Spain Exploration with Ham & Cheese Factories

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Seville

  Seville, the city renowned for its vibrancy and artistic spirit, welcomes you with open arms. Once you touch down, be transported to your hotel for check-in and have the rest of the day at leisure.

  If time permits, you can go out and explore the UNESCO-listed Real Alcazar of Seville or discover the history of the city's Golden Age at Seville Cathedral on your own. Alternatively, join a small group walking tour in the evening to try some famous Andalusian cuisine like ham, fresh fried fish, and olive oil.

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• Day 2: Discover the Secrets of Iberian Ham at Family-run Farm

  Spend a full day in the stunning Sierra de Aracena, a wooded, low-lying mountain range about a 1.5-hour drive from Seville. Covering with an abundance of Mediterranean vegetation such as cork and oak, this area is the ideal habitat for Iberian pigs. Visit a family-run farm here to discover the secrets of Iberian Ham, a real national treasure of Spain. Stroll around the pasture to learn how their lifestyle and feed create their unique flavor, and visit a ham dryer to know how they become tasty hams.

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• Day 3: Sevilla - Cordoba, by Train

  Board a train and journey into Cordoba in the heart of Andalusia, a great city to visit on foot.
  Once you arrive, follow your tour guide to explore the Mosque - Cathedral of Cordoba, one of the most outstanding works of Moorish architecture. Over 850 columns support soaring arches and domes, intricately adorned in homage to Moorish artistry. After being immersed in the architectural wonders, enjoy a visual feast - an equestrian show combined with passionate Flamenco dance.

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  • Cordoba

• Day 4: Cordoba's Olive Oil and Wine Tasting

  A day of flavors awaits in Cordoba's countryside. Embark on a journey into the origins of Spain's culinary traditions with a visit to a historic olive mill. Learn the time-honored process of pressing ripe olives into a golden elixir as you sample varieties of delicacies. Afterward, explore an old wine cellar with wine tasting. Descend into a maze of barrels that have produced wine for over 350 years, while an expert guide shares the vineyard's secrets of growing grapes on the sun-drenched slopes.

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• Day 5: Venture to Los Pedroches

  Dedicated today to Los Pedroches Valley, where small villages are surrounded by stunning landscapes featuring the holm oak trees. Visit the Dehesa de Cerdo Ibérico to see how they created this anthropogenic system to raise the Iberian pig, the source of Jamón Ibérico. Enjoy lunch in the countryside with products from the farm and leisure time before returning to the hotel.

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• Day 6: Cheese Tasting and Shepherd Village

  Set out for the countryside of Cordoba. Visit an old artisan cheese factory in Los Pedroches, specializing in blue cheese. Move on to Villaralto for its famous Museum of the Shepherd. In this house of the mid-nineteenth century, you can see a recreation of the shepherd's way of life in Villarrato. After the tour, get back to the Cordoba for the night.

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• Day 7: Cordoba - Granada

  Bid farewell to Cordoba and board a train for Granada. Upon arrival, explore the Alhambra, the jewel of the Nasrid Dynasty. Delicate arches, glazed tiles, and carved calligraphy ornament towering walls, while picturesque gardens and fountains form an earthly paradise around you. Conclude the day with leisure time inside the adjoining Generalife.

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  • Granada

• Day 8: Granada, Departure

  As your Andalusian adventure comes to an end, the glories of Andalusia have forever imprinted themselves on your heart. Enjoy your free time before heading to the airport or the railway station.

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