watch a training session with dancing Andalucían horses, and the Carriage Museum. Lunch at a sherry bodega includes a tour of the winery! En route to Marbella, stop in Gibraltar to see the “rock,” St. Michael’s Cave and the Apes’ Den. Spend the next two nights at a beachfront hotel on the Costa del Sol. Meals BLD
7. DAY AT LEISURE IN MARBELLA
A morning orientation tour through exclusive Marbella introduces you to its fascinating Old Town (Casco Antigua) – surrounded by shops, cafés and squares, it is dominated by 15th-century Iglesia de la Encarnación. The rest of the day is free. Meals B
8. RONDA / GRANADA
Venture into the mountains today amidst breathtaking views. Visit cliff-top Ronda, where a guided walking tour takes in the Moorish remains; see the Plaza de Toros, one of Spain’s oldest bullrings. Next stop is the ancient city of Granada, the capital of a Moorish kingdom for about 250 years, for a two-night stay that includes a private flamenco show. Your hotel is just steps away from the famous Alhambra Palace. Meals BLD
9. THE ALHAMBRA Culinary Departures
Departures of May 9, June 22, September 12 and 26, and October 10 will enjoy an authentic taste of the culinary traditions of Spain on special themed experiences crafted in conjunction with Churchill and Turen Ltd., named “World’s Best Culinary Tour Specialist.” Prices start at $5,690 per person double, and include the following:
Day 5 – Paella in Seville. Spain’s most emblematic dish, paella is made with a combination of ingredients that may include chicken, pork, mushrooms, mussels, fish and shrimp, cooked with and served over rice. Learn how to prepare this popular Sunday lunch and always welcome entrée at regional celebrations during a visit to a beautiful former 15th-century monastery in the Seville countryside.
Day 9 – The best-kept secrets of a Spanish pantry. Visit a local home in Granada to sample a selection of top Spanish olive oils, learning where they are produced and what makes each type unique. Taste them with different types of cheeses, and a variety of breads and olives, discovering how to select and best use olive oil for your own culinary pairings.
Day 12 – A food market in Madrid. Join a local culinary expert for a memorable excursion to a food market in the historical quarter of Madrid to hand select vegetables, fruits, seafood, ham and sausages for a tasting with sangria and Spanish wines in a private kitchen. Salud!
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Built as a “paradise on earth” by 13th-century caliphs, the Palace of the Alhambra ranks among the world’s finest examples of Moorish architecture. A guided tour goes inside the Royal Palace and the terraced quarters of the Generalife. Enjoy time at leisure and dine à la carte tonight at a local restaurant. Meals BD
Discover historic sites in Lisbon, including the Discoveries
Monument (above), and tour the
14th-century Royal Palace in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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