Be picked up from the centrally-located meeting point in Malaga and sit back and relax on the air-conditioned drive to Setenil de las Bodegas where your will have free time to get some lunch and explore. Continue to the city of Ronda, for a guided tour of the historic center of Ronda. Stop at the New Bridge to enjoy the Tajo gorge and its panoramic view, visit the Bullring and the Bullfighting Museum. Ronda is one of the oldest towns in Spain and it is built on two separate cliffs which are connected by Spain's most famous bridge, the New Bridge, which was built in the 18th century. The tour guide will show you around Ronda, and you will have some free time to explore the town on your own as well. Take a walking tour in the romantic town center, with its churches, mini-palaces and Spain's oldest bullring. Return to your meeting point in Malaga at the end of your tour.

Discover the town that cured German poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s writer’s block. “I have searched everywhere for the ‘city of dreams,” he wrote, “and found it here, in Ronda”. Take in the same sights that inspired him on this walking tour from the Lady Goyesca Statue in the Alameda del Tajo garden, over the world-famous Puente Nuevo de Ronda to the old town and back. On the way, you’ll pass two breathtaking lookout points, the Mirador de Ronda and the Mirador de Aldehuela. As we leave the new town behind us and enter the old, you’ll visit Ronda’s former border at the top of Puerta de Almocábar, and quake in the boots of history’s soldiers as you imagine approaching armies. From there you’ll follow the old defensive wall to the Arab Baths and the Puente Viejo bridge, before making your way back over Puente Nuevo. The tour ends in front of Plaza de Toros, the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda, which was the country’s very first. On this tour, you can also look forward to: • Hearing about Centro de Interpretación del Puente Nuevo, the museum housed inside the bridge that was once a prison, a hotel, and even a tapas bar • Listening to traditional Spanish guitar and learning where you can go to hear live concerts • Taking in the Mondrágon palace and hearing about the people who lived there • Standing on the oldest bridge in Ronda • Finding out about La Casa del Rey Moro’s room of secrets and the Moorish Kings’ hidden gold I’ll also provide answers to some intriguing questions like: • What did Blas infante, the father of Spanish nationalism, do in Ronda? • Why is one particular Italian priest famous around here? • Who built Puente Nuevo? • Did Queen Isabella really visit Ronda? • When did the Christian conquerors arrive? • How important is bullfighting in Andalucia? Join me on this 75-minute stroll around one of Spain’s most striking towns, or take as long as you like to enjoy the sweeping views of the El Tajo gorge. By the end of the tour, you’ll be as inspired as Rainer Maria Rilke himself! Music credit: This tour is accompanied by the mesmerizing guitar of Paco Seco, a professional musician who began playing Flamenco at the age of seven. Paco studied flamenco and classical guitar, jazz, world and electronic music, and ethnic percussion. He has composed music for theater and musical productions. A Ronda local, Paco holds regular concerts in the beautiful Casa de Juan Bosco, on the Tajo gorge.

Board an air-conditioned bus in Costa del Sol and head to Ronda with your guide and enjoy a panoramic tour. See the Almocabar Gate, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, among others. Visit the Maestranza bullring on your own, one of the oldest ones in Spain and considered the cradle of traditional bullfighting. Home of the famous Goyesca bullfighting style, enjoy a visit to its museum and see its typical clothing. You will have leisure time to visit and to have lunch on your own. Meet your guide back again for the return trip to Costa del Sol.

Depart the Costa del Sol, and travel on a comfortable coach through the beautiful countryside of the white village of Ardales and Cuevas del Becerro. Continue to Setenil de las Bodegas, one of the most beautiful, original white villages in the province of Cadiz. Take advantage of some free time to enjoy this peculiar village, stop to enjoy a coffee, and visit the houses embedded under the rocks of the cliff. Next, you will arrive at the bus station in Ronda to continue the tour on foot and discover the city. See the incredible views from the Puente Nuevo, which crosses the Tajo River, and enjoy the old town, the museums, and the cathedral. You also have the option to visit the huge bullring of Ronda, the oldest in Spain. The entrance fee is not included, but there is time to visit it on your own. With free time to explore the city at your own pace and with the recommendations of your guide, you will not miss any relevant spots. After a full day touring these beautiful Spanish towns, you’ll return by coach to the Costa del Sol.

Have the opportunity to explore the passage of the Arabs through two of the most outstanding cities of Andalusia. Discover Ronda and its highlights and travel back in history in La Alhambra. Our first stop will be Ronda, in the province of Malaga. This city has its population beginnings with the Iberian settlements, dated back to 15th century. Later, Visigoths and Muslims consolidated Ronda as a strategic defense city. A sign of this is the worldwide known `Puente Nuevo´ bridge, the tallest bridge in the world, with 98 meters. This architectural work is also important because it connects the ancient and modern parts of the city, where the tour will take place. Our guide will also walk you through other landmarks, like the archaeological site of Arab baths, its large `Plaza de Toros´, and its incredible balcony overlooking the Alameda del Tajo, among others. You will feel like walking back in Arabic times. From here, we will get into our comfortable bus and head to Granada. When we arrive, you will have free time to enjoy the gastronomy of Granada. We recommend you taste the famous ´Tapas´ while you admire the historical and architectural center of the city! Here, you will be lucky to see the iconic Cathedral of Granada, while you walk around its picturesque streets. After the break, we will walk to Alhambra. This set of ancient palaces, fortresses and gardens, has been the residence of Nasrid and Castilian kings. Here, in a guided tour, you will learn about its historical importance and the expulsion of the Arab kingdom from the old kingdom of Castile in the year 1492. Included on the World Heritage List by UNESCO, it offers places like Medina, Palacio de Carlos V, Alcazaba and its well-known Generalife. You will feel like a Nasrid true king walking through the ancient complex of La Alhambra. After living this unique experience of traveling back in time, we will be back in Seville!

You will depart from Seville to begin the journey, driving through the Sevillian countryside, surrounded by wheat and beautiful sunflower fields. You will stop at the 'Castle of Las Aguzaderas' - an interesting medieval building located at the old border among Catholic and Moorish kingdoms. Then, continue through the mountains stopping at Zahara de la Sierra, on the top of a steep hill. Zahara is famous for its views and history.  Here, you will have time to wander around, have a cup of coffee and visit a small olive oil factory which makes one of the best olive oils in the region. On the way to Grazalema, you will go through the Nature Park Sierra de Grazalema. You will see a range of amazing landscapes over the provinces of Cadiz, Malaga and Seville, from 'Puerto de las Palomas' which is 1157 meters above sea level. Also, you will get the chance to witness the wildlife in its natural habitat. These mountains are home to the largest colony of Griffon vultures in Spain. Once in Grazalema, there will be time to have a nice meal, surrounded by white houses and colorful flowers.     After lunch, you will leave Grazalema and head to Ronda. On the way you will cross a very beautiful Mediterranean forest full of cork trees and oaks where up to the present day, locals still work with cattle (Iberian pigs, goats and cows) and produce honey, cork, aromatic spices and wood. After an exciting morning, you will reach Ronda, one of the oldest towns in the country. Ronda is unique for its nature and history. It is built on two separate cliffs and the town is connected by a famous bridge, known as 'The New Bridge' despite the fact that it was built in the 18th century. In Ronda, you will have free time to explore the town's beauty.

You will visit on the tour: - The most famous balcony. - The bullring area. - The walk of the bullfighters. - The commercial street of Ronda. - The new bridge. - The old town of the city. - Don Bosco's house. - Palace of Mondragon. - Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor

Departs from the Costa del Sol, and travel on a comfortable coach through the beautiful countryside, meanwhile the guide will explain the program of the rest of the day and some history of the landscape and towns on the road. Arriving Ronda you will have a city tour with a local guide, where you will discover the most interesting spots of the city and enjoy the incredible views from the Puente Nuevo, which crosses the Tajo River, you will also visit the old town, the museums, and the cathedral. In this tour is included the tickets to visit the huge bullring of Ronda, the oldest in Spain, after 1:30 h of visit you will have almost 2h and 30 min of free time to lunch and explore this beautiful city by your own At the time previously established by our guide we will meet at the meeting point to get on the road.

Start your trip from Seville accompanied by your guide and head first to see the medieval Aguzaderas Castle in El Coronil, an ancient fortification belonging to the Islamic period on the Iberian Peninsula.   Continue onwards to visit the village of Zahara de la Sierra, one of the most picturesque white villages in the province of Cádiz, where you’ll enjoy a pleasant walking tour to see its narrow streets and awesome views of its natural surroundings. Next, visit an original oil mill where your guide will explain the traditional process making olive oil and you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a small tasting of the produce.   Then, drive through the wonderful landscape of Sierra de Grazalema, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977. Continue to the village of Grazalema where you’ll have a break for lunch to discover the local gastronomy followed by some free time to explore the small city and its characteristic white buildings.   Finally, drive through the mountains to reach the beautiful city of Ronda where the guide will show you the most important attractions of the town including the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) and Alameda Gardens. At the end of the day, arrive at your 4-star hotel to rest and relax for the evening. The next day after breakfast, you can discover the city of Ronda by yourself before meeting the guide around 5:30 PM to return to Seville.

This day trip will depart from your hotel or apartment in Malaga or Marbella. Admire scenic views of the Andalusian countryside on the drive to Ronda. On arrival, see the dramatic El Tajo gorge, an iconic natural landmark that divides the town into old and new districts. Your guide Thomas or Peter will explain the history of Ronda, its gastronomy and customs. You can take photographs of the connecting Puente Nuevo bridge and then set out to explore the town with your guide. Wander through the atmospheric Plaza de España and visit the sacred buildings of the Church of St Mary the Elder and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Learn about the town’s rich historical heritage from your guide before walking to Plaza de Toros, the oldest bullring in Spain. Visit the museum to see exhibits that eloquently describe Spanish bullfighting traditions and see framed photographs of famous bullfight fans like Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway. Cross the gorge and enter the Moorish part of the city. Here you can truly appreciate the rugged and beautiful landscape. There are many attractions worth visiting in Ronda. The Arab Baths, built at the end of the 13th century, are the best preserved in Spain. The old wall and gate to the city give a unique glimpse into Ronda´s Islamic past. The Palacio de Mondragon houses the municipal museum and has some spectacular gardens. The Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens) should not be missed as they are located on ledges over the Tajo and offer spectacular views of the countryside and city. Spend the rest of your time in Ronda exploring at your leisure (you will have time for lunch) and then return to your hotel, and accommodation.