Routes Europe 2025
Seville, Spain
• 8 – 10 April 2025
Complimentary Tours
All Routes Europe 2025 delegates are invited to attend a complimentary tour during their time in Seville, kindly organised by our hosts. Each itinerary offers a mix of history, culture, and local cuisine to make the most of your time in these charming Andalusian cities!
To book your tour please email hjimenez@andalucia.org with your preferred tour, full name, company and the hotel in which you are staying.
All tours will take place on 7 April 2025 prior to the Welcome Reception. Pick up will be from a dedicated Official Hotel at 8:00 AM. Those who have booked a tour will be provided with more information once this has been arranged. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Jerez de la Frontera
Tour delivered in partnership with Diputación Provincial de Cádiz.
Date: Monday 7 April
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tour itinerary:
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Visit the horses of Cartuja Hierro del Bocado. In the grounds of the old pasture of ‘Fuente del Suero’, close to the Carthusian Monastery in Jerez de la Frontera, nowadays, just as at the end of the XV century, you may see the legendary Spanish purebred Carthusian horses. A place where specimens of great graze and grow: Yeguada Cartuja Hierro del Bocado
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Visit a Sherry Winery. Head to one of the famous bodegas like Lustau for a sherry-tasting tour, where you can learn about the production process of Jerez’s most famous wine.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Enjoy a traditional Andalusian meal at Lustau Wine Cellars, offering local specialties such as jamón ibérico.
- 3:00 PM - Return to Seville. Delegates can expect to arrive before 5:00 PM.
Córdoba
Date: Monday 7 April
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tour itinerary:
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Visit the Mezquita-Catedral. Begin your day at the iconic mosque-cathedral. Spend time exploring its stunning arches and courtyards.
- 11:40 AM - 12:30 PM: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter. Wander through the narrow, picturesque streets of the Judería, visiting the Synagogue and the charming Plaza Maimónides.
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Explore the Alcázar of the Christian Kings. A short walk from the Jewish Quarter, this fortress and palace boasts beautiful gardens and panoramic views of the city.
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: For lunch, we'll head to Convention Centre Palace, a historical converted Palace where you can savor salmorejo (cold tomato soup) and flamenquín (breaded pork roll).
- 3:30 PM: Return to Seville. Delegates can expect to arrive around 5:00 PM.
Huelva
Date: Monday 7 April
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tour itinerary:
- 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Visit the Muelle de las Carabelas. Begin at the Caravel Pier, where replicas of Columbus’ ships are docked. Learn about the history of the Age of Exploration and Columbus’ journey.
- 11:10 AM - 11:45 AM: Walk through the Historic Center. Take a relaxing walk through the center of Huelva, visiting the Plaza de las Monjas and the beautiful Iglesia de la Merced.
- 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM: Explore the Huelva Cathedral. Stop by the Huelva Cathedral, a beautiful mix of architectural styles, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: For a delightful seafood meal, we'll visit a renowned spot offering fresh fish and local specialties like coquinas (small clams) and jamón ibérico.
- 3:00 PM: Return to Seville. Delegates can expect to arrive before 5:00 PM.
Écija
Écija was founded by the Emperor Augustus under the name of Astigi and is one of the oldestcities in southern Spain. Today it is famous for its eleven towers, which, with their respectivechurches, are magnificent representations of the Spanish Baroque of the 17th and 18thcenturies and make up its splendid urban landscape.
Date: Monday 7 April
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tour itinerary:
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Horse carriage ride through the City of Towers Écija is well known for being one of the main equestrian centers for the breeding of Purebred Spanish Horses and there is a clear local vocation for the equestrian world, so the best way to start our visit is with a horse-drawncarriage ride through the city.
- 11:00 AM - 13:00 PM: Guided tour in English through Écija, including stops at the Plazade España, Casa Mirador de Peñaflor, the Municipal Museum of Historylocated in the Benamejí Palace and the Church of Discalced.
- 13:00 PM - 15:00 PM: Lunch at 100 Vinos Restaurant. Explore rich local cuisine paired with wines from the Province of Seville.
- 15:00 PM - 16:15 PM: Short walking tour to the Palace of Peñaflor and a private Flamenco show. This building is one of the best examples of Baroque civil architecture andis known as the palace of the long balconies.
- 16:30 PM: Return to Seville. Delegates can expect to arrive before 6:00 PM.