Andalusia: The True Soul of Spain
Welcome to Andalusia, an extraordinary land where history has left an indelible mark and where beauty is evident in every corner, amid the scent of orange blossoms and the intense rhythms of flamenco. This trip will take you on a journey of discovery through southern Spain, a region straddling two worlds, where the Arab legacy of the caliphs blends harmoniously with the art and faith of the Christian kings.
We’ll travel through landscapes of striking contrast: from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the olive-covered hills, all the way to the famous Pueblos Blancos—the snow-white villages perched on the cliffs that seem frozen in time. We will experience the majesty of Andalusia’s three great gems. We’ll be enchanted by Seville and its zest for life, experience firsthand the grandeur of Córdoba with its forest of arches in the Mezquita, and be left breathless by the Alhambra in Granada, the sultans’ last fabulous palace.
But Andalusia isn’t just a place to see—it’s, above all, a place to experience. It will be a journey filled with authentic flavors, punctuated by the ritual of outdoor tapas and deep passions. You’ll discover a warm, welcoming land that takes pride in its traditions—a place that will stir emotions that will remain etched in your heart forever.
Program
October 16, 2027 – Friday: TICINO – MALAGA
October 17, 2027 – Saturday: MALAGA – RONDA
October 18, 2027 – Sunday: RONDA – CÁDIZ
October 19, 2027 – Monday: CÁDIZ – SEVILLE
October 20, 2027 – Tuesday: SEVILLE
October 21, 2027 – Wednesday: SEVILLE
October 22, 2027 – Thursday: SEVILLE – CORDOBA – GRANADA
October 23, 2027 – Friday: GRANADA
October 24, 2027 – Saturday: GRANADA – MÁLAGA – TICINO
Notes
Price includes:
- Private bus transfer from Ticino to Malpensa airport and vice versa
- Scheduled flight from Milan to Malaga and back, economy class
- Baggage allowance: 1 checked bag of 23 kg per person + 1 carry-on bag of 7 kg per person
- Airport taxes (approx. CHF 120. — subject to verification upon issuance of airline tickets)
- Private bus transportation throughout the entire trip/tour
- Accommodations at 4-star hotels in all destinations for a total of 8 nights, based on double occupancy
- Meals: as per the itinerary (8 breakfasts and 1 farewell dinner)
- All visits and admissions as indicated in the program
- Radio-guided system for the entire duration of the trip
- Expert Italian-speaking local guide throughout the tour
- Travel documentation
- A Gateway Tours tour guide is guaranteed with a minimum of 14 participants
NOTES:
- Price is subject to adjustment for fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
- In case of need, due to changes in flight operations or hotel availability, the tour may be changed or may be reversed, while still maintaining the same locations.
- The trip is guaranteed with a minimum of 14 participants (with a small-group surcharge).
- Entry requirements: valid ID card or passport (CH/EU citizens). Visa not required.