Córdoba to Granada: Andalucían Tales & Trails

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Follow beautiful trails between two iconic cities...

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... as you explore one of Spain's culinary hotspots

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Visit the world-famous Moorish wonders...

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zuheros village and castle

Stroll in peaceful white villages...

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... and hike paths that only the locals know

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You'll stay in beautiful small hotels...

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Linger over outstanding local food and wine...

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And enjoy plenty of time to relax...

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... on a slow and indulgent walk, full of local flavour

Duration

Shepherd tracks, olive groves and whitewashed villages, bookended by great Moorish capitals. This is classic Andalucía, experienced in your walking boots.

  • Peaceful & beautiful trails
  • Packed with local flavour
  • Córdoba's iconic Mezquita
  • Private Alhambra tour
  • Thrilling flamenco show
  • Indulgent 'Slow' food
  • Beautiful small hotels
  • Navigation made easy
  • Luggage transfers
  • 100% Travel Positive

What's Included

Key Inclusions

9 nights small independent hotels

All breakfasts

7 x lunches

6 x dinners

Train tickets

Private transfers throughout

Luggage transfers throughout


Activities

Mezquita tour & entrances

Alhambra tour & entrances

Flamenco show

Walking notes and GPS for self-guided walks


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Vacation Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel not included.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Experience Córdoba's iconic Mezquita


Your trip starts with a high-speed train from Madrid to Córdoba, a richly-historic and wonderfully walkable city famed for its internal flower-filled patios, so typical of Andaluía. Córdoba is also home to the Mezquita, one of Spain's greatest Moorish monuments. Uncover its incredible stories with your guide before a relaxed evening strolling the whitewashed streets.

Day 2

Settle into a pretty village and start to walk


Day 3

Hike in the footsteps of shepherds


Day 4

Cross the sierra to a welcoming farmhouse


Day 5

Walk up to a watchtower or through the olive groves


Day 6

Hike to a historic village inn


Day 7

Enjoy great views and great food


Day 8

Visit a hilltop fort then walk your final walk


Day 9

Discover the Alhambra with your private guide


Day 10

Travel home or keep exploring


Memorable moments to look forward to...

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Travel...

To Córdoba by Ave train

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By wowed...

By Córdoba's epic Mezquita

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Wander...

Priego's flower-filled streets

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Walk...

To an Arabic watchtower

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Eat...

Delicious 0km slow food

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Taste...

Spain's best olive oil

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Meet...

Local hosts like Raul & Davinia

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Watch...

Sunset over the Alhambra

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Experience...

The thrill of authentic flamenco

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