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Day 1 - June 9Flights from USA to Malaga, SpainWe depart the USA, flying to Malaga on a
major international carrier, a US carrier, or a combination of the two. |
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Day 2 - June 10Arrive Malaga and transfer to NerjaWe collect our bags and head to the beach town
of Nerja to spend the late afternoon and evening getting over jet lag and preparing for our journey into the southern heart of Spain. |
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Day 3 - June 11Beach Stroll then drive to GranadaBeginning the day with breakfast at our hotel, we will have time for a short stroll along the beach before departing. Our destination is Granada, where we'll begin with a visit to the ornate tombs of world-changing Ferdinand and Isabel, who reigned over a new age of religious zeal at home and exploration of the "new" Americas.
We will sleep in Granada for two nights. Bus journey: 2.5 hours. Walking level: moderate. |
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Day 4 - June 12GranadaWe'll spend today learning about Spain's Moorish legacy as we tour the sprawling palace and garden complex of the Alhambra with a local expert. We'll also have free time to linger longer at the Alhambra and make our own discoveries along the colorful streets and alleyways of Granada's Old Town. No bus today. Walking level: moderate.
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Day 5 - June 13Granada to Ronda to SevillaToday's destination is the hill town of Ronda, home to Spain's oldest bullring and its most breathtaking gorge. During the afternoon we'll visit that 5,000-seat arena and have free time to explore Ronda's famous gravity-defying stone bridge. Then we'll enjoy dinner together at our hotel and sleep in Sevilla for two nights.
Bus journey: 5 hours. Walking level: moderate. |
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Day 6 - June 14SevillaWelcome to Sevilla, Spain's most flamboyant and atmospheric city. We'll begin our visit with a guided tour from the famous Macarena (Weeping Virgin) to the world's largest Gothic cathedral.
In the afternoon, we will take a tour of the beautiful Alcázar palace, the home of the Spanish royal family for 500 years. Afterward, you are free to walk in the footsteps of Carmen and Don Juan, linger in Sevilla's charming squares, or stroll along the romantic Guadalquivir River. No bus today. Walking level: moderate. |
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Day 7 - June 15Fly from Sevilla to Toulouse, FranceAfter breakfast at our hotel, we will transfer to the airport for a two-hour flight to Toulouse, France. We then take a bus from Toulouse to Castelnaudary, where we begin our Canal du Midi boating adventure. We will sleep on our canal boats for six nights. Walking level: moderate.
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