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The Hidden Villages of Andalusia

Program No. 23675RJ
Journey through the hills of Andalusia to uncover the hidden gems of whitewashed villages and meet friendly locals excited to teach you about their culture, history and cuisine.
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Small Group
Length
10 days
Rating (5)
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Flights start at
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10 days
9 nights
18 meals
8B 5L 5D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
2
Arrive Seville, Orientation & Walk, Welcome Dinner
Seville
3
Lecture on Flamenco, Alcázar & Hands-on cooking class
Seville
4
Cathedral, Lecture on Spain Today, Merienda con Intercambios
Seville
5
Transfer to Grazalema, Cordoba Great Mosque
Grazalema
6
Grazalema Natural Park, Olive Mill visit
Grazalema
7
The Ronda of Hemingway & Welles, Vejer de la Frontera
Vejer de la Frontera
8
Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins
Vejer de la Frontera
9
Winery visit & Tasting, Flamenco show, Farewell dinner
Seville
10
Program Concludes
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At a Glance

Carved into the hills of Spain’s Sierra Mountains are small villages overlooking the sparkling sea. Each of these pueblos blancos – or white villages – are known for their bright white homes with tiled roofs, a beautiful contrast against the verdant countryside. On this enriching two-week journey, venture off the beaten path to explore the treasures of these towns and their deep-rooted history. Along the way, meet the locals that make these pueblos blancos truly unique. Immerse yourself in a side of Spain few experience as you learn the beautiful secrets each city holds.
Activity Level
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Extensive walking (3-5 miles, approx. 2-4 hours, at a steady pace, some days in a row). In many of our visits we will encounter winding or hilly roads as well as cobblestone streets and sidewalks. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is a necessity.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Explore the breathtaking Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, such as the temple, Forum, basilica, baths and aqueduct, while studying their history.
  • Learn how to make traditional Spanish paella during a hands-on cooking class with a professional chef.
  • Discover Córdoba, an important Islamic center in the Middle Ages, and study the Islamic and Jewish landmarks that still stand tall today.
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Lucia Gonzalez
Lucía González has been leading groups since 2009, having worked in Norway and Scandinavia. Along with her travel leader studies, she took several languages, and has led groups around Europe in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. She is also a Spanish teacher, and is currently enrolled in an art history degree program. Lucía is passionate about traveling, both as a professional and as a free-spirited traveler.

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Elena Moro, born in Australia to an Andalusian family, is a professional Flamenco dancer. She began at the age of 5 and has toured all over Australia and parts of Asia with a Flamenco dance company. After many years traveling back and forth with dance scholarships, Elena now lives in Seville. She has worked with Road Scholar for almost ten years as a Group Leader and travelled to most parts of Spain.
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Lucia Gonzalez View biography
Lucía González has been leading groups since 2009, having worked in Norway and Scandinavia. Along with her travel leader studies, she took several languages, and has led groups around Europe in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian. She is also a Spanish teacher, and is currently enrolled in an art history degree program. Lucía is passionate about traveling, both as a professional and as a free-spirited traveler.
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