Itinerary
- Day 1
Benalmádena
You'll arrive at Málaga Airport and head to your hotel in Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol. The rest of the day is open for you to check out the marina, walk through the old town, or spend time on the beaches. If you'd rather relax, your hotel is a good base to settle in.
Optional Activities
- Explore Benalmádena marina and waterfront
- Visit local cafés
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks/POIs Benalmádena Marina - Day 2
Benalmádena to Ronda to Seville
After breakfast, you're heading to Ronda to see the well-preserved ruins and defensive walls. Walking through the whitewashed cobbled streets, you'll find the famous New Bridge crossing the 120-meter El Tajo Gorge, along with Mudejar towers, Renaissance palaces, and baroque churches. Later, you'll continue to Seville for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ronda's defensive walls and historic ruins
- View the New Bridge over El Tajo Gorge
- Explore Mudejar towers, Renaissance palaces, and baroque churches in Ronda
Landmarks/POIs New Bridge (Puente Nuevo) El Tajo Gorge - Day 3
Seville
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then take a guided tour through Seville to see the main sights. The tour covers Maria Luisa Park, including Plaza de España with its tiles and redbrick towers, and Plaza de América with its neo-Gothic and neo-Mudejar palaces. The afternoon is yours to explore independently and find your own spots around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic guided city tour of Seville
- Photo stop at Maria Luisa Park
- View Plaza de España
- View Plaza de América
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Seville
Landmarks/POIs Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España Plaza de América - Day 4
Seville to Córdoba to Granada
Starting after breakfast, you'll travel to Córdoba with free time to explore. You can visit the Mezquita with its mihrab and side chapels, then walk through the Patio of the Orange Trees with its 100 trees and arabesque decorations. In the afternoon, you'll head on to Granada and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Córdoba
- Explore Mezquita (Great Mosque)
Optional Activities
- Explore Córdoba independently
- Visit the Patio of the Orange Trees
- Admire exterior arabesque decorations
Landmarks/POIs Mezquita (Great Mosque) Patio of the Orange Trees - Day 5
Granada
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Granada and its historic sites. You'll get to see the Alhambra Palace and walk the winding streets of the Albacín that show Granada's Moorish heritage, including the Corral del Carbón, Spain's only remaining caravanserai. You'll have the rest of the day free to wander around at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Granada
Optional Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace
- Explore Albaicín neighborhood
- Visit Corral del Carbón
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Albaicín Corral del Carbón - Day 6
Granada to Nerja to Mijas
You'll travel to Nerja after breakfast, a small fishing and farming village east of Málaga. From the Balcón de Europa cliffside viewpoint, you can take in the views over the sea and walk the whitewashed houses and pebbled streets. Grab lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Mijas for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nerja village
Optional Activities
- View Balcón de Europa
- Explore whitewashed houses
- Walk pebbled streets
- Lunch at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Balcón de Europa Nerja - Day 7
Mijas
This day in Mijas is yours to plan. An early breakfast gets you ready for a relaxed pace, whether that means staying at your hotel or heading out to see the whitewashed town between the Mediterranean and the mountains. You might rest in the morning and explore in the afternoon, or mix it however works best for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mijas town
- Relax at hotel
- Enjoy local Mediterranean atmosphere
Landmarks/POIs Mijas - Day 8
Mijas to Málaga Airport
After a final breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to Málaga Airport for your onward flight, finishing up your time in Andalusia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
