9 days tour

Madrid & Southern Spain - 9 Days

Madrid & Southern Spain - 9 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

8 breakfasts & 5 dinners (2 dinners in 2024) Flamenco experience (including dinner) Sherry wine tasting with light lunch in Jerez included in 2025

Others

Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid (2025) Entrance to Cordoba Mosque, Seville Cathedral & Alhambra in Granada Visit & Ticket to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez (2025) Olive oil tasting at a local Almazara Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Accommodation

8 nights 4-star hotels

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking local tour leader with local guides for sightseeing (or expert driver-guide for group of 10 or fewer) Guided sightseeing in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada & Toledo in 2024, Malaga in 2025

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 9 Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets

Not included:

Others

International flights and visas Tipping - an entirely personal gesture City taxes - to be paid directly at the hotel

Insurance

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.

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Itinerary of your trip Madrid & Southern Spain - 9 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Madrid

      Welcome to Madrid, the Spanish capital! You will be collected at the airport and transferred to our hotel, where the evening is at leisure. Later enjoy an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner with your fellow travellers and guide. 2024 departures: In 2024, the welcome Tapas dinner is offered on day 2 instead.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring Madrid

      Madrid - Cordoba. Today, we embark on an all-encompassing coach tour of Madrid. The highlights of our excursion include the historic Barrio de la Morerรญa, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. We will explore the Madrid of the Bourbons, including the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, and visit the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and the Puerta de Alcalรก. In the more contemporary part of the city, we will see areas such as Gran Vรญa, Castellana, the Salamanca district, as well as the commercial and financial zones of Modern Madrid. We will also visit the Santiago Bernabรฉu Football Stadium, home to Real Madrid. During the tour, we will enjoy a taste of the typical Madrid-style snack, chocolate with churros, and have an included Welcome Dinner this evening at an authentic Tapas restaurant. After the tour, the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. 2024 departures: In 2024, chocolate and churros is not included.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Merida & Cordoba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Merida & Cordoba

      Madrid - Merida - Cordoba. After breakfast, we say farewell to Madrid and head south. Before reaching Cordoba, we visit Mรฉrida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate.The rest of the day is at your leisure. 2024 departures: In 2024, We visit Caceres and its Old Town, Plaza Mayor Square instead of Merida.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Exploring Cordoba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Exploring Cordoba

      Cordoba - Seville. This morning, we embark on an impressive tour of Cordobaโ€™s Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease our minds and spirits as we stroll through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by our expert local guide. In the afternoon, we continue our journey towards Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Tonight, we have the opportunity to discover Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with our fellow travelers. 2024 departures: In 2024, dinner is not included this evening.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Seville
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Seville

      Today we explore Seville on a guided tour. Entrance to the cityโ€™s cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, is included. We also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter, where the famous opera โ€™Carmenโ€™ is largely set, also known for the myth of Jon Juan. Wander through Maria Luisa Park and the picturesque Plaza Espana. After our tour, the afternoon is free for you to further explore Seville at your own pace.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Jerez & Ronda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Jerez & Ronda

      Seville - Jerez - Ronda. After breakfast, travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. We will visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. Continue to Ronda, where you will visit the olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. 2024 departures: Please note that in 2024, we make a stop in Ronda before heading to the Costa del Sol, where we stay in Malaga or Torremolinos.

  • Day 7 Day 7: The Alhambra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: The Alhambra

      Ronda - Malaga - Granada. After breakfast, we head to the coastal city of Malaga. We can spend some time exploring the cityโ€™s Roman and Arab past before continuing to Granada, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada. We will enjoy an included Flamenco dance masterclass before attending an included dinner and Flamenco show. After dinner, we will head to one of the city viewpoints to take in our surroundings. 2024 departures: In 2024, we travel from the Costa del Sol to Granada and visit the Alhambra Complex today. There is an included Flamenco show and dinner.

  • Day 8 Day 8: The Alhambra
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: The Alhambra

      Granada - Madrid. This morning we visit the world-famous Alhambra. This stunning palace and fortress complex was built during the Nasrid Dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries. Originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 AD on Roman remains, it was later transformed into a royal palace by the Moors. The Alhambra showcases exquisite Islamic architecture, with intricate carvings, stunning tilework, and tranquil gardens, reflecting the cultural zenith of Islamic Spain before the Christian Reconquista in 1492, when the Alhambra was surrendered to Ferdinand and Isabella. After our included visit to the Alhmabra, we make our way back to Madrid, and there is an included farewell dinner this evening. 2024 departures: In 2024 we will visit the hilltop city of Toledo today on our way back to Madrid. There is no included dinner in the evening.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Madrid
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Madrid

      Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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