ANDALUCIAN COUNTRYSIDE Kempinski Estepona
Deluxe
With its wonderful beachfront location, the Kempinski has established itself as one of Spain’s most luxurious resorts. Built in striking Moorish style, the hotel overlooks beautifully manicured gardens, and three freshwater swimming pools (one of which is heated all year round). Original artwork and sculptures by the modern artist Stefan Szczesny adorn the rooms, public areas and gardens. All of the 147 bedrooms are stylish and comfortable and all have balconies and sea views. There is a comfortable lobby bar for cocktails and a pool bar. The hotel has four restaurants, the ‘Alminar Wine & Steak House’, the romantic Italian restaurant ‘Trattorria’ with views of the gardens and the sea from its terrace, the ‘Cabana del Mar’ for lighter meals and ‘El Mirador’ for breakfast. For spa enthusiasts, the wellness centre has an indoor swimming pool, Arabian steam bath, gym and treatment rooms. There is also a tennis court. 3 night price from £628 per person low season, £756 per person high season. SPECIAL OFFER 1 December – 30 April, 1 – 30 October: 7 nights for the price of 6, saving £106.
Grand Hotel Elba Estepona This tranquil spa hotel is located overlooking the sandy beach at Arena, close to the seaside town of Estepona. Gibraltar is 30 minutes away and Málaga one hours’ drive. It has been built in traditional architectural style and designed to blend into the surroundings. The 204 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable; deluxe rooms and suites have balconies overlooking the sea and there are a number of interconnecting rooms that would suit families. Seasonal restaurants include ‘Paris-Roma’ which serves French and Italian cuisine, ‘Al Andalus’ offering Spanish cooking, an ‘Asian Fusion’ option. The state-of-theart Thalasso Spa is exceptional and offers a wide range of treatments. There is an indoor pool, an attractive outdoor swimming pool and a children’s pool. The Elba is a great place for a relaxing short break or for a longer holiday and can also be easily included in a tailor-made itinerary including Seville or one of our rural properties. 3 night price from £598 per person low season, £669 per person high season.
what’s included Return flights Car hire (private transfers available at additional cost) Accommodation including breakfast The services of the Kirker Concierge to book expert local guides or a table for dinner Prices are based on sharing a double room (single supplements on request). All quotations are tailor-made and fluctuate depending on departure date; speak to an expert in our reservations department on 020 7593 2288 for advice and the latest prices.
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Direct flights from the UK to Seville Gatwick: British Airways (Summer timetable only); Gatwick: Easyjet; Dublin, Gatwick, Stansted: Ryanair (April – September only) Heathrow (via Madrid): Iberia Direct flights from the UK to Málaga Gatwick, Heathrow, London City: British Airways; Gatwick: Norwegian Belfast, Cork, Dublin: Aer Lingus; East Midlands, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham: Monarch Scheduled; Belfast, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Southend, Manchester, Newcastle: Easyjet; Belfast, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle: Jet 2 (March – October only), Southampton: Flybe Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth, Cork, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Stansted: Ryanair; Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Doncaster Sheffield, Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow, Gatwick, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle: Thomsonfly Direct flights from the UK to Gibraltar Heathrow: British Airways; Gatwick: Easyjet Luton, Birmingham, Manchester: Monarch Direct flights from UK to Jerez: Stansted: Ryanair Business Class Supplement: British Airways Club Europe from £185 return Gibraltar; £259 return Málaga
SPECIAL OFFER 1 January – 30 April: complimentary dinner each evening.
THE AL-ANDALUS TRAIN There is no better way to enjoy the beguiling landscape of Andalucia than on board the luxurious and recently restored Al-Andalus train. This ‘palace on wheels’ allows you to step back in time to the glamorous era of the Belle Epoque as you enjoy excellent cuisine, comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality on a journey that takes in the region’s fascinating cities. The train is made up of seven richly decorated carriages and four lounge cars dating back to the 1920’s. Standard suites have two low–level beds and private bathrooms; superior suites have double beds and larger bathrooms and all are air-conditioned. RAIL ITINERARY Day One, Seville – Cadiz – Jerez: Meet at Santa Justa station between 10:30 and 11:15. City tour and lunch in Seville then train to El Puerto de Santa María, and boat or bus to Cadiz. Dinner on board and overnight in Jerez. Day Two, Jerez – Ronda: Jerez wine cellar and a visit to the School of Equestrian Art. Lunch and free time. Dinner on board while the train travels to Ronda. Day Three, Ronda – Granada: Ronda tour, lunch and free time to enjoy the stunning location of this city. Dinner on board while the train travels to Granada. Day Four, Granada: Morning visit to the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens followed by lunch, Free time in the afternoon, then dinner and a flamenco show. Overnight in Granada. Day Five, Granada – Baeza – Ubeda – Cordoba: A visit to Baeza including the Olive Oil Culture Museum and lunch in Ubeda. Dinner on board while travelling to Cordoba. Overnight in Cordoba. Day Six, Córdoba – Seville: A tour of Córdoba; lunch on board on the journey back to Seville, arriving approximately 17.00 hrs.
Prices from £3,270 per person to include flights to Seville, two nights’ accommodation in Seville, all meals and drinks on board the train (some dinners will be in good local restaurants), guided excursions, musical performances and entrance fees. Further details including full daily itineraries are available on request. Departure dates in 2015 from Seville: 6, 13, 20, 27 April; 4, 11, 18, 25 May; 1, 8 June; 14, 21, 28 September; 5, 12, 19 October.
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