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THE SHERRY TRIANGLE ˜ ANDALUSIA2018

Famous for flamenco, sherry and phenomenal tapas, Andalusia is the perfect destination to embark on a gastronomic adventure in 2018. The towns of Jerez, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda form the Sherry Triangle - an undiscovered gem brimming with wonderful bodegas, tapas bars, excellent restaurants and a fascinating history.

Boasting unparalleled quality of seafood, charcuterie and wine, you would expect hoards of tourists to visit the region, yet it still remains largely untouched. Spend your days horse-riding in the Andalusian countryside before venturing into the heart of the Sherry Triangle for sherry tasting, mouth-watering lunches and evenings of flamenco.

We promise you, now is the time to visit.

Bacchus design and lead tailor-made tours taking you on an experiential journey of a destination, combining exercise with discovering a place through its local food, wine and people. Their specialist knowledge of the Sherry Triangle through local contacts will give you the chance to unearth the hidden gems; the sherry bodegas, gastronomy and wonderful characters that make the region so special.

THE SHERRY TRIANGLE • ANDALUSIA

In the heart of rich Andalusian countryside, situated 10 kilometres outside Jerez de la Frontera, lies Alcantara Ecuestre. It is a beautiful farm dedicated entirely to horses and equestrian pursuits, run by the charming Alfonso Lopez de Carrizosa and his lovely wife Rocio de la Calle Duran. With beautiful, rustic accommodation available for small groups, it is a fantastic outdoor retreat for horse lovers.

Alfonso has spent his entire life riding and has transformed Alcantara into a place to share and enjoy his passion. His 28 horses, predominantly Spanish-bred, are trained personally by him and his friendly team and can accommodate any level of horse rider - whether going for a hack or learning the ‘Spanish Walk’!

The Lopez Carrizosa family is not just known for its equestrian activities. It is one of the oldest families in Jerez having ousted the Moors from Andalusia during the Crusades in the 12th Century. Alfonso´s father is the current Earl of Peraleja, and with Alfonso you can ride through one of the most emblematic estates in the area, where the famous Carthusian horse was bred.

DAY 1

• Morning flight into Jerez de La Frontera

• Visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez

• Bacchus transfer to Alcantara Ecuestre - welcome by Alfonso and Rocio over a leisurely tapas and sherry lunch

• Early evening taberna-a-taberna hack with Alfonso

• Andalusian dinner on the terrace in Alcantara prepared by Rocio

IN THE SADDLE

DAY 2

• Depart for a 3-hour hack with Alfonso to the famous Ermita (hermitage) Salto al Cielo, owned by Alfonso’s father. Salto al Cielo translated literally means ‘jump to the sky,’ and is where the Carthusian monks used to visit on their ‘journey’ to heaven. It also has what is reputed to be the oldest bull ring in the World!

• Return to Alcantara for a tapas and sherry lunch

• Bacchus transfer to Medina Sidonia to visit a traditional Andalusian ranch, Finca Los Alburejos, owned by the famous Domecq family, followed by tapas and sherry in the courtyard

• Return to Alcantara for a sherry paired dinner prepared by Rocio

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Jerez, Sanlucar & El Puerto are as quintessentially Spanish as it gets - fuelled by sherry, tapas and flamenco, these elegant Andalusian towns have retained a local charm and atmosphere that will make you never want to pack your bags and leave. With many cobbled alleys, plazas, sherry bodegas and seafront bars to explore, you will usually find you have your first glass of sherry around noon and then always find a perfectly reasonable excuse to have another one. DAY 3

• Morning carriage ride with mules at Alcantara - suitable for non-riders and children - riders can accompany on horseback

• Tour, tasting and 3-course wine paired lunch with host and owner of Ximenez Spinola Bodega, Jose Antonio. Prepare to be regaled with Winston Churchill quotes and glass after glass of wine, sherry, brandy and cigars if you wish!

• Late afternoon transfer to Sanlucar de Barrameda and check-in to Posada de Palacio, a renovated 18th century palace-house.

• Evening drink in Medina Sidonia Botanical Gardens followed by sherry and tapas in the old town of Sanlucar

THE HEART OF THE SHERRY TRIANGLE

DAY 4

• Breakfast at Posada de Palacio

• Morning vineyard and bodega tour of La Gitana Manzanilla - learn about the production of manzanilla sherry, unique to the town of Sanlucar de Barrameda

• Lunch on the shores of the Guadalquivir River at Casa Bigote - the freshest langoustine in Andalusia!

• Time for siestas, a beach walk or swim in the sea

• Return to Posada de Palacio before a sherry paired dinner in El Espejo, adjacent to your hotel

DAY 5

• Breakfast at Posada de Palacio

• Transfer to Jerez airport for your late morning flight home

SEAFOOD AND SHERRY IN SANLUCAR

PriceFrom £1,995 per person. Group size of *8 is most preferrable.

What is included?- Airport transfers on arrival to and departure from Jerez- 4 nights accommodation (*2 nights in Alcantara & *2 nights in Posada de Palacio in Sanlucar- All breakfasts, lunches and evening meals incl. sherry and wine- Two 3-hour hacks at Alcantara + morning horse-and-carriage ride- Visit to the Domecq ranch- Bodega visits - Ximenez Spinola and Hidalgo- Bacchus hosts What is excluded?Flights, travel insurance, tips, personal costs

Accommodation and Single Room SupplementWe choose accommodation that aims to make your Bacchus experience extra special. Alcantara Ecuestre is the beautiful home of Alfonso and Rocio and you will feel like it is your home too. They are able to accommodate *8 people in four double bedrooms. Posada de Palacio is a beautifully renovated 18th century palace-house in the centre of Sanlucar de Barrameda where we promise you will feel very comfortable and relaxed too.

HostsEach day you will be joined by your Bacchus and local host. With a passion for everything the region has to offer, from horse-riding to eating good food and drinking local wine, their invaluable local knowledge hopes to make your tour a unique and memorable experience for everyone.

EACH TRIP TAILORED TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS

PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

Bacchus delivered a fabulous 4 night 5* Sherry Triangle experience to our group of 8. Throughout we ate and drank like Kings and Queens. Everything was well organised and we were accompanied throughout - no need to think just get on and enjoy, which

we did. Thank you Bacchus.

Clare - Andalusia - june 2017

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