5 night Tours - south Spain & Madrid (1 day)
(Madrid-La Cala-Malaga-Granada-Banus Port-Marbella-Madrid)
This tour is recommended if your group arrives and leaves from the city of Madrid
There are 2 different packages with different pricing for this itinerary ( flexible & deluxe package )
The flexible package is recommended to those who want the flexibility to choose which attractions to see, pay for most of your meals, and have the opportunity of visiting the same places on the schedule with myself as the tour guide. Accommodation and all transportation around south Spain, would be included. This is a more ‘ pay as you go’ type of package.
The deluxe package is a more complete package that includes all the attractions entrances and visits in the itinerary, transportation, more meals, train tickets, and a 5 star hotel in Madrid for the last night of this tour.
This is a more ‘worry free’ option.
Below you will find pricing, itinerary, and what each package includes.
Tour name: Alhambra Flexible
Group of 2 people: $3,950 /each
Group of 4 people: $2,550/each
Group of 6 people: $1,950/each
Tour name: Alhambra Deluxe
Group of 2 people: $4,950/each
Group of 4 people: $3,450/each
Group of 6 people: $2,950/each
For bigger groups, please ask me about it.
Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive in Madrid & go to the south of Spain
Smile you are in Spain!
I will meet you at Madrid’s international airport, ( deluxe package ) where I will have ready a private vehicle waiting to take you to the train station.
(With the flexible package,I will not wait for you in Madrid, I will be waiting for you at Malaga’s train station, or airport, if you decide to fly to Malaga)
We will catch the fast train to the south of Spain (Malaga), that takes about 2h and 40 minutes, and gets a speed of almost 200 miles per hour (deluxe package)
I will provide you with business class seats on this train for a more comfort ride after your flight. (deluxe package)
Now you are on your way to Costa del Sol!
The group will, most likely, be getting to Malaga in the afternoon, the time depends on what time your flight lands in Madrid.
Once we get to Malaga, I will drive you to the villa, 30 minutes away, where you will be staying, except the last night of this trip.
You will probably want to rest some, but if you were able to rest during your travels, and you are ready to explore, I will take you and start showing you around!
‘Welcome to Spain dinner’ Hopefully you are still awake for it!
Day 2: La Cala & Malaga
Have breakfast at home, and walk the beach with your coffee if you want to! The beach is 1-2 min away walking.
I would take the group to La Cala de Mijas, one of the original fishing villages of the area.
It’s just about 2 min drive from the house, or a 25 minutes walk along the soft golden beach across the house.
The village has everything you can expect from a town, it’s full of cafes, family run-shops, outdoor markets, different cuisine restaurants, and of course beach restaurants or ‘chiringuitos’. The old town is small, with narrow lovely streets, and it’s very easy to walk the entire place in a short amount of time.
The group will walk it’s wooden promenade that hugs the coastline, and offers plenty of places to sit, relax and snack while enjoying the sea views.
The friendly atmosphere of this village is very unique and charming, making this little town a delightful place.
After La Cala, I will drive the group to Malaga to visit its immaculate all pedestrian’s marble streets, and surroundings, visit the Cathedral, the Roman Theater, the stunning views of the city from the Alcazaba, the best preserved Moorish fortress in Spain.All of this is within walking distance. I will also take you to the magnificent Gibralfaro Castle built in 929 AD, and see the magnificent views of Malaga city.
You will lunch around the old quarter, where you can taste some of Andalusia’s best tapas, or lunch the famous ‘chiringuitos’ (beachside seafood restaurants).
The group will head back to the villa to get some rest, beach time, etc...
Get ready to be picked up for a nice dinner!
Day 3: Granada
Good morning! Let’s go to the breathtaking and romantic city of Granada (1h and 45 min drive), considered by many one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
A city distinguished by it’s Moorish epoch, that lasted from the 8th to 15th century, with a cultural background of incalculable value.
You will visit the ALHAMBRA, ( included with deluxe & flexible package) an ancient palace, and fortress of the Moorish monarchs,. It is an Unesco World Heritage site, and Spain’s most significant historical landmark. (deluxe & flexible)
After the Alhambra, I will take the group to the Albayzín, Granada’s oldest Moorish district situated on the hill across from the Alhambra, spectacular views, and will lunch at one of my preferred places in the city.
The Albayzín neighborhood is also an Unesco World Heritage Site.
Before we go back to the house, the group will walk around the gorgeous city, the Cathedral, (where the Catholic Kings are buried), the Gypsy neighborhood, the Alcaiceria (Arab spice stone streets)
After a long day, it’s a time to go back and get some rest. In Granada’s mountains you can find Sierra Nevada, most southerly, and sunniest sky resort in Europe, offering a very long skiing season usually between December and April, and sometimes the season ends up beginning of May. (68 miles of skiing). The group will not go skiing on this tour.
Maybe in a near future!
Day 4: Banus Port and Marbella
I will drive the group (25-30 Min), to PUERTO BANUS, Spain’s most luxury marina, famous for its yachts, outdoor shopping complex, and restaurants, with an impressive mountain and sea views.
We will make a stop to enjoy the beautiful Puente Romano boardwalk of Marbella, on the way to Puerto Banus. Lunch in Puerto Banus.
The group will go back home, and get ready to go to the prestigious, and glamorous town of Marbella, famous for its beaches, world class golf, vibrant nightlife, and high end shopping.
You will walk around the spectacular old quarter, where most of their beautiful Castilian Renaissance architecture buildings were built in the 14th and 15th century, with lots of chic boutiques, coffee shops and great restaurants.
Experience the excellent ambiance of Plaza de Los Naranjos, a charming plaza full of orange trees, and one of the most emblematic sights in Marbella.
We won’t miss the Paseo Maritimo ( promenade) for a short walk on it’s marble walkways, full of palms and flowers, and fabulous views of the sea.
The group will have dinner in Marbella, and will watch and authentic flamenco show, which takes place in a typical old Andalusian house you can not miss! (deluxe & flexible)
After an unforgettable evening, I will take you home or experience the glamorous and world famous Marbella nightlife.
Day 5: Madrid
After having a blast in South Spain, today the group will go back to Madrid since you will be departing next day. ( I will go back to Madrid with you if you pick the deluxe package, otherwise you will go back on your own, once I drop you at Malaga’s train or airport station)
I will take you to the train station, and we will try to get to Madrid around noon or earlier, so you have more time to experience the capital.
You will be checking in a 5-star hotel, (deluxe package) that I will already have booked for you. Drop your luggage and go!
The group will visit the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe, a monumental and majestic building that was built during the 18th and 19th centuries. (included with deluxe package)
We will walk around the old part of the capital to visit the Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro Park, Retiro Park, Plaza Santa Ana, the gourmet tapas market of San Miguel, and of course Madrid’s most popular chocolate shop to try their ‘ chocolate con churros’
You will also see Gran Via, Cibeles Fountain, and prestigious Salamanca neighborhood, where you will have a ‘Goodbye’ dinner at one of Madrid’s top restaurant, and my preferred one, where you will have a reservation. (included with deluxe package) The sangria at this place is awesome!
After dinner the group can choose to go to the hotel and rest, or enjoy your last night in Spain, just across the street from the restaurant in another of my favorite and ‘coolest’ places to have a drink in Madrid.
Day 6: Leaving today
You will be departing this day. I will have another private vehicle to take you to Madrid’s international airport in the morning (deluxe package).
Hope to see you soon for another private trip.
Hasta luego amigos!
What is included in the Alhambra Flexible Package?-
- Will meet you at Malaga’s airport (if you decide to fly from Madrid to Malaga, or from another destination). Or I will meet you at Malaga’s train station if you choose to catch the fast train from Madrid-Malaga, or from another city in Spain. I would be happy to help you how to obtain the train tickets. So your tour starts when you get to Malaga.
- 4 nights accommodation in the house in south Spain. You are responsible your last day and hotel in Madrid.
- All transportation once you get the south of Spain (airfare or train tickets are not included).
- Expert tour director, guiding your private tour (8-16h per day).
- Guaranteed tour price.
- Flamenco show tickets.
- Welcome & Adios dinner ( 2 drinks included per dinner )
- You can also visit the same attractions explained in the itinerary, or others as well. You will be responsible for the entrances.
not included: Your flights, round-trip train tickets, other meals/drinks not mentioned in the program, travel insurance, all personal expenses, entrances to attractions, the hotel (last night) in Madrid before you depart.
So what does the Alhambra deluxe package include?
- Pick up at Madrid airport & transportation to the train station.
- 5 nights accommodation ( 4 nights at the house & 1 night in a 5-star hotel in Madrid, double occupancy. Optional single supplement available.
- Round trip first class ‘fast train’ tickets from Madrid to Malaga.
- All transportation during this tour (airfare is not included).
- Expert tour director, guiding your private tour (8-16h per day).
- Guaranteed tour price.
- All breakfasts.
- 3 dinners ( 2 drinks included per dinner )
- All entrances and visits to everything explained aboved.
- I will show you around Madrid on your last day of this tour.
- Over 20 sightseeing attractions.
not included: Your flights, other meals/drinks not mentioned in the program, travel insurance, all personal expenses.