Royal Experience: Through the Villages of Andalusia, Starting in Barcelona
Duration
10 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Barcelona
Available
April 2025 / October 2025
Cities to visit: Barcelona; Peniscola; Valencia; Alicante; Caravaca De La Cruz, Murcia Province; Granada; Pampaneira; Trevelez; Capileira; Lanjaron; Alhama De Granada; Nerja; Frigiliana; Malaga; Marbella; Ronda; Sevilla; Zaragoza; Monasterio De Poblet, Tarragona Province
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Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Optional Activities: During your trip, your guide will likely offer optional activities. If these activities are available in the Europamundo app or through your "My Trip" link, we strongly recommend booking them well in advance to ensure availability. Waiting until the last minute often means missing out on the opportunity to participate due to lack of tickets, coach seats, etc.
Joining the tour at the designated meeting point and time is crucial. Please verify these details in advance, as there are multiple joining points available. If you have any questions, contact Europamundo before your trip using the emergency telephone number or the chat feature on your "My Trip" website.
Please be on time as we travel together in a group; everyone´s cooperation is essential for a successful trip.
Enjoy your tour!
Total distance covered: 375 km.
Scenery: Following the Levantine coast between the Mediterranean Sea and arid landscapes dotted with orchards, citrus groves, and rice fields, we’ll arrive in Valencia.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Barcelona. We’ll travel to the Valencian Community along the touristy Levantine coast.
10:45 a.m. – Peniscola. Dominating the sea with its imposing walls, this historic center, with its steep streets, white houses, and medieval castle, tells tales of popes and pirates. Peniscola is one of the most beautiful villages on the Spanish Mediterranean. You’ll have time for a walk.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from Peniscola.
02:30 p.m. - Valencia. Time for lunch. Why not try the authentic Valencian paella? In the afternoon, you’ll go on a guided tour of this port city on the Levantine coast, with more than 2,000 years of history, showcasing monuments from various periods that contrast with the architectural avant-garde of buildings like the City of Arts and Sciences. We’ll visit the historic center, the fish market, the cathedral and the modern neighborhoods where the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences is located. After some free time, a local cuisine traditional dinner will be included.
Scenery: Following the Levantine coast between the Mediterranean Sea and arid landscapes dotted with orchards, citrus groves, and rice fields, we’ll arrive in Valencia.
08:00 a.m. - Departure from Barcelona. We’ll travel to the Valencian Community along the touristy Levantine coast.
10:45 a.m. – Peniscola. Dominating the sea with its imposing walls, this historic center, with its steep streets, white houses, and medieval castle, tells tales of popes and pirates. Peniscola is one of the most beautiful villages on the Spanish Mediterranean. You’ll have time for a walk.
12:30 p.m. - Departure from Peniscola.
02:30 p.m. - Valencia. Time for lunch. Why not try the authentic Valencian paella? In the afternoon, you’ll go on a guided tour of this port city on the Levantine coast, with more than 2,000 years of history, showcasing monuments from various periods that contrast with the architectural avant-garde of buildings like the City of Arts and Sciences. We’ll visit the historic center, the fish market, the cathedral and the modern neighborhoods where the avant-garde City of Arts and Sciences is located. After some free time, a local cuisine traditional dinner will be included.
Total distance covered: 536 km.
Scenery: Sea views, green valleys, semi-deserts, and mountains in Andalusia.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Valencia. We’ll head south. You’ll see the colors of the Mediterranean along the way.
10:45 a.m. - Alicante. Enjoy time to explore this very nice city with a lively marina, restaurants, a historic center, and a castle overlooking the city. Time for a walk and lunch.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Alicante. We’ll head to the Murcia and Andalusia regions. Palm trees, orchards, and prosperous agricultural regions give way to arid lands and watchtower castles, that will remind us of ancient wars between Muslims and Christians.
04:00 p.m. – Caravaca de la Cruz. Free time to visit this charming town, recognized as a Holy City by the Roman Catholic Church. The church here holds a relic of the Cross. We’ll include a ride on the tourist train to the historic area.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Caravaca. Between beautiful mountain ranges, through forests and white villages, and with glimpses of distant medieval fortresses, we’ll enter Andalusia.
08:30 p.m. – Granada. Dinner will be included.
Scenery: Sea views, green valleys, semi-deserts, and mountains in Andalusia.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Valencia. We’ll head south. You’ll see the colors of the Mediterranean along the way.
10:45 a.m. - Alicante. Enjoy time to explore this very nice city with a lively marina, restaurants, a historic center, and a castle overlooking the city. Time for a walk and lunch.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Alicante. We’ll head to the Murcia and Andalusia regions. Palm trees, orchards, and prosperous agricultural regions give way to arid lands and watchtower castles, that will remind us of ancient wars between Muslims and Christians.
04:00 p.m. – Caravaca de la Cruz. Free time to visit this charming town, recognized as a Holy City by the Roman Catholic Church. The church here holds a relic of the Cross. We’ll include a ride on the tourist train to the historic area.
05:30 p.m. - Departure from Caravaca. Between beautiful mountain ranges, through forests and white villages, and with glimpses of distant medieval fortresses, we’ll enter Andalusia.
08:30 p.m. – Granada. Dinner will be included.
Full day to enjoy Granada, a historic city filled with charming corners and dominated by the iconic Alhambra. If your tour includes admission and a guided tour of the Alhambra, we’ll visit this immense palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab era. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time. We recommend a leisurely stroll through the Albaicín neighborhood or a visit to the cathedral, which houses the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
-The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.
-To access the Alhambra, you must present the document used to confirm your reservation (passport or ID).
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
-The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.
-To access the Alhambra, you must present the document used to confirm your reservation (passport or ID).
Distancia recorrida: 115 km
Salimos de Granada hacia la Alpujarra, una región conocida por sus pueblos blancos en laderas de montañas, herencia de Al-Ándalus, y paisajes de bosques y cimas impresionantes. Recorremos una carretera llena de miradores naturales para visitar pueblos únicos. En Soportújar, el pueblo de las brujas, exploraremos sus calles estrechas de fachadas blancas. Aquí se encuentra el primer centro de meditación budista de España, O Sel Ling, consagrado por el propio Dalai Lama. Luego, nos dirigimos a Pampaneira, situado en una ladera de un barranco, un encantador pueblo de escasos 300 habitantes, donde sus regueros conducen el agua del deshielo de la sierra.
Continuamos hacia Trevelez, de arquitectura típica de las Alpujarras, famoso por sus jamones, donde visitaremos secaderos para conocer el proceso de curación de este manjar. Incluimos una comida con el tradicional plato alpujarreño. Más tarde, llegamos a Bubión , parte del Conjunto Histórico-Artístico del Barranco de Poqueira, con sus casas blancas y tejados de pizarra donde el legado morisco sigue presente en sus tradiciones. Finalmente, alcanzamos Capileira , otro de los pueblos más altos y bonitos de la Alpujarra de calles empinadas y laberínticas de arquitectura bereber y con vistas espectaculares al barranco y a las cumbres del Mulhacén y el Veleta. Noche en Capileira (o población próxima).
Salimos de Granada hacia la Alpujarra, una región conocida por sus pueblos blancos en laderas de montañas, herencia de Al-Ándalus, y paisajes de bosques y cimas impresionantes. Recorremos una carretera llena de miradores naturales para visitar pueblos únicos. En Soportújar, el pueblo de las brujas, exploraremos sus calles estrechas de fachadas blancas. Aquí se encuentra el primer centro de meditación budista de España, O Sel Ling, consagrado por el propio Dalai Lama. Luego, nos dirigimos a Pampaneira, situado en una ladera de un barranco, un encantador pueblo de escasos 300 habitantes, donde sus regueros conducen el agua del deshielo de la sierra.
Continuamos hacia Trevelez, de arquitectura típica de las Alpujarras, famoso por sus jamones, donde visitaremos secaderos para conocer el proceso de curación de este manjar. Incluimos una comida con el tradicional plato alpujarreño. Más tarde, llegamos a Bubión , parte del Conjunto Histórico-Artístico del Barranco de Poqueira, con sus casas blancas y tejados de pizarra donde el legado morisco sigue presente en sus tradiciones. Finalmente, alcanzamos Capileira , otro de los pueblos más altos y bonitos de la Alpujarra de calles empinadas y laberínticas de arquitectura bereber y con vistas espectaculares al barranco y a las cumbres del Mulhacén y el Veleta. Noche en Capileira (o población próxima).
Distancia recorrida: 110 km
Tras el desayuno, partimos hacia Lanjarón, la "Ciudad Balneario", famosa por sus aguas y considerada uno de los lugares más bellos de Andalucía por sus encantadores rincones y travesías bajo tinaos, con casas blancas decoradas con flores. A continuación, visitamos la almazara O-MED , donde e xploraremos con un guía sus campos de olivos y conoceremos el proceso de cultivo y producción del aceite de oliva y otros productos que se obtienen a partir de las aceitunas y disfrutaremos con una degustación de aceite . Tiempo para el almuerzo. Por la tarde, nos dirigimos al balneario Alhama de Granada , ubicado en un entorno natural rodeado de olivares, montañas y con monumentos de relevancia como su baño árabe o la iglesia Mayor de Santa María. En Alhama podréis relajaros en su piscina de aguas terapéuticas o disfrutar de tratamientos opcionales como masajes o envolturas naturales. Alojamiento en Alhama o población próxima.
Tras el desayuno, partimos hacia Lanjarón, la "Ciudad Balneario", famosa por sus aguas y considerada uno de los lugares más bellos de Andalucía por sus encantadores rincones y travesías bajo tinaos, con casas blancas decoradas con flores. A continuación, visitamos la almazara O-MED , donde e xploraremos con un guía sus campos de olivos y conoceremos el proceso de cultivo y producción del aceite de oliva y otros productos que se obtienen a partir de las aceitunas y disfrutaremos con una degustación de aceite . Tiempo para el almuerzo. Por la tarde, nos dirigimos al balneario Alhama de Granada , ubicado en un entorno natural rodeado de olivares, montañas y con monumentos de relevancia como su baño árabe o la iglesia Mayor de Santa María. En Alhama podréis relajaros en su piscina de aguas terapéuticas o disfrutar de tratamientos opcionales como masajes o envolturas naturales. Alojamiento en Alhama o población próxima.
Distancia recorrida: 135 km
Salida hacia Cómpeta , conocida como la «Cornisa de la Costa del Sol». Este encantador pueblo, con calles empedradas, casas blancas y vistas panorámicas de las montañas y el mar Mediterráneo, es un verdadero tesoro para los amantes de la naturaleza y la cultura. Continuaremos por la Costa Tropical, zona protegida de los vientos del norte por la barrera montañosa, donde se cultivan aguacates, chirimoyas y mangos. Llegada a Almuñecar, ciudad con más de 3.000 años de historia con importantes vestigios las distintas culturas que por allí han pasado; fundada por los fenicios como "Sexi", conoceremos el acueducto romano y el castillo árabe. Tiempo libre para almorzar; os sugerimos probar el “pescaito frito”. Finalmente, nos dirigiremos a Nerja, famosa por sus casas blancas encaladas, su balcón sobre el Mediterráneo y sus playas cristalinas.
Salida hacia Cómpeta , conocida como la «Cornisa de la Costa del Sol». Este encantador pueblo, con calles empedradas, casas blancas y vistas panorámicas de las montañas y el mar Mediterráneo, es un verdadero tesoro para los amantes de la naturaleza y la cultura. Continuaremos por la Costa Tropical, zona protegida de los vientos del norte por la barrera montañosa, donde se cultivan aguacates, chirimoyas y mangos. Llegada a Almuñecar, ciudad con más de 3.000 años de historia con importantes vestigios las distintas culturas que por allí han pasado; fundada por los fenicios como "Sexi", conoceremos el acueducto romano y el castillo árabe. Tiempo libre para almorzar; os sugerimos probar el “pescaito frito”. Finalmente, nos dirigiremos a Nerja, famosa por sus casas blancas encaladas, su balcón sobre el Mediterráneo y sus playas cristalinas.
Distancia recorrida: 71 km
Tras el desayuno conocemos las Cuevas de Nerja (entrada incluida), espectaculares cavernas con miles de años de vida que conservan tanto pinturas rupestres como estalactitas y estalagmitas de gran valor geológico. Continuamos a Frigiliana , uno de los pueblos más bonitos de Andalucía, con sus callejuelas empinadas, rodeadas de casas encaladas de un blanco impoluto que irá descubriendo en todos los rincones llenos de encanto. Tiempo para comer. Continuamos hacia Málaga , la capital de la Costa del Sol, la ciudad de los Museos, cuna de Picasso y sede de La Manca, la curiosa Catedral a la que le falta una torre o “brazo”. Alojamiento y tiempo libre en el centro, donde podrán “ir de tapas” en uno de los restaurantes más pintorescos de la ciudad, El Pimpi, visitado por numerosos famosos, o fascinarse con el arte de los camareros de El Tintero y “tu habilidad para conseguir los platos al vuelo”.
Tras el desayuno conocemos las Cuevas de Nerja (entrada incluida), espectaculares cavernas con miles de años de vida que conservan tanto pinturas rupestres como estalactitas y estalagmitas de gran valor geológico. Continuamos a Frigiliana , uno de los pueblos más bonitos de Andalucía, con sus callejuelas empinadas, rodeadas de casas encaladas de un blanco impoluto que irá descubriendo en todos los rincones llenos de encanto. Tiempo para comer. Continuamos hacia Málaga , la capital de la Costa del Sol, la ciudad de los Museos, cuna de Picasso y sede de La Manca, la curiosa Catedral a la que le falta una torre o “brazo”. Alojamiento y tiempo libre en el centro, donde podrán “ir de tapas” en uno de los restaurantes más pintorescos de la ciudad, El Pimpi, visitado por numerosos famosos, o fascinarse con el arte de los camareros de El Tintero y “tu habilidad para conseguir los platos al vuelo”.
Distancia recorrida: 246 km
Tiempo libre en Málaga para pasear, visitar algún museo o, si el tiempo es bueno, ir a la playa.
11:30 hrs - Málaga –salida-. Seguimos la autopista costera junto al mar.
12:30 hrs - Puerto Banús, parada y tiempo en esta exclusiva zona que forma parte de Marbella.- En el corazón de la Costa del Sol . Tiempo para pasear junto a su puerto deportivo y sus calles comerciales.
15:00 hrs Marbella –salida-. Dejamos el mar y viajamos hacia las sierras andaluzas, bonitos pueblos por el camino, grandes vistas.
16:30 hrs Ronda – Llegada-. Impresionante ciudad blanca, sus callejas, su inmenso tajo que divide la ciudad. Tiempo para pasear.
18:00 hrs Ronda –salida-. Continuamos entre bonitos paisajes de colinas y pueblos blancos.
20:00 hrs Sevilla -Llegada. Cena incluida en el hotel a nuestra llegada.
Tiempo libre en Málaga para pasear, visitar algún museo o, si el tiempo es bueno, ir a la playa.
11:30 hrs - Málaga –salida-. Seguimos la autopista costera junto al mar.
12:30 hrs - Puerto Banús, parada y tiempo en esta exclusiva zona que forma parte de Marbella.- En el corazón de la Costa del Sol . Tiempo para pasear junto a su puerto deportivo y sus calles comerciales.
15:00 hrs Marbella –salida-. Dejamos el mar y viajamos hacia las sierras andaluzas, bonitos pueblos por el camino, grandes vistas.
16:30 hrs Ronda – Llegada-. Impresionante ciudad blanca, sus callejas, su inmenso tajo que divide la ciudad. Tiempo para pasear.
18:00 hrs Ronda –salida-. Continuamos entre bonitos paisajes de colinas y pueblos blancos.
20:00 hrs Sevilla -Llegada. Cena incluida en el hotel a nuestra llegada.
Total distance covered: 850 km by high-speed train from Seville to Zaragoza.
Scenery: Varied. Hills of olive groves in Andalusia, rugged and arid lands on the plateau.
We’ll begin the day with a panoramic tour of Seville, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. We’ll pass by the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the Santa Cruz quarter, the banks of the Guadalquivir, Torre del Oro, Maestranza bullring, the Isla de la Cartuja—where the Expo was held and now home to the amusement park Isla Mágica—and Maria Luisa Park, with its stunning Plaza de España. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a boat ride on the Guadalquivir, taking in fantastic panoramic views from the water.
In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
Notes:
-The train journey will be made without an accompanying Europamundo guide.
- If your tour includes a train ticket, please be aware that your luggage will be under your own responsibility during the train ride. The total limit is 20 kg, and the dimensions must not exceed 250 cm (length + width + height). The railway services company shall not be held responsible for any incidents related to luggage.
Scenery: Varied. Hills of olive groves in Andalusia, rugged and arid lands on the plateau.
We’ll begin the day with a panoramic tour of Seville, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. We’ll pass by the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the Santa Cruz quarter, the banks of the Guadalquivir, Torre del Oro, Maestranza bullring, the Isla de la Cartuja—where the Expo was held and now home to the amusement park Isla Mágica—and Maria Luisa Park, with its stunning Plaza de España. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a boat ride on the Guadalquivir, taking in fantastic panoramic views from the water.
In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board the high-speed train, scheduled to depart around 4:30 p.m., covering the 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Upon arrival in Zaragoza, you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
Notes:
-The train journey will be made without an accompanying Europamundo guide.
- If your tour includes a train ticket, please be aware that your luggage will be under your own responsibility during the train ride. The total limit is 20 kg, and the dimensions must not exceed 250 cm (length + width + height). The railway services company shall not be held responsible for any incidents related to luggage.
Total distance covered: 325 km.
Scenery: Semi-desert landscapes in Aragon, and pleasant scenery in Catalonia.
After breakfast, we’ll go on a panoramic tour of Zaragoza guided by a local expert. Our first stop will be the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We´ll also delve into the works of the famous painter Goya and discover some of his masterpieces. The tour will move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and then we’ll take a stroll by the Aljafería Palace. After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch and a walk.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Zaragoza.
05:00 p.m. – Poblet Abbey. Admission is included to this walled monastery, set amidst beautiful landscapes. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world.
06:15 p.m. - Departure from Poblet Abbey. We’ll cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia.
08:00 p.m. - Barcelona.
Scenery: Semi-desert landscapes in Aragon, and pleasant scenery in Catalonia.
After breakfast, we’ll go on a panoramic tour of Zaragoza guided by a local expert. Our first stop will be the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. We´ll also delve into the works of the famous painter Goya and discover some of his masterpieces. The tour will move on to the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and then we’ll take a stroll by the Aljafería Palace. After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch and a walk.
02:30 p.m. - Departure from Zaragoza.
05:00 p.m. – Poblet Abbey. Admission is included to this walled monastery, set amidst beautiful landscapes. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world.
06:15 p.m. - Departure from Poblet Abbey. We’ll cross rich agricultural regions of central Catalonia.
08:00 p.m. - Barcelona.
Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.
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