Highlights of Andalucia

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Explore the history & beauty of Spain’s southern region on this 7-night guided trip to Andalucía with Travel Department. Stay in the traditional, whitewashed town of Loja & the medival city of Granada. Enjoy a walking tour of Antequera including a visit to Dolmen de Menga, a megalithic burial mound. Discover one of the greatest cities of the Middle Ages on a guided excursion to Córdoba. Experience Spain’s most breathtaking palace fortress, the Alhambra, on a day trip to Granada. Visit the birthplace of Flamenco dancing on a full day, guided trip to Seville.

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Holiday Highlights

Travel with Travel Department to fall in love with Andalucía, its people, history and traditions. Successive invasions and influences from the Romans to the Moors have left their imprint on the landscape and culture of Andalucía, making for a fascinating journey through time. On this unforgettable holiday to Spain, we’ll discover this sunny, vibrant region, while staying in the authentically Andalucían towns of Loja or Granada. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and green valleys, this area is known as Andalucía's heart and is the perfect base from which we’ll take day trips to explore Seville, Córdoba and Granada, three of southern Spain's most remarkable cities. On this trip, you’ll also enjoy plenty of leisure time. Enjoy the whitewashed plazas and narrow streets of Loja, and explore the medieval architecture of Granada, all while soaking up the atmosphere of the real Spain.

What's Included

Return flights and transfers

4* Half Board

Fully guided

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**This exclusive offer to Radio Times readers from Travel Department and TD active Holidays valid for all new bookings made between 16th of May and midnight on 1st July 2022. Offer is £75pp off any new 2022 or 2023 bookings for holidays of 8 nights or more using the code RT75, £50pp off any new 2022 or 2023 bookings for holidays of 5-7 nights using the code RT50, and £25pp off any new 2022 or 2023 booking for holidays of 4 nights or less. Offer can be redeemed on bookings made online or by phone using the specific promotional code detailed above. Offers are non-transferable, subject to availability, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and has no cash value.

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Itinerary

Day 1 to 8

Day 1: On arrival in Malaga, your guide will meet you and accompany you to the coach, for transfer to your hotel in the lovely town of Loja. During the journey, there will be tips and information to help get your holiday off to a great start!

Day 2: Get to know Antequera on an enjoyable half-day guided walking tour of the Old Town, starting with the impressive 'Dolmen de Menga', one of the oldest monuments in Spain, dating back to the Megalithic period. You will then have some time at leisure to stroll around and take in the atmosphere of the charming streets and squares of this typically Andalucian town.

Day 3: Today, you’ll visit Andalucía’s most lively and colourful city, located on the banks of the River Guadalquivir. Seville is famous for flamenco, tapas and a rich cultural and architectural heritage. On your panoramic city tour by coach, you will view highlights such as the San Telmo Palace and Golden Tower. There will also be a visit to the beautiful Plaza Espana, and free time to explore the city’s Jewish quarter.

Day 4: This full-day excursion will introduce you to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Córdoba, one of the great cities of the medieval world. You will have a guided walking tour of the historic centre, where among many treasures is the wonderful Mezquita, formerly the Great Mosque, and now a Christian cathedral.

Day 5: Say 'goodbye' to Loja as we depart to the medieval city of Granada, where we will spend the last 3 nights of our holiday. Once you have settled into your hotel, the rest of the day will be free to explore the city at your own pace and settle into your surroundings.

Day 6: Let’s depart for a guided city tour of Granada. Visit the Generalife Gardens and the UNESCO listed monument complex of La Alhambra (general entrance included). With its magnificent palaces, patios and gardens, it is one of Spain’s most treasured and popular historic sites.

Day 7: Spend some time at leisure today to explore at your own pace. Perhaps enjoy a few traditional Andalucian tapas in a local restaurant and watch the world go by.

Day 8: Time to say ‘adios’ to Andalucía, until the next time. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home, with guide assistance.

Hotel El Mirador

Hotel Mirador was extensively renovated in 2020, creating a new and contemporary style. Located on an elevated position, 1km from the centre of Loja, an authentic Spanish town in the centre of the Andalucia region, the hotel provides an attractive base for touring the historic cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville. A rooftop terrace with spectacular panoramic views of the town and surrounding countryside offers the ideal spot for relaxing with a drink after a memorable day of sightseeing. The elegantly appointed guest rooms are equipped with every modern amenity, to enhance your comfort.

Hotel Catalonia Granada

This modern hotel with contemporary style rooms offers maximum comfort for travellers seeking to explore Granada during the day and unwind at sunset. The hotel features a wellness area, roof-top swimming pool and sun terrace bar with views over the city. With Granada’s historic centre a short distance away, there is convenient access to the city’s major attractions, such as Granada Cathedral, the Basílica de San Juan de Dios and Plaza Nueva, as well as a wide selection of restaurant within a 500m radius.

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