17 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Highlights of Andalucia: Granada, Cordoba & Seville – 8 Days
The Alhambra, Cordoba's Mezquita, village walks in the Sierra de Aracena and Seville, by bus and train with a small group.
8 days
From £910
Tour overview
This 8-day small-group trip travels through the heart of Andalucia the way locals do, by bus and train, combining its great Moorish cities with walks through the quiet hill villages of the Sierra de Aracena. Groups have between 4 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader throughout. You stay seven nights in simple, well-located guesthouses: two in Granada, one in Cordoba, two in a family-run posada in the hill village of Castaño del Robledo, where a few rooms share bathrooms, and two in Seville. Breakfast is included daily, with an arrival transfer from Malaga Airport.
From Malaga you travel to Granada for an orientation walk and a timed visit to the Alhambra, the palace of the Nasrid dynasty and one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world. After a free morning, a bus takes you to Cordoba, once the capital of Islamic al-Andalus, where you visit the Mezquita, the great mosque-cathedral, and wander the rambling back streets of the old Jewish quarter.
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By train and bus you then head deep into rural Andalucia, close to the Portuguese border, to the Sierra de Aracena National Park, a landscape of chestnut and cork-oak woods and tiny whitewashed villages where life moves slowly. A 12km circular walk takes you to the white village of Alájar, overlooked by its 17th-century hilltop shrine. Next morning a 6.5km walk follows the valley of the Ribera de Jabugo to Galaroza, while your luggage goes ahead.
The trip ends in Seville, home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the largest old towns in Europe. After an orientation walk, a free day lets you visit the Real Alcázar and the immense Gothic cathedral, or explore the tapas bars of Triana and Santa Cruz.
The physical rating is medium. The pace is full, with plenty of time on your feet, and the walks follow wooded trails with loose cobbles and some steep sections; you can skip the rural walks if you prefer. This trip suits active, independent-minded travellers who enjoy public transport and local life. Single rooms are available for a supplement.
Trip highlights
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The Alhambra in Granada (Day 2)
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Cordoba's Mezquita (Day 3)
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A walk to the white village of Alájar (Day 5)
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A valley walk to Galaroza (Day 6)
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Seville's old town (Days 6–7)
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Travelling by local bus and train
Your route
7 stops from Malaga to Seville
- Malaga Day 1
- Granada Days 1–2
- Córdoba Day 3
- Castaño del Robledo Days 4–5
- Alájar Day 5
- Galaroza Day 6
- Seville Days 6–8
Why choose this tour
Andalucia's great cities plus a rural escape in the hills that few tours visit. Great value, with central guesthouses and public transport.
Best suited to
- Active travellers who enjoy walking
- Travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers looking for a group
- History and architecture lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Malaga, Spain to Seville, Spain
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Day 1 · Malaga, Granada Malaga to Granada
Meet at Malaga Airport at 3.45pm and travel to Granada.
- Hotel
- Hostal La Ninfa or similar
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Day 2 · Granada, Alhambra Granada and the Alhambra
An orientation walk and a visit to the Alhambra.
- Hotel
- Hostal La Ninfa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Cordoba, Mezquita Cordoba
Bus to Cordoba to visit the Mezquita and explore the old town.
- Hotel
- Hostal La Fuente or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Castaño del Robledo To the Sierra de Aracena
A free morning, then train and bus into the hills.
- Hotel
- Posada del Castaño or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Alájar Walk to Alájar
A 12km circular walk to the white village of Alájar.
- Hotel
- Posada del Castaño or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Galaroza, Seville Galaroza to Seville
Walk 6.5km to Galaroza, then travel to Seville.
- Hotel
- Hostal Sierpes or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Seville Free day in Seville
Visit the Real Alcázar and cathedral, or explore at leisure.
- Hotel
- Hostal Sierpes or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Seville Trip ends in Seville
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Granada (2 nights) Hostal La Ninfa or similar
- Cordoba (1 night) Hostal La Fuente or similar
- Castaño del Robledo (2 nights) Posada del Castaño or similar
- Seville (2 nights) Hostal Sierpes or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in guesthouses
- Meals 7 breakfasts
- Public bus, train and taxis between stops
- Arrival transfer from Malaga Airport to Granada
- Timed entry to the Alhambra and entry to the Mezquita
- Orientation walks in Granada, Cordoba and Seville
- Two guided village walks, with luggage transfer
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Malaga and from Seville
- Entry to the Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want hotels with every comfort — guesthouses are simple
- You want a private bathroom every night — a few rooms share
- You want a coach — you travel by public bus and train
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Spain
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Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How much walking is there?
Two rural walks of 12km and 6.5km, plus plenty of walking in the cities. You can skip the rural walks.
How do we travel?
By public bus and train, with taxis where needed.
What are the guesthouses like?
Simple and central. A few rooms in the Sierra de Aracena share bathrooms.
What time do I need to arrive?
Flights should land at Malaga by 3.15pm to meet the group at 3.45pm.
Is the Alhambra visit guided?
It is a timed-entry visit without a guide, with audio guides available.
How many people travel together?
Between 4 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary