ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1
Seville
Welcome to Andalusia! Spain's romantic and exotic southern region is famous for its Moorish architecture and the sounds of Flamenco echoing through the narrow streets. Upon arrival, your private driver will be waiting to transfer you and your spouse to your luxury hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. Ask your travel consultant for recommendations of their favorite restaurants, cafes, and bars.
DAY 2
Seville - Seville Walking Tour
Discover the charm and the stories of the beautiful streets of Seville's unique city center. Embrace the history of the city accompanied by your expert guide as you stroll through the maze of tiny alleys and explore the most important landmarks. Walk the Santa Cruz Quarter, the old Jewish quarter and revel in the richness of the interior of the Cathedral and the Reales Alcazares. The Alcazar is Europe’s oldest Royal Palace still in use, and it was listed by UNESCO in 1987 as a World Heritage Site. The Cathedral is the biggest one in the Gothic style of the world.
DAY 3
Seville
Enjoy a day of leisure in this dreamy city and explore its rich culture and delicious food. In the evening you may want to see a traditional Flamenco show and feel the passion of the artists performing this world-renowned dance. Ask your travel specialist about their favorite entertainment and nightlife spots in Seville.
Optional: A full-day tour to Jerez de la Frontera, where you can enjoy a unique visit to one of the oldest sherry wineries.
DAY 4
Seville – Cordoba - Granada
On your way to Granada, you will stop in the historic town of Cordoba for an exciting and informative tour accompanied by your professional guide. Not many places in the world can say they have been the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Further Spain) under the Roman Empire and the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate. The UNESCO organization recognized the universal importance of Cordoba's historic legacy and extended the title of World Heritage Site not only to the Mosque-Cathedral but also to all the streets and buildings surrounding it. The structure of this Mosque-Cathedral is regarded as one of the most accomplished monuments of Moorish architecture. It was originally a church built by the Visigoths and it has been a witness and victim of historical fights between Muslims and Christians since 711 when the Muslims first conquered Spain. The Medieval Synagogue is a historic building in the Jewish Quarter, built-in 1315. After the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, the building was devoted to various functions including a hydrophobic hospital, a chapel for shoemakers, and a nursery school.
DAY 5
Granada – Alhambra Tour
Located on a rocky hill on the banks of the Darro River and protected by mountains and amongst the eldest quarter of the city, the Alhambra rises like an imposing castle with its distinctive reddish stone in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty enclosed within. The Alhambra ranks among the world’s finest examples of Islamic art with carved cedarwood, stucco work, and gorgeous mosaics. Originally designed as a military fortress, the Alhambra became the site of the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella (where Christopher Columbus received royal endorsement for his expedition). The complex is formed by the stunning Moorish palaces and the Palace of King Charles V, a Renaissance building, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra, as well as the Alcazaba fortress and an opposite independent palace: The Generalife, which is surrounded by orchards, greenery, fountains that keep the palace cool and beautiful gardens that welcome the visitor.
DAY 6
Granada
Spend a relaxing day and explore the city at your own pace. You can stroll around the labyrinth of streets and the vibrant local culture of Granada, have a walk in the Albaicín neighborhood, and watch a Flamenco show with some tapas in one of the caves. The town offers a myriad of sightseeing options, and its beautiful architecture will captivate you.
Optionally, you can choose a unique couples’ experience in a traditional Andalusian Arab bath.
DAY 7
Granada – Malaga
After breakfast, your private driver will pick you and your spouse up from the hotel and take you to Malaga. Upon arrival, check into your luxury hotel, and enjoy an afternoon exploring the city at your own speed.
Optionally, you may choose to enrich your transfer to Malaga with a stop at the Caminito del Rey gorge or enjoy a half-day afternoon tour of the city’s Highlights.
DAY 8
Malaga Walking Tour
Immerse yourselves in history and culture and discover Malaga with this tour that will take you around the city’s most important sites, monuments, and museums: The Central Market (Atarazanas), the Plaza de la Constitución, The Manquita, as the malagueños know its Cathedral, the Alcazaba (fortress-palace antecedent of the Alhambra), the Roman Theatre and Larios street, at the very heart of the city and where there is the choice of the best bars and stores. No exploration of Malaga can be finished until you pay a visit to the Picasso Museum, which hosts the collection of the Picasso family. You will discover the most intimate works of Picasso, as well as the changes that he introduced in the painting throughout his life. Finally, you will conclude your visit to Picasso's birthplace located on Plaza de la Merced.
DAY 9
Malaga – Ronda Half-Day Tour
The beautiful and picturesque town of Ronda is globally known for its unique architecture and a myriad of unforgettable photo opportunities. Your first stop in this tour will be in a family-run winery at the gates of Ronda. The wine of the area was famous in Ancient Rome because its wines were sent to Rome from Malaga’s coast. The winery is located close to the town of Ronda at a place near the old Roman city of Acinipo. Nowadays its diverse wine range is the result of an exclusive and deeply studied terroir to obtain high-quality wines. You will enjoy a romantic walk through the winery and vineyards and learn from your guide all about the process of aging and elaboration of the wines. After the visit, you will enjoy a commented tasting of four wines followed by a delicious meal. You will then continue to Ronda, one of the oldest cities in Spain that retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. Ronda is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge, that carries the Guadalevín River through its center. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m chasm below, for its unparalleled views out over the Serranía de Ronda Mountains.
DAY 10
Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Malaga Airport, to catch your departure flight.