Tailor-made southern Spain tour - 8 days

Arrive in Granada and settle into one of the most atmospheric stops on your southern Spain tour. Once you have checked in or dropped your bags, enjoy time to explore the city at your own pace.

Begin in the Albayzín and Sacromonte quarters, where labyrinthine streets, whitewashed houses, hilltop viewpoints, and flamenco traditions offer a vivid introduction to Spain travel in Andalusia.

Continue to Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, then browse the Alcaicería, the city’s evocative old silk market. For a deeper sense of Granada’s past, step inside the Madraza, a beautifully preserved medieval Quranic school that reflects the city’s scholarly and Islamic heritage.

Explore Sacromonte and the Albayzín on a private walk through Granada’s historic Muslim and Gypsy quarters. Wander hillside lanes, pause at terraces overlooking the Alhambra, and feel the city’s living flamenco traditions.

Then visit the Alhambra on a premium small-group tour. With an expert guide, explore the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Charles V Palace, Generalife, and gardens while uncovering the artistry and power that shaped Granada.

Later, continue to Jerez de la Frontera for a private artisan tour. Walk the old town with your local host, visiting a luxury shoemaker, a master esparto grass weaver, and a Spanish guitar maker’s workshop, where you learn what gives the Jerez flamenco guitar its soul.

Join a hands-on bread-making workshop in a historic 18th-century river mill, still powered by flowing water. Guided by a miller-baker, learn traditional techniques while hearing stories of life in the sierras.

Continue to a local cheesemaker for an insider look at artisan production, followed by a generous tasting.

Then visit one of the iconic whitewashed mountain villages of the Sierras of Cádiz. Enjoy a long, flavorful lunch in true Sierra style, with time to wander picturesque streets before returning to your hotel in Jerez.

Start the day with a private visit to a renowned bull and Spanish horse farm, a memorable countryside experience on your southern Spain tour.

Your local host will introduce you to the traditions of breeding, selection, and daily care as you explore the pastures by 4x4, observing bulls, cows and foals in their natural environment.

Afterward, enjoy an aperitif and a homemade lunch at the owner’s estate. It is a relaxed chance to hear family stories, ask questions, and savor authentic countryside cooking before returning to your hotel in Jerez.

Immerse yourself in the world of Sherry, a signature Andalusian experience that deserves a place on any Spain itinerary. Begin with a guided walk through Jerez, uncovering how Sherry shaped the city’s architecture, culture, and character.

Continue with a private tasting at a handpicked bodega in the old town. Then head into the countryside to an exclusive family-owned vineyard overlooking the rolling hills of the Sherry Triangle.

Enjoy a country lunch paired with Sherry from tapas to dessert, followed by farewell cocktails and a relaxed taxi ride back to your accommodation.

Continue your southern Spain tour through the mountains of Grazalema Natural Park, where your local host introduces you to the region’s food and wine traditions.

Visit a family-run olive oil mill that still works with traditional methods, then continue to an award-winning cheesemaker for a tasting of local goat cheese. Finish in the countryside at a boutique winery, touring the cellar with the owner before enjoying wines, tapas, and a relaxed lunch in a handpicked local restaurant.

In the afternoon, travel on to Seville and check in at your charming hotel. Later, explore the UNESCO-listed historic center on a private tour, from the old Jewish quarter to the city’s layered multicultural heritage.

End the day with a small-group evening in Santa Cruz or Triana, combining a guided stroll, an intimate flamenco show, and tapas with Spanish wines in traditional taverns.

Travel by high-speed train from Seville to Córdoba, with private transfers to and from the station for a smooth day trip.

Meet your private guide in the atmospheric Jewish Quarter, exploring Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, the Chapel of St. Bartholomew, the souk, a traditional patio, the historic synagogue, and the Caliphate Baths.

Continue to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, with its mosaics and lush gardens, then step inside the Grand Mosque-Cathedral, one of the best places to visit in Spain. Admire its iconic arches, ornate mihrab, and the cathedral rising at its heart before returning to Seville for the evening.

Enjoy a final unhurried morning in Seville, taking in the city’s atmosphere one last time and reflecting on your favorite moments in Spain.

When it is time to leave, a private car will collect you from your hotel and transfer you comfortably to the airport. Your travel specialist remains available for any last-minute support, ensuring a smooth end to your tailor-made southern Spain tour.