Spain's Costa del Sol & Madrid

What's Included

• Guided Tour of Málaga

  Tour the centuries-old port city of Málaga during a guided tour.

• Experience Ronda

  Experience Ronda, one of Spain's loveliest and most historic towns.

• Home-Hosted Meal in Málaga

  Enjoy a home-hosted meal in Málaga.

• Spanish Culinary Experience

  Enjoy an iconic Spanish culinary staple at local restaurants.

• Tour of the Alhambra

  Tour the Alhambra palace, a wonder of the Muslim world in Granada.

• Visit to Segovia

  See the Roman Aqueduct and tour the iconic Alcazar in Segovia.

• Fast-Speed Train to Madrid

  Travel from Costa del Sol to Madrid on a fast-speed train.

• Panoramic Tour of Madrid

  Join a panoramic tour of Madrid's historic center.

What's Not Included

• Optional Tour to Mijas

  The optional tour to Mijas is not included and requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate.
  
  

• Meals on Your Own

  Lunch in Granada and Segovia is on your own.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals are not included.
  
  

Experiences

Tour the centuries-old port city of Málaga during a guided tour.Experience Ronda, one of Spain's loveliest and most historic towns.

Options

Madrid: An Evening in Madrid Enjoy a night out in Madrid! First, walk the streets on a short tour led by your Tour Manager. Then, hop on to Madrid’s subway system and head to your next stop – a local restaurant where you will get acquainted with Spanish cuisine. During your dinner, a “tuna” will perform traditional songs. A tradition that started in Iberia in the 13th century, a “tuna” is a band of university students dressed in black outfits and capes who sing folk music to pay for their school fees. Return back to your hotel having experienced Madrid in a different way! Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




Mijas: A Taste of Mijas Pueblo Mijas Pueblo is a storybook Andalusian village. Discover old-world charm, whitewashed buildings perched high on the mountainside, spectacular views to the Mediterranean coastline, and a scenic backdrop of endless pine forests. Take time to explore the town as you choose, perhaps searching the shops for locally-produced art, like handmade linen and wicker items. End your visit to Mijas with an included dinner at a local restaurant. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




Mijas: A Taste of Mijas Pueblo Mijas Pueblo is a storybook Andalusian village. Discover old-world charm, whitewashed buildings perched high on the mountainside, spectacular views to the Mediterranean coastline, and a scenic backdrop of endless pine forests. Take time to explore the town as you choose, perhaps searching the shops for locally-produced art, like handmade linen and wicker items. End your visit to Mijas with an included dinner at a local restaurant. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

Culinaries

Enjoy a home-hosted meal in Málaga.Enjoy an iconic Spanish culinary staple at local restaurants.

Must See

Wander the picturesque, whitewashed village of Setenil de las Bodegas.Tour the Alhambra palace, a wonder of the Muslim world in Granada.See the Roman Aqueduct and tour the iconic Alcazar in Segovia.

Choice Highlights

Málaga The birthplace of Picasso, Málaga is a vibrant port city radiating with energy, passion and culture. The city has gone through somewhat of a transformation, and now this little metropolis is thriving with new art galleries, Michelin-star restaurants and high fashion boutiques. And, when you explore the compact streets, you’ll see how architecture blends old and new as you venture from the Pompidou Centre to a Moorish fortress.

Málaga Alcazaba or Picasso Museum While in Málaga, you will have the choice between two activities. First, you can choose to do a difficult, but immersive walk as you venture into the Málaga Alcazaba. The fortified palace is perfectly adapted to the contours of the land and takes maximum advantage of the elevation of a hill. For your second choice, you can decide to end your morning with entry to the Picasso Museum. You’ll see more than 200 works highlighting the different styles, materials, and techniques used by the artist who called Málaga his first home.



Málaga Alcazaba

Activity Level 3: Requires walking 2 miles including big, steep hills and walking on cobblestone, uneven streets.

Led by a local guide.



Picasso Museum

Activity Level 1

Travelers will have their own audio guide visit, at their own pace.

Marbella

Sentenil de las Bodegas

Ronda Ronda is considered to be one of the oldest kept cities in Spain dating back to the Neolithic period. Two pieces of architecture represent the history of Ronda perfectly; the New Bridge and the bullring of the Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda. The New Bridge built in the mid 1700s allowed for the development of the city as it linked the old city with the new neighborhoods, providing the capability for Ronda to sustain itself and grow, as its location a little less than 2,500 feet above sea level made this a little more difficult in previous times. The Plaza de Toros, bullfighting ring, was inaugurated in 1785 and is considered to be one of the oldest throughout Spain. Some of the greatest matadors (bullfighters) of Spain were a product of the school of bullfighting, including Pedro Romero and Antonio Ordóñez.

Home-Hosted Lunch

The Alhambra The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The first palace on the site was built in the 11th century and in the 12th and 13th century a fortress-complex palace was built. It is a vast complex, comprised of many structures. The Alhambra is part fortress, part palace, part garden and part government city. Many visitors come to Grenada specifically just to visit and see the Alhambra.

Madrid Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain. Madrid sits on the Manzanares River, just northeast of the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is estimated that the origins of Madrid can be traced back to the 2nd century B.C. Madrid is home to the head of the Spanish government, the Spanish royal family and the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization. Madrid’s influence on politics, education, entertainment, fashion and culture make it one of the world’s major global cities.

Segovia The coexistence of three cultures, Moors, Jews and Catholics, is one of the elements of Segovia that cannot be overlooked. Many of its architecture reflects this coexistence and in particular the aqueduct of Segovia has become the symbol of the city built roughly in the year 50 A.D. This symbol amazes onlookers due to its conservation, civil engineering and level of greatness. The city of Segovia is also recognized by UNESCO World Heritage for theses very reasons. (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization)

Mode of Transport

Begin your journey with an overnight flight to Spain. Travel between destinations by coach and experience a high-speed train ride from the Costa del Sol to Madrid, ensuring a seamless and scenic travel experience.

Accommodation

Stay at the Occidental Fuengirola, offering a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Fuengirola. Later, enjoy the NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara, providing a modern and convenient base in Madrid.