Itinerary
- Day 1
Malaga
You'll be transferred to your hotel in Malaga and have the rest of the day to get settled. Check the hotel reception boards in the afternoon for information about when your tour starts tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos), Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Malaga)
- Day 2
Malaga - Puerto Banus - Setenil de las Bodegas - Ronda - Jerez de la Frontera
The day takes you through white villages and Andalusian mountains toward the coast. You'll see Puerto Banus and its luxury marina, then head inland to Setenil de las Bodegas, a white village built right into cliff faces. After that comes Ronda, perched above the Tajo Gorge. Once you grab lunch, you'll visit one of Spain's oldest bullrings before ending in Jerez de la Frontera where you can walk around the historic center and try some tapas.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nh Avenida Jerez)
Included Activities
- Visit to Puerto Banus in Marbella
- Visit to Setenil de las Bodegas
- Visit to Ronda
- Typical lunch included
- Visit to the bullring in Ronda with entrance included
Landmarks Puerto Banus Setenil de las Bodegas Tajo Gorge Bullring of Ronda 
- Day 3
Jerez de la Frontera - El Puerto de Santa Maria - Cadiz - Seville
This morning focuses on Jerez's horse and wine traditions. You'll check out the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and the Carriage Museum, plus get a photo stop at the Moorish Alcázar. Later, head to El Puerto de Santa Maria for wine tasting at Osborne Wineries. Then take a scenic 30-minute boat ride to Cadiz to see the cathedral and old town. By evening, you'll cross into Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art with tickets included
- Carriage Museum visit
- Photo stop at Moorish Alcázar exterior
- Visit to Osborne Wineries with tickets and tasting included
- Boat journey to Cadiz
Optional Activities
- Explore Cadiz cathedral
- Explore Cadiz old town
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Moorish Alcázar Osborne Wineries Cadiz Cathedral 
- Day 4
Seville - Palos de la Frontera - Huelva - El Rocio - Seville
Start with a guided tour of Italica, an ancient Roman site near Seville featuring an amphitheater and mosaics. Then travel to Palos de la Frontera to explore the Monastery of La Rábida and the Wharf of the Caravels, where Columbus's ships left in 1492. After lunch on your own in Huelva, continue along the Atlantic coast near Doñana National Park to reach the pilgrimage village of El Rocío before heading back to Seville.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Italica visit with entrance and guided tour with local guide included
- Monastery of La Rábida visit
- Wharf of the Caravels visit with entrance included
- El Rocío sanctuary visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Huelva
Landmarks Italica Monastery of La Rábida Wharf of the Caravels Doñana National Park El Rocío 
- Day 5
Seville to Zaragoza
The morning includes a panoramic tour of Seville showing the cathedral and Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. You'll also take a boat ride on the Guadalquivir. In the afternoon, head to the train station for a high-speed train to Zaragoza leaving around 4:30 p.m. (just under four hours, about 850 km). Once you arrive, transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Seville
- Cathedral and Giralda visit
- Boat ride on Guadalquivir River
- High-speed train to Zaragoza
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz neighborhood Triana neighborhood 
- Day 6
Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
This morning a local expert guides you through Zaragoza's highlights, including the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, works by Goya, the Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace, and the Aljafería Palace. After lunch, head into Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval monasteries. Then continue on to Barcelona, arriving by evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Zaragoza with local guide
- Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar visit
- Goya masterpieces visit
- Roman theatre visit
- Renaissance palace visit
- Aljafería Palace visit
- Poblet Abbey visit with tickets included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 7
Barcelona
Spend the day exploring Barcelona's modernist side with a panoramic city tour. You'll see the Maremagnum leisure complex near Columbus Square and walk the famous Ramblas. The afternoon is yours to wander around and experience more of the city on your own, from Gaudí's architecture to sites from the Olympics and World Exposition.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
- Visit to Maremagnum
- Free time to explore
Optional Activities
- Guided visit at the Basilica La Sagrada Familia by Antonio Gaudí (65 EUR)
- Guided walking tour of the Gothic Quarter (35 EUR)
Landmarks Maremagnum Columbus Square Ramblas 
- Day 8
Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia
Travel south along the Mediterranean coast and stop in Peniscola, a medieval walled city with nice beaches. Continue to Valencia, getting there around lunchtime. A guided tour shows you the historic port city with its mix of ancient monuments and modern architecture, particularly the City of Arts and Sciences. Free time follows so you can explore more, and dinner features local specialties.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional local dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Acteon), Hotel (Sercotel Sorolla)
Included Activities
- Stop in Peniscola with free time for stroll
- Guided tour of Valencia with local guide
- Traditional local dinner included
Optional Activities
- Explore City of Arts and Sciences
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences 
- Day 9
Valencia - Alicante - Guadix - Granada
Head through the Valencian Community landscape and stop in Alicante to check out golden beaches and the historic quarter dominated by Castle of Santa Bárbara. You'll have free time to walk around, then continue through drier landscapes with a lunch break. Arrive in Guadix to see the famous inhabited cave houses and Renaissance cathedral, then continue to Granada with dinner included.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porcel Alixares)
Included Activities
- Stop in Alicante with free time for stroll
- Visit to Guadix
- Dinner included in Granada
Optional Activities
- Explore Castle of Santa Bárbara in Alicante
Landmarks Castle of Santa Bárbara Sierra Nevada Guadix 
- Day 10
Granada
You have a full day in Granada. The main focus is the Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, incredible works from the Arab period. The afternoon is free to explore more, including the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried and other historic sites throughout the city.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Porcel Alixares)
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace visit with tickets included
- Generalife Gardens visit with tickets included
Optional Activities
- Explore Granada cathedral
- Explore Granada historic sites
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Granada Cathedral 
- Day 11
Granada - Nerja - Malaga
Cross through the Sierra Nevada mountains and head down to the Mediterranean's Tropical Coast, where the climate stays mild year-round. Stop in the charming coastal town of Nerja with its impressive cliffs, then arrive in Malaga, the main city of Costa del Sol. Your journey concludes here with a beautiful historic center and great memories from the tour.
Included Activities
- Stop in Nerja
- Arrive in Malaga
Optional Activities
- Explore Nerja
- Explore Malaga historic center
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Nerja 
