Southern Spain Extension Trip

If you would like to extend your travel experience in Spain, we invite you to continue your stay after the Sept. 28 – Oct. 5, 2023 Málaga Pickleball Tour ends and join us on this Extension Trip as we explore several extraordinary cities throughout Southern Spain.

ITINERARY:

Seville
Jeréz
Cádiz
Gibraltar
Marbella

DATES:

October 5 – 10, 2023

PRICE:

Starting at $1,500

Pricing and Payment:

Double Room – $1,500 (per person)
Single Room – $2,000 (price difference due to single room supplement)

Cancellation Policy (% of trip price per person):

91 + Days prior to arrival – Non-refundable portion of the deposit ($200)
61 – 90 Days prior to arrival – 30% of the Total Price
31 – 60 Days prior to arrival – 60% of the Total Price
0 – 31 Days prior to arrival – 100% of the Total Price

Travel Insurance:

We strongly encourage all travelers to invest in travel insurance to both minimize your financial risks of traveling and provide you with peace of mind to fully enjoy the your trip. Travel insurance can provide many helpful resources including refunds or assistance for any of the following situations that may arise before or during a trip:

You need to cancel your participation on the tour
You need to cancel or change a flight
Lost baggage during the trip
Stolen items during the trip
Medical costs during the trip

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Trip Details

What's Included:

Professionally guided tours in 5 amazing cities: Seville, Jerez, Cádiz, Gibraltar, and Marbella
6 nights in handpicked 4-star hotels in the historical old city center
Buffet breakfast every morning
4 gourmet dinners
Private deluxe motor coach for travel
Pickleball with the locals on two days
Guided tours of the Museums and other historical sites (Palaces, Cathedrals, Mosques)
Bilingual tour director
“Hasta Luego Fiesta” farewell dinner and party

What's Not Included:

Airfare, lunches, one dinner, tips, drinks, personal spending

Where we're going!

Southern Spain’s most visited region is called “Andalusia”, whose popularity comes from its warm weather, rich culture and history, gastronomy, music, art, festive atmosphere, and its friendly people.

We will be exploring several cities in Andalusia, starting with Seville, the glamorous capital city of Andalusia, which contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

From Seville we will head south to visit the city of “Jerez de la Frontera” to taste its sherry wine (where sherry wine was invented) and to watch the famous equestrian “Andalusian Horse Dance Show”. After dancing horses and sherry wine, we continue south to the city of Cádiz, located on the Mediterranean Sea. Cádiz is considered the oldest city in Europe, founded by the Phoenicians in 1100 B.C.

From Cádiz we will cross the border to Gibraltar, the British overseas territory located on the southern tip of Spain and dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 meter-high limestone ridge. After exploring Gibraltar we’ll head east to Marbella, one of Spain’s most popular port cities, combining luxury, local charm, and historical architecture. We’ll continue our journey back to Málaga for some afternoon pickleball and a festive dinner celebration.

Pickleball is scheduled for our visit to Seville where we’ll have a chance to play with the locals.

Brief Itinerary Southern Spain Extension Trip

Day 1: Seville: Morning private luxury coach from Málaga to Seville, guided tour of Seville

Day 2: Seville: Morning continue exploring Seville with guided tour, afternoon pickleball with the locals

Day 3: Jerez and Cádiz: Morning private luxury coach to Jerez, dancing horse show, lunch and sherry wine tasting, afternoon to Cádiz

Day 4: Cádiz and Gibraltar: Morning guided tour of Cádiz, private coach to Gibraltar, tour of Gibraltar, private coach to Marbella

Day 5: Marbella: Morning guide tour of Marbella, early afternoon private luxury coach to Málaga, pickleball in the afternoon

Day 6: Málaga: Departure

Full Itinerary Southern Spain Extension Trip

Day 1 – Málaga to Seville

Morning: Departure in luxury private coach to Seville (2 hours 30 minutes).
Lunch: On your own
Afternoon: After lunch we take a guided walking tour of “Old Seville”, the capital city of Southern Spain, and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Founded in the 8th century BC, Seville has become one of the largest historical centers in Europe. We visit the magnificent Royal Alcázar fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the impressive Seville cathedral and Giralda tower. The Seville cathedral has been home to Christian worship since the 13th century when the city was reconquered by the Catholic monarchs from its Muslim rulers. It is also home to the grave of Christopher Columbus. The Royal Alcázar fortress, originally constructed in 913, is home to the Palace of Don Pedro, one of the site’s most impressive features, which was built in the 14th century by King Pedro. While exploring the city’s winding streets you’ll experience the energetic and charismatic culture of Southern Spain. The city center if full of a wide range of restaurants and “tapas bars” (bars serving local appetizers) to choose from – and only a 10-minute walk from our hotel. Along the way back to the hotel you can enjoy some of Seville’s spectacular monuments illuminated at night.
Dinner: Together at a handpicked restaurant.

Day 2 – Tour of Seville

Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant
Morning: After breakfast we will continue exploring Seville with our tour guide. We’ll visit the “Torre del Oro” (the Tower of Gold), a tower built in the12th century by the Almohads that was part of the Moorish city wall. We’ll also visit the historical “Plaza de Toros” (bullring) located in the city center. Built in 1749, this architectural masterpiece still hosts some of the most exciting bullfights in all of Spain.
Lunch: On your own at the hotel or one of many local restaurants.
Afternoon: After lunch you’ll have free time to wander Seville on your own and enjoy the charm of this lively, welcoming city.
Evening: We go to the pickleball courts to play with the local “Sevillano” pickleball players.
Dinner: Together with the local Spanish pickleball club.

Day 3 – Jerez and Cádiz

Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant
Morning: After breakfast we head south on a 30-minute luxury coach ride to “Jerez de la Frontera”, also known simply as “Jerez”. Founded 3,000 years ago by the Phoenicians as a colony called Xera, Jerez is now a hub of cultural importance in Andalusia. Its name “Jerez”, meaning “sherry”, alludes to its history as the birthplace of the famous white wine. During Christian rule, the Catholic monarchs began the prosperous trade of the city’s titular wine with the English. The city has a mixture of Muslim and Christian history which can be seen throughout its architecture. Most significantly, the Arab fortress (Alcázar) of Jerez is home to Arab baths, the stunning Garden of Olives, and many innate pools and fountains which outline the Baroque palace of Villavicencio built within the walls of the old fortress. We will enjoy Jerez’s impressive equestrian culture and dancing horse show, where riders dressed in 18th-century attire showcase the traditional dancing of Andalusian horses.
Lunch: Together to savor the local fare and the Jerez sherry wine.
Afternoon: We take a private luxury coach 30 minutes south to the seaside city of Cádiz. Free time to explore and admire the beauty of this 3,000 year old city.
Dinner: On your own

Day 4 – Cádiz and Gibraltar

Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant
Morning: We’ll take a guided walking tour of “Old Cádiz”. According to legend, the Cádiz was originally founded by Hercules himself around 3,000 years ago. Considered to be one of the oldest settlements in Europe, Cádiz was called Gadir in 1100 BC by the Phoenicians. Surrounded almost entirely by the Atlantic ocean, Cádiz is known for its delicious seafood, meandering streets, sunny beaches, and cheerful locals whose alegrías (flamenco songs) can be heard throughout the city. The impressive Cathedral of Cádiz was commissioned in 1716 but wasn’t finished until 1838, creating a mixture of baroque and neoclassical architectural styles.
Lunch: On your own
Afternoon: After lunch we head 90 minutes east on a private luxury coach to Gibraltar to explore the English territory on a guided tour. Located directly between Europe and Africa, Gibraltar holds an interesting position as a British colony located within Spain. The locals speak both English and Spanish, but Gibraltar been British longer than the United States has been American. Its Palladian architecture differentiates it from the white-walled cities of Southern Spain, showcasing the city’s unique combination of cultures. Often referred to as “The Rock”, the city was first used by the ancient Phoenicians and Carthaginian sea-traders between 800 BC and 200 BC. Later, it was a significant location during the Muslim conquest of Spain and a stronghold during the reign of the Catholic monarchs. British Gibraltar began after the conquest led by Admiral Sir George Rooke in 1704 and the Great Siege of 1779. We’ll learn about the impact Gibraltar has had on world history throughout our guided tour, and we’ll take the 6-minute cable car ride to the top of “the Rock” to experience in the magnificent views, as well as the famous Barbary apes that reside on the Rock.
Evening: We take a private luxury coach 60 minutes east to the luxurious seaside resort town of Marbella.
Dinner: On your own in the historical city center or the spectacular seaport.

Day 5 – Marbella and Málaga

Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant
Morning: We take a guided tour of Marbella, often referred to as the “jewel of the Mediterranean”, to enjoy its charming city center and impressive world-class seaport.
Lunch: Together in Marbella
Afternoon: We take a private luxury coach 30 minutes east to Málaga. The pickleball courts will be waiting for us when we arrive in the afternoon. Or if you like, you can stroll the streets of Málaga to explore what this vibrant Mediterranean city has to offer.
Dinner: We’ll enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner Celebration together on our final night.

Day 6 – Málaga

Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant
Morning: After breakfast, bus transfer to the airport for departure flights. Arrive same day to US or Canada.

Important information about the itinerary: Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and will make every effort to provide equally appealing alternatives when adjustments need to be made. We appreciate your understanding.