Moorish arches, orange groves and flamenco in Southern Spain. Andalucia is the Spain of one's dreams. Picture white-washed villages, hearty food and wine and the thrill of flamenco. Bike along the old trade routes between Moorish and Christian Spain, through olive groves and remote villages, to Spain's most extravagant architectural jewel, the Alhambra.
Tour Details
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Location
Southern Spain
Season
March - November
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Cordoba, Granada
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Andalucia, Spain
Distance Traveled
15-40 Miles per Day
Minimum Age Limit
16
Skill Levels Accommodated
Athletic Beginner to Moderate Cyclist
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
16
Support Vehicles
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
Cannondale
Accommodations
Historic Paradors and Elegant Inns
Dining
All breakfasts, one picnic lunch, and five dinners featuring unrestricted menus included.
About Liquor
Wine at welcome and farewell receptions. All other alcoholic beverages are at your discretion.
Rates
$4,280.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Days 1-3: Palma del Rio and Córdoba The warm up ride leads through the flat countryside around Palma del Rio before a sumptuous dinner of fresh gazpacho and hearty paella with gambas. Next, cycle to Córdoba through the scenic Hornachuelos National Park. A visit to a toro farm and the castle of Almodóvar del Río with its breathtaking views of the Guadalquiver Valley are but a few of the highlights. On a guided visit of Córdoba, discover the labyrinth of narrow white streets of the old Jewish quarter and La Mezquita, a 15th century cathedral set within an 8th century mosque. Tonight, Córdoba beckons with its seductive flamenco music.
Overnight at the Hospedería de San Francisco, a restored 15th century monastery.
Two nights at the Hotel Amistad Córdoba, in the heart of the city's historic district.
Day 4: Cabra Follow the Route of the Caliphs through golden fields of wheat and sunflowers before a visit and tasting at a sherry-style winery. Continue the ride amidst the vineyards of Montilla-Moriles toward the Sierra Morena Mountains and through millenarian olive groves.
Overnight at the Hotel Fuente de las Piedras, a beautiful 4-star hotel.
Days 5-7: Loja and Granada This ride takes you through the undulating olive groves and past the Iznajar reservoir. En route, stop in Cabra for a tasting of some of Spain's famed extra virgin olive oil. Riding through the fertile Genil River Valley, take in some of the most spectacular views of the week. Relax poolside or horseback ride on the layover day. On the last morning, transfer to Granada, the crown jewel of the Moorish kingdoms in Spain. Visit the majestic Alhambra, with its ornate palaces and scented gardens, the Cathedral and Souk, and finish in the evocative Moorish quarter of the Albayzín.
Two nights at the five-star Hotel La Bobadilla, set on a 1,000-acre estate.
This Package Includes
Accommodations at the Best Hotels and Inns of the Region
All Breakfasts, One Picnic Lunch and Five Dinners
Services of Two Experienced Guides
Support Van and Baggage Transfer
Private Guided Tours of Córdoba, La Mezquita, Granada and the Alhambra
All Gratuities at Inns and Restaurants
24-Speed Cannondale Hybrid Bike or T800 Touring Bike
Helmet, Water Bottle and Handlebar Bag
Private Tasting and Tour of a Montilla-Moriles Winery
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