6 days in Andalusia - a food lover’s paradise.

We have a wide range of cultural explorations; your experience will be a journey of tastes. We feature a ‘Sample Itinerary’ which offers a suggested culinary program. Modifications to the program are easy enough as we’re flexible. Each outing is of course subject to weather, availability and whether or not it compliments your interests. Rest assured that an exceptional week is planned to highlight the very best of the region. You will enjoy fabulous wine tastings, informative guided tours, markets and delicious gourmet food.

Day 1
Depart (overnight)

Arrival in Seville. You will be picked up from the airport or train station and taken to your hotel. There will be a welcome evening meal with your tour guide and a stroll around part of the historic centre.

Night in Seville.

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Day 2 (overnight)
Cookery day. After a visit to one of the local markets you will be given a hands-on cooking class with your cooking instructor Ruth Roberts. You will learn to prepare a number of mouth-watering tapas. Lunch will be taken on the terrace which offers spectacular views of the Cathedral and Giralda. Afterwards enjoy a free evening exploring Seville.

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Day 3 (overnight)
Excursion to the Sierra of Aracena, 90km. (56 miles) Northeast of Seville, in the province of Huelva. You will first visit a farm to see how the famous Iberian pig is reared before going on to the village of Jabugo to see the facilities of one of the best Iberico ham producers. After finding out how this gastronomic delicacy is cured, you will get to taste it along with a glass of fino sherry, a perfect match. It’s then on to Aracena where you will have a gourmet lunch in the area’s finest restaurant. Upon your return to Seville, enjoy a leisurely evening on your own.

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Day 4 (overnight)
Excursion to Jerez to visit one of the most emblematic wineries. In addition to the visit it you will have the opportunity to taste different types of Sherries.

Continue on to Vejer de la Frontera, for a cooking lesson with prestigious Chef Jean Pierre Vandelle at his wonderful “cortijo” (Andalusian rural house) surrounded by olives trees. He will teach you several tips related to the use of olive oil in cooking. Then, you will go to the charming white village of Vejer for a short visit.  Returning to Seville you are free for the evening.

Night in Seville.

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Day 5 (overnight)
After checking out, you will be taken to the train station to catch the AVE high-speed train to Cordova.  It only takes 45 minutes travel time. You will check in at one of the most charming hotels in central Cordova, where you will have free time for a lunch.

At the afternoon, your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a guided visit of the town, including the famous Mosque.

Dinner will take place at the best restaurant in Cordova, located in a beautiful winery.

Night in Cordova.

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Day 6 (overnight)
Guided olive oil excursion with private car and chauffer to Castro del Rio or Baena, in the province of Cordova. Visit the olive groves, and experience olive oil tasting. Full lunch with wines at the old “almazara” converted into a wonderful rustic restaurant. Back to Cordova where you will have some free time for rest.

Dinner will consist of a tapas tour with the guide around old Cordova.

Night in Cordova.

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Day 7
Breakfast

Check Out with arranged transport to train station, the time has come to say farewell - Hasta Lluego!

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