Itinerary
- Day 1
Málaga to Torremolinos
You'll fly into Costa del Sol and check into your beachside hotel in Torremolinos. If your flight gets in early, there's time to walk the promenade or spend a few hours on the beach. This evening the group gathers for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner together at a restaurant - culinary delights of southern Spain)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner together at a restaurant
Optional Activities
- Walk along the promenade
- Beach time
- Swimming at hotel pool
- Day 2
Torremolinos to Granada
The drive through Vega de Granada offers views of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada as you head toward Granada. You'll spend time at the Alhambra, exploring its Islamic architecture and the legendary gardens of the Generalife. After that, you'll visit the Capilla Real to see the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, then wander through the winding alleyways of the Albacín, the old Moorish quarter where you can get pleasantly lost in the narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra including gardens of the Generalife
- Guided tour of Capilla Real with tombs of Catholic kings
- Stroll through the Albacín district
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Capilla Real Albacín 
- Day 3
Granada to Córdoba
The day starts with a stop in Alcalá la Real to explore La Mota fortress sitting above the town. From there you'll drive through endless olive groves to a family-run oil mill with 700 hectares. You'll learn how they produce high-quality olive oil and get to taste their product before continuing on to medieval Córdoba.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit La Mota fortress in Alcalá la Real
- Tour of oil mill (de Prado family farm) with olive oil tasting
Landmarks La Mota 
- Day 4
Córdoba to Ronda
You'll enter the Mezquita, a thousand-year-old Umayyad mosque with over 850 columns and Byzantine mosaics inside. Spend time exploring the flower-filled courtyards and wandering the old town's narrow alleyways at your own pace. Later you'll drive through the mountains to the hilltop town of Ronda, ending the evening with a glass of wine at one of the local bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mezquita (Umayyad mosque)
Optional Activities
- Explore flower-filled courtyards and alleyways of old town at own pace
- Glass of wine in local bars
Landmarks Mezquita 
- Day 5
Ronda to Seville
Start by seeing Ronda's dramatic gorge and the iconic Puente Nuevo bridge that connects the old and new parts of town. You'll explore the quiet alleyways, visit an aristocratic palace, and learn about bullfighting at the Ronda Arena. Then head through white villages and bull pastures toward Seville, stopping in the mountain village of Zahara de la Sierra along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ronda's alleyways
- Visit aristocratic palace in Ronda
- Visit Ronda Arena with introduction to bullfighting
Optional Activities
- Stop in Zahara de la Sierra mountain village
Landmarks Puente Nuevo Ronda Arena - Day 6
Seville
In Seville, you'll check out the Gothic cathedral with the Giralda tower and the Real Alcázar palace, built by Muslim artists for a Christian king. You'll stroll through Parque María Luisa with its plants from five continents, then head to Plaza España to look at the colorful azulejos representing Spain's different provinces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gothic cathedral with Giralda
- Visit Real Alcázar
- Tour of Parque María Luisa
- Visit Plaza España
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Real Alcázar Parque María Luisa Plaza España - Day 7
Seville to Costa de la Luz
You'll travel to Jerez de la Frontera, a feudal town known for sherry and Andalusian horses. Watch training sessions at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, then grab a tapas lunch at Bar Juanito. Visit a sherry bodega to learn about Vino de Jerez and taste local varieties before reaching the Atlantic coast hotel for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tapas at Bar Juanito), Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch training sessions at Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
- Visit sherry bodega with tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Bar Juanito with tapas sampling
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art 
- Day 8
Costa de la Luz
This day is yours. After several days of touring, you'll relax and recharge. The Costa de la Luz has extensive beaches and nice sunsets, giving you a chance to unwind and do whatever you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Sunset viewing
- Day 9
Costa de la Luz to Torremolinos
You'll head back toward Costa del Sol but first stop in Cádiz, Europe's oldest city, to see recently restored palaces, squares, and promenades. Then move on to chic Marbella to walk through the whitewashed old town and Plaza de los Naranjos. Stop at Puerto Banús with its luxury boutiques and yachts before returning to Torremolinos for a farewell dinner together on the promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on the promenade)
Included Activities
- Explore Cádiz city (palaces, squares, promenades)
- Stroll through Marbella old town and Plaza de los Naranjos
- Visit Puerto Banús
- Farewell dinner on the promenade
Landmarks Cádiz Marbella Puerto Banús - Day 10
Departure from Torremolinos
Depending on when your flight leaves, you can take one last walk along the promenade before heading out. Time to say goodbye and head home after your week in Andalusia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Farewell walk along the promenade
