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Huon Mallalieu writes: ‘Andalusia is where the Mediterranean and Atlantic worlds meet. Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths and Byzantines all left their mark, but our trip concentrates on the Moors who ruled from the 8th to the 15th centuries. Moorish Al-Andalus centred on Seville. Córdoba was one of the most cultured and tolerant kingdoms in Europe.’
We are returning to beautiful Trasierra (Trasierra.com), the home of the Scott family. We will have the entire place to ourselves, including the swimming pool and tennis court. We will have most of our dinners there, with flamenco on one night, and we have also selected top restaurants in which to enjoy the glories of Spanish gastronomy.
ITINERARY
Friday 2nd April – Arrival
Depart London Gatwick at 15.00 with easyJet, arriving in Seville at 18.50. Transfer to Trasierra. Welcome talk by Huon about the Moors in Andalusia.
Saturday 3rd April – Castillo Almodóvar del Río
Morning tour of the 8th-century castle, which fans of Game of Thrones will know as Highgarden; lunch at La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos, followed by a wine and sherry tasting with Simon Yorke back at Trasierra.
Sunday 4th April – Zafra
Morning tour of this pretty town, including the castle and the Convent of Santa Clara; a proper lunch at Acebuche.
Monday 5th April – A Day of Relaxation by the Pool
Morning: swim, read, walk or play tennis. Buffet lunch. Afternoon: optional art club with Huon and Simon Yorke. Dinner at Agustina, in nearby Cazalla de la Sierra.
Tuesday 6th April – Medina Azahara and Córdoba, plus Flamenco at Trasierra
Maria, the best guide we have ever had, will meet us at Medina Azahara, the UNESCO-listed palace-city, before we continue to nearby Córdoba for lunch at the renowned restaurant El Churrasco and an afternoon tour of the city. Candlelit flamenco evening at Trasierra.
Wednesday 7th April – Seville and Wine Tasting at Trasierra
Full-day tour of Seville, including the Alcázar and Cathedral, with lunch at the Michelin-recommended seafood restaurant, La Barra de Cañabota.
Thursday 8th April – Return to London
Depart at 11.50 with British Airways. Arrive at Gatwick at 13.35.
Price per person: £2,795. Single supplement: £400.
HOW TO BOOK:
Call 01225 427311 or please email Katherine at reservations@theoldie.co.uk.
Price per person sharing a double/twin room: £2,795, including six nights’ accommodation, and all transport apart from the flights. Single supplement £400.
You need to pay for drinks outside of meals.
Deposit £750 per person; balance due 5th January, 2027.
WALKING & MOBILITY
Our tours have been created to show you as much as possible of your chosen destination, and often the best way to do this is on foot. In order to enjoy these holidays you need to be reasonably fit, able to stroll at a normal pace for at least 40 minutes, to go up and down a staircase without assistance and to stand - perhaps in a queue - for 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Should you have any concerns whatsoever, please speak to Katherine on 01225 427311.
TRAVELLERS WITH DISABILITIES
Although we are pleased to welcome clients with disabilities, their participation will depend on the nature of the disability and in some cases it will be necessary to be accompanied by an able-bodied companion. In order to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all participants on any tour we must ask you to declare full details of your disability, especially if this affects your mobility, so that we can consider your personal circumstances.
