The Gardens of Southern Spain 2009
Starting from only £995

Come and enjoy the beauty of southern Spain with Karen, your Spanish-speaking tour guide. I studied Spanish at University and my thesis was all about Islamic architecture in Spain, so this is the perfect tour. I studied at the University of Sevilla and lived in Sevilla itself.

AC Palacio de Santa Paula Granada

Itinerary

1 March: Fly to Malaga. We join our coach to drive towards our hotel, the 5 star AC Palacio de Santa Paula Granada stopping at Jardin Botanico de la Concepcion on our way and Jardines de Narvaez. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel restaurant.

2 March: This morning we visit one of the world's most famous gardens, the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens. We'll explore the Albaicin and go to a local restaurant and Carmen los Martires. We then travel to Cordoba to our hotel the 4 star AC Cordoba.

3 March: We visit three Cordoba gardens today that will show the variety of gardens in this region.

4 March: We visit the Mosque, Patio of Oranges and The Royal Palace in the morning, followed by the Cordoba Botanic Garden in the afternoon. We then drive to our hotel the 4 star AC Cuidad de Sevilla, in Andalucia's most sparkling city famous for its oranges.

5 March: We visit Maria Luisa Park, the gardens of Antiguo Hospital de los Venerables, Jardines de la Buhaira and have an optional early evening walk through Santa Cruz to see the patio ‘carmens’.

6 March: Today we see the gardens of Murillo, the Alcazar and the Casa de Pilatos and enjoy our last evening in Sevilla.

7 March:We leave for Ronda to see the Casa del rey Moro, Banos los Arabes and Palacio de Mondragon before returning to our 4 star hotel AC Malaga Palacio.

8 March:We visit a private garden where we take lunch and then transfer to Malaga airport for our afternoon flight.

Early Bird Discount:
Book direct and pay in full by 31/05/08 and receive 10 per cent off the final instalment.
Tour price per person: land only
Based on a minimum 20 persons travelling

Cost:
Double room per person: £995 on bed and breakfast basis
Single supplement: £965
Superior rooms available at a supplement

What's Included:
8 day tour
Departs: 1 March 2009
Returns: 8 March 2009
Fully escorted throughout by a horticultural expert, Karen Platt
Air-conditioned coach where stated

Airport transfers
Deluxe accommodation in 5 and 4 star luxury hotels for:
1 night Granada
2 nights Cordoba
3 nights Sevilla
1 night Malaga
Meals where stated
Entrance fees to all gardens

KPGT travel pack including free book, guide to gardens and local information. There is no refund on any gardens not visited or any days in which you do not participate for any reason. The itinerary is subject to change including hotels.

Flights
We can arrange your flight and have recourse to excellent group rates without obligation. There might be additional transfer fees for anyone not booking their flight through KPGT.
Insurance: we can arrange insurance
N.B. All passengers need a current passport valid for at least 6 months.
Owing to hotel deadlines, the final date for booking is November 24 2008.
A £100 deposit holds your booking.