Private 8-day Almeria Tour With Lanjaron And Baeza

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 : ARRIVAL ALMERIA

Stop At: Almería Airport, Carr. Nijar - Alquián, 04130 Almería, Spain
Arrive at Almeria airport, where you will be provided with a Meet & Greet service. A representative of the car rental company will deliver you your hired car and inform you about how to proceed on your departure day. From the airport, drive to the seaside town of Almeria, located in the province of the same name. This Mediterranean city boasts a history of Hollywood films and its Moorish past makes for a vibrant, eclectic setting.
Overnight in Almeria
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Cortijo El Sotillo or similar 4*

Day 2: Day 2 : ALMERIA – LANJARON (140 Km – 1.5 hrs)

Stop At: Hotel Alcadima, Francisco Tarrega, 3, 18420 Lanjarón, Granada, Spain
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out and drive to the mountain town of Lanjaron, located in the province of Granada. Lanjaron is known simply as the ‘spa town’ and it’s the most popular of its type in the whole of Andalusia. It is said that its waters can help alleviate ailments such as rheumatism and arthritis, as well as liver and kidney problems.
Overnight in Lanjaron
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Alcadimia or similar 3*

Day 3: Day 3 : LANJARON

Stop At: Hotel Alcadima, Francisco Tarrega, 3, 18420 Lanjarón, Granada, Spain
After breakfast at the hotel, walk out to the streets of Lanjaron to explore this wonderful town. It has enough to see and do to make a visit worthwhile at any time of the year. Savour the town’s tasty cuisine, admire the different neighbourhoods featuring traditional architecture of the hillside area of La Alpujarra, and stroll through beautiful gardens or venture out on a forest hike. The town’s main street has small shops where you can purchase traditional pieces of handmade pottery and wicker products.
Overnight in Lanjaron
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Alcadimia or similar 3*

Day 4: Day 4 : LANJARON – BAEZA (180 Km – 2 hrs)

Stop At: Hotel TRH Baeza, Calle Concepción, 3, 23440 Baeza, Jaén, Spain
Recharge your energy with a morning breakfast at the hotel, bid farewell to the tranquillity and healing waters of Lanjaron and continue north, passing through the beautiful city of Granada, all the way to Baeza. This city, together with its nearby neighbour, Ubeda, are two of the most beautiful towns in the Jaen province and both have been listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Each has magnificent monumental old towns consisting of Renaissance palaces and churches that date from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Overnight in Baeza
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = ATRH Baeza or similar 3*

Day 5: Day 5 : BAEZA

Stop At: Hotel TRH Baeza, Calle Concepción, 3, 23440 Baeza, Jaén, Spain
After breakfast at the hotel, you can make a short trip to Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park, the biggest protected area in Spain and the second biggest in Europe, for a chance to see a wide array of wildlife and plant life. Another possibility is visiting the well-known city of Jaen, capital of the province, a city full of interesting history and architecture known as the ‘World Capital of Olive Oil’.
Overnight in Baeza
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = ATRH Baeza or similar 3*

Day 6: Day 6 : BAEZA – GUADIX (115 Km – 1.5 hrs)

Stop At: Hotel Abades Guadix, km 292, A-92, 18500 Guadix, Granada, Spain
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing to Guadix, in the province of Granada. This small town is located in an outstanding rocky setting, framed by the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is a city of great historical interest and one of the oldest in Spain. It has a rich and extensive historical and artistic heritage, and great architectural buildings can be observed all over town. Three distinct areas can be found in the town. These are the upper area, with its many cave dwellings; the mediaeval, Renaissance and Baroque areas; and the area known as New Guadix, the result of a recent urban development. The town centre contains historical neighbourhoods with many cave dwellings dug into the earth. The Moorish Alcazaba stands atop a hill overlooking the town, while the monumental Cathedral and many churches and chapels dot the town’s skyline.
Overnight in Guadix
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Abades Guadix or similar 4*

Day 7: Day 7 : GUADIX – ALMERIA (115 Km – 1.5 hrs)

Stop At: Cortijo El Sotillo, Carretera Entrada San José, s/n, 04118 San José, Almería, Spain
Hop into your car and drive back to Almeria after breakfast, back to where you began your journey. Perhaps take advantage of this last full day in the beautiful coastal location and spend some relaxing hours basking in the sun on one of the many fantastic beaches in the area. Don’t forget to take a dip in the warm Mediterranean Sea.
Overnight in Almeria
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Cortijo El Sotillo or similar 4*

Day 8: Day 8 : DEPART ALMERIA

Stop At: Almería Airport, Carr. Nijar - Alquián, 04130 Almería, Spain
Bid farewell to Almeria after breakfast at the hotel and drive to the airport to drop off the car. You'll be told the return procedure and exact designated area by rentar car company when you pick up the car on arrival day. Then catch your departure flight back home.
Breakfast included.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.