"An extremely good holiday for my first time abroad."

Hilary Downes Norfolk

Day 1
You will be collected from the airport and taken to Granada. On arrival you will be given time to settle in to your hotel and then taken on a tour of a selection of "Tapas" bars in Granada.

Day 2
You will be collected from your hotel or apartments, and taken to the Alhambra where you can choose to join a guided tour (for a supplement of £17.50) or visit this splendid monument on your own at your own leisure. After the Alhambra we will drive to Guejar Sierra for lunch in a typical restaurant serving traditional mountain dishes, followed by a gentle stroll around the picturesque village of Guejar Sierra. During the summer months when it is warmer and the evenings are longer we will also visit the lake there, where you can go swimming, canoeing and mountain biking. In the evening we will go to the Arabic tea houses, where you can sample a huge range of teas and soak up the Arabic atmosphere with typical décor consisting of low tables surrounded by oriental carpets and piles of cushions.

Day 3
Today a guided tour of Granada will be organized, starting with the typical breakfast of "churros con chocolate". The tour will begin in the modern commercial parts of the city where the best shopping areas can be seen. It will then wind through the narrow street of the historical quarter during which the history of the city will explained and places of interest will be pointed out. The tour will end with an optional meal in a restaurant overlooking the Alhambra. You can choose to have the afternoon free for shopping, or to visit any of the monuments you have seen during the tour, or alternatively join a guided walk that takes you into the hills of Sacromonte that surround Granada and are famous for their gypsy caves. In the evening you will have the option to go to a flamenco show in one of the Gypsy caves of Sacromonte.

Day 4
This is your day free, although of course we will be happy to give you any suggestions or make any arrangements if you want to do anything special. In the evening you will have the option of going to the Arabic baths, which includes a 15 minute aromatherapy massage.

Day 5
Day Trip to Sierra Nevada. In the winter we will organise winter sports such as skiing or a day in a health spa. In the summer activities include walking, climbing, canoeing, horse-riding, quad-biking etc. The evening is free.

Day 6
You will be taken to the Alpujarras, a stunning mountain range interspersed with picturesque white washed villages, on the south side of the Sierra Nevada. During the morning you can choose between a guided walk, horse-riding or mountain biking. In the afternoon you will be taken around some of the villages where you can sample the local wines, cheeses and the Serrano ham that this area is most famous for. There will also be time for some shopping in the many local craft shops and in the evening you can go to a restaurant or if available a live music concert. Overnight stay in the Alpujarras.

Day 7
We will set off in the morning to the Tropical Coast where you can indulge in some water sports, go walking, or go on a 4x4 excursion through the National Park. Overnight stay on the coast.

Day 8
Return to Malaga airport for departure.

Pricing will depend on the type of accommodation you choose. As a rough guide, the cost would be approximately €950 / £660 per person, based on 2 people sharing a room in a 3 star hotel. The price includes 7 night's accommodation, all transport in Spain, a tapas tour, ski passes and equipment hire or summer activity in the Sierra Nevada, 1 activity of your choice on the coast and in the Alpujarras, a guided city tour, entrance to the Alhambra, either the Arabic baths & massage or a flamenco show, and an excursion to Guejar Sierra. Flights, meals & drinks are not included. An individual price will be sent to you at the time of booking depending on the accommodation and activities you choose, and the number of people in the party.

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