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TOUR CODE:
CAK
Explore eastern Andalucia's most inspiring national parks
and towns on foot
This inspiring walking tour takes you back to the Middle Ages, where you
can relive the 13th century in Andalucia. Explore the town of Baeza, the
Crusader villages of Hornos and Segura and the picturesque villages of
eastern Andalucia, dominated by the castles of the knights of Santiago. A
central focus of the tour is in Cordoba city, with its unique mosque cathedral,
the castle with its magnificent water gardens, the Caliphal baths, the
picturesque Jewish quarter and the patios. Discover on foot the landscapes
of two superb Natural Parks, the Subbética Cordobesa and the Sierras of
Cazorla and Segura. Little known outside Spain, this is an idyllic area for
both walkers and naturalists, with its great variety of flora and fauna and
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ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Transfer from Málaga to Hornos in the Sierra de
Segura, for 4 nights
2 |
Walk of the Rio Madera and optional short walk
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3 |
Walk the Yelmo with panoramic views of
the Natural Park and the Tranco Lake with the ancient salt pans of Hornos
(5hrs)
4 |
The Trujala walk and visit Segura de la Sierra (4.5hrs)
5 |
The Parque
Cinegético and the Río Borosa gorge, visit to Baeza and transfer to Zuheros
(4hrs)
6 |
Walk of the Bailon gorge (5hrs)
7 |
Visit to Cordoba city and its
main monuments, as well as Madinat al-Zahra
8 |
Transfer to Malaga, trip
concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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experiencedwalking
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internal transfer and luggage transfer where specified
Caliphs and Knights:
Cordoba & Segura
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HOTEL
TOUR CODE:
AGW
Traverse the finest trails of the Sierra Nevada‑Alpujarras
National Park and explore Granada
The Moorish Kingdom of Granada was established in the 13th century
encompassing the provinces of Granada, Málaga, and Almería. For 250 years
the region had a thriving Islamic culture evidenced today by the architectural
legacies found throughout the area. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and
palace, is representative of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian influences
which affected the Kingdom of Granada throughout the centuries. During
this week long walking tour there will be ample time to contemplate the
rich history with a series of walks to visit centuries old Moorish towns and
villages in the high valleys of the Alpujarras and the Tahá de Pitres with their
crumbling fortresses and castles and the troglodyte quarter of Guadix. Set
at the foot of the snow capped Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is
a natural base to amble the impressive trails before spending time in the
cities Albayzin quarter and the Alhambra Palace.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Málaga, transfer to Pampaneira in the
Alpujarras for 3 nights
2 |
Walk through the Moorish villages of the Tahá de
Pitres (5hrs)
3 |
On foot on old transhumance paths (4.5-5.5hrs)
4 |
Sierra de
Huétor (2.5hrs); visits to the castle of La Calahorra and troglodyte quarter of
Guadix; arrival in Granada
5 |
Day of visits in Granada: Albayzín, Alhambra
& Generalife palaces
6 |
Vereda de la Estrella (3.5-5.5hrs)
7 |
Walk of the
Arenales del Trevenque (3.5hrs) and evening entertainment
8 |
Transfer to
Málaga, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 4 dinners
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7 nights
accommodation in 2 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
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one evenings entertainment in Granada (usually flamenco)
Ξ
experienced
walking guide
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internal transfer
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entrance to the Alhambra and Generalife
palaces and as per the itinerary
NOTES:
1 HolyWeek: the Pasos in Granada, refer to trip notes for further details.
No substantive changes to the itinerary.
Moorish Kingdom of Granada
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DATES | 2015
08 Mar-15 Mar
12 Apr-19 Apr
31 May-07 Jun
20 Sep-27 Sep
DATES | 2014
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DATES | 2015
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