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From Malaga: Gibraltar and Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour

1. From Malaga: Gibraltar and Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour

Enjoy the journey along Malaga and the Costa del Sol in a sightseeing bus tour while listening to your guide tell you anecdotes and curiosities of this British colony. Explore Gibraltar on your own, then sail the Mediterranean in search of the many dolphins that roam the area. Arrive in La Linea and cross the border into Gibraltar. Enjoy some free time to visit Casemates Square and the botanical garden of the Alameda. Stroll through the Marina Bays, or take the chance to walk along Main street. Follow the directions of your guide to get to the square and find your way to the port of Gibraltar to board your boat. Once aboard, feel the breeze and catch sight of different types of Cetaceans that inhabit the area. Navigate the calm seas for about an hour and a half and find the place where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Search for dolphins here, and catch sight of their majesty and intelligence, playing in the water. The guide on board will tell you about the most relevant curiosities and characteristics of the species that you encounter, the particularities of the Strait, declared Unesco World Biosphere Reserve. After the tour, you will have again free time to continue your visit in Gibraltar, where you can take the opportunity to have lunch. Meet in the midafternoon for your return journey to the pickup point.

From Madrid: Andalucia & Toledo 5-Day Trip

2. From Madrid: Andalucia & Toledo 5-Day Trip

Spend 5 days exploring Andalucia, and enjoy tours of the area’s most historically important cities. Visit iconic monuments and take in views of the stunning scenery of the land of La Mancha along the way. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Madrid, Cordoba, Sevilla Depart from the bus terminal in Madrid at 08:00, heading south through the Land of La Mancha to Andalucia. On arrival in Cordoba you’ll enjoy a city sightseeing tour, visiting the great mosque that once was the spiritual center of the Islamic world. Note the Gothic cathedral that was built inside. Your tour also takes in the Jewish Quarter. After the visit, you’ll continue on to Sevilla. Dinner and overnight in Sevilla. Day 2: Sevilla In the morning you’ll venture out on a panoramic city sightseeing tour and visit the Barrio de Santa Cruz with its narrow streets, the Park of María Luisa, and Plaza de España. There’s an optional artistic tour that includes the Royal Alcazar Palace. Your afternoon is at leisure. Half board in the hotel and overnight in Sevilla. Day 3: Sevilla, Ronda, Marbella After breakfast at the hotel you’ll depart for the White Villages and Ronda, where you’ll have some free time. Take an optional excursion to Mijas or Gibraltar. Later the tour continues on to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight in Marbella. Day 4: Marbella, Granada The tour leaves Marbella for Granada after breakfast. When you arrive in Granada you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour that includes the impressive Alhambra with its beautiful Nazari Palaces and the Generalife Gardens. Optional activities include a visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attending a typical gipsy flamenco show. Dinner and overnight in Granada. Day 5: Granada, Toledo, Madrid Enjoy breakfast before heading to the Imperial City of Toledo, filled with historic monuments. You’ll have lunch and embark on a city sightseeing through Toledo’s narrow streets and alleys. Afterwards, you’ll be transferred back to Madrid. Hotels (4-Star)

From Costa del Sol: Granada, Alhambra & Generalife Day Tour

3. From Costa del Sol: Granada, Alhambra & Generalife Day Tour

Discover the beautiful city of Granada and the complex of the Alhambra and Generalife gardens on a day tour from the Costa Del Sol. Start with pickup from central meeting points at various points on the Costa del Sol. Upon arrival in Granada, learn more about the history of Zoco, the Cathedral, and the Royal Chapel. Afterward, enjoy some free time to savor some tasty tapas; visit the city on your own, go shopping, or take some photos at the famous monuments in Granada. At the established time, meet back with the guide and get ready for Alhambra. Declared a World Heritage Site, it is the most famous and best-preserved Moorish building in Spain. Once at the venue, immerse yourself in a guided tour through the amazing site and learn about the historic significance of the Alhambra. Discover the many decorative details around the site, built in the 13th century. Admire the rich architecture of the site, adapted to all the changes the complex underwent through the centuries. Walk along the Generalife Gardens and marvel at the recreation area palace during the Nasrid dynasty. After the Alhambra visit, return to your Costa del Sol departure city.

From Costa del Sol: Granada, Alhambra + Nasrid Palaces Tour

4. From Costa del Sol: Granada, Alhambra + Nasrid Palaces Tour

Discover the secrets of the Alhambra Palace, the most-visited attraction in Spain. Relax with pickup from different meeting points on the Costa del Sol and in Malaga before making your way to the palace. Along the way, take in the panoramic views of the Sierra de Malaga before you reach the historic city of Granada. Upon arrival at the Alhambra, visit the palace of Charles V, the Generalife Gardens, the Nasrid palaces and the famous Patio de los Leones. Enjoy free time in the Granada city center, where you can explore the architecture of one of the most magical and emblematic cities in the world. Also take time to enjoy the exquisite gastronomy of the area before returning to the Costa de Sol.

From Malaga and Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Tetouan, Morocco

5. From Malaga and Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Tetouan, Morocco

Embark on a day trip to the Moroccan city of Tetouan, with pickup available from Malaga and other cities along the Costa del Sol. After pickup from various points along the Costa del Sol, meet your guide and travel to Algeciras for the 45-minute ferry ride across the strait of Gibraltar. Arrive in the Spanish city of Ceuta, an enclave surrounded by Morocco. Pass through border control and cross into Tetouan. Spend about 5 hours in Tetouan with a local guide. Visit the most iconic streets of the city such as the old Jewish quarter of Mellah and areas such as Hassan II Square. You will also visit the souk of Tetouan and the Medina of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After taking some time to purchase lunch, continue to the commercial area of Tetouan for some shopping. Afterward, you will visit a typical Moroccan Berber farmhouse. Afterward, return to Cueta for the journey back to Algeciras, and be dropped off in your original pickup location on the Costa del Sol.

From Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Dolphin Watching by Boat

6. From Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Dolphin Watching by Boat

We will pick you up by bus with our guide at the time and place chosen to start the excursion to Gibraltar. During the bus tour you will enjoy the journey through Malaga and the Costa del Sol while our guide will tell you anecdotes and some history about about this British colony. Once we arrive in Gibraltar, you will be able to enjoy free time to visit Casemates Square, the Alameda Botanical Garden, walk along Marina Bay, see one of the beaches such as Sandy Bay or Catalan Bay or go shopping on Main Street, All this can be done before or after seeing the Dolphins. Our guide will tell you how to get to The Square, in the port of Gibraltar, from where the boat will set sail that will take us to see the different types of cetaceans that inhabit this area. For an hour and a half we will navigate the area that joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean in search of dolphins. The guide on board will recount the most relevant curiosities and particularities of the Strait, declared a World Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. After the navigation, you will have free time again to continue the visit in Gibraltar you will be able to take the opportunity to lunch, such as trying some typical dish. Finally at the time indicated by our guide we will meet again to return to the same place of collection.

From la Costa del Sol: One Day in Córdoba + Mezquita

7. From la Costa del Sol: One Day in Córdoba + Mezquita

Pick up by our guide at the established point and time, then we will start the trip to Córdoba, during the trip the guide will explain the day’s programtell curiosities about the landscape and Córdoba. Upon arrival in Córdoba, the coach will leave you near the Roman Bridge, you will have 5 hours at the city, with 2 hours of Guided Tour and at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of Free Time (time for lunch included). The guide will join you during the walk from the Torre de la Calahorra, crossing the Roman Bridge, the Guadalquivir river and the majestic Puerta del Puente, until reaching the point of meeting with the local guide. Here begins the guided tour of the Historic Center of Córdoba, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its narrow streets, squares, courtyards Cordovans and other interesting places such as the famous Calle de las Flores. You will also visit the Jewish Quarter, they will enter the Synagogue and will make a complete visit of the stupendous Mosque-Cathedral symbol of Córdoba (tickets included). The interior of what was second largest mosque in the world and which today houses the Cathedral of Córdoba will leave you breathless with its forest of columns and colored arches and the unique atmosphere that Centuries of history and different cultures emanate. Later you will enjoy free time in the city center to take a walk, discover the local crafts (in which is the famous Filigrana Cordobesa) and free time to have lunch. Finally at the time and place indicated by the guide, we will proceed to return to the Costa del Sol.

Morocco 4-Day Tour from the Costa del Sol

8. Morocco 4-Day Tour from the Costa del Sol

Get a taste of life in Morocco on a 4-day tour from the Costa del Sol and visit the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes. Enjoy panoramic views as you journey from one destination to the next, stay in 4-star accommodation and end in the port city of Tangier before taking the ferry back across the Strait of Gibraltar. Day 1 (Wednesday): Costa del Sol – Tangier – Fes Catch the ferry from Algeciras or Tarifa and cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Then, journey by coach to the port city of Tangier and take a panoramic sightseeing tour to see the main monuments before making your way to the imperial city of Fes. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the 4-star Sofía Hotel or Hotel Menzeh Zalagh. Day 2 (Thursday): Fes Spend the morning on a sightseeing tour of the old Medersa university and explore the narrow streets of the Casbah. See the beautiful Fontaine Nejjarine and get the afternoon to explore on your own at leisure. Day 3 (Friday): Fes – Meknes – Rabat -Tangier Travel to the imperial walled city of Meknes, and continue to Rabat to visit the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan Tower. Make your way back towards Tangier for dinner and your overnight stay at the 4-star Atlas Rif Hotel or Hôtel Atlas Les Almohades. Day 4 (Saturday): Tangier – Costa del Sol Board the ferry after breakfast and travel back across the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain.

From Costa del Sol: Seville and Royal Alcázar Palace

9. From Costa del Sol: Seville and Royal Alcázar Palace

Experience the beautiful city of Seville on this insightful day trip with a professional guide. Hear about the Moorish legacy and its architecture and learn about the city's orange season. See the ornate Royal Palace of the Alcázar, Europe’s oldest palace in use, dating back to the 11th century. Visit Seville Cathedral and its Giralda bell tower, both declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Admire the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Patio de los Naranjos. Have the opportunity to admire the Giralda, the old minaret of the mosque. Continue your tour through the narrow streets and small squares of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the historic Jewish quarter of Seville. Enjoy some time for lunch or shopping. Finally, finish your tour at the Torre de Oro next to the beautiful Guadalquivir river before heading back to the Costa del Sol.

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The tour was fantastic. The young woman that was our initial guide (while on the bus) was excellent and spoke 4 or 5 languages flawlessly. Once we arrived, the onsite guide was equally well spoken in multiple languages and was able to provide an ongoing explanation and answer all questions from the group. The site itself is spectacular and its history fascinating. Highly recommend taking this tour!

Very well organized experience. Our guide on the bus was so friendly and very knowledgeable about everything we passed on the way from Malaga to the Alhambra. Our guide in the Alhambra was super and delivered an amazing tour

The transportation was great (big, clean bus with a very personable guide), plenty of free time in the city, friendly and knowledgeable boat guides that quickly found dolphins to observe.

My family and I had a great experience. The driver was timely and courteous. Our guide was exceptional.

It was amazing! Alhambra and the guide inside was awesome!