This tour is advertised without flights so you can combine
it with your own independent flight arrangements and stay in the Europe.
If you have not purchased flights through Cosmos Tourama,
then meet at the hotel. If you have purchased flights through Cosmos Tourama,
transfers between overseas airports and hotels are included. Ask for a quote
from the UK which includes flights. Flights usually from major UK airports with
various airlines, some direct and some with one stop.
DAY 1: UK - Malaga area.
Fly to Malaga where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Malaga area - Loja - Granada.
Begin the day with an orientation drive around Malaga, before heading inland through grandiose scenery to Santa Fe. It was here in 1492, that Columbus obtained the go-ahead for his voyage to the New World. Just six miles away is Granada, located at the foot of the great Sierra Nevada mountain range, where you will stay for two nights. The rest of the day is yours so why not join the optional city sightseeing to discover the delights of the ancient Moorish city of Granada. (B, D)
DAY 3: Granada.
Today sees one of the highlights of your trip - your included sightseeing tour of the famous and fascinating Alhambra complex with a local guide. This splendid example of intricate Moorish architecture stands on a hilltop overlooking the city and is backed by the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. (B, D)
DAY 4: Granada - Cordoba.
Drive by way of Baena and the undulating vineyards of Andalucia, for a stop in Montilla where you'll visit a typical Andalucian wine bodega. Next to Cordoba. This is perhaps Spain's most Moorish city and an optional tour takes you to what used to be its great mosque - known as one of Islam's greatest pieces of architecture outside the Arab world - which is now a Catholic cathedral. You'll enjoy the small whitewashed houses with their patios opening onto the winding streets and small squares. The afternoon is at leisure. (B, D)
DAY 5: Cordoba - Seville.
Journey further south into the very heart of Andalucia, first to the picturesque town of Ecija, then to Carmona, dominated by an ancient Alcazar. Just a few more miles brings you to the elegant city of Seville, where you will have the rest of the day to find your bearings and do a little exploring on your own. In the evening you have the chance to experience the colourful spectacle of Seville's famous dance culture at our optional Flamenco excursion. (B, D)
DAY 6: Seville.
The day is yours to do some serious sightseeing around the beautiful Andalucian capital. Why not join us for an optional city sightseeing to see many of Seville's highlights. (B)
DAY 7: Seville - Algeciras - Gibraltar - Malaga area.
Today you'll head via the busy port of Algeciras, to the unique Rock of Gibraltar, a tiny British outpost surrounding a 400 metre mountain of Jurassic limestone. The Rock's most famous residents are, of course, the tailless Barbary apes which are descended from pets brought by sailors from North Africa. The day ends with a drive along the coast road to the Malaga area for an overnight stay. (B)
DAY 8: Malaga area - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)