Day 1 | Feb. 26, 2018 | TORONTO—MALAGA
Air Transat flight 475 departs Toronto 6:15 p.m. arrives Montreal
7:35 p.m. then connects to Air Transat flight 252 departs Montreal at
8:40p.m. arrives Malaga 9:40 a.m. the next day.

Day 2 | Feb. 27, 2018 | MALAGA—COSTA DEL SOL
Proceed to collect your luggage and follow the exit signs. Your local
representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodations: Ecuador Park
Address: Avenida de Espana, 14. 29620 Torremolinos, Malaga
Phone: (+34) 952 37 33 62

Days 3-28 | Feb. 28-Mar. 25, 2018 | COSTA DEL SOL
Enjoy the beautiful Costa del Sol and explore this area on your
own schedule.
The following three excursions are included with the option to add
more excursions locally:

Mar. 3, 2018 | HALF-DAY EXCURSION TO MALAGA WITH TAPAS
DINNER AND FLAMENCO SHOW (D): This afternoon, you will tour the
city of Malaga, described once by Nobel Price winner Vicente
Alexandre, as the City of Paradise. Starting with the “Alcazaba”
(Citadel) and the ancient Roman Theatre located nearby the house
where Picasso was born. “The Gibralfaro”, an old Arab Fortress, offers
fantastic views over the city and the Mediterranean. The Cathedral is
one of the best examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture! The
interior, with its high and wide naves is noteworthy for its chapels,
choir-stalls and paintings by Cano, Morales and Coello.
Enjoy a tapas dinner at a local restaurant, and then you will attend a
live performance of a fabulous Flamenco show at a local ‘Tablao’ and
return back to your hotel in Costa del Sol.

Mar. 6, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO CORDOBA (L): On this tour
you will visit one of the most emblematic buildings of Islamic Art, the
Aljama Mosque. It is a fascinating building which offers surprising light
and colour effects as well as beautiful doors and nearly a thousand
columns. The Cathedral of Gothic, Baroque and Plateresque
elements was built in the 16th century. The panoramic tour shows
the Roman Bridge displaying the restoration work performed by the
Muslims. The “Juderia” (Jewish Quarter), with its Synagogue,
situated near “La Aljama” district.
After lunch at restaurant Bandolero, you will have free time for
shopping the local handicrafts, before returning to Costa del Sol.

Mar. 13, 2018 | FULL-DAY GRANADA TOUR (L): Discover the UNESCO
World Heritage-listed Alhambra on this fascinating tour. You'll explore
beyond the beautiful Moorish architecture to learn the history of one
of the most visited attractions in the world.
Your visit begins in the Alhambra, whose construction began in the
11th century, on the red hill known as Assabika, which overlooks
Granada. The Alcazaba fortress was the first structure to be built,
followed by the Royal Palace and Residence of members of the court.
You will visit the most important halls and courtyards of the
Alhambra, including: the Alcazaba fortress, the Serrallo, the Patio of
los Arrayanes (Myrtle Courtyard), the Hall of la Barca, the Salon of the
Embajadores (Ambassadors Hall), the Patio de los Leones (Lions
Courtyard), the Hall of the Abencerrajes, the Royal Baths and the
Palace of Charles V.
Your tour then continues to the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife
Gardens. Found next to the Alhambra, these gardens were a place of
leisure and recreation for the Moorish kings of Granada, and from here
you can enjoy wonderful views across the city.
You'll enjoy lunch at Restaurant H. Carmen, and then have some free time
to explore Granada on your own before returning back to your hotel.

Day 18 | Mar. 15, 2018 | COSTA DEL SOL— RONDA (D)
Today, pack your overnight bag and transfer by coach to Ronda, via
the coastline, for a spectacular two-night stay at the Parador Hotel.
Upon arrival in Ronda, drop off your luggage at the hotel then start
your city tour of this monumental town. The sites visited will include
the Don Bosco House, Santa Maria la Mayor church, and you will also
find through your walk in the city many 15th and 16th century Palaces.
Finally, enjoy a visit to Bodegas La Sangre, with wine tasting at a local
winery. Return to the Parador Hotel for check in.
This evening enjoy a welcome dinner with your group at the
hotel restaurant.
Accommodations: Parador Ronda
Address: Plaza España, s/n, 29400 Ronda, Malaga, Spain
Phone: +34 952 87 75 00

Day 19 | Mar. 16, 2018 | RONDA (B, L, D)
FULL-DAY WHITE VILLAGES TOUR: After breakfast, depart at 8:30 a.m.
for a full-day excursion of the Andalusian White Villages. Located
along the hills, known as Sierra de Cadiz, are a series of towns known
as pueblos blancos (white towns). Stops will be made in such towns as
Setenil de las Bodegas, Olvera and Acinipo for visits to Moorish
castles, churches and ruins of this region.
Enjoy a delightful lunch in a local restaurant in Grazalema, and
continue on the tour before the transfer back to the hotel.
Dinner is included at the hotel restaurant.

Day 20 | Mar. 17, 2018 | RONDA—COSTA DEL SOL (B, L)
After breakfast, check out and leave luggage stored in a private room
at the hotel. The morning tour of Ronda will start at 9:30 a.m. by
heading downhill to visit the ruins of the Arab baths, then crossing the
Old Bridge, and a visit to a bullring.
You will enjoy lunch at Abades Ronda Restaurant, which offers great
views of the gorge. After lunch, return back to the Parador hotel to
collect your luggage then proceed for the drive through the “orange
valley”, back to Costa Del Sol.
The following three excursions are included with the option to add
more excursions locally:

Mar. 20, 2018 | HALF-DAY EXCURSION TO MIJAS (D):
Meet at the hotel lobby for a 4 p.m. departure. This afternoon, you will
visit Mijas, situated on the edge of the mountains surrounded by pine
trees and facing the Mediterranean sea, 8 km from Fuengirola and the
Coast, and 428 m above sea level.
Mijas is a village full of history and culture that still conserves the
image of a traditional Andalusian village. Mijas is also called the
“Essence of Andalusia” where the flavour of the popular architecture
combines in its white houses with the barred windows full of flowers
and its narrow streets.
There are many places to visit by foot, including: the shrine of the
“Virgen de la Peña”, Parish Church, the Bullring, the auditorium and
the “Carromato (wagon) de Max”, a museum of miniatures. There are
alternatives to walking, such as the Mijas Burro Taxis (donkies) where,
for an extra cost, you can be carried in the traditional method through
the narrow streets. After your tour, you will enjoy dinner at a local
restaurant and return back to your hotel.

Mar. 22, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO GILBRALTAR (L):
Meet at the hotel lobby for a 9:00 a.m. departure. On this tour visit
Gilbraltar, a British Colony since 1713. It is often described as the
shopping centre of the Western Mediterranean, with a large range of
shops offering a vast selection of goods and where you will see the
most spectacular sights on the Rock.
St. Michael’s Cave. Situated at a height of approximately 300m above
sea level, this is one of Europe’s most dramatic natural grottoes, a
remarkable example of natural architecture. The cave consists of an
upper Hall connected by five passages, with drops of between 12 m
and 45 m to a smaller Hall decorated by stalactites and stalagmites.
The Ape’s Den. The Apes are tailless monkeys properly known as
Barbary Macaques. Roaming freely along the upper rock, these
endearing creatures will enchant you with their antics. They are
perhaps the best known of Gibraltar’s attractions.
We will stop for lunch at Restaurant le Square Café and will have some
free time to explore before returning back to your hotel.

Mar. 24, 2018 | FULL-DAY EXCURSION TO NERJA & FRIGILIANA (L):
Meet at the hotel lobby for a 9:00 a.m. departure. In the Eastern Coast
of Malaga Province, Frigiliana shines with mosaic-paved streets and
immaculate white houses. This beautiful village maintains a Morisco-
Mudejar centre, which has received numerous awards for its excellent
state of conservation. Taste the local sweet wine and enjoy free time
for strolling around.
A few kilometres from Frigiliana, you will find Nerja, a village that still
retains much of the character of its Moorish past, with its historic
centre housing the Balcon de Europa (Balcony of Europe). Formerly an
11th century castle, it is now a viewing point above the sea. To the side
of the Balcon de Europa is the 17th century El Salvador Church
constructed in Barroque-Mudejar style.
You will also visit the magnificent prehistoric caves known as the
“Underground Cathedral”, a unique example of natural architecture,
with stalactites and stalagmites that were formed over millions of years.
A delicious lunch will be served at Restaurant Servillano.

Day 29 | Mar. 27, 2018 | COSTA DEL SOL—MALAGA—TORONTO
Air Transat flight 253 departs Malaga at 12:50 p.m. arrives Montreal
at 2:55 p.m. connects to Air Transat flight 478 departs Montreal at
6:20 p.m. arrives Toronto 7:45 p.m.