What we’re about
Go to [HillCountryOutdoors.com](https://hillcountryoutdoors.com/) to see our full calendar of events. Members have full access to every event we host, check it out to see what an active social life looks like.
We’ll show you the city’s hidden gems, invite you to favorite local eateries and meet you at some of the hill countries most enjoyable hiking trails. We are proud to offer a huge variety of activities like SUP and kayaking, hiking, bicycling, camping, and even travel!
Whatever you love to do, find it on our online club calendar. We organize every detail so all you have to do is sign up, show up, and have fun!
Meet fun people that love to do the same things you love to do. We are a membership-based club that has been organizing outdoor and social events for Austin and San Antonio since 2001. Events posted here are an opportunity to join us at one of our free events that are open to the public. But there is so much more!
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Discover Spain with G Adventures## Journeys: Discover Spain
Andalucia exudes history and romance, from its grand plazas and iconic architecture to soulful traditions and evocative alleyways. Experience the spirit of southern Spain on a captivating voyage through five alluring cities. Explore Madrid’s famed museums, join a local historian along the cobblestoned streets of El Greco’s Toledo, and take a flamenco lesson in Granada. Along the way, glimpse the region’s Moorish legacy amid a string of spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites.
### Day 1Madrid
Arrive at any time. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel.
### Day 2 Madrid
Drive south to the ancient walled city of Toledo. Join a local historian on a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site filled with churches, synagogues, mosques, and plazas. Explore the old quarter and glimpse the soaring tower of the city’s 13th-century cathedral, a masterpiece of high Gothic architecture. Return to Madrid and enjoy free time to admire the world-renowned artworks at the Museo del Prado, relax at a café, or experience the city’s legendary nightlife.
### Day 3Madrid/Córdoba
Board a train to Córdoba, a beguiling Andalusian town steeped in history. As the capital of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain) until its fall in 1236, Córdoba was once the largest city in Europe, known for its mosques, palaces, and libraries. Discover the medieval center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, or Mezquita, where a 13th-century Catholic cathedral stands in the center of a former Moorish mosque that dates to the 8th century. Afterward, stroll the historic Jewish quarter’s maze of winding lanes and traditional whitewashed houses. This evening, opt to savor the city’s distinctive gastronomy—a mélange of Roman, Moorish, Christian, and Jewish traditions.
### Day 4Córdoba/Granada
Arrive in Granada. Here, in the birthplace of flamenco, take a private dance class in a professional studio. This evening, put your new moves into practice as you experience the city’s upbeat nightlife on your own.
Opt to visit the Granada Cathedral of the Incarnation or the Royal Chapel before your Flamenco class.### Day 5Granada
Spend today immersed in the majesty of the Alhambra, a pinnacle of Moorish architecture in Europe. On a guided tour of this extraordinary World Heritage site, marvel at the intricate stuccowork, elegant archways, and intimate courtyards bursting with blooms. Later, explore on your own time as you amble through the old Moorish quarter, the Albayzín, and enjoy views of the Alhambra glowing in the twilight.
### Day 6Granada/Seville
Journey to Seville, one of Spain’s most colourful cities with a guided tour in Ronda on the way. Ronda is a beautiful mountaintop city set above a gorge with stunning views and Moorish architecture. Explore El Tajo and marvel at the breathtaking gorge that dominates the landscape, Stroll through the serene Parque Blas Infante, admire the exterior or Casa Don Bosco, and enjoy the sights and sounds of El Jardin de la Duquesa.
### Day 7Seville
Enjoy a full day of free time to follow your impulses in Seville. Lose yourself among the winding alleys, flower-draped patios, and picturesque squares of the charming Santa Cruz quarter. Opt to visit the ornate Mudéjar palace and gardens of Real Alcázar de Sevilla, a World Heritage site and former filming location for Game of Thrones.
### Day 8Seville
Depart at any time.
COST: $2549 for 8 days, ($2509 to G adventures + a separate $100 deposit due to HCO at time of registration.) Cost based on double occupancy with double or twin beds. Private rooms are available for an additional $959.
MAX # OF PEOPLE: 12
Discover Spain with G Adventures
