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and enhanced by a number of different civilizations and cultures, from the Phoenicians to the
British. It is believed that Phoenician tribes, who founded the city of Cádiz sometime during the
10th and 9th centuries B.C., brought grape vines from the Middle East to the area, as well as the
knowledge of how to produce wine from these grapes. You will learn about the many types of
sherry ranging from the bone-dry fino, preferred by the Spanish, to sweeter varieties such as
Pedro Ximenez (or P.X.), which the British particularly like. In fact, the British love affair with
sherry dates to 1587 when Sir Francis Drake ransacked Cádiz and brought home more than 3,000
barrels of sherry.

On your way back to the Arcos area, you’ll make a brief stop at a Carthusian Monastery just
outside Jerez. Dinner on property is included again tonight. You might start
the evening off with a glass of slightly-chilled Amontillado. After your day with Ivan today, you
will know a thing or two about sherry. Enjoy!

Proposed Accommodations: Cortijo Barranco

Day 10: On to Seville via Medina Sidonia and Vejer. Today, you are off to Sevilla, one of the
crown jewels of Andalusia. After checking out of your accommodations this morning, Ivan will
lead you on a walking tour of the Arcos de la Frontera old town. You’ll learn about the
architecture and traditions of this quaint little
town, as well as taste some of the local sweets
along the way. Next, journey 30 min to Medina
Sidonia for a brief walking tour of the old town,
including a visit to the castle, which offers
wonderful views of the whole province of Cadiz.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (cost of lunch not
included) before transferring 30 min to the
charming white town of Vejer de la Frontera.
You’ll take a brief walking tour of Vejer’s
charming old town before departing for Seville.
Drive time is approximately 1 hr 45 min. Ivan will leave you off at your accommodations in
Seville where you’ll bid him farewell.

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