Pip’s Spanish Adventure – 3rd-13th May, 2011

an unforgettable holiday … uniquely Biznaga

Tuesday 3rd May – Madrid

We’ll meet you any time from 2pm at our favourite design hotel, centrally located in the gorgeous Plaza Santa Ana! You’ll have the afternoon to settle in and then we’ll celebrate your arrival with a tapas extravaganza in a bar that has become a true Madrileño institution!

Meals: dinner

Wednesday 4th May – Sevilla

Join us on an early morning tour of Madrid’s Mercado de San Martin (fresh produce market). Learn the intricacies of jamón iberico (Spanish ham), chorizo, olives and queso manchego (manchego cheese) before participating in a Madrileño cooking class with a wonderful local chef. After lunch we’ll take the AVE fast train down to beautiful Sevilla.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Thursday 5th May – Sevilla

We’ll start today with a walking tour of Sevilla’s old town, including a visit to the world’s third largest cathedral where we’ll scale the steps in the Giralda (tower) for incredible views over all of Sevilla! Tonight, with a cocktail in hand, we’ll watch the sunset over this gorgeous city before a tapas tour through the labyrinth of tapas bars in the vibrant Santa Cruz area.

Meals: breakfast, dinner

Friday 6th May – Jerez de la Frontera

Today we’ll spend the day in Jerez de la Frontera, the home of Fino sherry (sherry can only be called sherry if it’s from this region). We’ll tour the fantastic local fish market, be taken on a special guided visit of the city’s oldest bodega (winery) and indulge in a feast of Jerez’s traditional foods.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Saturday 7th May – Sevilla

Today you have the whole day to explore Sevilla at your leisure. Have a look through your ‘biznaga pack’ for suggestions on what to do and where to go.

Meals: breakfast

Sunday 8th May – Granada

Today, we’ll make our way through the olive groves and almond orchards to Granada with a stop for a typical ‘Sunday Lunch’ in a tiny ‘pueblo’ (village) along the way. Once in Granada, we’ll spend the afternoon exploring the stunning ‘Alhambra’ with a local guide who will share the folk stories and legends that have been passed down through the generations.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Monday 9th May – Biznaga day

Today you will participate in the very special biznaga day. All the activities are a complete surprise, but we promise you’ll have a fantastic day and will enjoy ‘giving back’ to this really deserving Spanish community.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Tuesday 10th May – Granada

Today you have the whole day to explore Granada at your leisure. Have a look through your biznaga pack for suggestions on what to do and where to go.

Meals: breakfast

Wednesday 11th May – Málaga

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll head to Málaga via the coast road to see some of the best beaches in the Granada province. We’ll stop for paella at a fantastic restaurant on the beach in Nerja before heading up to a gorgeous white-washed village perched on the hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Thursday 12th May – Málaga

Our final day starts with a breakfast of “Chocolate y Churros” before we meet our favourite local chef for a guided tour of the nearby fresh food market. As we wander around, we’ll purchase the goodies needed for our typically Malagueño cooking class and then head back to the kitchen. We’ll enjoy the spoils of the cooking class over a long, lazy lunch and celebrate our wonderful holiday!

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Friday 13th May – home time

After a no doubt teary farewell, you’ll head up to Madrid on the AVE fast train for your flight home (or perhaps an onward journey? Ask us about our 3 day Barcelona add-on!)

Meals: breakfast

Details of Pip’s Spanish adventure

Dates:

Tuesday 3 May – Friday 13 May 2011 (10 nights, 11 days)

Style:

Classic (note: upgrade to Luxury is available, please ask us for further details)

Price per person:

$5,999 – per person twin share, taxes included (Single Supplement – $1,999)

Included in the price:

1. Accommodation: 10 nights in the following:

• Madrid: Me Madrid x 1 night: memadrid.com
• Sevilla: Apartamantos Quirós x 4 nights: sleepinsevilla.com
• Granada: Hotel Migueletes x 3 nights: room-matehotels.com
• Málaga: Hotel La Chancla x 2 nights: lachanclahotel.com

2. Transport:

• In private vehicle with professional driver included
• Economy Class AVE Fast Train from Madrid to Sevilla (upgrade available)
• Economy Class AVE Fast Train from Málaga to Madrid (upgrade available)

3. Activities specified in the itinerary, incl entry fees, local guides & Biznaga day activities

4. Meals:

• 10 x Breakfast per person
• 8 x Lunch/Dinner per person

5. Services of a bilingual, Spanish-based, Australian holiday manager (except on days free of planned activities)

6. Biznaga pack with all the necessary information including your itinerary, contact numbers & suggestions for your free time

7. Surprises …

NOT included in the price:

• Anything not written in the ‘included in the price’ section above
• Flights between Australia and Spain
• Travel Insurance – please note: travel insurance is essential
• Visa
• Passport
• Drinks, Lunches and Dinners not specified
• Personal costs (Drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, Laundry, etc)