Moorish architecture and legend, hilltop white villages covered with orange blossoms, restaurants featuring paella, gazpacho & tapas, endless sunshine and of course, flamenco. Spring in southern Spain is a time of celebration and cycling between the white villages of Andalusia, staying in luxury is sublime.
Location
Cordoba
CĂłrdoba, Spain
Day 1
Palma del Rio
Palma del RĂo, Spain
Day 2+3
Carmona
Carmona, Spain
Day 4+5
Seville
Seville, Spain
Day 6+7
Whatâs Included in the Cost of Your Trip?
INCLUDED INÂ REGULAR TRIP
6 nights hotels
All breakfasts and 1 dinner
Luggage transfers
Use of a high quality performance hybrid or road bike and accessories
We require that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene reasons
Comprehensive Tour Details with detailed pre-trip information
Detailed route instructions and map
Personal meet & greet with our local Area Manager
Area manager available on call throughout the tour
Access to Loyalty Program and other exclusive benefits
Particulars
EVENT DATES
Custom trips also available
TOTAL DAYS
ARRIVE / DEPART
ACTIVITY LEVEL
TERRAIN
COST
Classic Accommodation: US $2,250
Single Supplement: US $570
Luxe Accommodation: US $2,750
Single Supplement: US $690
Getting there
You can reach Cordoba by rail (2 hours - trains are leaving every hour during the day). The easiest way to reach the hotel in Cordoba is by taxi and these can be found on arrival outside the train station.Day 1
Cordoba
Begin in the charming city of Cordoba with its Moorish architecture and monuments. On this trip, your hotel is included on arrival day and there is no planned cycling on this day.
Day 2
Palma del Rio
You’ll begin cycling from the historical center of Cordoba, following the Guadalquivir River to Almodevar del Rio where you can visit the castle; from here youâll continue on to Palma del Rio.
Ride Distance: 71 km, elevation gain 470 m.*
Day 3
Palma del Rio
Ride into the Sierra Morena, along quiet roads to a splendid lake, where a picnic would make for an ideal way to spend mid-day. Palma del Rio is the home to several flamenco players and you may visit a tapas bar that often hosts performances.
Ride Distance: 57 km, elevation gain 574 m or 20 km, gain 77 m.*
Day 4
Carmona
Weâll ride past rolling wheat fields and bull farms en route to Carmona, a picturesque walled village famous for Roman ruins, art and architecture; you may want to visit these on a walking tour (additional) with local historian before dinner.
Day 5
Carmona
Choose between an easy ride through plains to Marchena or a more challenging ride into the Parque natural de la Sierrra de Hornachuelos. You stay in a four star hotel in the historical district of Carmona.
Ride Distance: 38 km, elevation gain 214 m or 65 km, gain 453 m or 56 km, gain 363 m.*
Day 6
Seville
From Carmona, youâll continue west, crossing the Guadalquivir River at Villaverde making our way to Santiponce, just outside of Seville. Santiponce is the site of extraordinary Roman ruins and youâll have time to visit these before continuing into Seville. Youâll stay at the fabulous Casas de la Juderia located in the historical center of town.
Ride Distance: 70 km, elevation gain 231 m.*
Day 7
Depart at your leisure for onward travel.
*Distance and elevation gains may vary depending on hotels chosen for specific departure.
Classic

The 3 star hotel has been completely redecorated and has an excellent location in the Jewish Quarter, just across from the Mosque.

A luxurious hotel, formerly a 15th century monastery and surrounded by cloistered patios and an exquisite pool in the gardens. There is an excellent restaurant in the hotel.

Located in the historical center, this 4-star hotel is both elegant and enchanting with the expected amenities of a hotel in this class. Swimming pool.

The NY Times Travel review says, âOverlooking La Plaza de la Alamdeda, the hotel, which was a convent in the 18th century, is a crisp, 25 room country-chic modern establishment popular with the bohemian set.â We like the location, close enough to the historical center with lots of great cafes and restaurants nearby and the standard of service in the hotel.
Luxe

Located in the historical district, this 4-star hotel comprises two 18th century mansions restored to their original splendor.

A luxurious hotel, formerly a 15th century monastery and surrounded by cloistered patios and an exquisite pool in the gardens. There is an excellent restaurant in the hotel.

Built on the ruins of a 14th century fortified palace this 4-star hotel was declared a National Monument. The rooms are comfortable and it has a beautiful pool and views over the countryside.

With beautiful interconnected patios, an exquisite music room and a new swimming pool, this is one of Seville's finest 4-star hotels.
Trip Reviews
“Fabulous accommodation Cordoba, Palma de Rio, Carmona. We were lucky enough to arrive in Sevilla during Bienal de Flamenco and saw a great performance. It was not a big challenge for us, but that was fine, since we really liked having energy and time to visit the towns we were in.”
“Loved the restored monastery and palace type settings. I was happy with the level of support on the trip.”
“[Your Area Manager] is lovely. Routes were well-planned, suggestions about where to stop and eat, etc. were helpful.â
âI loved the cities visited. You picked great hotels.â
âWe have done many self-guided tours in Europe and we thought your directions were well above most.â
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