Madrid & Southern Spain - 9 days

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Small Group Tour
Set off from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to take in the best of Southern Spain on this 9-day coach tour. Explore the cultural gems of Merida and Cordoba and visit the famous cathedral in Seville. Taste Andalusian olive oil, admire the view from Ronda, and spend a night in the Costa del Sol, with free time to stroll along the beach. Visit the incredible Alham...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Madrid - Take in the highlights of the Spanish capital on a city tour and enjoy a group Tapas dinner
    • Cordoba - Explore this historic Roman city and enjoy an included visit to La Mezquita, a sprawling mosque-cathedral
    • Seville - Visit the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world and take in the highlights of the Andalusian capital on a city tour
    • Ronda - Admire the views from this picturesque mountain-top town
    • Granada - Discover the famous Alhambra palace and fortress complex dating back to the 13th Century, and visit the adjacent Generalife Gardens
    • Malaga - Enjoy guided sightseeing & free time at this coastal Costa del Sol gem and visit its historic landmarks

What's this trip about?

    Set off from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to take in the best of Southern Spain on this 9-day coach tour. Explore the cultural gems of Merida and Cordoba and visit the famous cathedral in Seville. Taste Andalusian olive oil, admire the view from Ronda, and spend a night in the Costa del Sol, with free time to stroll along the beach. Visit the incredible Alhambra complex in Grenada, see a Flamenco master class and show, and much more.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMadrid
End CityMadrid

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Córdoba
  • Madrid
  • Malaga
  • Seville
  • Toledo

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 24

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 8 breakfasts & 5 dinners
    • 8 nights 4-star hotels
    • Escorted by an English-speaking tour guide (or driver-guide for groups of 12 or fewer), with local guides for included sightseeing
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 9
    • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi and audio headsets
    • Guided sightseeing in Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Granada & Malaga
    • Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid
    • Entrance to Cordoba Mosque, Seville Cathedral & Alhambra in Granada
    • Visit & Ticket to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez
    • Olive oil tasting at a local Almazara
    • Flamenco experience (including dinner)
    • Sherry wine tasting with light lunch in Jerez
    • Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

Itinerary

Travel Map

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.

Day : 2 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 Morería, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. We will explore the Madrid of the Bourbons, including...

Day : 3 Caceres

Madrid - Merida - Cordoba. After breakfast, we say farewell to Madrid and head south. Before reaching Cordoba, we visit Mérida, 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.

Day : 4 Cordoba

Cordoba - Seville. This morning, we embark on an impressive tour of Cordoba'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....

Day : 5 Seville

Today we explore Seville on a guided tour. Entrance to the city's cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, is included. We also visit the Santa Cruz Quarter, where the famous opera 'Carmen' is largely set, also known for the myth of Jon Juan. Wander throug...

Day : 6 Seville

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 ...

Day : 7 Malaga

Ronda - Malaga - Granada. After breakfast, we head to the coastal city of Malaga. We can spend some time exploring the city's Roman and Arab past before continuing to Granada, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada. We will enjoy an included Flamenco dance masterclass b...

Day : 8 Madrid

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 transfo...

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,185
Price per day$354
Last Updated: 3/24/2025
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11 Apr 2025
19 Apr 2025
$4,845
18 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
$4,475
25 Apr 2025
03 May 2025
$4,845
09 May 2025
17 May 2025
$4,475
16 May 2025
24 May 2025
$4,475
23 May 2025
31 May 2025
$4,475
06 Jun 2025
14 Jun 2025
$4,475
13 Jun 2025
21 Jun 2025
$4,475
20 Jun 2025
28 Jun 2025
$4,845
11 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
$4,185

All departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single' price applies for solo travellers who require their own room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

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

Accommodation

4-star hotels
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No age restrictions
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