Choirs in Andalusia
ANDALUSIA
This is a land of culture, history, fiestas, nature areas and excellent food. You’ll be able to visit everything from outstanding monuments to a wide variety of different natural landscapes… and you’ll have the chance to take part in several unique popular events and sample a range of delicious gastronomic products.
One way to discover the culture of Andalusia is by exploring the sites which have been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage designation. In Granada, you’ll see the Alhambra palace, the Generalife gardens and the mediaeval Albaicín neighbourhood; in Cordoba, its historic centre with the great Mosque; in Seville, the cathedral, the Alcázar palace and the Indies Archive; and in Jaén, the monumental sites of Úbeda and Baeza. You’ll also be able to experience festivals such as Easter Week, the Carnival in Cadiz, the Rocío pilgrimage in Huelva and the April Fair in Seville.
You’ll find a variety of natural landscapes which range from the beaches of the Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz and Almería to the extensive olive groves of Jaén. You can visit the Doñana National Park –also declared a World Heritage Site–, or go skiing in the Sierra Nevada ski resort.
Finally, remember that Andalusia has a thousand different flavours waiting to be tried. From the sherries of Jerez (Cadiz) and Montilla – Moriles (Cordoba), to the classic platters of fresh fried fish known as “pescaíto frito” from Cadiz and Malaga, cured ham from Huelva and Cordoba, olive oil, and other such typical dishes as gazpacho and “salmorejo” (a kind of thicker gazpacho)
Day 1 – Madrid Cordoba
Arrival in MADRID airport.
Transfer to the Ave Atocha station to take the speed train to Cordoba.
Sightseeing tour to visit its famous Mosque/Cathedral and Jewish Quartier.
Transfer to the hotel and Meet and Greet.
Check in and welcome dinner in a typical Restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel in Cordoba.
Day 2 – Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel Departure for Sevilla.
City tour to visit the Park of María Luisa, Plaza de España, the typical Barrio de Santa Cruz, the “Reales Alcázares”, or “Royal Fortress“.
Lunch on your own In the afternoon, concert at one of the main venues in Sevilla Dinner on your own
Overnight at the hotel in Sevilla
Day 3 – Sevilla – Granada
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Granada.
City tour to visit the impressive Alhambra with its beautiful Nazari Palaces and the Generalife.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
Day 4 – Granada
Breakfast at the hotel.
Guided tour of the old town to visit the historic center and the Real Capilla, the Gothic mausoleum and burial site of Ferdinand and Isabel.
Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, concert at the main Church of Granada.
Dinner on your own.
Show at the Sacromonte, the perfect acoustic venue for the sounds of gypsy guitar and foot stomping beats of Flamenco!
Overnight at the hotel in Granada.
Day 5 – Granada – Malaga
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Malaga.
City tour to visit the Gibralfaro.
Free time for shopping in Malaga center.
Lunch and dinner on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Malaga.
Day 6 – Marbella – Malaga
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Marbella.
Free time in Marbella, one of the Costa del Sol´s prime destinations.
Lunch on your own.
Meeting with the a local choir and concert choral rehearsal where alternate performances will be performed and final joint performance.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the hotel in Malaga.
Day 7 – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Maria Zambrano Train Station to take the speed train to Madrid.
Free time in Madrid.
Lunch on your own.
Departure for Madrid airport.
- 7 night accommodation in 4* hotels with buffet breakfast
- Luxury motorcoach service
- Guided tours to Cordoba, Sevilla, Marbella, Malaga and Granada
- Entrance fees to all monuments according to the program
- 2 dinners in typical restaurants • Organisation of concerts preforming along the tour as described in the program.
- 1 free of charge for the group tour leader
- Travel insurances (MusicContact International recommends clients to subscribe a personal travellers insurance).
- Tourist tax
- Drinks
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the paragraph “price includes”.
Summary
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Andalusia
Dates: all year round
Duration: 7 Days – 6 Nights
Location: Andalusia
