Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Seville
Leave Madrid between 7:45 and 8:00 AM heading south through La Mancha into Andalucia. The route takes you to Cordoba where you'll get a guided tour of the Mosque, which has a Gothic Cathedral built inside it, and the Jewish Quarter with its narrow streets and history. After that, continue down to Seville for check-in at your hotel and dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Cordoba
- Visit to the Mosque in Cordoba with Gothic Cathedral
- Visit to the Jewish Quarter in Cordoba
Landmarks/POIs Mosque in Cordoba Jewish Quarter - Day 2
Seville
Start with a guided tour through Maria Luisa Park, where the gardens are really the main draw. Then head to Plaza de Espana to see the colorful tiles and architecture up close. You'll walk past Seville's Cathedral and get views of the Giralda bell tower. The Santa Cruz neighborhood comes next, with its tight alleyways and old buildings. In the afternoon you've got options: see the Gold Tower and Expo 92 area along the Guadalquivir River, check out the Maestranza bullring, or catch a flamenco show later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- María Luisa Park
- Plaza de España
- Exterior viewing of Seville Cathedral and Giralda
- Santa Cruz neighbourhood exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit to Guadalquivir River for panoramic views of Gold Tower and Expo 92
- Explore Maestranza bullring
- Flamenco show (evening)
Landmarks/POIs María Luisa Park Plaza de España Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz neighbourhood Gold Tower Maestranza bullring - Day 3
Seville to Costa del Sol
Travel to Ronda and the Route of the White Villages. You'll have time to stand on the Puente Nuevo bridge and take in the views, walk through the historic bullring, and wander the old town with its white-painted buildings and narrow passages. After exploring, continue toward Costa del Sol, typically settling in Torremolinos for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Route of the White Villages tour
- Ronda old town exploration
Optional Activities
- Views from Puente Nuevo bridge
- Historic bullring exploration in Ronda
- Whitewashed village walks
Landmarks/POIs Puente Nuevo Ronda bullring - Day 4
Costa del Sol
The whole day is yours along Costa del Sol. Spend time on the sandy beaches, grab lunch at a seaside chiringuito (casual beach bar), walk through the whitewashed villages nearby, or spend some time shopping for souvenirs and local goods. It's basically a relaxation day with flexibility to do what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Local dining at seaside chiringuitos
- Explore whitewashed villages
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Day 5
Costa del Sol
Another free day on Costa del Sol to wind down. You can spend more time on the beaches, explore different coastal towns, or visit museums and cultural sites like the Picasso Museum in Malaga, the Alcazaba fortress with its Moorish history, or the old town of Marbella with its charming squares and whitewashed buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Explore coastal towns
- Visit local markets
- Picasso Museum in Málaga
- Alcazaba fortress visit
- Historic old town of Marbella exploration
Landmarks/POIs Picasso Museum Alcazaba Marbella old town - Day 6
Costa del Sol to Granada
Head to Granada and spend the day at the Alhambra and Generalife, the former palace of Moorish kings. The grounds feature fountains, gardens, and ornate arches throughout. If tickets aren't available, an alternative tour covers the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra, the Royal Chapel, the Alcaicer silk market, and Cathedral Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Alhambra and Generalife
Optional Activities
- Alternative city tour including Palace of Carlos V, Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel, Alcaicer silk market, and Cathedral Square (if Alhambra tickets unavailable)
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Palace of Carlos V Archaeological Museum Church of Santa María de la Alhambra Royal Chapel Alcaicer silk market - Day 7
Granada to Madrid
After breakfast, drive to Toledo, known as the Imperial City for its historical significance. You'll have lunch there and time to walk through the narrow streets and alleyways that make the old town character. Then drive back to Madrid where your tour ends around 5:30 PM with drop-off on Ferraz Street near Plaza de Espana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Toledo
Landmarks/POIs Toledo
