From royal palaces and Moorish masterpieces to coastal breezes and cave towns, this journey through Spain blends history, culture, and hands-on experiences in every region.

Board your overnight flight to Madrid, the vibrant capital city of Spain.

• Meet your local tour liaison and transfer to your hotel

• Light walking tour of central Madrid:
  • Puerta del Sol
  • Plaza Mayor
  • Royal Palace (exterior)

• Group welcome dinner

Overnight in Madrid

• Guided visit to the Prado Museum

• Stroll through Retiro Park, see the Crystal Palace

• Optional: Reina Sofía Museum (Guernica) or shopping along Gran Vía

• Dinner in the Austrias or La Latina neighborhood

Overnight in Madrid

• Morning train or coach to Córdoba (~2 hrs)

• Guided tour of the Mezquita-Catedral, one of Spain’s most stunning Islamic-Christian sites

• Walk through the Jewish Quarter and across the Roman Bridge

• Visit a patio home if in season

• Dinner in a traditional Andalusian courtyard

Overnight in Córdoba

• Spend the morning exploring Córdoba

• Travel to Granada

• Explore the Albaicín and enjoy the views from Mirador San Nicolás overlooking the Alhambra

• Optional: Mint tea in a tetería

• Group dinner with tapas

Overnight in Granada

• Morning guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

• Afternoon free for relaxing, shopping, or visiting the Royal Chapel of Granada

• Optional flamenco show in the Sacromonte caves

Overnight in Granada

• Short drive to Guadix, a unique town known for its inhabited cave homes

• Visit a troglodyte cave dwelling and speak with a local host

• Optional: pottery or cultural workshop

• Explore the town’s cathedral and main square

Overnight in Guadix

• Travel to Málaga (~2 hrs)

• Orientation walk:
  • Old Town
  • Calle Larios
  • Málaga Cathedral

• Optional visit to the Picasso Museum (Picasso was born here)

• Dinner by the sea

Overnight in Málaga

• Visit the Alcazaba (Moorish fortress) and Gibralfaro Castle

• Afternoon beach time at La Malagueta or optional catamaran ride

• Group dinner with paella or Andalusian specialties

Overnight in Málaga

• Explore the Nerja Caves and the cliffside Balcony of Europe

• Stop in the whitewashed village of Frigiliana for photos and artisan shops

• Return to Málaga in the evening

  Overnight in Málaga

• Free time to revisit favorite spots, shop for souvenirs, or stroll along the Paseo del Parque

• Optional visit to Centre Pompidou Málaga or Museum Carmen Thyssen

• Farewell dinner with group reflections

Overnight in Málaga

Transfer to Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) for your return flight home.

• Board for 10 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France