7 night Tours - south Spain & Madrid (1 day)
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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 a ‘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, round trip business train tickets, and a 5 star hotel in Madrid (last night).
This is a more ‘worry free’ option.
Below you will find pricing, itinerary, and what each package includes.
Tour name: Roca Flexible Package
Group of 2 people: $4,850/each person
Group of 4 people: $2,650/each person
Group of 6 people: $2,350/each person
Tour name: Roca Deluxe Package
Group of 2 people: $6,450/each person
Group of 4 people: $3,850/each person
Group of 6 people: $3,350/each person
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. We will catch the fast train to the south of Spain, that takes about 2h and 40 minutes, and gets a speed of almost 200 miles per hour.
(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).
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! ( flexible & deluxe ).
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 will 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 visiting 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 A.D and see the great 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: Rock of Gibraltar & Tarifa
I will drive you to Gibraltar, a British overseas territory located in a narrow peninsula of Spain’s Mediterranean coast. It’s about 90 minutes drive from the house. We will walk across the border, which is actually the airport runway! It opens for pedestrians to cross it when planes are not taking off or landing. Such an experience!
You will have to bring your passport and remember at this point you are not in Spain anymore.
The group will visit the Rock! A 1400 feet high jurassic limestone rock rising out of the sea,
You will walk around the old quarter of this fortress city, and take a private tour up to the Rock, St. Michael’s cave, Europa point lighthouse, the Great Siege tunnel, dug out by the British to protect Gibraltar from an attempt of Spain and France of capturing the territory from Great Britain. ( flexible & deluxe ).
The group will lunch in Gibraltar.
After visiting Gibraltar. I will take you to one of my favorites places in south Spain, the kitesurfing capital of Europe; the ‘always windy’ town of Tarifa.
You will walk through the Puerta de Jerez, the only one of four medieval entrances remaining, to enter the old town of Tarifa, full of whitewash houses, coffee shops, boutiques built in caves, and lovely Andalusian courtyards.
After visiting the old town, I will take you to my favorite place in Tarifa to see the sunset and relax by the sea!
Tarifa has the most chilled out atmosphere ever, especially in the summer months.
Long and fun day today, Time for the group to go back.
Day 4: Banus Port & Mijas
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, for a few hours, and I will take you to Mijas, a enchanting whitewashed village in the mountain, just 20 minutes away from the house.
Mijas is famous for its ‘ donkey taxis’ and spectacular views of the Mediterranean and rural countryside.
You will have dinner in favorite restaurant in Mijas.
Day 5: Marbella/Shopping
Today we are on our way to the prestigious, and glamorous town of Marbella, famous for its beaches, world class golf, vibrant nightlife, and high end shopping.
The group 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! (flexible & deluxe package)
After an unforgettable evening, I will take you home or experience the glamorous and world famous Marbella nightlife.
Day 6: Ronda
Not only a Vineyard/ Wine tasting day!
I will take you guys to the breathtaking town RONDA (1h and 45 min drive).
This town with beautiful architecture, it is one of the loveliest places in Spain, where you must see its astonishing sunset!
We will visit the town by foot, el Puente Nuevo ( the new bridge), for the magnificent panoramic views, the main attraction of Ronda.
Also a visit of Mondragon’s palace, built in the 13th century, the bullfight ring, which it is Spain’s oldest bullfighting, and where the tradition of bullfighting was born.
For wine lovers, we will make a stop in a couple of its exceptional vineyards for some wine tasting and other typical Ronda’s products. ( flexible & deluxe )
Day 7: 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 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.
(I will go with you to Madrid and show you around if you pick the deluxe package, otherwise you will go back on your own, and your tour will finish once I drop you at Malaga’s train or airport station).
You will be checking in a 5-star hotel ( just if you choose the deluxe package), that I will already have booked for you. You will 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. (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 ( 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 8: 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!
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What is included in the Roca Flexible Package?
Will meet you at Malaga’s airport ( if you decide to fly from Madrid to Malaga, or from another destination ). Or I can 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.
- 6 nights accommodation in the house in south Spain. You are responsible your last day in Madrid and hotel.
- 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.
- Cathedral in Malaga, Wine tasting & Gibraltar’s attractions tickets & Flamenco show entrance.
- Welcome & Adios dinner ( 2 drinks included per dinner ).
Not included: Your flights, other meals/drinks not mentioned in the program, travel insurance, all personal expenses, entrances to attractions not include in the package, the hotel (last night) in Madrid before you depart.
What is included in the Roca Deluxe Package?
- Pick up at Madrid’s airport (MAD) & transportation to the train station.
- 7 nights accommodation ( 6 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).
- All entrances and visits to everything explained aboved.
- Over 40 sightseeing attractions.
- I will show you around Madrid on your last day of this tour.
Not included: Your flights, other meals/drinks not mentioned in the program, travel insurance, all personal expenses.