Day 1 - Fly to Spain

We depart Dublin on our direct scheduled flight to Malaga, Spain. On arrival we are met by our Tour Leader and our local tour guide, then you will be transferred by coach to the 4-star Sol Principe Hotel in Torremolinos where we are based for 9 nights.
Dinner tonight and every night is in the Hotel.

Day 2 - Day at leisure

Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation in Torremolinos. Over the years, Torremolinos has evolved as an attractive and appealing resort, noted for its clean sandy beaches, wide choice of hotels and restaurants and an unparalleled variety of entertainment, activities, and nightlife. There is also a superb selection of shops with very reasonable prices.

Day 3 - Nerja

After breakfast we depart on an excursion to Nerja. This historical seaside town is overlooked by dramatic mountains. It has several beaches set in charming coves between cliffs and has one of the best climates in Europe. The old quarter of the town is virtually unchanged with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses with wrought iron terraces overflowing with geraniums. Our afternoon stop is in Malaga. Our local tour guide will take us on a short walking tour of the old part of the city with its impressive Cathedral and Moorish fortress.

Day 4 - Gibraltar

Today we depart on an excursion to Gibraltar, located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Gibraltar is famous worldwide for its dramatic Rock. It overlooks the Straits of Gibraltar and is linked to Spain by a narrow isthmus. Gibraltar is imposing but small. It measures less than six square kilometres in total. There is also a colony of the famous apes, the only ones in Europe to run free in a semi-wild state. Look forward to some excellent photo opportunities and indulge in some great duty-free shopping. You will need to bring your passport with you to enter Gibraltar.

Day 5 - Day at leisure

Another free day to enjoy the resort of Torremolinos. Go shopping on the pedestrianised Calle San Miguel which is at the heart of the town. This smartly paved street is lined with boutiques and shops with a great variety of goods on offer at very reasonable prices.

Day 6 - Ronda

After breakfast we depart on an excursion to Ronda. Our route through the Sierra Bermeja Mountain range is breathtaking. Ronda is one of the oldest cities of Spain. Its origin, according to archaeological findings in the old city belongs to the Neolithic age. Ronda is probably best known for its impressive 18th century bridge, which spans a 100m deep gorge and divides the old and new part of the town. Ronda is also home to the world’s oldest bullring which dates to 1785. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon giving us plenty of time to enjoy this fabulous city.

Day 7 - Day at leisure

Enjoy another free day in Torremolinos.

Day 8 - Granada

Today we travel to the city of Granada, which is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at the confluences of the Darro and Genil rivers. Its unique history has bestowed it with an artistic grandeur embracing Moorish Palaces and Christian Renaissance treasures. As the last Moorish capital on the Iberian Peninsula, it also holds great symbolic value. Granada has its usual quotient of churches, museums etc. typical for a southern European city. Our local tour guide will lead us on a walking tour of the old city. We return to our hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 9 - Day at Leisure

A last chance to relax at the hotel, shopping for those last-minute souvenirs or enjoy the day at the beach.

Day 10 - Fly home

After breakfast we depart by coach to Malaga airport for your return flight to Dublin.

Please note that this is our planned itinerary but sometimes due to circumstances outside our control we may have to alter it slightly.

Please note that this is our planned itinerary but sometimes due to circumstances outside our control we may have to alter it slightly.

Please note all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• Return direct flights Dublin to Malaga
• 10kg carry-on bag
• 9 nights Bed and Breakfast and Evening meal in the 4-star Sol Principe Hotel
• 1 Day tour to Nerja and Malaga
• 1 Day tour to Gibraltar
• 1 Day tour to Ronda
• 1 Day tour to Granada
• Services of our local tour guide
• Services of a tour leader

Please ask us about :

• Travel insurance
• Single room supplement from €350pp

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.