EXCURSIONS’ DESCRIPTION

Las Alpujarras granadinas

Discover one of the most diverse botanic regions in Europe and visit picturesque villages in a beautiful mountain landscape.

The Alpujarra is a vast valley, stretching between the southern foothills of , the mountains Lújar and La Contraviesa, the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra of Gádor. In the midst of this mountainous terrain you’ll find little white houses and snow covered mountain peaks.

Our first stop is the natural thermal bath of the 19th century in Lanjarón. From there we will go to Órgiva, capital of the Alpujarra and then to the magical villages of Caratuñas, , Pitres and Trevélez, one of the highest villages in Spain and famous for its exquisite Iberian ham. Passing by the village of Bubión we will finally reach , a picturesque mountain village where you can enjoy some spectacular views.

Includes

 Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point in

 Travel insurance  Accompanying guide  Entrances tickets to the monuments according to destination.

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Córdoba Spend one day in Córdoba, well known for its historical and architectural patrimony. Walk under the arches of the famous mosque and through the beautiful streets of the Jewish district. Córdoba is a city in the heart of , full of intellectual, historical and architectural richness.

And of course a trip to Córdoba wouldn’t be complete without a visit of

the mosque.

Few cities have been the former capital of a Roman province, an Arabic state and a caliphate, but exactly this patrimony made Córdoba a World Heritage.

Includes

 Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point in Granada  Travel insurance  Accompanying guide  Entrances tickets to the monuments according to destination.

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Costa Tropical

Enjoy a whole day at the Mediterranean Sea and visit the beautiful city of Nerja, the balcony of Europe and the city’s picturesque streets. Afterwards we will visit the caves of Nerja, an archeological site that is part of the historical patrimony of Spain. In the afternoon we’ll go into the Sierra of Málaga and visit the village Frigiliana, which is said to be one of the most beautiful villages in whole Spain.

Includes

 Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point in Granada  Travel insurance  Accompanying guide  Entrances tickets to the monuments according to destination.

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Sevilla

Together with a local guide you can discover the most emblematic sites of the historic center of Seville and learn about the legends that are told about those places. Visit the city hall and the Plaza de Triunfo, where you can find three buildings that have been declared UNESCO World Heritage: the Cathedral with the Giralda, the Real Alcázar and the Archivo General de Indias.

The Alcázar of Seville

The Alcázar is one of the most important and emblematic monuments of Seville, Spain and the Mediterranean culture in general. In 1987 it was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO.

The Cathedral of Seville

The Cathedral of Seville is the biggest gothic church and the third biggest church in the world and was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1987.

In the Cathedral you can find the most important retable of the Christian world – an enormous artwork built between 1482 and 1564. Climbing up is worth it! At the left of the Cathedral is the entrance to the beautiful Arabic minaret, La Giralda, now used as campanile.

Includes

 Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point in Granada  Travel insurance  Accompanying guide  Entrances tickets to the monuments according to destination.

INSTITUTO MEDITERRÁNEO SOL | Excursiones 2018