Description
A destination with 14 wonders of the world called Andalusia on a World Heritage Tour.
Our © World Heritage Tour is an exceptional and unprecedented itinerary that will enhance your knowledge of this Andalusian land and where you will also have the pleasure of enjoying two intangible heritages such as the traditional Andalusian cuisine based on the Mediterranean diet and the spell of an art unique in the world such as Flamenco.
We will make guided visits to unique places such as the Alhambra, the Mosque of Cordoba, the Doñana Natural Park or the Dolmens of Antequera. Magical places where you will find an “Emotional Heritage” that will bring out new emotions in your senses during all the stages of the trip.
In this programme you will find monumental routes created just for you, olive and wine tourism experiences, gastronomic adventures, private nature activities, premium accommodation with history and all the tourist services you request during the itinerary.
We are a world leading destination for its historical, cultural and natural richness and we are full of wonderful destinations for you to fall in love with before, during and after the moments you are going to share with us.
CIRCUIT ITINERARY
The V.D.O. circuit “Travel with Denomination of Origin”, is designed to satisfy all the requests of a good traveller, it is flexible and allows departures from any point of Andalusia and Spain. In our QUOTE REQUEST form we offer the possibility of modifying any itinerary (we make circuits from 9 to 22 days for the Axares Premium Tour) and add more days of stay and other services if you wish.
Arrival in Cordoba, warm welcome, check-in at the chosen accommodation and presentation of the programme by the person in charge.
Transfer for a private guided tour of the palatine city and the archaeological site of Medina Azahara and its interpretation centre.
Return for lunch in a restaurant in the historic centre.
In the early afternoon, private guided visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, a monument that fuses several architectural styles, followed by a visit to the Guadamecí Museum.
Free time for shopping or relax. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Úbeda for a private guided tour of its squares and monumental streets such as the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, the Hospital de Santiago and the Palacio de las Cadenas.
Then transfer to Baeza for a private guided tour of the Cathedral, Plaza del Pópulo and the Palace of Jabalquinto. Afterwards, a lunch menu in a local restaurant followed by a visit to an olive oil mill with an olive grove for an olive oil tasting session.
At the end of the experience, transfer to Granada for a warm welcome and check-in at the chosen accommodation. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast and private guided tour of the famous monumental complex of the Alhambra, we will visit the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, the Palaces and Gardens of the Generalife, the Palace of Charles V and the Museums of the Alhambra and Angel Barrios, we will also visit a workshop of Taracea.
Free lunch with recommendations in the surroundings of the Alhambra forest. At the end, return to the accommodation for rest.
In the afternoon, transfer for a guided visit to the Albaicín neighbourhood where we will know the origin of the city of Granada, a tour through its streets, squares and viewpoints that have magical and impressive sunsets.
Afterwards, a Zambra-Flamenco show experience in a cave in Sacromonte. At the end, free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Antequera for a private guided tour to see the remains of the Neolithic period in the Dolmens of Antequera. This archaeological site is made up of three prehistoric megalithic monuments such as Menga, Viera and Romeral.
Afterwards, a visit to the city of Antequera where we will see the Alcazaba and the Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María. At the end, transfer to Setenil de las Bodegas for a walk through its spectacular streets and lunch in one of its restaurants.
In the afternoon, transfer to Jerez de la Frontera, a warm welcome and check-in at the chosen accommodation. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.v
Breakfast and transfer to enjoy a ballet show and equestrian choreographies performed by Andalusian horses in a 19th century palace. Afterwards we will go to a Jerez winery for a private visit with wine tasting and wine pairing.
Free lunch with recommendations for the historical centre. In the afternoon, free time for shopping or relax.
Evening with dinner menu and Flamenco show in a Tabanco which are sanctuaries with a lot of tradition since the XVII century and where you will find in the same place the tradition and the art of our land.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Doñana Park in Huelva for a private guided tour and to discover ecosystems with a unique biodiversity in Europe, lagoons, marshes, scrubland, Mediterranean scrubland and mobile and fixed dunes of great natural value.
A 4×4 vehicle tour where we will visit the pine forests of Coto del Rey, the cork oak groves of Matasgordas, the marshes of Hinojos and the José A. Valverde visitor centre. Afterwards, a “rociero” lunch in a restaurant in the village of El Rocío with a privileged view of the Hermitage.
At the end, a horse-drawn carriage ride through the village and its surroundings. In the afternoon, transfer to Seville for a warm welcome and check-in at the chosen accommodation. Free evening with recommendations for dinner in the surroundings of the accommodation.
Breakfast and transfer for a private guided visit to two World Heritage Sites such as the Real Alcázar and the Cathedral-Giralda, an essential visit to learn about the Al-Andalus, Renaissance and Baroque periods in Seville. At the end, a guided Tapas Tour for lunch in the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
Free time for shopping or relaxing. In the evening, a private guided tour of the Triana neighbourhood with a Flamenco show in a famous Tablao, followed by dinner with recommendations in the surroundings of the Guadalquivir river.
Breakfast and private guided horse-drawn carriage ride through the Plaza de España, the Maria Luisa Park, the Torre del Oro and the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza where you will be able to capture images of Seville’s unusual beauty.
Check-out and end of services, thanking you for the days shared in this unique Circuit. If you wish to extend your stay, we can recommend and book restaurants for lunch.
CIRCUIT SERVICES
- Price per person in premium accommodation.
- Prices include VAT.
- Circuit accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide and duration of visits from 1 to 4 hours.
- Audio System (Whisper) from 6 people.
- Includes entrance fees in Cordoba, Ubeda and Baeza (Jaen), Granada, Antequera (Malaga), Jerez (Cadiz), Huelva and Seville according to itinerary.
- Visit to an Oil Mill, Taracea Workshop, 3 Flamenco Shows, Archaeological Site, Wine Tasting, Doñana Park, 4×4 Route and 2 horse-drawn carriage rides according to itinerary.
- Includes 7 Coffee Breaks on day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- 1 Lunch in a restaurant with menu according to the itinerary.
- 1 Dinner with menu at Tabanco Flamenco as per itinerary.
- Transfers and the visits indicated in the description of the Circuit will be by car, Minivan or High Range Bus (depending on the final number of passengers) + driver.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- Circuit Difficulty 2,5/5.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 10 people maximum.
- Daily circuits, except every Monday, 1st January and 24th, 25th and 31st December.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
- Not included; tips to guides and staff providing any kind of service during the circuit (it is up to the traveller to decide the amount to offer); meals and drinks other than those specified in the itinerary; transfers and private visits not included in the itinerary; room service and personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges and optional extra activities not included in the Circuit.
THE LIST OF HOTELS AND TOURIST FLATS FORESEEN FOR THIS TOUR WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE REQUEST HAS BEEN MADE.
*1 night accommodation in Cordoba
*2 nights accommodation in Granada
*2 Nights accommodation in Jerez
*2 nights accommodation in Seville
-On bed and breakfast basis in 4, 5 and 5 GL hotels (including porter service).
-Timetable: Check-in at 14:00 h. and Check-out at 12:00 h. (Early Check-in and Late Check-out can be requested).
-For reasons of mobility and space, only two pieces of luggage per person will be accepted. If you have more luggage, please inform us in advance.
OTHER SERVICES AND TOURS
- Pick up at the airport or AVE train station and transfers to the different accommodations are available upon request.
- We also offer four perfect plans that you can add to the time to TOUR ANDALUSIA with our program created exclusively for you called © “SLEEP AND DREAM IN HISTORY”, where you can stay and enjoy the National Paradors, historic buildings that are Heritage and Cultural Interest Assets.
- Travel through Andalusia to know © “The Origin of Sepharad”, a circuit that dates the presence of the Sephardic Jews in Andalusia from Roman times with a turning point in their expulsion in 1492 to the present day. A journey with a common thread through the Jewish quarters and characters such as doctors, rabbis, philosophers, poets and astronomers who populated this region for centuries.
- Travel through Andalusia to know © “The Roman Emperors in Híspalis”, a journey worthy of a Netflix or HBO series. We will learn about the history, cultural and monumental contribution and life of several emperors born in this land and their imprint on the Roman Empire, combined with visits to the architectural legacy of the Roman period that has reached us to this day.
- Touring Andalusia to know © “The Flamenco of Cabales”, this circuit that we offer you is defined with these words, “in the world of flamenco is called cante de cabales that which is interpreted with knowledge and seriousness”. You will visit four different cities and we will take you to unique places where you will get to know the original songs and the charm of the dances in Andalusia of an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity called Flamenco.
- Tour Andalusia to know the © “Flavors of Andalusia”, this land if for something stands out is for its gastronomy and its natural ingredients of great quality such as olive oil, fish, seafood, vegetables, rice and meat, which are the paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet and an Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A circuit of sensations, smells and pleasures await you in a combination of gourmet cuisine, workshops and Andalusian tapas routes.
- Request more information about Recorrer Andalucía here.
- It is recommended to combine in Private or Group with other Tours in Andalusia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Circuit: route created exclusively around the historic center of Cordoba, historic center of Ubeda and Baeza in the province of Jaen and neighborhoods and center of Granada, Dolmens and city center of Antequera, Setenil de las Bodegas and historic center of Jerez in Cadiz, Doñana Natural Park in Huelva and historic center of Seville.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting the security distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Circuit recommended for all ages.
- Altitude sea level: Cordoba 106 meters, Baeza 769 meters, Ubeda 748 meters, Granada 780 meters, Jerez de la Frontera 56 meters, Huelva 80 meters, Seville 7 meters.
- Distance: 4 – 8 kilometers per day.
- Recommendations: comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing for the Circuit (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: at the accommodation or the place agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are provided by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Circuit and will be given to you before entering the monuments and sites.
–Our guide will carry a DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL sign for you to recognise at the start and throughout the tour.
ACCESIBILITY TO THE ROUTE
A) Baby strollers: we recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the route, where it is very difficult to use a baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the tour is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous stairs and cobblestones. Please let us know before your arrival if you are a wheelchair user so that we can give you options and adapt the tour to suit your needs.
C) DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL reserves the right to alter and modify the route and order of the visits and experiences for organizational reasons.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour guided by the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
–Other language option upon request and availability.
TICKET RESERVATIONS AND CIRCUIT REGULATIONS
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID or PASSPORT (physical or digital) at all times during the Tour.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the TICKET and the visitor’s NOT ADMISSION to the monuments and sites for not carrying the identification documentation in case of being required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order for the realization of these Circuits in Spain.
- We inform the User of the Rules of the visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra in Granada, the Rules of the visit to the Natural Park of Doñana in Huelva and the Reales Alcazares and Cathedral-Giralda of Seville in the following links: https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/en/organiza-la-visita/normativa/
https://doortodoor.travel/en/travels/alhambra-travel/private-tour/
https://doortodoor.travel/en/travels/nature-experience-in-andalusia/nature-in-huelva/ https://www.catedraldesevilla.es/visita-cultural/normas/ https://www.alcazarsevilla.org/condiciones-para-las-visitas-en-horario-publico/ - Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, attempting to enter without authorization, destroying buildings, exhibits and decorations or any other damage done to the monuments and spaces will be reported to the competent authority as it is considered a serious attack on Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
