Sunlit Andalucia - 8 Days

We meet you at Málaga Airport and transfer you to your hotel on the Costa del Sol. The remainder of the day is at leisure – you can unwind after the journey, enjoy the hotel facilities or wander the surroundings at your own pace. In the evening, we dine at the hotel. Overnight on the Costa del Sol.

After breakfast, we depart for Ronda, a spectacular and historic white town in Andalusia perched above the El Tajo Gorge. On arrival, we explore Ronda on foot with exterior visits to its key sights – the Puente Nuevo, the iconic 18th–century bridge spanning the chasm; the Plaza de Toros, among the oldest bullrings in the country and linked to the birth of modern bullfighting; and the Church of Santa María la Mayor on the former mosque site. Entrance fees are not included – exterior views only. Afterwards, you have free time to discover Ronda at your own pace before we continue to Seville. Overnight in Seville.

After breakfast, we set out on a guided city tour of Seville, a vibrant and culturally rich city shaped by centuries of history. We visit Seville Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its vast scale, ornate chapels and the magnificent Main Altarpiece; it also houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. We continue through the Santa Cruz district, the historic quarter and former Jewish neighbourhood of winding lanes, charming squares and whitewashed houses. The remainder of the day is at leisure – you are free to explore further. Overnight in Seville.

After breakfast, we depart Seville for Córdoba. On arrival, we enjoy a guided tour of the historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Moorish Caliphate of al–Andalus. We include entrance to the Mosque–Cathedral (Mezquita), celebrated for its forest of columns linked by two–tone arches, richly decorated chapels and the tranquil Patio of the Orange Trees. We then stroll the Jewish Quarter with its narrow lanes and quintessential Andalusian charm before continuing to Granada. Overnight in Granada.

After breakfast, we discover Granada, where Moorish heritage and Andalusian culture blend beautifully. We begin with a guided walk through the Albaycin, the historic Arab quarter of cobbled alleys, whitewashed houses and superb viewpoints over the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada. We then continue with a visit to the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its intricate decoration, elegant courtyards and harmonious gardens that reflect the splendour of the Nasrid period. Overnight in Granada.

After breakfast, we leave Granada for the Costa del Sol, pausing in Nerja to take in the Balcón de Europa, a magnificent viewpoint over the Mediterranean. You have free time to meander its whitewashed streets and soak up the relaxed coastal atmosphere before we continue to the Costa del Sol. Overnight on the Costa del Sol.

After breakfast, your day is at leisure – you can relax by the sea, make the most of the hotel facilities or perhaps visit nearby villages such as Mijas or Benalmádena, noted for traditional character, whitewashed houses and panoramic views. Overnight on the Costa del Sol.

After breakfast, we transfer you to Málaga Airport for your departure – your journey through Andalusia comes to a close.