EVENT: Walking in Granada, Mérida, Córdoba, Guadix, Jaén and Seville

DATE OF REALISATION: 18 to 22 October 2025

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 AUGUST 2025

NOTE: TO GUARANTEE YOUR TICKET TO THE ALHAMBRA WE RECOMMEND BOOKING AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

EVENT DESCRIPTION: "Walking in Granada, Mérida, Córdoba, Guadix, Jaén and Seville"

In this proposed activity we will walk around and visit some of the most fabulous places in Andalusia, including the city of Merida, Granada and its majestic Alhambra Palace, Cordoba with its historic centre and magnificent Mosque and the Medina of Azahara (the shining city). We'll also visit the monumental city of Jaén, not forgetting a walk in Guadix and its famous "cuevas" and on the way back a short stop in Seville. Accommodation will be for 4 nights in 4-star hotels. Come with us and you won't regret it!

These will be some of the most important places on our itinerary: 

• City tour of Mérida (Visit to the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre)
• Free time to visit other places of interest in Mérida
• City tour of Granada
• Visit to the Alhambra Palace
• Suggested visits to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Plaza Isabel la Católica, Mercado de Alcaiceria, Plaza Nueva, Paseo de los Tristes, Albacin neighbourhood, etc.
• Visit to the monumental city of Jaén
• Tour of Cordoba's Historic Centre and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, Fernandine Churches, suggested visit to the Alcazaba, Arab Baths, Roman temple, bridge, among other places.
• Visit to Medina Azahara
• Tour of Guadix (there will be a short tour for those interested)
• Troglodyte "Cuevas" of Guadix (Las Cuevas neighbourhood) Cathedral, Alcazaba and Plaza de la Constitucion
• Stroll in Seville (Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España)
• Natural landscapes

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8.30pm

Grenada

The city of Granada is one of the most visited destinations in all of Spain thanks not only to the Alhambra Palace, but also to its museums, monuments, gastronomy and its close relationship with flamenco and its Arab legacy, which remains very much alive in all parts of the city. In addition to its undeniable heritage attractions, Granada offers a variety of landscapes: city, mountains and snow. In a single day you can go skiing in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 3,000 metres, hike in the mountains and stroll through the most famous Granada neighbourhoods such as Albaicín and Sacromonte.

The Alhambra Palace

The Alhambra is a reddish palace complex that stands on La Sabika Hill, surrounded by mountains and forest and flanked by the River Darro. The complex is so large and well protected that it is considered a citadel. The complex has undergone several extensions, but its first part was built by the first ruler of the Nacerid Kingdom of Granada, Mohammed I and his successors, between 1248 and 1354. The site is one of the greatest examples of Muslim architecture in Europe and was the largest political and aristocratic centre in the Muslim West.

Merida

This World Heritage City has an active Roman theatre dating back more than 2,000 years. Mérida has a historical importance that has been lost over time, but its historical and cultural heritage is significant. Emerita Augusta, now Mérida, was founded by the Roman emperor Octavius Augustus in the 1st century B.C. Emerita was even the capital of Roman Lusitania.

Roman Theatre

Although this monumental theatre was built between 16 and 15 BC, much of its enormous infrastructure still stands today. In its heyday, it could seat up to 6,000 spectators, but it wasn't the favourite building of the inhabitants of Mérida, since the Romans didn't like theatre very much. Nevertheless, it served to represent the majesty and strength of the empire, since it was largely a very important place for its political and propaganda dissemination!

The Amphitheatre

The Roman Amphitheatre of Mérida was inaugurated in 8 BC and could accommodate up to 15,000 people in the three areas of bleachers. This building was intended for leisure, for shows of fighting between gladiators, beasts and sometimes even between gladiators and beasts.

Cordoba

Along with Seville and Granada, Córdoba is one of the most visited cities in Andalusia. This is due to the hundreds of iconic monuments that have earned it Unesco World Heritage status, such as the Mosque-Cathedral, the Alcázar of the Christian Kings, the Synagogue, the Roman Bridge, the Arab Baths, the Roman Temple, the walls, among other places of great interest. But the most exciting thing about visiting Córdoba is the unique atmosphere of its medieval neighbourhoods, the famous flowered Cordoban patios, the walks along the banks of the Guadalquivir, the plazas full of life, colourful festivals and lively taverns where you can watch a good flamenco show or taste the typical cuisine (where they shine). salmorejo, Flemish or log tail).

Guadix

Guadix has around 20,000 inhabitants and is located 55 km from Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 950 metres. Guadix is one of the oldest human settlements on the Iberian Peninsula. In Roman times it was known as Julia Gemella Acci and during Arab domination it was called Wadi Ash, from which its current name is derived. Guadix is considered the "European Capital of Caves" with more than 2,000 inhabited spaces.

Among the most important monuments is the Cathedral, built in the Gothic-Renaissance style from 1510 on the site of the main mosque. The church, completed in the 18th century, has a Baroque façade and the tower dates from the 17th century. In the sacristy there is an interesting museum with Baroque paintings, manuscripts and jewellery. The Plaza de la Constitución represents the historic and artistic centre of the city with buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Alcazaba, the Moorish fortress built in the 10th and 11th centuries, dominates the city and from its towers you can enjoy excellent views of the city and the troglodyte district. Also interesting is the 16th century Church of Santiago in the Gothic-Mudejar style with a rich Plateresque portal. Finally, the most famous attraction is the troglodyte neighbourhood with its houses dug into the clay soil. Other buildings in Guadix include the 17th century Convento de la Concepción, the Church of San Miguel, the Convento de Santo Domingo, the 16th century Puerta de San Torcuato and the 16th century Renaissance palaces Palacio de Peñaflor and Palacio de Villalegre.

Jaén

The oldest part of Jaén is dominated by the Arab fortress that stands on the Santa Catalina hill. This hill offers one of the best views of the city and the Guadalquivir Valley. Given the area under olive cultivation, which accounts for around a quarter of all national production, Jaén is also known as the capital of olive oil, which the locals are in the habit of calling golden liquid. 

At its feet lie the oldest neighbourhoods of this Andalusian city, articulated around the churches of Magdalena, San Juan and San Ildefonso. But the main axis of Jaén's historic centre is the Holy Cathedral Church. A monumental 16th-century Renaissance building that contrasts with the popular white houses that surround it

18th October (Saturday)

- 6h30 - Departure from Lisbon
- 11h00 - Guided tour of the Amphitheatre and Roman Theatre of Mérida (depending on the time available and the taste of each person, there is also the possibility of visiting the Alcazaba or other places of interest).
- 13h00 - Lunch - Free time
- 15h30 - Departure for Córdoba.
- 19h00 - Hotel check-in in Cordoba
- 20h - Dinner at the hotel

19th October (Sunday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h30 - Visit to the Medina Azahara Archaeological Centre (Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2018, the city of Medina Azahara is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world)
- 10h45 - Departure to visit the city of Córdoba
- 13h30 - Free lunch in Córdoba
- 15h00- City tour and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
- 20h - Dinner at the hotel

20th October (Monday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 8h45 - Departure for Granada
- 11h45 - Sightseeing in Granada
- 13h00 - Free time for lunch
- 15h30 - Visit to the Alhambra Palace
- 18h30 - Sightseeing in Granada
- 20h - Free dinner suggestion

Note: Depending on your preferences, you can visit some of the following places: Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Plaza Isabel la Católica, Alcaiceria Market, Plaza Nueva, Paseo de los Tristes, Albacin neighbourhood, etc.

21st October (Tuesday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Departure for Guadix
- 10h15 - Visit to Guadix (cuevas, viewpoints, and the historic centre of Guadix - Cathedral and Plaza de la Constitución)
- 12h30 - Free lunch in Guadix
- 14h00 - Departure for the monumental city of Jaén
- 15h45- Arrival in Jaén - Panoramic tour of the city of Jaén
- 18h45 - Departure for Granada
- 20h - Free dinner suggestion

22nd October (Wednesday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Departure for Seville
- 12h30 - Free time in Seville (lunch break)
- 14h00 - Departure for Lisbon
- 20h30- Estimated arrival in Lisbon

Equipment: Suitable footwear and clothing for the walks and visits described in the programme

Registration fee:

Price includes:

- Bus transport from Lisbon to each of the locations described above
- Transport to the locations of each tour and accommodation
- 4 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel, breakfast included
- 2 dinners (drinks: water and wine included)
- Alhambra Palace entrance ticket
- Entrance ticket to the Mosque of Cordoba
- Guided tour of the Azahara Medina in Cordoba
- Guided tour of the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre in Mérida
- Guided tour of the city of Jaén
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

630€ (Price per person in double room)
810€ (Price per person in single room)
Entry fee for seat reservation: 50€

Prices valid until 20th May 2025. From dai  the amounts are 650€ and 830€ respectively

Notes: 

a) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are limited to availability at the time of booking.

b) If you have a group interested in this trip, contact us, we have personalised solutions.