Andalusia Highlights: Malaga & Seville
Trip Code: ZMKUC
Why we love it
Visit Granada’s Alhambra Palace on a guided tour. Wander the towering red fortress walls of this 11th-century complex and see Alcazaba – the Muslim fortress with panoramic tower views., See the fiery passion and rhythm of a traditional flamenco dance performance in Malaga., Walk through Zahara de la Sierra – a hilltop village in Andalusia’s olive oil region. Learn about traditional olive farming and taste the rich, flavourful oils that make this area so celebrated., Unpack fewer times with comfortable accommodation as your base each night, then make the most of each day with convenient transfers to your activities., Enjoy plenty of free time to choose your own adventure, with optional daytrips and activities. Maybe wander through the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Malaga or take a closer look at the dramatic El Tajo Gorge in Ronda.
Is this trip right for me?
While this trip doesn't include your flights to and from the UK, you have the option to add them to your booking. Please contact your booking agent if you're interested in adding flights to your trip., Summer temperatures can be extreme in many regions of Italy (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
Important information
1. While this trip doesn't include your flights to and from the UK, you have the option to add them to your booking. Please contact your booking agent if you're interested in adding flights to your trip.
2. The Welcome meeting will take place on Day 2 at 10am in Hotel Curro in Malaga, followed by day activities.
3. This trip finishes on Day 8 after breakfast. Please note some members of your group may finish this trip early, on Day 7 in early afternoon.
4. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure Alhambra entrance tickets for you. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure. In some cases, without these details, we may not be able to obtain entrance tickets for you.
5. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
What to bring/pack
Most travellers prefer to take a small to medium wheeled suitcase, which is a great size for the packing capacity in our private vehicles. Whatever you take, be mindful that you will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take it in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances. We recommend you pack as lightly as possible.
If your trip includes travelling on overnight trains or primarily using public transport, the smaller your luggage, the easier it will be to store under or above bunks. Large suitcases may not be able to be taken on board. A lockable bag or small padlock for your bag will be useful, especially when travelling on public transportation as well.
When you're exploring during the day, you'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water, a camera, a jacket and activity-specific items like a swimsuit, a waterproof pouch/bag for your phone, or hiking shoes.
Below we have listed the essentials for this trip:, https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list, WATER BOTTLE
Please bring your own water bottle to refill. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please use the water dispensers which are provided on some of our vehicles and at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water, it is better to buy the largest available and distribute it into your smaller bottle for the day. Some travellers like to bring a bottle with its own filtration system or water purification tablets. If you are walking or trekking as part of your trip, you will need to carry at least 2 litres of water with you.
Physical rating
This trip can be enjoyed by just about anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Some trips may have individual inclusions that may be of a higher physical rating compared to the overall rating of the trip. Please read the day-to-day itinerary carefully to find out more details on each day's activities, and whether they are suitable for you. Activities can be opted out of if you don't want to participate.
Please be aware that the Andalusian landscape is very hilly and mountainous. This trip is a great opportunity to discover remote villages, but please be aware that some people may find the area's topography very demanding.
Joining your group
Hotel Don Curro, Sancha de Lara, 7, Malaga, SPAIN, Phone: +34 952 22 72 00
Alternate Joining Point
For trips departing on the following dates
use this joining point.
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Malaga
Malaga
SPAIN
Joining instructions
Finishing your trip
Hotel Don Curro, Sancha de Lara, 7, Malaga, SPAIN, Phone: +34 952 22 72 00
Alternate Finish Point
For trips departing on the following dates
use this finish point.
09 Apr 2026 (ZMKUC260409)
23 Apr 2026 (ZMKUC260423)
07 May 2026 (ZMKUC260507)
21 May 2026 (ZMKUC260521)
04 Jun 2026 (ZMKUC260604)
11 Jun 2026 (ZMKUC260611)
25 Jun 2026 (ZMKUC260625)
09 Jul 2026 (ZMKUC260709)
20 Aug 2026 (ZMKUC260820)
03 Sep 2026 (ZMKUC260903)
10 Sep 2026 (ZMKUC260910)
24 Sep 2026 (ZMKUC260924)
08 Oct 2026 (ZMKUC261008)
15 Oct 2026 (ZMKUC261015)
22 Oct 2026 (ZMKUC261022)
05 Nov 2026 (ZMKUC261105)
Malaga
Malaga
SPAIN
Meals & dietary information
Breakfasts included: 7
Lunches included:
Dinners included: 5
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure., MEAL TIMES IN SPAIN
Meal times in Spain are later than in many other countries. Dinner is usually served between 8pm and 10pm. While this takes some getting used to it is a great way to observe Spanish food culture.
Climate & seasonal information
SUMMER
Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C/104°F), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
SHOULDER SEASON
In contrast, weather in shoulder season can be unpredictable, and snow is not unheard of at higher altitudes. If you travel at the start or towards the end of the European season please pack accordingly with warm and/or waterproof clothes (preferably layers). The advantage of travelling during this time is that there are less tourists around., SPANISH SIESTA
Shops, attractions and businesses may be closed for up to 5 hours in the middle of the day. This gives the locals time to escape the heat and spend time with their families, take a long lunch or simply sleep through the warmest time of day. This means that people work later into the evening and dine between 8pm and 10pm. We recommend that you try to do as the locals do - avoid the heat of the day and stay out later at night.
In case of emergency
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time., For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us, In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:
, If you have booked an arrival transfer, and you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find to the driver, please contact the transfer operator directly on the number listed in the joining point instructions in the section above., Intrepid's Local Operator: +34 960 25 61 55
Accommodations
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
, EUROPEAN HOTELS
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American or Australian standards.
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.
Transportation
On this trip you will be travelling in comfortable private vehicles. Some of the roads, generally in good conditions in Spain, will be taking you through rural, mountainous terrain. It is worth having motion sickness tablets handy if you are likely to struggle from travelling on windy roads.