Flavors of Andalusia
Your choice of a six, seven or twelve day culinary tour through Andalusia
Explore the most interesting destinations in Andalusia, such as Seville, Cordoba, Jerez, Malaga, Ronda, Granada….
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Highlights
Sample Itinerary West Andalusia
Seville, Aracena, Jerez & Cordoba, 7 days
B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Day One – Seville, guided tour & tapas
Check -in at your charming 4* hotel, housed in an old palace in the heart of Seville.
Meet our local English-speaking guide for a walking tour, visiting main monuments.
This will be combined with a tapas itinerary along the historic centre, especially the Santa Cruz quarter, a labyrinth of narrow winding streets, just behind the impressive Giralda and Cathedral.
Night in Seville.
D
Day Two – Seville, food market & cooking class
Today is cookery day. First, visit with our instructor chef a colorful food market in the hustle and bustle of the start of the day.
From there it’s on to your private cooking class. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and actually help to cook a whole meal featuring Andalusian specialties. Once the cooking is done, enjoy a delicious meal in a laid back atmosphere, there’s no hurry.
The evening is free for you to enjoy Seville on your own.
Night in Seville.
B, L
Day Three – Aracena Natural Park & Ibérico ham
Today you will visit the beautiful Aracena Natural Park, just over an hour’s drive from Seville, the land of world-famous Ibérico ham.
You will learn how this extraordinary ham is elaborated on a visit to a top Ibérico ham producer, followed by a tasting of the house Ibérico ham.
Walk through a beautiful family-run Ibérico farm to spot Ibérico pigs roaming free in their natural habitat, the Dehesa landscape, a magnificent evergreen oak forest.
Enjoy a delicious home-made lunch in the farmhouse, featuring Ibérico products and seasonal organic products.
Back to Seville, free evening.
Night in Seville.
B, L
Day Four – Jerez & Sherry wines
The excursion of the day is to Jerez de la Frontera, one hour drive from Seville.
Here is where the Palomino grape, the albariza soil, the local climate, and the distinctive “criaderas & soleras” system produce an amazing variety of Sherry wines.
You’ll be visiting a traditional cellar for an insightful look into the history and process of elaboration of these truly special wines, followed by a tutored tasting.
Then, indulgence yourself with a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in town.
Back to Seville, free evening.
Night in Seville.
B, L
Day Five – Cordoba, guided tour & tapas
Transfer from Seville to Cordoba.
Check-in at a charming 4* hotel in the historic centre of Cordoba.
Our guide will pick you up for a guided walking tour through the old town, combined with tapas and drinks for lunch. You will be amazed by Cordoba’s city walls, narrow winding streets, beautiful patios and tiny hidden squares, not to mention the breathtaking Mosque!
Rest of the day at leisure for you to further explore the city at your own pace.
Night in Cordoba.
B, L
Day Six – Wine & Olive Oil day
It’s Wine & Olive Oil day, visiting the beautiful Montilla-Moriles & Baena DO regions.
You will first visit one of the most prestigious wineries in the Montilla-Moriles territory, some of whose wines, like the PX, have scored Parker´s 100-Point. Travel back in time while tasting some of its unrepeatable artisanal gems.
Then, visit an organic olive oil producer, its olive groves and almazara (olive oil mill), where you will learn how premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils are elaborated, and how to taste them! Top off the visit with a delicious lunch at its old almazara patio.
Night in Cordoba.
B, L
Day Seven – End of the tour
Enjoy your last breakfast in Cordoba before getting back home, or continuing your trip through Spain on your own.
B
What’s Included?
Local English-speaking guides joining you throughout the itinerary
6 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels with excellent location
Breakfast daily
5 Lunches (one a Tapas tour and one following the cooking class), accompanied with fine Spanish wines
1 Dinner (a Tapas tour), accompanied with fine Spanish wines
1 Hands-on cooking class in Seville and dossier with recipes
Private chauffeured transportation for all excursions
Culinary and cultural visits and activities, including city tours, as per the itinerary
Entry fees as per the itinerary
All local taxes
Our suggestions of additional local restaurants and activities, according to your taste
Sample Itinerary East Andalusia
Malaga, Ronda, Antequera & Granada, 6 days
B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Day One – Malaga, guided tour & tapas
Check-in at your smart urban 4* hotel in the historic centre, offering nice views of the Cathedral.
Malaga, birthplace of world famous painter Picasso, is a welcoming sea port in the Costa del Sol. Known for its rich historic heritage, Mediterranean cuisine, local wines and sandy beaches, it enjoys a mild climate throughout the year too.
Meet our local English-speaking expert guide for a guided walk of Malaga, followed by a tapas tour taking in the city´s lively tapas scene.
It is worth mentioning that Malaga is becoming one of Spain´s major cultural destinations. If you are fond of painting, you will enjoy the city´s several interesting museums such as the Picasso’s, The Russian Arts’ or the Carmen Thyssen’s.
Night in Malaga.
D
Day Two – Ronda
Enjoy a scenic hour and a half’s chauffeured drive to strikingly beautiful Ronda, a charming white-washed town perched atop the impressive Tajo Gorge.
On the way, you will visit a family-owned wine cellar nestled on the gorge’s slopes, where organic and biodynamic wines are crafted.
Upon arrival in Ronda, our local guide will meet you for a stroll around the old town, a maze of winding streets dotted with historic palaces and traditional Andalusian homes.
Afterwards, free time for you to enjoy lunch at your leisure; reservations at a selected restaurant can be arranged if you so wish.
Back in Malaga, evening on your own.
Night in Malaga.
B
Day Three – Malaga, cooking lesson
Start your cookery day with a savory tasting of some of the most appetizing local products to be found in the market, such as olives, cheeses…
Then, under the guidance of a professional cooking instructor, cook and feast on a delicious menu, featuring Paella and two additional entrées or a Tapas selection, accompanied by fine wine.
Your intimate hands-on cooking experience takes place at a private cooking studio, conveniently located in the center of Malaga, in a laid-back atmosphere.
Back to your hotel, free evening.
Night in Malaga.
B, L
Day Four – Antequera Olive Oil & Granada
Check-out and private chauffeured transfer to Granada.
The first stop en route is at one of the most prestigious olive oil producers in Spain. Take a stroll through the property’s olive groves and see the olive oil mill where you will learn how premium extra virgin olive oils are produced, as well as how to taste them!
It’s then on to Antequera´s five thousand year-old dolmens, recently recognized as a World Heritage site. These three prehistoric burial chambers are among the largest and most complete megalithic structures in Europe.
After a brief visit to the dolmens and time for lunch on your own, continue your journey to Granada and check-in at a charming 4* hotel with an ideal location.
Finish your day with a guided walking tour through the historic center, and explore the Renaissance and Baroque city surrounding the impressive Cathedral.
Night in Granada.
B
Day Five – The Alhambra & Granada Tapas Tour
Today is the day for you to enjoy a guided visit of the Alhambra, the world’s most spectacular and renowned Arabic palatine buildings: a place you should definitely visit at least once in your lifetime! Please note that Alhambra tickets are subject to availability at the time of the reservation of the tour and therefore are not guaranteed.
Afternoon at leisure for you to further explore the city at your own pace.
In the evening, enjoy a guided walk through the romantic neighborhood of Albaicín combined with a tapas tour during which you will discover the great tapas tradition the city has a reputation for. A delicious cup of tea at one of the Arabic-style tea shops would make a great end to your stay.
Night in Granada.
B, D
Day Six – End of the tour
Enjoy your last breakfast in Granada before getting back home, or continuing your trip through Spain on your own.
B
What’s Included?
Local English-speaking guides joining you throughout the itinerary
5 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels with excellent location
Breakfast daily
1 Lunch (following the cooking class), accompanied with fine Spanish wines
2 Dinners (two Tapas tours), accompanied with fine Spanish wines
1 Hands-on cooking class in Malaga and dossier with recipes
Private chauffeured transportation for all excursions
Culinary and cultural visits and activities, including city tours, as per the itinerary
Entry fees as per the itinerary
All local taxes
Our suggestions of additional local restaurants and activities, according to your taste
West Andalusia Price
3,175 Euros per person for group of 6
3,700 Euros per person for group of 4
4,910 Euros per person for group of 2
(Land only, double occupancy)
Single & High Season Supplements: to be confirmed according to dates
East Andalusia Price
2,580 Euros per person for group of 6
3,060 Euros per person for group of 4
3,835 Euros per person for group of 2
(Land only, double occupancy)
Single & High Season Supplements: to be confirmed according to dates
Private Tour
Privately organized, starting from 2 people
Adapt this Tour
These itineraries can be enjoyed separately, or combined as a two weeks’ Grand Tour of Andalusia, perfect if you don’t want to miss anything.
Additional activities can include an in-depth Ibérico ham experience – staying at a family-run Ibérico pig farm, an immersion Olive Oil tour, a day trip to discover lesser known destinations such as beautiful Cádiz… Find below more ideas in this region.
We’re happy to adapt, combine, even custom-design, our tours and activities to meet your preferences.
Contact us, even if you don’t find exactly what you’re after – we like to be challenged!
