Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll get transferred to your hotel and have time to get settled in. Stop by the information board at reception in the afternoon to check on details about when your tour kicks off.
- Day 2
Setenil de las Bodegas - Ronda - Jerez de la Frontera
This morning you're heading through the White Villages and into the Andalusian mountains. First stop is Puerto Banús in Marbella, then on to Setenil de las Bodegas where the white-washed houses are literally built into the rock face. Later you'll see Ronda perched high above the Tajo Gorge. After lunch you'll visit the historic bullring before ending the day in Jerez de la Frontera with tapas at traditional tabancos.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit to Puerto Banús in Marbella
- Visit to Setenil de las Bodegas
- Visit to Ronda
- Bullring visit (entrance included)
- Typical lunch included
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Ronda
- Explore historic center of Jerez de la Frontera and enjoy tapas in traditional tabancos
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Banús Setenil de las Bodegas Ronda Tajo Gorge Bullring of Ronda Jerez de la Frontera - Day 3
El Puerto de Santa María - Cádiz - Seville
After breakfast you're off to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art to check out the Carriage Museum and watch the horse training. Next you'll get a photo stop at the Moorish Alcázar, then head to El Puerto de Santa María for a winery visit with tasting. Later there's a half-hour boat ride to Cádiz, one of Europe's oldest cities. You'll cross a big bridge and arrive in Seville by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art visit (tickets included)
- Carriage Museum visit
- Photograph exterior of Moorish Alcázar
- Osborne Wineries visit (tickets and tasting included)
- Boat journey to Cádiz
Optional Activities
- Explore cathedral and charming old town in Cádiz
Landmarks/POIs Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Moorish Alcázar El Puerto de Santa María Osborne Wineries Cádiz - Day 4
Italica - Palos de la Frontera - Huelva - El Rocío - Seville
Start with breakfast then visit Itálica, the ancient Roman city where emperors Trajan and Hadrian came from, exploring the amphitheater and mosaics with a local guide. You'll then go to Palos de la Frontera to see La Rábida Monastery and the Caravels Wharf with replicas of Columbus's ships. Free time for lunch in Huelva, then you travel along the Atlantic coast near Doñana National Park. Final stop is El Rocío to visit its sanctuary before heading back to Seville in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Italica visit with entrance and guided local tour (included)
- Amphitheater visit
- Baths and mosaics visit
- Monastery of La Rábida visit
- Wharf of the Caravels visit (entrance included)
- Replicas of Columbus's ships viewing
- El Rocío sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Huelva
- Views of Doñana National Park
Landmarks/POIs Italica Palos de la Frontera Monastery of La Rábida Wharf of the Caravels Doñana National Park El Rocío - Day 5
Seville to Zaragoza
You'll start with a tour of Seville's main sights including the cathedral and Giralda, the Guadalquivir River banks, and Santa Cruz and Triana neighborhoods. Then there's a boat ride on the river. In the afternoon you'll head to the station for a high-speed train to Zaragoza around 4:30 p.m., covering about 850 km in just under four hours. You'll get transferred to your hotel when you arrive.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Seville (included)
- Cathedral and Giralda visit
- Guadalquivir River boat ride (included)
- High-speed train to Zaragoza (included)
Optional Activities
- Explore neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz neighborhood Triana neighborhood - Day 6
Poblet Abbey - Barcelona
Morning starts with a guided tour of Zaragoza visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and Goya's works. You'll see the Roman theatre and Renaissance palace, then walk by the Aljafería Palace. After lunch you're heading to Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a well-preserved medieval monastery set in beautiful countryside. By evening you'll arrive in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Zaragoza with local guide (included)
- Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar visit
- Goya masterpieces viewing
- Roman theatre visit
- Renaissance palace visit
- Aljafería Palace stroll
- Poblet Abbey visit (tickets included)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey - Day 7
Barcelona
Barcelona's on the agenda with a panoramic tour highlighting the modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and the Olympic and World Exposition history. Your tour wraps up at Maremagnum, a modern complex by the sea near Columbus Square. The afternoon is free to explore the city before you head back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona (included)
- Maremagnum visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Ramblas
- Gaudí architecture viewing
- Afternoon leisure activities
Landmarks/POIs Maremagnum Columbus Square - Day 8
Peniscola - Valencia
You're heading south along the Mediterranean, stopping in Peniscola to walk through this medieval walled city with its beaches. You'll reach Valencia around lunchtime. In the afternoon there's a guided tour of this Levantine coast port city, seeing everything from old monuments to the modern City of Arts and Sciences. You'll have free time to explore, and traditional local dinner is included.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional local dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peniscola
- Tour of Valencia with local guide (included)
- City of Arts and Sciences viewing
- Traditional local dinner (included)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through medieval Peniscola
- Free time to explore Valencia
Landmarks/POIs Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences - Day 9
Alicante - Murcia - Guadix - Granada
Travel through the Valencian Community to Alicante, a Mediterranean city with golden beaches and a historic quarter topped by Castle of Santa Bárbara. You'll have free time to wander around. After lunch you head through the arid Murcia landscapes and stop in Guadix, famous for its cave houses and Renaissance cathedral. By late afternoon you'll arrive in Granada with dinner included.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner in Granada (included)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Alicante historic quarter
- Castle of Santa Bárbara visit
- Lunch stop en route
- Guadix cave houses viewing
- Renaissance cathedral viewing
- Sierra Nevada views
Landmarks/POIs Alicante Castle of Santa Bárbara Guadix Guadix Renaissance Cathedral Sierra Nevada - Day 10
Granada
Spend the full day in Granada exploring the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens, which are masterpieces from the Arab era. In the afternoon you'll discover the city including the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace visit (tickets included if tour includes them)
- Generalife Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Free time to discover Granada
- Cathedral visit to view tombs of the Catholic Monarchs
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Granada Cathedral - Day 11
Nerja - Málaga
You'll cross the Sierra Nevada mountain range experiencing really impressive landscapes, then continue down the Mediterranean coast along the Tropical Coast where warm weather year-round allows tropical fruit cultivation. Stop in Nerja, a charming coastal town with dramatic cliffs, then continue to Málaga, the vibrant Costa del Sol capital with a nice historic center. Your journey wraps up here.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Nerja
- Explore Málaga historic center
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Nevada Nerja Málaga
