Andalusia & Spain Grand Tour

8:10 AM

Arrive in Madrid on the booked Etihad flight. Allow realistic time for immigration, baggage collection, and airport formalities before transferring from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Madrid Puerta de Atocha.

11:35 AM

Take the selected direct AVE service from Madrid Puerta de Atocha to Córdoba. Allow airport-to-station travel and rail-security buffer; the planned arrival in Córdoba is 13:19.

1:19 PM

Arrive in Córdoba, then transfer to the accommodation for check-in or luggage drop. Keep the remainder of the day gentle after the overnight flight and rail journey.

5:00 PM

Optional relaxed late-afternoon or evening walk near the hotel and historic center if energy allows. Avoid committing to a full sightseeing schedule on arrival day.

12:30 PM

8:00 PM

8:00 AM

Finish breakfast and reach Córdoba station with luggage-free day-trip logistics and rail-security buffer before the direct 08:13 departure to Seville.

8:13 AM

Take the direct Córdoba-to-Seville train departing at 08:13 and arriving at 09:07. This is a day trip; keep the Córdoba accommodation as the overnight base.

9:30 AM

Transfer from Seville station and allow a short buffer before sightseeing.

12:30 PM

Enjoy a relaxed lunch in Seville, approximately 12:30–14:00, close to the cathedral area.

4:00 PM

Keep a modest buffer for a final café or walk, then return to Seville Santa Justa for the direct train back to Córdoba. Treat the return as a planned evening transfer, not an additional sightseeing stop, and verify the suitable direct service timetable before booking.

7:00 PM

Return to Córdoba by direct train in the evening and overnight in Córdoba. Do not overnight in Seville.

8:30 AM

Check out, collect luggage, and travel from Córdoba to Granada. Select and book a suitable rail journey in advance; no specific departure time is assumed here.

12:30 PM

Arrive in Granada, transfer to the accommodation, and check in or leave luggage. Keep the afternoon relaxed after the intercity journey.

1:00 PM

8:00 PM

If the morning transfer runs late, shorten Alcaicería rather than rushing lunch or the sunset viewpoint.

1:00 PM

Have an unhurried lunch after the visit, then keep the afternoon and evening low-key for rest, a nearby café, or a gentle neighborhood walk. Avoid adding a second major sightseeing commitment.

9:00 AM

Check out, collect luggage, and travel from Granada to Málaga. Select and book a suitable rail journey in advance; no specific departure time is assumed here.

12:30 PM

Arrive in Málaga, transfer to the accommodation, and check in or leave luggage. Keep the remainder of the day light after the journey.

2:00 PM

Have a relaxed lunch and use the afternoon for rest, hotel settling-in, or an easy central orientation walk. Save the main historic-center sequence for Oct 24.

Full Málaga historic-center sequence. Keep the timing flexible around opening hours, walking pace, and the final climb/transport to Gibralfaro.

Choose OPTION 1 or OPTION 2; do not combine them. OPTION 1 requires a rental car or private driver and a confirmed Caminito del Rey timed entry. OPTION 2 stays in Málaga and is the relaxed alternative.

6:30 AM

OPTION 1 — Málaga → Caminito del Rey → Setenil de las Bodegas → Ronda → Málaga. Depart Málaga around 06:30 and take an early timed Caminito entry, allowing full access, parking, shuttle, and walking logistics. Reach Setenil around midday for a 60–90 minute cave-street walk and quick lunch, then spend roughly 2.5–3 hours in Ronda focused on Puente Nuevo, viewpoints, and the historic center before returning to Málaga in the early evening. Weather, road conditions, and trail access may alter the schedule.

10:00 AM

OPTION 2 — relaxed Málaga city-and-waterfront day. Have a late breakfast, then visit Málaga Cathedral around 10:30 and the Picasso Museum around noon. After lunch in the historic center, walk through Muelle Uno and Palmeral de las Sorpresas, ending with sunset or relaxed time at La Malagueta Beach. Check museum and cathedral opening hours and reserve timed tickets where useful.

9:00 AM

Check out, collect luggage, and travel from Málaga to Madrid. Select and book a suitable rail journey in advance; no specific departure time is assumed here.

1:30 PM

Arrive in Madrid, transfer to the accommodation, and check in or leave luggage. Keep the afternoon for settling in, lunch, and a low-key neighborhood orientation rather than fixed sightseeing.

5:00 PM

Optional gentle walk or café near the hotel if energy allows. Keep the main Madrid culture and Retiro schedule for Oct 27.

9:00 AM

11:00 AM

1:30 PM

Spend approximately 16:00–18:30 in Retiro, then optionally stroll through Gran Vía or Salamanca depending on energy.

8:30 PM

11:00 AM

Curated, walkable Salamanca shopping route, roughly 11:00–14:00. Browse at an unhurried pace rather than treating the boutiques as rigid appointments; opening hours should be reconfirmed closer to the date.

2:00 PM

Generous unscheduled lunch and rest break, approximately 14:00–16:00. Choose lunch spontaneously, return to the hotel if useful, and avoid over-planning.

4:00 PM

Keep the late afternoon flexible for additional Salamanca browsing, coffee, or returning to the hotel. Leave the evening open and low-key because of the early airport transfer tomorrow. Optional Madrid additions if desired include [Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía](ref:51) or [Cerro del Tío Pío](ref:54), but do not overpack the final day.

The former Madrid arrival stops [Royal Palace of Madrid](ref:48) and [Mercado de San Miguel](ref:52) remain optional unscheduled Madrid content if the travelers want to substitute them for another Madrid activity.

Keep the day only for airport transfer and departure logistics for the booked 09:45 Madrid→Abu Dhabi return flight.