Andalucian Explorer

We meet at London St Pancras and take the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to Biarritz or Bayonne for the night. On Day 2 we transfer to San Sebastián for the train to Madrid, where we spend two nights. On Day 3 we enjoy a sightseeing tour by coach and on foot, admiring the many architectural styles and attractive green spaces. We have a tapas lunch in a restaurant on Plaza Mayor, then the rest of your day is free.

• Day 1 - Eurostar Meal, Dinner
• Day 2 - Breakfast
• Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch

This morning take the train to Andalucía, to the fascinating city of Seville, an old port city set on the Guadalquivir River, and our base for 2 nights. This afternoon we enjoy a tour, seeing the historic Santa Cruz area and the Gothic cathedral.

On Day 5 you're free to explore, and it's the perfect time to sample some local food. Credited with inventing tapas, Seville boasts as many as 1,000 tapas bars; perhaps do as the Sevillians do and move from bar to bar, enjoying a different dish in each establishment - a perfect way to discover the city.

• Day 4 - Breakfast, Dinner
• Day 5 - Breakfast

Today we travel by rail to Granada for two nights, an enchanting city scattered over seven small hills. Granada is dominated by the Alhambra, one of the most recognisable palaces in the world. We begin our explorations with a sightseeing tour, visiting the Albayzin area which boasts fantastic views of the Alhambra and retains the narrow winding streets of its medieval past. This evening we dine at a nearby restaurant, enjoying views of the illuminated Alhambra.

Please note: For departures ASG2103  and ASG2102a you evening meal has swapped to Day 7 due to the restuarant being closed on Sundays.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We continue our sightseeing today with a visit to Spain's most spectacular and iconic monument, the Alhambra, which was once the residence of the Muslim Kings of Granada. The Alhambra sits proudly on a plateau overlooking Granada, with the high Sierra Nevada as its backdrop. Dating back to the 9th century, the palace complex now boasts UNESCO World Heritage status and is one of Spain's most iconic monuments. Originally a small fortress, the Sultan of Granada converted the building in the early 14th century. After a guided tour, we visit a traditional restaurant this evening.

• Breakfast, Dinner

Our journey today takes us by coach to Cordoba, a beautiful, relaxed city. We enjoy a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city, seeing its labyrinth of winding alleys and pretty squares. After crossing the Roman Bridge and passing the 14th-century Calahorra Tower, we continue to the famous Mezquita. We then tour the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. We spend the night here.

• Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we take a train to Barcelona where we check into our hotel for two nights. You're free to get acquainted with the city. You may like to visit a local café, many of which serve food unique to Catalonia. As the day winds down, perhaps take a stroll along the beach, enjoying the sight of the waters as the sun melts in the waves.

• Breakfast

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. We enjoy a final farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

• Breakfast, Dinner

We depart by high-speed TGV to Paris, where we join the Eurostar, continuing on to London St Pancras International.

• Breakfast
• Eurostar Meal