Andalucia, Costa del Sol, & Toledo 6-Day Trip

Andalucia, Costa del Sol & Toledo 6-Day Trip

Day 1 (Sunday): Madrid – Caceres – Cordoba

We'll leave the center of Madrid at 8:30 am and head to Mérida, the capital of Extremadura, one of the 15 Spanish cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have free time to explore at your own pace its Roman Theatre and other important sites.

Afterward, we'll continue our journey toward Cordoba, where we'll visit the old capital of the Caliphate and its Roman, Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultural, as well as its architectural legacy. Here, we'll spend the night.

Day 2 (Monday): Cordoba – Seville

Follow your guide to the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in the morning, listed as a World Heritage Site in 1984, and then tour the city center as well as the medieval Jewish Quarter, a picturesque labyrinth of narrow streets and squares packed with white houses with its typical Andalusian patios and its balconies full of flowers.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to Seville.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Seville

After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of one of the most-visited cities in Spain. Next, you’ll visit the majestic Cathedral and the world-famous Giralda (visit from the outside) and then take a walking tour of the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood, situated in the heart of the city.

The tour will continue in Parque de María Luisa and you’ll also admire the Plaza de España. At lunchtime, you’ll have time to choose a restaurant and continue visiting the city at your own leisure. In the evening, we recommend you enjoy a spectacular Flamenco show (optional).

Day 4 (Wednesday): Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol

On the fourth day, the coach will head to Costa del Sol, famous for its quaint whitewashed villages spread throughout the hilly region. In the heart of the province of Malaga, you’ll stop in Ronda, one of the oldest cities in Spain. Here, you’ll have free time to explore the town and marvel at the heritage left by the Celts, Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.  

After lunch, you’ll climb back on the coach and relax while you're driven to Costa del Sol, one of the most popular summer destinations in Spain. You’ll spend the night in Torremolinos, next to the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 5 (Thursday): Costa del Sol – Granada

Early in the morning, you’ll head to Granada, the last bastion of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Upon arrival, you’ll tour the world-famous Alhambra and the gardens of the Generalife.

After spending the afternoon sightseeing at your own pace, you can delight in a Zambra show, a type of Flamenco dance, typical of the Gypsies of Granada in the Sacromonte neighborhood.

Day 6 (Friday): Granada – Toledo – Madrid

On the last day of the tour, the coach will head back north to Castilla – La Mancha, until you get to the imperial city of Toledo. Follow your guide through the city’s historic center and wonder at the remains of the three cultures (Christian, Arab and Jewish) that co-existed together centuries ago. After visiting the “Imperial City”, you’ll learn about Toledo’s renowned Damascening metalwork.     

Hop back on the coach and we'll bring the tour to an end at approximately 7:30 pm.  

Tour Accommodation

The tour includes 5 nights' accommodation with breakfast at the following 4-star standard and superior hotels, depending on your booking:

Standard Hotel (4 Star):

• Cordoba: Sercotel Córdoba Medina Azahara or similar
• Seville: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar
• Costa del Sol: Sol Torremolinos or similar
• Granada: Hotel Alixares or similar
   

Premium Hotel (+4 Star):

• Cordoba: Eurostars, NH Califa or similar
• Seville: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, or similar
• Costa del Sol: Sol Príncipe or similar
• Granada: Meliá Granada, Catalonia Granada, or similar

Hotel Pricing

The prices are per person staying in a double room. You'll be charged a supplement if you're traveling by yourself and wish to have a single room.

Please note that children under 4 travel for free when sharing a room with two adults, but there is a limit of 1 child of this age per room. Children aged 4 to 7 will pay the rate according to their age only if they share a room with two adults. In the latter case, there is also a maximum of 1 child per room.

Entry to the Alhambra in Granada

In the event that the Alhambra and Generalife Trust does not provide tickets for participants on certain dates, compensation for the loss of these services will be offered at the discretion of the local provider.

Guide Change

During the journey, it's possible that your guide will change.