Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Córdoba
Start heading south from Madrid, driving through Castilla-La Mancha toward Andalucía. The route takes you through the same landscapes that inspired Don Quixote, and there'll be scenic stops along the way where you can grab photos. By evening you'll arrive in Córdoba for your first night, so plan for a full day of driving with time to settle in once you get there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Landmarks/POIs Toledo Castilla-La Mancha - Day 2
Córdoba to Granada
This morning explore La Mezquita, checking out the famous Moorish mosque with its decorated arches and Islamic design. After that you'll drive through rolling hills covered in olive trees into Jaén province, then head to the hilltop Fortaleza de la Mota fortress to walk around. By early evening you arrive in Granada for a two-night stay, giving you time to settle in and maybe find dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Entrance to La Mezquita with audioguide
- Fortaleza de la Mota entrance with audioguide
Landmarks/POIs La Mezquita Jaén Fortaleza de la Mota - Day 3
Granada
Spend your morning at the Alhambra palace and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site with intricate Islamic architecture spread across the grounds. In the afternoon, head to Guadix to see the unique cave dwellings carved into the hillside, and there's an interpretation centre if you want more context on how people lived there. You'll return to Granada by evening to check out tapas bars and try local food around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Alhambra with audio guide
Optional Activities
- Gaudix Cave Dwellings Interpretation Centre visit
- Sierra Nevada mountains photo stop
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Barrio de las Cuevas Sierra Nevada - Day 4
Granada to Seville
Drive through Málaga's scenic lake region and head to Ronda, which sits dramatically on top of the El Tajo Gorge. Walk through the city walls and plazas, then grab lunch before visiting an olive oil farm to learn how they make it and sample different oils. Later you continue on to Seville for a two-night stay, arriving with time to explore the old town or rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit of Olive Oil Farm with olive oil tasting
Landmarks/POIs Ronda El Tajo Gorge - Day 5
Seville
You have flexibility here to spend the day however you like in Seville. Visit the Cathedral to see La Giralda tower, walk along the Guadalquivir River to find the Torre del Oro, or join an optional half-day tour to Jerez de la Frontera for sherry tasting and learning about the production. By evening head to the grand Plaza de España to watch flamenco performances and enjoy tapas and drinks with the surroundings lit up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Seville Cathedral and La Giralda visit
- Walk along Guadalquivir riverbank and Torre del Oro viewing
- Half-day tour to Jerez de la Frontera with sherry tasting
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral La Giralda Torre del Oro Plaza de España Jerez de la Frontera - Day 6
Seville to Lisbon
Travel west through the Andalusian countryside toward the Costa de la Luz, stopping in Huelva to visit the Muelle de las Carabelas exhibition where you can see replicas of Columbus's ships. After that you cross into Portugal and explore Tavira, a charming riverside town in the Algarve with cobblestone streets and a Roman bridge to walk across. From there continue north and arrive in Lisbon by evening, giving you time to check into your accommodation and grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visiting Muelle de las Carabelas in Huelva
Landmarks/POIs Huelva Muelle de las Carabelas Tavira Algarve
