Spain's Costa del Sol & Madrid

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CAD $2,999

9 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Group Tour

Activity Level: Average

Let yourself be charmed by the sunny Andalusian lifestyle and discover the culture, cuisine, and history of southern Spain.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 01 Dec 2025

Experience Overview

Let yourself be charmed by the sunny Andalusian lifestyle and discover the culture, cuisine, and history of southern Spain. Explore Costa del Sol’s beaches, boutiques, and cafés during a 5-night stay in the seaside town of Fuengirola. Immerse yourself in Andalusian culture during a visit to the picturesque, whitewashed village of Ronda. Tour and experience the vibrant energy of the capital city during a 2-night stay in Madrid. Revel in the magic of this unique region, from the sparkling waters of the Costa del Sol to the cosmopolitan elegance of Spain’s historic city centers.

Highlights

Ride the AVE high-speed train from Málaga to Madrid.
Discover the Alhambra, the Granada palace considered a wonder of the Muslim world.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 33210

Tour Type: Group Tour

Accommodation: Moderate

Transport: Private

Guide Language: English

Tour Operator: Collette (CA)

Supplier Code: 16982

Starts: Malaga, Spain

Finishes: Madrid, Spain

Duration: 9 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Average

Includes

Visit Area: Fuengirola,Malaga,Marbella,Ronda,The Arab, Old and New Bridge,Granada,Madrid,Plaza Mayor
Admittance: Fuengirola,Malaga,Marbella,Ronda,The Arab, Old and New Bridge,Granada,Madrid,Plaza Mayor
Meals included: 11

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,999 ($333 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Get ready for a true taste of southern Spain, from the sparkling blue waters of Costa del Sol to the chic avenues of Madrid. Your tour begins with an overnight flight.
Hotel Name: Occidental Fuengirola

Day 2: Málaga, Spain - Fuengirola

Welcome to Málaga, one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its sunny, Andalusian lifestyle and for being the birthplace of artist Pablo Picasso. Settle into your new surroundings and start enjoying the town of Fuengirola. With no scheduled sightseeing today, spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Depending on your flight arrival time, join your Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome reception at your hotel this evening.

Visit Area: Fuengirola

Day 3: Fuengirola - Ronda - Fuengirola

Travel to Ronda! Like many of the Andalusian white villages, it has deep ties to the Arab population that once ruled the region. Walk the Old Town and see its 18th-century Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) over the El Tajo gorge. Then it’s your choice between visiting the Arab Baths archaeological site with your local guide -OR- delving into bullfighting’s fixture in Spanish culture with an audio-guided visit to the bullring. In Fuengirola this evening, gather for dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Visit Area: Malaga
The birthplace of Picasso, Malaga is a vibrant port city radiating with energy, passion, and culture. The city has gone through somewhat of a transformation, and now this little metropolis is thriving with new art galleries, Michelin-star restaurants, and high-fashion boutiques. When you explore the compact streets, you’ll see how architecture blends old and new as you venture from the Pompidou Centre to a Moorish fortress.

Day 4: Fuengirola - Marbella - Fuengirola

Journey to romantic Marbella today and enjoy a walking tour of the city’s winding cobblestone streets before spending some free time exploring Marbella’s charming shops, cafés, and galleries on your own. Afterward, return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps relaxing on the beach just a short walk from your hotel, or perhaps you’ll join an optional tour to Mijas, one of Andalusia’s most famous white villages.

Breakfast Included

Visit Area: Marbella

Day 5: Fuengirola - Málaga - Fuengirola

Discover the port city of Málaga with a local guide. Meet a local from the Sepulcro Brotherhood to learn about the importance of the religious brotherhoods to the local culture. Let Málaga’s winding old town streets and historic Roman Theatre transport you back in time. Engage in conversation while being welcomed into a local’s home for lunch. Top off your day in Málaga with some free time to explore on your own, perhaps to do some shopping or even visit the Picasso Museum.* Return to Fuengirola, where the sunset beckons a relaxing ending to the day.

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Visit Area: Ronda
Ronda is considered to be one of the oldest kept cities in Spain dating back to the Neolithic period. Two pieces of architecture represent the history of Ronda perfectly; the New Bridge and the bullring of the Royal Cavalry Order of Ronda. The New Bridge built in the mid 1700s allowed for the development of the city as it linked the old city with the new neighborhoods, providing the capability for Ronda to sustain itself and grow, as its location a little less than 2,500 feet above sea level made this a little more difficult in previous times. The Plaza de Toros, bullfighting ring, was inaugurated in 1785 and is considered to be one of the oldest throughout Spain. Some of the greatest matadors (bullfighters) of Spain were a product of the school of bullfighting, including Pedro Romero and Antonio Ordóñez.

Day 6: Fuengirola - Granada - Fuengirola

Today, travel to Granada, the last capital of the Moors in Spain before it fell to the Catholic monarchs in 1492. Here, spend the morning with a local expert visiting the Alhambra,** a UNESCO World Heritage site also known as one of the Wonders of the Muslim world. After your extensive morning walk at this centuries-old palace and fortress complex, enjoy some free time in Granada for lunch on your own before returning to your hotel in Fuengirola to spend the evening as you please.

Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: NH Collection Eurobuilding

Visit Area: The Arab, Old and New Bridge

Day 7: Fuengirola - Málaga - Madrid

This morning, say adiós to the Costa del Sol and hop on a northbound fast-speed train*** from Málaga to the capital city of Madrid, relaxing and enjoying the scenic ride. Then join a panoramic tour of Madrid’s historic center to see iconic sites like the Gran Via and Puerta de Alcala, and get the lay of this capital city. Tonight, experience a dinner with traditional entertainment at a local restaurant and discover the gorgeous Plaza Mayor.

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Dinner Included

Admittance: The Alhambra
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The first palace on the site was built in the 11th century and in the 12th and 13th century a fortress-complex palace was built. It is a vast complex, comprised of many structures. The Alhambra is part fortress, part palace, part garden and part government city. Many visitors come to Grenada specifically just to visit and see the Alhambra.

Day 8: Madrid

The day is yours to explore this magnificent city. Take time to discover Madrid’s elegant boulevards and rich culture or visit one of its iconic museums, such as the Prado or Reina Sofia. Perhaps you will choose to join an optional excursion to the historic town of Segovia, with a guided walk to learn about its iconic Roman Aqueduct, massive 16th-century cathedral, and historic main square. Tonight, bid farewell to Spain and your fellow travelers during dinner at a local restaurant.

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Dinner Included

Visit Area: Granada
Granada is the capital of the province of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain and sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the intersection of four rivers. This city is only an hour from the Mediterranean Coast. Granada has been continuously inhabited by people for the past 2500 years, starting under Ancient Roman rule and features rich cultural elements, historic architecture, beautiful beaches and the snowy Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Day 9: Madrid - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today. Reflect on the warmth and spirit of the Costa del Sol as you journey home.

Breakfast Included

Visit Area: Madrid
Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain. Madrid sits on the Manzanares River, just northeast of the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is estimated that the origins of Madrid can be traced back to the 2nd century B.C. Madrid is home to the head of the Spanish government, the Spanish royal family and the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization. Madrid’s influence on politics, education, entertainment, fashion and culture make it one of the world’s major global cities.

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Collette (CA)

A Story of Hard Work and a Passion for Travel “Our first office was so tiny that if you took a step backwards, you fell down an open hole that was stairs to the basement. Now we are a worldwide company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.” – Alice I. Sullivan, Chairperson of the Collette Board.Collette is about family As his family grew, Dan’s children took on active roles in the company – in sales, tour development, marketing, tour guiding, and in its charitable arm. Working with a team of dedicated employees, they all stayed true to the original vision of expanding travel opportunities for everyone. That tradition continued as Dan’s eldest child, Dan Sullivan Jr., took the reins as President and CEO in 1990 and the company flourished. Collette_HQ_380x250_v2 The third generation of Sullivans entered the company in the early 2000s, and in 2018 Dan Sullivan Jr.’s daughter, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, became President & Chief Customer Experience Officer. In 2023, after she successfully steered Collette through the global pandemic, Dan proudly turned the CEO role over to Jaclyn and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Leibl-Cote is only the 4th CEO in the company’s history and its first female leader, making Collette one of the rare companies successfully transfer to the 3rd generation of leadership.

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Reviews

Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024

Wonderful tour. Tour guide was exception. Enjoyed our lunch with the families.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/01/2024

Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024

Very well organized. It was a physically strenuous tour but that enabled us to see so many beautiful places. I liked that we only had to change hotels once. David Sanchez, our tour guide, went out of his way to make sure all our needs were met and questions answered. The food and wine were always top notch!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024

Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024

All of it. Loved the coast and the city of Madrid. Loved all the historical locations. Tour guide, Luis, was very good and helped to people who needed some assistance.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024

Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024

I like to pack a lot into a day and liked our first day of Setenil, Ronda, and dinner, even though it was a long day. I did 2 optional tours; otherwise I feel it would have been too much free time. Our guide was wonderful. One of the few things we weren't happy about was no breakfast the last morning because of leaving at 7am.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024