7 night Tours (south Spain)

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This tour is recommended if your group arrives and leaves from the city of Malaga

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, and more meals,

This is a more ‘worry free’ option.

Below you will find pricing, itinerary, and what each package includes.

Tour name: Sierra Flexible Package.

Group of 2 people: $4,950/each person

Group of 4 people: $2,750/each person

Group of 6 people: $2,450/each person

Tour name: Sierra Deluxe Package

Group of 2 people: $5,950/each person

Group of 4 people: $3,250/each person

Group of 6 people: $2,950/each person

For bigger groups, please ask me about it.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Malaga, welcome to Costa del Sol!

Smile you are in Spain!

I will pick you up at Malaga’s airport (AGP airport code), also called Pablo Picasso airport, or at Malaga’s train station. The train station is called ‘Maria Zambrano’.

I will drive you to the house which is 25 min away from the airport or 30 min from the train station.

Depending on the time you arrive to Malaga, how tired you group is, or if if you got jet lag or not, you may want to rest and stay home or go somewhere. That will be up to you the group.

So if you are not too tired or had the chance to rest some, 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.
And of course! I will recommend you where to eat!

The friendly atmosphere of this village is very unique and charming, making this little town a delightful place.

Day 2: 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 drive the group to Malaga to visit its immaculate all pedestrian’s marble streets, and surroundings, visit the Cathedral, (deluxe package) 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: Seville

Today we are going to the energetic, fabulous, and welcoming ancient city of Seville. Famous worldwide for it’s culture, monuments, traditions, artistic heritage, and it’s amazing Easter processions.

The group will visit the Seville Cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in the world, where you will be able to see Christopher Columbus’ tomb ( deluxe package)

This cathedral is an UNESCO world heritage site.

A visit to the Royal Alcazar is a must (deluxe package). A 10th century breathtaking palace, originally a Moorish fortress, with magnificent gardens, it’s also an UNESCO World heritage site

I will take you to the gorgeous and impressive Plaza de España, a mixed of Art Deco, Spanish renaissance, Baroque and Moorish revival styles.

You will ride a lovely horse-drawn carriage around the beautiful city ( deluxe package)

Have breakfast at home, and walk the beach with your coffee if you want to! The beach is 1-2 min away walking.

Day 4: Private Catamaran & Marbella

On this day, you will taste a delicious paella, and the group will get on a private catamaran for dolphin spotting, fishing, or swim with your friends and enjoy the extraordinary coastline views ( flexible & deluxe ).

We’ll 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.

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 )

After an unforgettable evening, I will take you home or experience the glamorous and world famous Marbella nightlife.

Day 5: Ronda

Not only a Vineyard/ Wine tasting day! ( flexible & deluxe )

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.

Day 6: 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 beautiful Puente Romano boardwalk of Marbella on the way to Puerto Banus.

The group will go back home, for a few hours, after having lunch at Banus port, 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 7: Granada

I will take the group 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, ( flexible & deluxe ) an ancient palace, and fortress of the Moorish monarchs, it’s an Unesco World Heritage site, and Spain’s most significant historical landmark.

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) etc..

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 8: Leaving today

You will be departing this day. I will have drive you to Malaga’s airport or to Malaga’s train station. Sadly, your private tour ends here!

Hope to see you soon for another tour!

Hasta luego amigos!

What is included in the Sierra 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

.- Pick up at Malaga’s airport (AGP) or Malaga’s train station.

- 7 nights accommodation in the house in south Spain.

- 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.

- Private catamaran-Wine tasting- Alhambra & Flamenco show.

- No meals/drinks.

- Transportation back to Malaga’s airport or train station.

- 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, travel insurance, all personal expenses, meals or drinks, entrances to attractions not include in the package.

What is included in the Sierra Deluxe Package?

- Pick up at Malaga’s airport (AGP) or Malaga’s train station.

- 7 nights accommodation at the house in south Spain.

- 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.