When you Arrive: The cycling trip begins at 6 p.m. at your hotel in Sevilla, where we will gather for a tour briefing and bike fitting. Following the tour orientation, you may take advantage of a tour of the city to see sights including Seville's Cathedral, which is the third-largest cathedral in the world. Next, we'll take a tapas tour of some of Seville's best tapas bars. Seville has too many attractions to list them all here, but among the must-sees are the Royal Alcazar, Plaza de Espaa, and the enormous cathedral. Additionally, Seville was Spain's most significant city from the 13th through the 16th centuries. It served as the planning hub for the New World voyages of explorers like Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and Hernan Cortes, and was home to several kings and queens. A second alternative that comes highly suggested is to travel a little distance outside of Seville to the Roman remains of Italica. Emperors Trajan and Hadrian both called Italica home, and Hadrian in particular had a significant impact on the city. In addition to building many of the streets, baths, and temples that are still in existence today, he supported the construction of the enormous amphitheatre, which was the fourth biggest in the Roman world. We have a welcoming reception and dinner together that night, and we indulge in tapas eating, one of Seville's favourite past times. Meal Schedule: Dinner

Cycle Routes: To avoid traffic, take the 38 km drive from Seville to Carmona and then cycle to Palma del Rio. Route: 49km / 400m Elevation: 30 miles / 1200 ft Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Lunch To avoid the downtown traffic, we start the day by switching vehicles and travelling a short distance to Carmona. From Carmona we cycle to Palma del Rio. We pass through palm palms, orange groves, cotton farms, and sunflower and cactus patches as we ride across a pleasantly sloping landscape. These are the Guadalquivir River's rich plains, which have served as the area's primary waterway for generations. The river was utilised by the Romans to convey soldiers and valuable metals, and it later formed part of a complicated irrigation system during Muslim dominion. You can see the imperial eagles and vultures that generally soar far above as we bike by a beautiful lake as travel further into Hornachuelos Park. In Palma del Rio, the routes come to an end. Then have lunch here, where you can sample regional delicacies like gazpacho or salmorejo, and we spend the night in a stunning hotel set inside a series of monasteries from the fifteenth century. Enjoy an evening tour of Palma's mediaeval centre and its historical background.

Routes for Cycling: From Palma del Rio to Cordoba Route: 61 km / 38 miles Elevation: 400 m / 1300 feet Meal Schedule: Breakfast, Dinner Before we arrive at the stunning castle of Almodóvar del Ro, we ride parallel to the Guadalquivir River from Palma del Ro. Almodóvar Castle, which dates to the 8th century, looms over the nearby plains and has a fairy-tale-like appeal. The TV series Game of Thrones picked it as a filming site because of its traditional Medieval design. From Almodóvar, the path travels through gently rising roads until it reaches Medina Azahara, a palace city that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Abd al Rahman III, the greatest of all Muslim caliphs in Spain and one of the most powerful monarchs of the Middle Ages, established the Medina Azahara in the 10th century. The distance to our lunch spot on the outskirts of Cordoba is only a short one from there. We have a delicious local lunch there before making the short trip to the hotel in the old district. Córdoba is one of the most fascinating and culturally varied cities in Spain. You will have a day to yourself to explore the city's numerous breath-taking landmarks and neighbourhoods. This afternoon, before our supper at one of Cordoba's classic patio restaurants, we go on a guided tour of the city's Juderia, Patios, and Craft Works.

A Day off- Relax and enjoy Sightseeing Meal Schedule: Breakfast Today is your free day in the beautiful city of Córdoba. Córdoba is arguably the city most closely connected with Muslim rule in Spain, even more so than Seville and Granada. For seven centuries, Cordoba served as the Al-Andalus Caliphate's capital. In addition, it was the biggest metropolis on earth when it reached its zenith in the 10th and 11th centuries. There is still a tonne of amazing monuments from this and ancient eras. The most well-known structure is the Mezquita, a former magnificent mosque that now serves as the city's primary church. In addition, the Judera (Jewish Quarter) is a fascinating network of little alleyways where you may visit the old house of the renowned philosopher Maimonides. Additionally, the city is home to some remarkable historical ruins, including the Roman bridge that spans the river and leads to the Mezquita. Even though they were destroyed during Julius Caesar's army's siege of the city in the first century BCE, portions of the Roman wall still exist. Major attractions to Visit: Calleja de las Flores Alley Alcázar fortress of the Christian Monarchs The Soul of Cordoba. Nocturnal visit to the Great Mosque Roman Bridge and Bridge Gate Roman temple Passion and "Duende" of the Andalusian Horse permanent equestrian show Medina Azahara Palace of the Marquises of Viana Great Mosque of Cordoba Julio Romero de Torres Museum

Routes for bicycling: from Cordoba to Zuheros Extended Route: 75 km /46 miles Elevation: 1150m / 3700 ft Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Lunch There are a few alternative routes that may be taken, but we chose the most picturesque one, which is 75 kilometres. From Cordoba to Zuheros, the route we chose involves cycling entirely over serene and lovely rural roads. The landscape is more undulating as we go along a balcony road through wide-open countryside and pass by little white towns that are so distinctive of the area. We have lunch at a tiny cheesemaker and sample some of their regional produce. Following a quick stop for refuelling, we travel the short distance to the town of Zuheros, where we stay in a traditional Andalusian Cortijo—a sort of rural country villa. One of Spain's most endearing "white towns," Zuheros is home to a castle from the 12th century that is perched precariously above a valley. The longer route includes an additional out-and-back ride through the Subbética Natural Park, rising to the amazingly called "Bat Cave" (Cueva de Los Murciélagos), which is included in the longer route. This evening, we can tour Nuez Prad's family-run organic cold olive press facility.

Cycle Routes: From Zuheros to Priego de Cordoba Route: 63 km / 1,200 m Elevation: 39 miles / 3900 feet Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Dinner One of the most picturesque rides of the trip takes place today as the cycling route continues through the serene environment of the Subbética Natural Park. The route has a further ascent along the Subbética mountains' edge and follows a highly curving road that is entertaining to ride. Little castles and turrets dot the landscape, hinting at the prominence of the area in earlier centuries dotted among the rolling olive orchards and white towns. As always, we stick to very calm roads the entire time so you can completely concentrate on taking in the scenery. The vibrant town of Luque is one of the attractions, in addition to the stunning environment. Our overnight accommodation is in the town of Priego de Córdoba. It is here where our beautiful journey ends. A charming village named Priego was established along one of the Muslim Caliphate's primary trading routes. It is renowned for its little ancient town, built around a castle and perched atop a spectacular cliff.

Cycle Routes: Ride de Cordoba to Montefrio from Priego de Cordoba Extended Route: 58km / 1,250m Elevation: 36 miles / 4100 ft Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Lunch We continue on peaceful and picturesque rural lanes from Priego de Córdoba, going through olive orchards and fertile farmland with breath-taking vistas all along the way. Before a long descent to the hotel, the route rises and descends the high terrain between the two. Another classic white town of Andalucia awaits us at Montefro. It has several beautiful boutique shops that specialise in the local olive oil and is dominated by its hilltop fortification from the fourteenth century.

Cycle Routes: Ride from Montefrio to Granada Extended Route: 57km / 650m Elevation: 36 miles / 2100 ft Meal Schedule: Breakfast and Dinner The last riding day departs from Montefrío and travels to Granada. Although the majority of our ride is downhill, the Sierra Nevada mountains provide a stunning background. We traverse through Vega de Granada valley, which is rich in fertility and is home to a wide variety of crops. You may anticipate seeing cherries, asparagus, watermelons, apricots, tobacco, figs, lentil plants, and much more, depending on the season! We stop for coffee at Santa Fé, which is most known as the town where Christopher Columbus visited Queen Isabella to receive approval for his trip in which he found the Americas, en route to Granada. After that, as we travel to the historic centre of Granada, we take a beautiful cycling path along the river to escape all the traffic. You are free to explore this lovely city after a classic tapas-style lunch. The Alhambra Palace, arguably Spain's most famous structure, ranks first on the list of must-see attractions. The Nasrid dynasty, who were the last Muslim kings of Spain, resided at the opulent Alhambra. It is a lavish exhibition of exquisite architecture, elaborate gardens, and protective fortifications that is unforgettable to view. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, the so-called "Catholic kings," overthrew the last Nasrid emperors in 1492. They were so amazed that they decided to stay at the palace themselves for a while. In addition to the renowned Alhambra Palace, Granada is home to the lovely Albayzin neighbourhood, which has some of the greatest tapas bars in all of Spain.

After breakfast, our guided tour concludes. We will assist you in making your travel arrangements for your subsequent destination and will transport you to the train or airport in Granada as per your request. Meal Schedule: Breakfast