Itinerary
- Day 1
Málaga
You'll arrive in Málaga by flight and make your way to the hotel using public transport. This evening, you'll meet the other travelers and your tour guide over dinner at a tapas bar.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a tapas bar)
Included Activities
- Dinner in a tapas bar with fellow travelers and tour guide
Optional Activities
- Individual transfer from airport to hotel (available for additional charge)
- Day 2
Málaga - Granada
Start with a panoramic drive through historic Málaga, then walk around the old town's squares and sights on foot. After that, you'll drive to Granada and wander through the Albaicín district, one of the city's oldest quarters. Your hotel for the next two nights is a charming 17th-century former monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic drive through historic Málaga
- Stroll around squares and sights in Málaga old town
- Exploration of Arab Albaicín district in Granada
Landmarks Albaicín - Day 3
Granada
Start your day at the Alhambra, Granada's most important historical site with its red fortress walls and intricate Arabic design. You'll walk through the royal palace, see the Alcazaba fortress, and check out the Lion Court with its famous carved stone lions. From there, head up to the Sabika hill gardens where you get views across the entire city. The afternoon is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's wandering back through different sections or exploring neighborhoods nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Alhambra
- Explore the royal palace
- Visit the Alcazaba fortress
- See the Lion Court
- Walk through gardens on Sabika hill with views of Granada
Landmarks Alhambra Alcazaba Court of Lions - Day 4
Úbeda - Baeza - Córdoba
You'll head to the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Úbeda and Baeza, where you can see Renaissance architecture, grand palaces and charming plazas. Take a relaxing walk through these towns, then continue to Córdoba for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Úbeda and Baeza (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Relaxing stroll through Renaissance architecture and plazas
Landmarks Úbeda Baeza - Day 5
Córdoba
Head into Córdoba's center to see the Mezquita, the former mosque that's now a cathedral. The interior is full of hundreds of red and white striped arches and columns that create this incredible rhythmic pattern. After that, walk through the Judería, the old Jewish and Moorish quarter with narrow streets and small plazas tucked throughout. You'll have free time in the afternoon to rest or wander more. Later in the evening, find a traditional bar and try some local tapas with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Mezquita (mosque-cathedral)
- Walk through the Judería, former Jewish-Moorish quarter
Optional Activities
- Enjoy tapas in a typical bar (not included)
Landmarks Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba) Judería - Day 6
Córdoba - Seville
The drive takes you through endless olive groves toward Seville, with a stop to sample local olive oil. A panoramic tour shows you highlights of Moorish art in Andalusia's capital. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you like, whether that's strolling the streets or relaxing with a glass of wine this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through olive groves
- Olive oil tasting
- Panoramic tour of Seville highlighting Moorish art
- Day 7
Seville - El Puerto de Santa María
You'll explore the world's largest Gothic cathedral and its ornate Giralda bell tower, then visit the Alcázar fortress palace. From there, walk through the Santa Cruz old town with its fountains, orange trees and intimate squares. Later, you'll drive to El Puerto de Santa María and check into your 18th-century monastery hotel for the next four nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour including largest Gothic cathedral in the world
- Viewing of Giralda bell tower (Seville's landmark)
- Exploration of Alcázar fortress palace
- Stroll through Santa Cruz old town district
Optional Activities
- Interior tour of Alcázar palace (€25 per person, must be booked at registration)
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Alcázar of Seville Santa Cruz - Day 8
Cádiz
Take a catamaran to Cádiz, the oldest city in Western Europe. The old town sits surrounded by sea and features over 100 historic watchtowers, a striking cathedral, cozy squares, winding alleyways and elegant palaces. You'll discover local delicacies at the market and learn about the city's maritime heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Catamaran trip to Cádiz
- Exploration of old town surrounded by sea
- Market visit in Cádiz
Landmarks Cádiz Old Town - Day 9
Tarifa
You can spend the day exploring on your own, or join an optional excursion to Gibraltar. If you go, you'll see The Rock, a dramatic limestone formation with tailless Barbary macaques living there. On the way to your next hotel, you'll stop in Tarifa, a charming surf town just 15 kilometers from Africa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Gibraltar Peninsula (bookable on site)
- Visit to The Rock and viewing of Barbary macaques (optional, bookable on site)
Landmarks The Rock of Gibraltar Tarifa - Day 10
Jerez de la Frontera
Travel by train to Jerez de la Frontera, known for sherry, horses and flamenco. Explore the old town with its stately palaces, browse the weekly market for fresh produce, and visit a sherry bodega to learn about the wine's aging process. You'll have a tasting of this local wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of listed old town with noble palaces
- Weekly market visit in Jerez
- Visit to sherry bodega with tasting
Landmarks Jerez de la Frontera - Day 11
Alcornocales Nature Park - Marbella - Fuengirola
You'll drive from El Puerto de Santa María to Alcornocales Nature Park for a picnic, then head to Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Walk through the old town with its white-washed houses and flower-adorned facades, including Plaza de los Naranjos with its orange-lined square. Check out Puerto Banús marina with its yachts and designer stores, then continue to Fuengirola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic in the Alcornocales nature park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alcornocales Nature Park
- Picnic in Alcornocales Nature Park with olive oil tasting
- Exploration of Marbella old town
- Visit to Puerto Banús marina
Landmarks Alcornocales Nature Park Plaza de los Naranjos Puerto Banús - Day 12
Beach Leisure Day
This day is completely free, so plan it however suits you best. Take a walk along the beach if the weather's nice, or spend the time by the hotel pool. There's no scheduled activities, so it's a chance to relax and recharge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk on the beach
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Day 13
Beach Leisure Day
Another free day with no planned activities. Whether you'd rather be on the beach or by the pool at your hotel, the choice is yours. Use this time to rest up or explore on your own if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk on the beach
- Relax by the hotel pool
- Day 14
Departure
Take public transport from your hotel to the airport. Head through check-in and security, then catch your return flight back to Germany.
