordoba

Our journey today takes us to Cordoba, which we explore on a guided tour on Day 10.

Barcelona

This morning we join the high-speed AVE service direct to Barcelona. Upon arrival you are free to explore this exciting city at your own pace. We stay at the Catalonia Diagonal Centro, our base for two nights.

A sightseeing tour of Barcelona

This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Barcelona, including a visit to the beautiful Old Town, the Barri Gotic, and the tree-lined boulevard of Las Ramblas. The rest of your day is free to enjoy the city. The inimitable Gaudí architecture and medieval churches offer contrasts on every corner, with countless street performers, cafés and shops in between.

To Paris and London

We depart Barcelona after breakfast this morning, travelling by high-speed TGV to Paris. After crossing the French captial by coach, we join the Eurostar, continuing on to London St Pancras International, where our tour comes to an end.

Please note

Please note that while every departure of this tour will feature the same excursions, the order may differ from that shown above.

Easter Week & Feria de Abril
Our March 25 departure coincides with Easter Week celebrations throughout Andalucia, and our April 15 departure coincides with the 'Feria de Abril' in Seville. During these special periods, the cities we visit are alive with celebration and traditions which span centuries.

Easter Celebrations

Semana Santa, or 'Holy Week' in Spain is a collection of festivals that centre around pilgrims taking part in penance processions through all the major cities of Spain. Celebrated in the last week of Lent, immediately preceding Easter itself, this festival of Catholic piety is particularly popular in Seville, featuring 'pasos' - life-like sculptures of Biblical scenes from the Crucifixion, or of the Virgin Mary.