Highlights of Andalucia

We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.

The Andalusian landscape is very hilly and mountainous. This trip is a great opportunity to discover remote villages, but some people may find the area's topography very demanding.

Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

1. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure Alhambra entrance tickets for you. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure. In some cases, without these details, we may not be able to obtain entrance tickets for you.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Most travellers prefer to take a small to medium wheeled suitcase, which is a great size for the packing capacity in our private vehicles. Whatever you take, be mindful that you will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take it in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances. We recommend you pack as lightly as possible.

If your trip includes travelling on overnight trains or primarily using public transport, the smaller your luggage, the easier it will be to store under or above bunks. Large suitcases may not be able to be taken on board. A lockable bag or small padlock for your bag will be useful, especially when travelling on public transportation as well.

When you're exploring during the day, you'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, a camera, a jacket and activity-specific items like a swimsuit, a waterproof pouch/bag for your phone, or hiking shoes.

Below we have listed the essentials for this trip:, https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list, WATER BOTTLE
Please bring your own water bottle to refill. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please use the water dispensers which are provided on some of our vehicles and at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water, it is better to buy the largest available and distribute it into your smaller bottle for the day. Some travellers like to bring a bottle with its own filtration system or water purification tablets. If you are walking or trekking as part of your trip, you will need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you.

This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Some trips may have individual inclusions that may be of a higher physical rating compared to the overall rating of the trip. Please read the day-to-day itinerary carefully to find out more details on each day's activities, and whether they are suitable for you. Activities can be opted out of if you don't want to participate.

Please be aware that the Andalusian landscape is very hilly and mountainous. This trip is a great opportunity to discover remote villages, but please be aware that some people may find the area's topography very demanding.

Hotel Alcazar, Avenida Menendez Pelayo 10, Seville, SPAIN, Phone: +34 954412011

Hotel Alcazar is located on the edge of Seville's Santa Cruz district, close to Seville’s historic centre, and less than 10 minutes walk from the Alcazar, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda. Prado de San Sebastián is just 300 metres from the hotel, where you’ll find the metro, trams and buses, airport shuttles and taxis. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and TV. Safety deposit boxes can be rented at reception.

Alternate Joining Point

For trips departing on the following dates
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Hotel Sacristía de Santa Ana
Alameda de Hércules
22. 41002
Seville
SPAIN
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Hotel Plaza Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía 33. 41003
Seville · SPAIN
Seville
SPAIN
Phone: +34 954988930

The easiest way to get to the hotel from Seville International Airport (airport code SVQ) is by shuttle bus. There are regular departures to Prado San Sebastian in Seville's centre, from where it is a 5 minute walk to the hotel. Alternatively a taxi ride will take approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. If you arrive by train you will arrive into Seville Santa Justa railway station, from where it is a 20 minute walk to the hotel or a short taxi ride.

If you have booked a transfer and experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find to the driver, please contact our local operations office : Intrepid Operator Number: +49 8677 918 6657 and dial 1 for Transfers

Hotel Anacapri, Calle Joaquín Costa 7, Granada, SPAIN, Phone: +34 958227477

Hotel Anacapri is a 3-star hotel housed in a typical 18th-century building in Granada's old town, a short walk from the Cathedral and Plaza Nueva, and about 20 minutes from the famous Alhambra. The property has been carefully restored in order to preserve many original features and has been converted into a charming, centrally located boutique hotel. The hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout, and rooms come with ensuite bathrooms.

Alternate Finish Point

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26 Apr 2025 (ZMKS250426)
Hotel Inglaterra
Calle Cettie Meriem
6
18010 Granada
Andalusia
Granada
SPAIN
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18 Oct 2025 (ZMKS251018)
Casa de la Trinidad
Calle Capuchinas
2 18001 Granada
Granada
SPAIN

If you are making your own way to Granada Airport (GRX) please ask your leader or hotel staff for assistance in arranging a taxi.

If you have pre-booked a departure transfer to the airport the driver will collect you from your hotel. Please reconfirm the time of pickup with your leader. In case of flight time changes, cancellations or if you can't find the driver please call our operator's emergency number.

Breakfasts included: 7

Lunches included: 1

Dinners included: 2

While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.

MEAL TIMES IN SPAIN
Meal times in Spain are later than in many other countries. Dinner is usually served between 8pm and 10pm. While this takes some getting used to it is a great way to observe Spanish food culture.

SUMMER
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C/104°F), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

SHOULDER SEASON
In contrast, weather in shoulder season can be unpredictable, and snow is not unheard of at higher altitudes. If you travel at the start or towards the end of the European season please pack accordingly with warm and/or waterproof clothes (preferably layers). The advantage of travelling during this time is that there are less tourists around.

SPANISH SIESTA
Shops, attractions and businesses may be closed for up to 5 hours in the middle of the day. This gives the locals time to escape the heat and spend time with their families, take a long lunch or simply sleep through the warmest time of day. This means that people work later into the evening and dine between 8pm and 10pm. We recommend that you try to do as the locals do - avoid the heat of the day and stay out later at night.

While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.

We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.

You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.

For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us

In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:

If you have booked an arrival transfer, and you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find to the driver, please contact the transfer operator directly on the number listed in the joining point instructions in the section above.

Intrepid's Local Operator: +49 8024 4679 540

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

EUROPEAN HOTELS
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American or Australian standards.

Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.

On this trip you will be travelling in comfortable private vehicles. Some of the roads, generally in good conditions in Spain, will be taking you through rural, mountainous terrain. It is worth having motion sickness tablets handy if you are likely to struggle from travelling on windy roads.