Andalusian Feelings With Barcelona, Cultural Experience

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL MALAGA – TORREMOLINOS/COSTA DEL SOL

Stop At: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, Av. del Comandante García Morato, s/n, 29004, Málaga, Spain
After landing at Malaga Airport and taking the transfer to your hotel in Torremolinos / Costa del Sol, spend the rest of your first day in Andalusia exploring this new location at your leisure. Malaga is the largest coastal city in the south of Spain, and it is brimming with history, culture and local gastronomy. You can either venture out into the streets to start discovering the many delights it has to offer at your own pace or simply relax at the hotel while making the most of the available amenities.

Overnight in Torremolinos/Costa del Sol
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Don Pedro or similar 4*

Day 2: TORREMOLINOS/COSTA DEL SOL – PIZARRA – SEVILLE (210km – 3h)

Stop At: Silken Al-Andalus Palace, Av. de la Palmera, s/n, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
After breakfast at your hotel, depart towards Pizarra. There you will stop at a local farm called Juanito Orange, where the charming owner (and the farm’s namesake), Juanito, will teach you all you could ever want to know about organic agriculture, especially regarding his specialty: citrus fruits. At the end of the visit, you’ll have the chance to taste some of the renowned local products, such as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice or other similar citrus fruits. Then, energised with your vitamin C high, continue on the last leg of the journey towards the legendary city of Seville, where you will check in at your hotel and spend the night.

Overnight in Seville
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Silken Al Andalus or similar 4*

Day 3: SEVILLE

Stop At: Silken Al-Andalus Palace, Av. de la Palmera, s/n, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before stepping out into the streets of Seville, capital of Andalusia and one of Spain’s most renowned cities for its authentic Spanish atmosphere and impressive architecture. Set eye upon all of Seville’s most important sites with a panoramic tour of the city. The tour includes a fun photo stop at the magical Maria Luisa Park, a large lush green space large enough to contain two impressive squares, both of which you will visit. The first one is Plaza de España, and it boasts beautiful ornate tiles, elaborate redbrick towers, bridges and canals. The second square is the Plaza de America, which is flanked by a number of magnificent neo-Gothic and neo-Mudejar palaces. After the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to continue discovering all the things that make Seville special at your own leisure.

Overnight in Seville
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Silken Al Andalus or similar 4*

Day 4: SEVILLA – CORDOBA - GRANADA (320Km – 4hrs)

Stop At: Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna De Granada, Plaza del Guitarrista Manuel Cano, 2, 18004 Granada, Spain
Say goodbye to Seville after breakfast at the hotel and depart for your next destination: Cordoba. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time to become acquainted with the city at your own pace. This romantic location is known for having been a shining example of coexistence during mediaeval times, when it was home to Christians, Muslims and Jews who all lived side by side in peace. Cordoba was also the capital of the Moorish caliphate of Al-Andalus during the height of its powers and glory, and nowhere is this wealth more evident than in the magnificent Mezquita (‘Great Mosque’), which is now a Catholic cathedral. Wander through the colonnaded prayer halls, which are decorated with hundreds of marble columns joined by two-tone arches. Admire the mihrab and the side chapels, with their eclectic mix of arabesque and baroque styles, and stroll through the Patio of the Orange Trees, an oasis of peace cooled by the shade of 100 trees. Afterwards, continue to Granada, where you will check in and spend the night.

Overnight in Granada
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Sercotel Gran Luna or similar 4*

Day 5: GRANADA

Stop At: Sercotel Gran Hotel Luna De Granada, Plaza del Guitarrista Manuel Cano, 2, 18004 Granada, Spain
Eat up your breakfast at the hotel before exploring the historical city of Granada while snapping photographs of its greatest treasures. Your day begins with some free time during which you make the rules and design the itinerary for exploring the glorious former capital of the last Muslim state in Spain. Granada still boasts traces of its Moorish past, the most notable one being the stunning Alhambra palace. Then again, the winding streets of the Albaicin Quarter are also a quaint reminder of the days of the emirate, and today you will get to explore this mesmerising neighbourhood and learn all about its fascinating history. Lastly, discover the Corral del Carbon, the only caravanserai remaining in Spain.

Overnight in Granada
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Sercotel Gran Luna or similar 4*

Day 6: GRANADA – ALFARNATEJO – TORREMOLINOS /COSTA DEL SOL (160km – 2h30)

Stop At: Sol Don Pedro, Av. del Lido, s/n, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Today breakfast in the hotel is followed by a trip to Alfarnatejo, a glistening white village lost in Malaga’s sprawling mountain ranges. An essential part of the experience of discovering this tiny town is visiting an ancient olive mill. Don’t miss the chance to set foot inside this building to learn all about the production process. Then top the day off with lunch in a private house, where you will get to taste typical homemade dishes lovingly prepared by the ‘mamas’ of Alfarnatejo (approx. 6-8 people per house). Having eaten, continue towards your hotel in Torremolinos, back to where your adventure originally started.

Overnight in Torremolinos
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Don Pedro or similar 4*

Day 7: TORREMOLINOS/COSTA DEL SOL

Stop At: Sol Don Pedro, Av. del Lido, s/n, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
Have an early breakfast at your hotel to charge your batteries for a day cleared of plans and schedules; today is for you to relax and enjoy this location at leisure. Put your feet up at your hotel or, if you’re feeling adventurous, go out and discover what this little town nestled between the bay of Malaga and the Mijas mountain range has to offer. Or why not have the best of both worlds: rest in the morning – and why not even enjoy a siesta after lunch? – before heading out in the afternoon to relish the surprising south of Spain in the manner that suits you best.

Overnight in Torremolinos/Costa del Sol
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = Don Pedro or similar 4*

Day 8: TORREMOLINOS / COSTA DEL SOL – BARCELONA (6 hrs by train)

Stop At: Hotel HCC Montblanc, Via Laietana, 61, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Savor a delicious breakfast at the hotel and at the indicated time, transfer to the train station of Malaga to take the high-speed train (AVE) direction to Madrid (train tickets not included. In case you want to book them with us; the tickets will be delivered by the guide accompanied a few days before departure to Barcelona). Once at the "Barcelona Sants" train station, you will find the driver with a sign with their names where you will be transferred to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying the highlights of Barcelona. Visit the Old Town, enjoy some tapas while soaking up the atmosphere of Las Ramblas, or relax on the beach or in a bar overlooking the sea at Port Olímpic before your busy days of sightseeing ahead.

Overnight in Barcelona
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = HCC Montblanc or similar 3*

Day 9: BARCELONA: ARTISTIC BARCELONA TOUR

Stop At: Hotel HCC Montblanc, Via Laietana, 61, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then head out to explore Barcelona. Enjoy some free time in the morning to get a feel for the city by yourself, then head to the meeting point at Calle Balmes 5, for the 15:30 Artistic Barcelona tour. We will start the visit with a walking tour around the exterior of la Sagrada Familia, giving you an insight into the basilica’s history and the fascinating symbolism hidden within its ornamentation. Then head back to the bus to travel to Park Güell, located on top of a hill, offering incredible panoramic views of the city. Park Güell is one of Gaudí’s most emblematic works, as he combined his creative Modernist style with nature in his vision of the perfect garden city, now a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. We will round off the tour with a stroll down one of the most important streets in Barcelona, the Passeig de Gràcia. Here, you will not only find a plethora of prestigious shops, but also many important Modernist buildings, such as Casa Milà, also known as “La Pedrera” and Casa Batlló. The tour will end in front of Casa Batlló at 7.30 p.m. After the tour, you can make your own way back to your hotel or stay out to enjoy Barcelona by night.

Overnight in Barcelona
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = HCC Montblanc or similar 3*

Day 10: BARCELONA

Stop At: Hotel HCC Montblanc, Via Laietana, 61, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then stroll through the most emblematic corners of Barcelona that the previous day could not see or take the opportunity to visit them without haste. Do some shopping or just admire everything that this incredible city offers.

Overnight in Barcelona
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior Hotel Category = HCC Montblanc or similar 3*

Day 11: DEPARTURE BARCELONA

Stop At: Barcelone - Airport Prat T1, 08820, Barcelona, Spain
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your final day in Spain’s most celebrated tourist destination by visiting museums or galleries, purchasing souvenirs to remind you of your trip, or by simply strolling through its historic and bustling streets and enjoying the entertainment provided by the street performers. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport. Although it’s time to say good-bye to this magnificent city, the memories created here will last a lifetime.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.