Route of the Andalusian Sun

Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.

IMPORTANT:
-Please note that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. At the reception, you will find an information board with our staff’s telephone number and hours of assistance. Until then, you have free time to enjoy at your leisure. The hotel staff can assist you with any information you need.
-During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. If these activities are available on the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them as early as possible to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute may result in missed opportunities due to limited tickets, bus seats, or other factors.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Our visit to Seville will be truly memorable as we blend a bus and walking tour with a scenic boat ride along the Guadalquivir River, offering the best views of the city´s monuments and landmarks.

A local guide will enrich our experience with insights into the history and culture of Andalusia´s capital, starting our journey around nine in the morning. Highlights include the Cathedral and Giralda, Santa Cruz neighborhood, the Guadalquivir riverbanks, Torre del Oro, Maestranza Bullring, Cartuja Island (former Expo site and home to Isla Mágica amusement park), and María Luisa Park with its stunning Plaza de España. After the tour, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Guadalquivir River offering stunning panoramic views (included). The tour, lasting approximately 3 hours including the boat ride, will conclude with free time in the afternoon. Optionally, the guide will offer the opportunity for those interested to visit the cathedral and attend a flamenco performance at a tablao in the evening.

Total distance covered: 153 km.

Scenery: Pleasant Andalusian landscapes and fertile agricultural lands.

Notes: Comfortable footwear is recommended.

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Seville after breakfast.
09:00 a.m. – Carmona. We’ll stop to stroll through this historic Andalusian town known for its rich cultural and monumental heritage. Founded over 3,000 years ago, it has been home to various civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors. Its old quarter, with cobbled streets, charming squares, and Mudejar and Renaissance-style buildings, offers an authentic glimpse into the past.

10:00 a.m. – Departure from Carmona.
11:15 a.m. – Almodóvar del Río. We’ll visit the impressive Arab castle (admission and taxi ride included), with its fortified walls, towers, courtyards, and sweeping views. This striking fortress was one of the filming locations for the series “Game of Thrones.”

12:15 p.m. – Departure from Almodóvar del Río.
12:45 p.m. – Córdoba. We’ll arrive in this historic city, once the capital of the Caliphate during the Islamic era. You’ll have free time to explore the city center. After lunch, we’ll enjoy a guided tour with a local expert, including the city’s most iconic monument, the magnificent Mosque–Cathedral (admission included), a gem of both Islamic and Christian architecture. We’ll also explore the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its narrow streets, flower-filled patios, and historic buildings, as well as the ancient Synagogue (admission included).

At dusk, when the summer heat of Córdoba begins to fade (from June 21 to September 20), we’ll head just outside the city for a nighttime visit to the archaeological site of Medina Azahara (admission included), a palatial city built in the 10th century by the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Rahman III as a symbol of power and splendor. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the rest of the year, or if the visit is not possible, we’ll enhance the panoramic tour with access to one of Córdoba’s traditional courtyards (admission included), where flowers, wells, and fountains create a welcoming space—once the heart of family life and a living legacy of the past.

Total distance covered: 168 km.

Scenery: Expansive olive groves, agricultural landscapes, and picturesque white villages.

09:00 a.m. - Departure from Córdoba after breakfast, crossing through vast regions of olive groves.
10:00 a.m. - Baena. We’ll stop in this charming town with Roman roots, renowned for producing high-quality olive oil. We’ll visit the Núñez de Prado Olive Oil Mill, one of the oldest in the Mediterranean, housed in an 18th-century building, where traditional methods have been passed down through generations. Here, we’ll learn about olive oil production and olive groves, and enjoy a tasting of pan con aceite (bread with olive oil).

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Baena.
12:45 p.m. - Granada. Arrival in one of Spain’s most iconic cities. It’s most famous monument, the Alhambra, is a magnificent Nasrid palace and citadel and UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Europe. Admission and guided visit to the Alhambra are included. Lunch is also included. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the city at your own pace, during which you can visit the cathedral or stroll through the Albaicín, the old Moorish quarter with narrow-cobbled streets that offers stunning views of the Alhambra.

Total distance covered: 158 km.

Scenery: Very beautiful landscapes crossing the mountain range and following the sea.

Notes: If you wish, you’ll have the opportunity to swim at the beaches of Malaga.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from Granada. We’ll enjoy spectacular scenery as we cross the Sierra Nevada mountain range on an impressive highway. We’ll then continue our journey along the Mediterranean, on the so-called Costa Tropical, where the mild microclimate throughout the year allows the cultivation of tropical fruits and crops such as guavas, mango, and avocado, and in the past, sugar cane.
10:00 a.m. - Nerja. We’ll have time for a walk in this charming village on the Costa del Sol. From the viewpoint, the so-called Balcón de Nerja, in the center of town, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the sea, the coast, and its cliffs, and on many occasions, even Africa.

11:15 a.m. - Departure from Nerja.
11:30 a.m. - Frigiliana. Time to discover the charming corners of this village, considered one of the most beautiful in Andalusia, with its steep streets surrounded by impeccably whitewashed houses.

12:45 p.m. - Departure from Frigiliana.
01:45 p.m. - Malaga. Arrival in the capital of Costa del Sol, known as the city of museums, the birthplace of Picasso, and famous for the unfinished cathedral La Manquita, meaning in English “The One-Armed Lady”. You’ll have time for lunch and to explore the city center, or if the weather allows it, you can enjoy a visit to the beach for a swim.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.