Revel in the treasures of times gone by when you stay in historic landmarks converted to hotels known as the Paradores of Spain inspired by Spain's southern region, Andalucia including some of the most requested Paradores such as Carmona-Seville and the newly renovated Parador in Granada.

FLY & DRIVE  TOUR –  (  8 DAYS )

Cordoba Mosque                              Granada ( Alhambra )                              Sevilla River View

Day 1  Arrival in Malaga  Pick up your rental car at Malaga Airport and drive the short distance to the Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro. Enjoy the impressive views of the city from your hotel.

Day 2 Malaga  After breakfast, spend the day enjoying a unique view of the Mediterranean port city of Malaga aboard a double-decker bus. Highlights include the magnificent Baroque cathedral and ruins of the Roman theatre. Afterwards, be sure to include time for a visit to the Picasso Museum.

Day 3 Malaga/Granada
Depart Malaga and drive to Granada. Step back into the rich history of Granada. We suggest you visit its main attraction, the fabulous Alhambra Palace, widely regarded as being one of the 10 architectural wonders of the world. Take time to walk through the beautiful grounds of Generalife and view the palace of Charles V. Afterwards, you'll stay at the magical and luxurious Parador de Granada, San Francisco, a former 15th Century convent.

Day 4 Granada/Cordoba/Carmona (Seville)
Continue your delightful journey with a stop in Cordoba. You may visit the World Heritage Mosque/Cathedral and stroll the local shops before continuing toward Carmona for overnight at your romantic Parador de Carmona, a former 14th century Moorish citadel.

Day 5 Carmona (Seville)
Leave your majestic setting for a visit to the romantic city of Seville, capital of Spain's Andalucia region. Not to be missed are a visit to the world's largest Gothic Cathedral or a carriage ride before sampling some tapas at a local cafe. Afterwards, return to Carmona where highlights include a Roman necropolis containing some of the best-preserved tombs of the former empire

Day 6 Carmona(Seville)/Ronda
Depart Carmona for the dramatic city of Ronda. Once home to American writer Ernest Hemingway and famous for its dramatic river gorge views. Visit the oldest bullring in Spain and shop for local handicrafts before settling in at the Parador de Ronda, located in the heart of the town center.

Day 7 Ronda/Malaga to home  (or extend your stay)
After breakfast, drive the short distance back to Malaga Airport where you can return your car and depart for the USA, arriving the same day.

Included:

Vw  Golf 1.9 TDI                                          Seat Leon                                Renault Laguna 1.9 DCI

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Parador de Carmona                                Granada Parador                                   Ronda Parador