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On this special journey, foodies and wine lovers will indulge their senses in an unforgettable experience full of delicious flavors and excellent wines, while discovering the beauty of one of the hidden gems of Andalusia, the region of Cordoba, and the charm of the flamenco scene in Jerez. You will have exclusive access to boutique wineries and food and wine pairing sessions with local connoisseurs.
Arrival & Welcome dinner Upon arrival in Southern Spain (preferably at Sevilla or Malaga airports as Jerez has a very small airport and therefore very few international airlines operate there) we will offer transportation arrangements to your hotel* in Jerez, where the tour will start this evening with a welcome dinner. *Please check with us for the transportation costs from your arrival airport to your hotel in Jerez. * For early arrivals at the airport, please note that hotels do not guarantee an early check-in but if your room is not ready by the time you arrive, as the usual check-in time is 2pm, the reception staff will do the check-in for you and will keep your luggage in their safe room. In the meantime, you could use the hotel facilities (bar area, spa, library...) After checking-in and getting settled, you will enjoy a lovely welcome dinner to get to know all the participants and the tour leader of this adventure. Together with Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez forms what is known as the “sherry triangle”. The area is positioned midway between the sea and the mountains and is perfect for growing white grapes. For anyone who likes a good Sherry, in the traditional tulip-shaped glass (Copita), or in any glass for that matter, this may be just the place for you. Jerez de la Frontera has had a reputation for producing incredible sherry right back to the days of the Phoenicians in 1100BC. Later the Moors introduced distillation, which produced brandy and other types of fortified wines. Meals included: Dinner Read more
City Tour: After breakfast, your art historian guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and will take you on a 1.5-hour guided tour of Jerez' old town. This tour will help you to get your bearings around the city and to get a feel for its culture and history. Sherry Bodegas: You will head to a local centrally located Sherry-making Bodega, Bodegas Tradición. In addition to a visit to the cellars and a tasting of a few of their flavourful sherries and brandies (accompanied by some snacks), the tour will include a visit to the Bodega’s extensive collection of paintings by Spanish artists. The art has been curated chronologically with pieces dating as early as the 14th century. Transfer to Sanlucar & Sherry Bodegas Transfer to Sánlucar (30 min) to have lunch at the restaurant Mirador de Doñana, a restaurant which offers beautiful views of Doñana National Park. Here you will be able to enjoy a delicious selection of the famed Spanish Mediterranean cuisine. After lunch, we continue our exploration of the Sherry triangle with a visit to centuries-old family-owned Bodega Hidalgo Gitana in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This visit will include a tasting of their famous Manzanilla directly from the barrels! Transfer to Jerez: You will then be transferred back to Jerez where you will have some free time to relax before dinner. Dinner at the hotel Jerez is the capital of Andalucian horse culture, being the home of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and its famous dancing horses. It is equally famous for its Sherry as well as its Flamenco style. Jerez is also a vibrant, chic modern Andalucian city, where fashion brands live in old palaces and stylishly outfitted businesspeople sit down to distinctly contemporary cuisine. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Read more
Transfer to El Puerto and Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia After breakfast, you will be transferred to El Puerto de Santa Maria (approx. 30 min) where you will enjoy a 1.5h guided visit to Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía, a winery located at the mouth of the Guadalete River. The tour will include a very detailed tasting and snacks Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía located at the mouth of the river Guadalete where the dry "Levante" and the humid "Poniente" winds regulate the surrounding moisture level thus maintaining optimum conditions for their wines to age. The first Bodega was built in 1838 and it has been preserved almost as such to this day. After different owners, it was re-acquired by José Gutiérrez Dosal at the start of the 20th century, the late great-grandfather of this generation of the Gutiérrez Colosía family. Cadiz Bay tour: Being at the mouth of the river which opens into the ocean, we will take this opportunity to cross the Cadiz Bay by boat. For lunch, you will enjoy a guided food tour around the most iconic streets and plazas of Cadiz old town including a visit to the historic Central Market! After lunch, you will go on a panoramic sightseeing tour of Cadiz. This tour will include a visit to the Cathedral where you will get breathtaking views from the very top of its towers. Cádiz is an elegant seaport surrounded by endless beaches along the sunny Costa de la Luz in Southern Spain. Settled by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC, Cádiz is the oldest city in western civilization as well as the launching point for the adventures of Christopher Columbus in the New World. Today, Cádiz is still one of Spain's leading ports and has a vibrant cosmopolitan culture. Transfer to Jerez & free afternoon You will be transferred back to Jerez (aprx. 30 min) where you will have free time to rest before tonight special's evening venue. Flamenco evening & Dinner: Often referred to as the birthplace of Flamenco, one cannot visit Jerez and not enjoy this unique and vibrant art. Tonight you will be treated to a night of folklore and gastronomy at the famed Puro Arte Tablao (Flamenco hall) in Jerez. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner Read more
Transfer to Cordoba After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cordoba (aprx. 2.5h) where you will check into your hotel which is conveniently located in the historic city center. You will head out to for a traditionally Cordobes lunch at Casa Pepe Cordoba city tour Your private art historian guide will then meet you to take you for a 2-hour tour of this UNESCO listed city. This tour will include a visit of the Mosque/Cathedral (La Mezquita) and of the Jewish quarter. Córdoba is a city in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It was an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages. It’s best known for La Mezquita, an immense mosque dating from 784 A.D., featuring a columned prayer hall and older Byzantine mosaics. After it became a Catholic church in 1236, a Renaissance-style nave was added in the 17th century Free time Some free time to get acquainted with this pretty historical city and the wealth of culture it has to offer or simply relax back at the hotel Andalusian Equestrian Show - Royal Stables Tonight you will enjoy a marvelous equestrian exhibition in which purebred Spanish horses are the main protagonists. The stage; an emblematic and magical historical building, once the birthplace of the Andalusian Horse and now an unparalleled setting for this enchanting 1-hour equestrian show. The Royal Stables are located next to the Royal Alcázar and just a 5 mins walk from your hotel. We have pre-reserved central seats for you to ensure the best possible view. After the show, we will go for dinner at one of the local restaurants in the nearby and authentic "San Basilio" district. The Royal Stables, once the birthplace of the Andalusian Horse and now an unparalleled setting for this unique equestrian show, this emblematic and historical building was founded in 1570 by King Felipe II, a great horse lover with the dream of making a pure Spanish thoroughbred. tonight, you will enjoy an enchanting evening of music, lights, and dancing combined with majestic horse dressage. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner Read more
After breakfast, your private driver will take you to the pretty town of Montilla (45 min) You will visit a local family olive oil mill to learn about extra virgin olive oil production and to taste two of their delicious varieties along with freshly baked bread. Afterward, it's on to a local family winery located right in the heart of the vineyards of Montilla's hills. You will learn about the entire process involved in the production of the unique "sherry" wines of this region (one of the oldest in Spain). You will also taste the 5 different varieties they produce here. This will be followed by a traditional tapas lunch. Transfer to Cordoba and Free afternoon Transfer back to Cordoba where you will have the afternoon free before your dinner at Casa Rubio. Montilla is the centre of the Designation of Origin wine zone known as Montilla-Moriles. The winemaking history of this area dates back to the Romans and the Moors and is quite possibly the oldest in Andalucia. The landscape here is dry and the soil is a blinding white Albariza (white marl composed of clay, calcium and marine fossils). Its excellent moisture retention is very significant as this area is hotter than almost anywhere else in Spain. The main white grape variety in this area is the worldwide known Pedro Ximenez. With a delicate skin and high sugar content, the wines that are made from it, reach up to 14 and 16% alcohol, leaving behind plenty of residual sugar. They are then matured using the solera system and classified into the following styles: Joven(young and fruity), Fino (dry and nutty), Amontillado (gradually oxidized), Oloroso (richer and heavier) and Pedro Ximénez (sweet and thick, honoring the actual grape name) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner Read more
After breakfast, your private driver will pick you up and will take you to the Los Pedroches Natural Reserve (1h drive from Cordoba) to visit a family-run Iberian pig farm (acorn-fed) Iberico ham experience Today, you will discover the unique landscape of the Spanish "Dehesa" habitat where the black pigs are released and bred in complete freedom from November through to February. This is a very exclusive experience for an enjoyable outdoor day including Iberian ham slicing workshop lead by a master craftsman, ham tasting and homemade lunch (grilled vegetables, beef and pork, fresh tomato salad and traditional desert) The name Pedroches derives from the Spanish word for stone (Piedra), referring in this case to the granite that is abundant in the subsoil and which has traditionally been used by masons in the area to build churches, late-Gothic chapels, and houses with elaborate arches. Los Pedroches natural reserve is located in the Sierra Morena area at the Northern end of the Córdoba province. There, you will discover the unique landscape of the Spanish Dehesa habitat where the Iberian pigs are released and bred in complete freedom from November through February. Transfer back to your hotel in Cordoba where you'll have some free time to relax before enjoying a dinner at one of Cordoba's oldest ‘tavernas’ in the heart of the city. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner Read more
Your driver and guide will meet you after breakfast to take you to Doña Mencia a town in the Subbetica National Park. From here, you will go for a short hike along the Via Verde (approx. 2h). It is a very comfortable, easy and enjoyable walk with a few stops at a few spectacular viewpoints. The hike will bring you to the picturesque town of Zuheros. Seeing as Zuheros is the most popular goat cheese producer in the region, you will enjoy a cheese tasting which will be followed by a wine-pairing lunch. The wines you will try over lunch are mostly organic and will be provided by our local wine producer who is part of the famed Montilla/Moriles denomination of origin known for its varied, flavourful and unique wines. Zuheros is a stunning Subbética village nestled in a gorge backed by steep rock cliffs. A cluster of white houses tumbles down the hill below a romantic Moorish castle carved directly into the cliff. On the edge of a small square You will continue making your way to Malaga (approx. 1.5h). Farewell, drink at El Pimpi, located right in the heart of Malaga's historic center. Late evening return flight (your own travel arrangements) or we can arrange an additional night in Malaga for those who would like to extend their adventure in Andalucia End of your trip :( Unfortunately all good things must come to an end... We hope you enjoy your stay with us here in Spain. Hasta pronto! Meals included: Breakfast & lunch Read more
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