£2,890 (deposit £300). This includes: air travel (economy class) on scheduled flights with British Airways and Vueling (aircraft: A319 jet); private coach travel throughout; accommodation as described below; breakfasts, 6 lunches (including 2 ‘tasting’ lunches) and 4 dinners (including a tapas walk) with wine, water and coffee; all other tastings; all admission to museums and sites; all tips for waiters, drivers and guides; all state and airport taxes; the services of the lecturer. Single supplement £220 (double room for single occupancy). Price without flights £2,680.

In Belmonte (1 night): a rustic hotel in a 16th-century house in the old town; simple but charming. In Ubeda (2 nights): a 4-star Parador in a Renaissance palace on the most handsome square in town; comfortable rooms, traditionally furnished. In Seville (4 nights): a pretty hotel in the Barrio Sta Cruz created from several contiguous palaces connected by open-air patios; rooms vary in size and outlook, locally rated as 4-star.

There is quite a lot of walking over uneven ground and up and down hill (as well as an optional country walk). Some days involve a lot of driving. Average distance by coach per day: 101 miles.

We regret that applications from people aged 81 or over at the time of the tour will not be accepted.

This tour will operate with between 12 and 22 participants.