7-Day Andalucia & Costa del Sol from Madrid (C-272)

About this experience

Experience the cultural heart of Spain on an unforgettable journey from Madrid to Andalusia and the Mediterranean coast. Begin in Cordoba, where history comes alive inside the Great Mosque-Cathedral and the charming Jewish Quarter. Continue to Seville, a city of passion and color, to explore María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the majestic Cathedral crowned by the Giralda tower, and the picturesque streets of the Santa Cruz district. Optional experiences include a scenic Guadalquivir River cruise or a visit to the famous Maestranza bullring. Travel through the scenic Route of the White Villages to Ronda, a town dramatically set on a cliff, before reaching the sun-drenched Costa del Sol for pure relaxation by the Mediterranean Sea. Next, uncover the splendor of Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, masterpieces of Moorish architecture surrounded by breathtaking views. In the evening, you may choose to experience flamenco in the gypsy caves of Sacromonte. Finally, journey to Toledo, the Imperial City of Spain, where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish heritage blend harmoniously. Enjoy panoramic views from Mirador del Valle before returning to Madrid, enriched by the diverse beauty, history, and spirit of southern Spain.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

7 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 weeks in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

Bus or minivan tour · Bus tour · Arts and culture · Cultural and theme tours · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 1 lunch and 6 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach. • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada and Toledo. • Tickets: Mosque in Cordoba and Alhambra in Granada*. • Travel Insurance Accomodation (Hotels or similar) • Sevilla: Ilunion Alcora Sevilla • Costa del Sol: Sol Principe (Torremolinos) / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo / Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro • Granada: Saray / Los Ángeles 2026 Notes: - On the 22 December departure, the stay in Costa del Sol on 25 December will be on a bed and breakfast basis. - On the 29 December departure, the stay in Costa del Sol on 31 December will be on a bed and breakfast basis.

Please note

• A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide. • Not wheelchair accessible • Animals or Pets NOT allowed • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   (Tuesday) MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLA (530 km)

   Departure from our bus terminal at 7:30 a.m. southwards through the land of La Mancha to Andalucia. Arrival to Cordoba. City sightseeing tour, visiting the great Mosque, once the spiritual center of the Islamic world, with a Gothic Cathedral built inside and the Jewish Quarter. After the visit continue to Sevilla. Dinner and accommodations.

   
2. 2
   Day 2

   (Wednesday) SEVILLA

   Half board. Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. In the evening, also as an

   
3. 3
   Day 3

   (Thursday) SEVILLA - RONDA - COSTA DEL SOL (190 km)

   Breakfast. Then departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Friday) COSTA DEL SOL

   Half board in the hotel. Full day at your own leisure in this cosmopolitan resort.

5. 5
   Day 5

   (Saturday) COSTA DEL SOL

   Half board in the hotel. Full day at leisure

6. 6
   Day 6

   (Sunday) COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA* (180 km)

   Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Dinner and accommodations. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco

7. 7
   Day 7

   (Monday) GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID (446 km)

   Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Twin room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Single Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.