13 days of Andalusia | Tours Spain

Route

This 13-day journey reveals all sides of Andalusia. You begin in Granada with the impressive Alhambra, travel via the Renaissance gems of Úbeda and Baeza to Córdoba and Seville, explore Jerez and white villages such as Ronda, and finish on the Costa del Sol.

Pace

Six regions, multiple nights in each and no daily hotel changes. You combine monuments, nature, gastronomy and the seaside in one well-balanced journey.

Highlights

Moorish palaces and gardens in Granada, olive groves around Úbeda and Baeza, the striking Mezquita in Córdoba, the Real Alcázar and Giralda in Seville, sherry bodegas in Jerez, whitewashed mountain villages and a relaxed seaside finale.

Accommodation

Twelve nights in carefully selected Caractère hotels, strategically located in or near historic centres, with two nights per region for comfort and deeper exploration.

Profile

For travellers who want to experience Andalusia in all its contrasts: UNESCO heritage, Moorish architecture, flamenco and sherry culture, white mountain villages and Mediterranean relaxation at the end of the journey.

DAY 1: Departure to MÁLAGA – GRANADA

Your Spanish journey begins. After collecting your rental car, you drive to Granada for two nights.

DAY 2: GRANADA

Visit the Alhambra and the Generalife gardens. We arrange advance tickets upon request. Afterwards, head to Plaza Nueva for tapas and a lively atmosphere.

DAY 3: GRANADA – ÚBEDA

Explore Granada’s cathedral and Albaicín district before driving through olive groves in Jaén province towards Úbeda.

DAY 4: ÚBEDA – BAEZA

Úbeda and Baeza, both UNESCO-listed, impress with Renaissance palaces and churches set among olive landscapes.

DAYS 5 AND 6: CÓRDOBA

Two nights in Córdoba. Visit the Mezquita and stroll through the Jewish quarter. Enjoy a refined Califal dinner at the hotel.

DAY 7: CARMONA – SEVILLE

Drive to Seville with an optional stop in Carmona. Two nights in a Caractère hotel.

DAY 8: SEVILLE

Discover the Giralda, Real Alcázar, Barrio Santa Cruz and Plaza de España.

DAY 9: SEVILLE – VEJER / CONIL

Morning in Seville before heading towards the Atlantic coast.

DAY 10: JEREZ

Taste sherry in local bodegas and attend an equestrian show at the Real Escuela Andaluza. Optional visits to Cádiz or Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

DAYS 11 AND 12: WHITE VILLAGES

Explore Arcos, Grazalema and Ronda before relaxing for two nights on the Costa del Sol.

DAY 13: Return

Return your rental car and fly home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a rental car?

Yes. Distances range from 100 to 250 km. A car allows flexibility for stops and excursions. Historic centres are mostly pedestrian; hotels offer parking facilities.

Best time to visit?

April–June and September–October provide the most pleasant weather (18°C–30°C). Summer is very hot; winter is milder. The Alhambra requires advance booking.