Day Trips in Andalucia

Visit the Alhambra and Granada on a day-long excursion from Malaga. With a guide, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, admiring incredible Islamic architecture around the complex. After visiting the main highlights, Charles V Palace, and the Generalife Gardens, you'll check out the landmarks of Granada on a walking tour. Numbers are limited to 20 people, and the experience includes round-trip transport from Malaga.

Discover the natural splendor of Ronda on an enriching full-day excursion from Malaga. With a knowledgeable guide, see the historical highlights of the picturesque town and delve into its rich cultural traditions. Visit the Plaza del Toros bullring and its museum, capture sweeping vistas of the dramatic El Tajo gorge and the Puente Nuevo Bridge, and absorb the vibrant atmosphere at Plaza de España, the town's central square. Conclude with a guided tour of a winery, and pleasure you palate with samples of wine grown in the region.

Let the rich architectural tableau and vibrant culture of Cordoba allure you on a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed city from Malaga. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the former capital of Moorish Spain and stroll the cobbled streets of the Jewish Quarter on a guided tour. Visit the legendary Great Mosque of Cordoba; marvel at the ancient Roman Bridge; and delve into the city's Jewish heritage at Europe's oldest Synagogue. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Malaga on an air-conditioned coach.

Enjoy an authentic cultural experience of southern Spain on an enriching full-day excursion to Jerez and Cadiz from central Malaga and Costa del Sol. Accompanied by an expert guide, pleasure your palate with a tasting session at an established winery and watch an exhilarating equestrian show typical of the region. Admire breathtaking panoramas of the Andalusian countryside; cruise along Cadiz's curvaceous coastline by ferry; and conclude your cultural day with a guided tour of the city's historical heart.

Discover the best of Madrid by day and by night on a great-value combo tour that fits three popular tours into a single day. Get an overview of the Spanish capital on a morning sightseeing bus tour that covers all the most important monuments, and then take a side trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Toledo, known for its rich multicultural heritage. Back in Madrid, enjoy a night on the town with an authentic flamenco show at a historic, Arab-style venue.

Feel like Moorish royalty during this 12-hour visit to Granada, and see its magnificent UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra palace. Wander through the elaborate Islamic-style architecture of this palace and one-time fortress dating back to the 9th century, stopping for an in-depth look at its Palacio de Generalife, Alcazaba, Patio de la Acequia, and Jardín de la Sultana. You'll also learn about this iconic complex's history and fate following its recapture by Spanish forces in the 15th century. A guide, entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport are all included.

Spend the day discovering Mojacar, a historic whitewashed village of Moorish origin, on a full-day tour from Roquetas de Mar. On an air-conditioned coach, you'll travel through Cabo de Gata National Park and Sorbas, famed for its gravity-defying houses, before arriving in Mojacar. On a sightseeing tour, you'll see Old Town highlights such as Plaza Nueva and the statue of La Mojáquera before you stop for lunch in the fishing village of Garrucha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Rewind to old-time Andalusia on a Jerez and Cádiz day trip from Seville. With an expert guide, explore palm-lined Jerez, known for its sherry and equestrianism. Visit a bodega to learn about and sample local sherry, and watch a dazzling performance of dressage and other equestrian skills by the riders and stallions of the iconic Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Lastly, take a ferry to Cádiz and enjoy free time before admiring the medieval center and rooftop views from the 'camera obscura' (dark room) at the Tower Tavira.

Discover the ancient Spanish city of Carmona on this half-day tour from Seville. Learn about the area's many chapters of history, from ancient Carthaginians and Romans to medieval Muslim and Christian eras, and explore the 2,000-year-old archaeological site where a massive burial ground was uncovered. You'll also have a chance to sample hand-pressed olive oil and local cuisine on this day trip to one of Andalucia's lesser-known gems.

Uncover the magic and mysteries of medieval Seville on a guided tour of its most enchanting historic quarters and monuments. Explore the winding maze of streets that wraps around the royal Alcázar palace and majestic Seville Cathedral, and hear local legends while exploring the charming alleyways and plazas of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. After the guided tour, get a new perspective on Seville's waterside sights during a 1-hour cruise along the Guadalquivir River. 

Discover the cultural melting pot of Cordoba on a full-day tour of the multi-faceted metropolis from Seville. Follow a knowledgeable guide through the ambient tangle of whitewashed courtyards, cobbled lanes and alluring landmarks and see UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders like the Mezquita and the Alcazar. Visit Spain's oldest synagogue and amble along the medieval streets of the Jewish quarter while gaining fascinating insight into the intriguing history of the city home to the second-largest old town in Europe. 

Maximize time in Spain with a private daytrip to Granada from Seville. Travel through Andalusian olive groves to reach Granada and skip-the-line at the city's most popular landmark, the Alhambra. Relax over a lunch of tapas in the Albaycin neighborhood and explore Granada on foot with a guide leading the way to see markets and mountain views.

Explore the beautiful, ancient city of Málaga on a private, full-day tour form Marbella or surrounding towns. Learn about the city's long and multilayered history with visits to a Roman theater, the famous Alcazaba Moorish citadel and the Renaissance-style Málaga Cathedral. Stop at the childhood home of Málaga's most famous citizen, Pablo Picasso, and enjoy leisure time to stroll through the winding streets and taste local cuisine.

With just one day to spend in Ronda, a guided tour will ensure you check off all the highlights. On this full-day tour from Seville, visit the famous Plaza de Toros bullring, enjoy spectacular views over the El Tajo River Gorge, sample Andalucian wines at the Ronda Wine Museum, and enjoy an optional walking tour of the historic Pueblos Blancos.

Experience the city of three cultures on this full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toledo. See the architectural and cultural legacy of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian people who each in habited this city. Use your free time to visit the Cathedral of Toledo, the Alcazar fortress, and walk the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Marvel at the Santa María la Blanca Synagogue and more.

Head into the heart of Andalusia on this private day trip from Marbella to Antequera. On arrival, hike alongside your own personal guide past a vivid landscape of limestone karsts in El Torcal nature reserve. In the afternoon, explore the Menga Dolmen, an archaeological site dating back to 3,000 BC. Finish your full-day tour at Alcazaba of Antequera, the Royal Collegiate of Santa Maria and the Roman baths before return transport to your hotel.

Experience the unspoiled natural scenery and wonderful climate of the Las Alpujarras region on a full-day tour from Granada. Discover the famous medicinal spa town of Lanjaron, admire the remarkably rugged peaks of the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest mountain range, from a selection of idyllic vantage points, and feast upon a traditional Alpujarreno lunch while perched above the dramatic Ravine of Poquiera on this enriching excursion.

Get an introduction to the cultural highlights of Cordoba on a sightseeing tour, round-trip from Seville by minivan. Stop by the Alcazar of the Catholic Kings, visit the Great Mosque, and tour the Historic Center of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through its Jewish Quarter, and visit Maimonides Square (Plaza de Maimonides) and the synagogue. Hear insightful commentary from your guide throughout the full-day itinerary.

Travel from Seville to Cordoba on a small-group day trip with a local guide and discover the Andalusian city's historical treasures. Visit the Historic Center of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through the Jewish Quarter and courtyards. Visit Jewish, Islamic and Christian monuments including the synagogue, the Great Mosque (Mezquita) and the Alcazar of the Catholic Kings. You can opt for audio tours or upgrade for fully guided tours of these landmarks. Stop for a tapas lunch of regional specialties.

Travel to the UNESCO World heritage-listed wonders of Granada on a full-day trip from Seville. With an accomplished guide, visit the Alhambra palace complex and its sublime Generalife gardens to witness one of Spain's most incredible architectural feats. Gain fascinating insight into the rich historical heritage of the landmark and delve into its opulent chambers and grand courtyards on a guided tour. Spend some leisurely free time exploring Granada independently and travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach on this enriching tour.