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Food, Culture & History in Andalucia

Jan 4 2025 to Jan 14 2025


Join Us for an Unforgettable Culinary Adventure!

Departure from the US for overnight flight to Seville on January 4,2025, returning on January 14, 2025 from Malaga. Airfare is not included but Celestial Voyagers can help you get the best airfare and schedule.

Hotel Las Casas De la Juderia 
Let us know your flight information. We can arrange a private transfer to the hotel (not included) check-in at the hotel for 3 nights. 

Arrival in Seville. English-speaking assistance and group transfer on arrival is included. (If you will be arriving on a different flight, private transfer to your hotel in Seville is available at an additional cost.) Check-in to Hotel Las Casas De la Juderia for three nights. 

In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour of Santa Cruz and the Guadalquivir River Bank. 

In the evening, get a taste of Seville at a welcome dinner in a nearby local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a welcome night’s rest.
DAY 2 - WELCOME TO ANDALUCIA!

In the morning, we explore the famous sights of Seville, the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Real Alcazar with an expert local guide. 

At lunchtime, we will have a private tapas tour in Triana with detailed explanation of the various tastings. The afternoon will be at leisure to further explore Seville on your own. 

Free evening for dinner or a snack and a glass of vino. We can make recommendations and help with reservations.
DAY 3 - EXPLORE SEVILLE AND TAPAS TASTING

In the morning, we drive to Jerez de La Frontera, about 1½ hours where we’ll spend the day visiting the town and visiting a sherry cellar to learn about the methods of production of this world-famous fortified wine. 

We’ll visit the local market and then have a cooking demonstration by the chef of La Carbona Restaurant. A local family found this old winery, where the treasures of Marco de Jerez were stored. The son of the Muñoz Soto family, Chef Javier, has found inspiration for his cuisine within its walls at his atmospheric restaurant nestled under rustic wooden beams. 

We’ll enjoy a cooking demonstration by the chef followed by lunch based on the use of sherry of course accompanied by sherry in its varied forms. Guests will receive recipes so they can recreate the dishes back at home, perhaps accompanied by a bottle of Jerez wine brought back from here. 

We return to Seville and have the evening at leisure for tapas and more wine or dinner and a stroll through the town.

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and depart for beautiful Cordoba for a fascinating day exploring the influence of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity there. 

We visit La Mezquita (a former mosque), the Old Town, the Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos and the historic Jewish quarter. We will be led by a guide who has expert knowledge of Cordoba’s Jewish heritage. 

Our sumptuous lunch at Casa Mazal (House of Good Luck) will be a beautifully-presented selection of typical Sephardic dishes. A performance of the hauntingly beautiful music of the Sephardim (Jews of Spanish origin) will help bring this culture to life. 

After checking into our hotel in Cordoba for one night, the remainder of the day will be at leisure.
DAY 5 - CORDOBA & ITS JEWISH HERITAGE

In the morning, we depart for Baena where we’ll visit the Olive Oil Museum, naturally including an olive oil tasting and the typical dish of Salmorejo (tomato and olive oil creamy cold soup). 

On to Zuheros where we’ll visit the cheese producer, Quesería de la Sierra Subbética. 

Lunch will be at Zuhayra Restaurant and will feature local products like cod, chickpeas, pine nuts, oxtail, and “Flores”: flower-shaped honey-dipped pastry. 

After this royal lunch, we leave for the typical little Andalucian town of Priego de Cordoba, about 30 minutes away. 

There we check into our first class hotel, La Huerta De Las Palomas for one night, a typical Andalusian style property surrounded by olive trees. 

Time for a stroll about the town on your own before calling it a night.
DAY 6 - BAENA, ZUHEROS & PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA

After breakfast, we depart for Granada, a 1¼ hour drive. Upon arrival, we will visit the exquisite Royal Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Spain’s most significant and well-known example of Islamic architecture along with the Generalife Palace, the country estate of the rulers of the Granada in Al-Andalus. 

After check-in to the Hotel NH Collection Victoria for two nights, we’ll join together for dinner at a local restaurant featuring local specialties.
DAY 7 - GRANADA & THE ALHAMBRA

Today, we’ll visit the local food market and learn about local products and then join together for a hands-on cooking class followed by the lunch we prepare. 

After free time in the afternoon to explore Granada on our own, we’ll visit the historic hammam (Islamic bathhouse) on the banks of the River Darro in the Albaicin quarter of the city. 

In the evening, we will have a drink while seeing an exciting show of Gypsy-style flamenco in a cave where the Gypsy community long resided.
DAY 8 - GRANADA MARKET TOUR & GYPSY FLAMENCO

After breakfast, we depart for a morning drive to Ronda, a drive of about 2¾ hours, where we’ll see its famous bridge. 

Next, we visit an organic winery, Cellar Joaquim Fernandez, where we’ll taste four organic wines along with an appetizer followed by lunch in the vineyard. In Ronda, warm Mediterranean highland climate and the stronger cooler Atlantic influences make the highland, sustainable, craft wines of Ronda unique. The phylloxera virus in the 19th century wiped out the original vines, but in 1986 the first new Ronda vineyard was established. Now there are nearly 30 new vineyards scattered about the countryside. 

After lunch, we will have a guided tour of Ronda, one of the most remarkable medieval towns in Spain. 

We continue onto beautiful coastal Malaga, a drive of about 1¾ hours, and check in to the charming Hotel Molina Lario, just a few steps away from the Cathedral; here we spend our last two nights in Andalucia.
DAY 9 - RONDA & MALAGA ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

For our final day, we’ll visit the local food market to choose the ingredients for our tapas cooking class and then enjoy them for lunch. 

In the afternoon, we will have a guided walking tour of historical Malaga, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, founded by Phoenicians about 770 BCE. The remains of the walls of the Phoenician city are visible in the cellar of the Museo Picasso Málaga, which contains 285 works by the artist who was born in Malaga. 

We’ll tour the Castle of Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba, the fortress and royal residence, originally built in the eleventh century by the Muslim rulers. We’ll see the Church of Santiago (Saint James), an example of Gothic vernacular Mudéjar, the hybrid style combining elements from Christian and Islamic traditions that evolved after the Reconquista. 

Our Gala Farewell Dinner will be at Jose Carlos Garcia, a one-star MIchelin restaurant located in the Port of Malaga.
DAY 10 - HISTORIC MALAGA & TAPAS CLASS

After breakfast, drive to Malaga Airport for flights home (or extend your stay in Andalucia–we can help).

Departure from the US for an overnight flight to Malaga, Spain, the main city on Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. Airfare is not included in the price. Celestial Voyagers can help you choose the best routing and schedule. You may want to arrive earlier to rest from jet lag. Let us know if you need additional nights and an arrival transfer to the hotel. Should you purchase your airline ticket on your own, it is very important to send us a copy.

Pricing

$6975 per person sharing in a double room Single supplement + $930 Final payment due: Friday, October 18, 2024
Deposit $750 due upon registration

Hotel Details

Hotel Las Casas De La Juderia Seville 4*

The Hotel Las Casas de la Judería occupies 27 traditional-style Sevillian houses connected by passageways and patios. The hotel features a rooftop pool, a spa and typical Andalusian patios. Its 134 rooms, all different, intermingle through more than 40 patios, gardens, tunnels and labyrinthine inner streets filled with fountains, statues, period furniture, amphorae, and old walls.

Hotel NH Amistad Córdoba 4*

Made up of two noble 17th and 18th century palaces in the historic heart Jewish Quarter of Córdoba, this hotel’s traditional courtyards, archways and woodwork have been carefully restored. It is a 5 minutes’ walk from the city’s shops and historical sites. Quiet contemporary-style rooms have views of courtyards, Maimonides Square or the historic wall which once separated the Jewish and Christian quarters. There is a gym, swimming pool, café, restaurant, and 2 open-air patios.

La Huerta De Las Palomas, Priego de Cordoba 4*

A hotel with majestic facilities in a rural setting very close to Priego de Córdoba, a beautiful and authentic Andalusian town chosen as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. It has a swimming pool and classic gardens, comfortable and well-kept rooms in  a romantic setting with an array of amenities.

Hotel NH Collection Victoria Granada 4*

A magnificent early 20th-century corner building with a classical-style façade, this iconic hotel in the heart of Granada is a 20 minute walk to the magnificent Alhambra. Step out straight into a lively shopping and restaurant area and the nearby cathedral and the Royal Chapel. This exceptional hotel has 70 elegant, modern rooms, most with balconies and views over the city to the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Hotel Molina Lario, Malaga, 4*

This quiet hotel in the heart of the historic city center features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service. Experience the most authentic and vibrant side of Málaga here where the city's energy flows through its doors Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool and bar. The hotel is close to some of Malaga's most popular landmarks and the Alcazaba, Castillo de Gibralfaro, and Museo Picasso Malaga are all within walking distance.

 

Itinerary Note

This itinerary is subject to possible changes or adjustments due to weather and traffic conditions or other unpredictable events. We will make every effort to ensure that any substitutions are of equal value and interest. 

This custom tour was created for Aliza Green Culinary & Cultural Tours
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I have had the privilege of traveling extensively always independently with a one or two friends. When deciding to visit India, I was hesitant to do this trip on my own so I took my first group tour, lead by Aliza. It was 13 strangers that by the end of the trip were, and are, friends. It was a lot of surprises, calories and laughter and I would love to travel, with a group, and Aliza again.

-Judy S

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Travels with Aliza Green are like her incomparable cookbooks: a recipe of well researched ingredients, knowledge, and tidbits of history and lore that yield a delicious result. Highly recommended!

-Jim and Gail

Morocco Tour

My husband and I have taken two culinary tours with Aliza Green (Tuscany and Umbria in Italy and Morocco) and they were just amazing. Aliza is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. She took us to places which we never would have found on our own and balances educational experiences with dining and shopping to provide an excellent time. We would definitely travel with her again.

-Caryn and Gordon

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Probably the most enjoyable and informative trip I have ever taken. A fantastic itinerary and Aliza was very helpful and knowledgeable.  Best way to see Morocco!

-Tina W

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When I returned from my Moroccan tour with Aliza Green, I felt truly grateful to have been able to experience this wonderful country through Aliza and the fabulous local tour guide's eyes.  What a treat for the senses!  Beautiful colors, exotic smells and dramatic scenery awaited me in Morocco.  Aliza was a tour de force leader of the group.  She was prompt in her email communications and answered all questions prior to the trip.  The little issues that arose during the trip she dealt with efficiently and courteously.  She has wonderful people skills and was easy to relate to making us feel warm and welcomed.  She chose a local guide who was the best guide I've ever had.  He was knowledgeable, engaging and warm.  I can't say enough good things about the experience.  The best testimonial is that I, who have never wanted to go on a group tour before, wouldn't hesitate to join Aliza on another one of her tours! 

-B. Nathan

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[We] could not have been happier with our decision to spend our honeymoon on our trip to Morocco with you and the group. Every day, every hotel, meal and activity, you and the guides vastly exceeded our expectations. The seamless manner in which the entire trip played out is a testimony to you and your colleagues hard work. Having traveled throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa in the past, no trip comes close to the experience we shared with you and the group and for that we are forever grateful. But the best testimonial is that we are already planning to join you on another tour. We can't wait! 

-R Sterling

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My trip to Morocco with Aliza Green seemed like a miracle. Everything ran perfectly. We had an amazing local guide. Aliza was a wonderful companion and introduced us to one of the greatest cuisines in the world in a fascinating and beautiful country.  I cannot recommend her and her tours enough. 

- N Cutrer

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Although I’ve done a lot of solo traveling as well as traveling with friends, this was my first time being part of a tour – and what a wonderful tour it was!   It was a pleasure to experience the culture and cuisine of Morocco with a comprehensive itinerary, an amiable small group, an experienced guide, and an expert driver.  Nothing was lacking, and in retrospect, I realized I could not have had as full or robust experience on my own.  Aliza’s tour of Morocco exceeded my high expectations in every way.   

-BA Nathan

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-N Whitehead

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-D Macey

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Aliza Green's culinary tours go beyond the ordinary. Her unique perspective on the culinary roots of any place help bring the history and culture alive. As someone who went on tours to both India and Israel, I felt as though I was on a walk through history and the many different influences that brought h the country into being. And you have never had so much nonstop deliciousness anywhere else! But don't worry! With all the walking and touring and tasting, you won't gain a pound. The only thing you will bring back is delicious memories to treasure for a lifetime! And newfound friends to plan your next big trip! 

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Tour Highlights

  • Guided tour of Seville’s Royal Alcazar, the Giralda Tower and the Cathedral.
  • Tapas tasting in Triana with detailed explanations of the offerings
  • Jerez de la Frontera, sherry cellar visit and cooking demo of sherry cuisine
  • Expert guided tour of Cordoba’s historic Jewish quarter, Sephardic cuisine lunch and musical performance at Casa Mazal
  • Tour of the Olive Oil Museum in Baena and dine on authentic regional cuisine in Zuheros
  • Granada market tour and hands-on cooking class followed by the lunch
  • Gypsy-style flamenco performance in a cave in Granada
  • Guided tour in Granada of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife
  • Organic winery tour and tasting with lunch in the vineyard in Ronda
  • Guided Tour of Malaga including the Alcazaba, El Gibralfaro, La Iglesia de Santiago and the Picasso Museum
  • Malaga Port Farewell dinner at Jose Carlos Garcia Michelin-starred restaurant

Services Included

  • Nine night’s accommodation, double occupancy
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • Welcome dinner (drinks not included)
  • 6 lunches (drinks not included unless indicated) at restaurants and with cooking classes
  • Three dinners (drinks not included unless indicated)  
  • Bottled water on coach and with meals
  • Coffee and tea with meals
  • Expert commentary, culinary advice and background by Chef Aliza Green
  • All culinary activities and excursions in the program
  • Two cooking classes plus demo and two wine tastings at wineries
  • English-speaking assistance for airport arrival and departure
  • Professional English-speaking local guides for the visits in the program
  • All entrance fees to museums and historic sites
  • Luxury, private coach for transfers and excursions
  • Daily city tax at the hotels
  • VAT and Local taxes

Services Not Included

  • Single room supplement
  • International flights between the U.S. and Seville and between Malaga and the U.S.
  • Transfers between airport and hotel and arrival and departure
  • Beverages (other than bottled water, coffee and tea) with lunches and dinners
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers (we will help with suggested amounts)
  • Trip cancellation and travel insurance (travel insurance is required)
  • ETIAS travel authorization at approx. $10 ETIAS website
  • Passport and visa fees as needed (Note: if you are not a U.S.citizen a visa may be necessary; a green card is compulsory.) 

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