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12-Day Family Adventure through Spain

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Trip Overview

Welcome to Spain! A family-friendly destination with excellent transport, accommodation, food, and an extraordinary range of attractions that appeal to young and all! 

With a culture that revolves around family and children, kids are made welcome at all restaurants, as well as at bars, and the majority of hotels, Spain is most definitely the quintessential family-friendly destination.  

Active kids will enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, and swimming while those who wish to explore Spain differently, will be delighted by the abundance of art, history and culture. There are horses to ride, flamenco dresses to admire, natural pools to swim in and impressive wildlife to track down. Everything to make your family holiday to Spain unforgettable!

This itinerary offers a wonderful overview of the abundance of family-friendly activities available in our beautiful country!
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Beach & Sea
Adventure
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking
Diving

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Madrid

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Welcome to Madrid

Upon arrival at Madrid's airport, a private transfer will take you to your hotel in the city center. You'll have the rest of the day free for you and your family to rest and recover from your flight. You could also take this opportunity to get acquainted with this cosmopolitan city and its vibrant atmosphere. You'll be provided with good recommendations for places to eat, drink and tips for city walks or any entertainment/events happening during your travel dates.

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Madrid

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

A Taste of Madrid

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A Taste of Madrid

Start the day off right with a fun and dynamic, family-friendly gastronomic journey through Spain's capital and explore its beautiful historic centre's main sights. This tour will keep your children engaged throughout with stories from Spain's extensive history which is filled with explorers, royals, knights, artists, and more! This exciting day continues with an interactive tour of the Prado Museum where your children's curiosity and visual memory will be stimulated through a fun treasure hunt!

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

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    Activities

    Madrid Food Tour for Kids

    Prado Museum Guided Tour for Kids

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Discovering Toledo

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Discovering Toledo

You'll head to Toledo, known as the “city of the three cultures", on the way you'll be stopping at the most wonderful viewpoints. You'll then enjoy a walking tour of the historic centre which will include a visit of the cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the El Tránsito Synagogue and San Juan de Los Reyes Monastery, one of the most beautiful monasteries in Toledo. Before heading back to Madrid, why not add a jolt of adrenaline to your day and ride Europe's longest urban zipline?

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    Accommodation

    VP Jardín de Recoletos4 star

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    Activities

    Toledo Day Trip from Madrid

    Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

    Ziplining in ToledoRequest to Book: AU$ 44 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Toledo

Day 4

Don Quixote’s Windmills & Cordoba

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Don Quixote’s Windmills & Cordoba

Discover the fascinating windmills of Consuegra and its beautiful castle and let yourself be enchanted by this unique landscape which inspired one of Spain's great writers, Miguel de Cervantes, for his epic novel, Don Quijote de La Mancha; widely regarded as a fundamental piece of modern Western literature. Then, in Cordoba, get immersed in one of Andalusia's many passions by attending a magical and unique equestrian show at the emblematic Royal Stables, the birthplace of the Andalusian horse.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de la Juderia4 star

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    Activities

    Explore Consuegra

    Andalusian Equestrian Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid to Consuegra

    Private Driver from Consuegra to Córdoba

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Consuegra

    Córdoba

Day 5

Olive Oil Tasting & Cooking Experience

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Olive Oil Tasting & Cooking Experience

This wonderful day in the heart of Andalusia's iconic countryside starts with a visit to a family-run olive oil mill where you'll uncover the secrets of the so-called "liquid gold". Then it's on to a quaint and charming typically Spanish countryside family winery where you'll learn about the region's wines while you prepare a local speciality; Salmorejo and a national staple; the famed Paella. This day of adventure ends with you enjoying the food you prepared while admiring the beautiful views.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de la Juderia4 star

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    Activities

    Montilla Olive Oil & Cooking Experience

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

    Montilla

Day 6

Moorish Castles & Roman Ruins

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Moorish Castles & Roman Ruins

On the way to Sevilla, take a trip back in time into the Middle Ages at the Castillo de Almodovar! The towers, dungeons and hexagonal chapel will give you a first-hand view of the roots of Andalusian history. Then it's on to Andalusia's "shining star", Carmona, a small picturesque town that has burst beyond its ancient walls, most of which are still standing! This exciting day ends in song and dance with an electrifying flamenco show on the charming patio of a historic building.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de El Arenal4 star

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    Activities

    Almodóvar del Río Castle

    Sevilla Flamenco Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Córdoba to Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

    Almodóvar del Río

    Seville

Day 7

Exploring Sevilla by Bike

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Exploring Sevilla by Bike

You will explore the charming town of Seville from two unique angles. First, on an electric bike which will allow you to visit places impossible to get to by bus or car and which would take much longer (and would be much more tiring) on foot. Then, board a boat on the Guadalquivir for a cruise that offers unbeatable views of the city where Cristopher Columbus first set sail on his journey to the New World!

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de El Arenal4 star

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    Activities

    Sevilla Bike Tour

    Free Time in SevilleOptional Activity

    Kayaking on the Guadalquivir RiverOptional Activity: AU$ 220 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 8

Ronda & Surroundings

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Ronda & Surroundings

Explore the beautiful and breathtaking city of Ronda. Then, you'll have the choice between an adrenaline-filled afternoon exploring the Ronda countryside on a buggy or a more relaxed pace with a visit a family-run stable located within the protected area of Tambor del Llano part of the Grazalema Natural Park and spend the morning outdoors exploring the lovely countryside on horse-back.

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    Accommodation

    Las Casas de El Arenal4 star

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    Activities

    Ronda City Tour: AU$ 220 per person

    Ronda Buggy Off-RoadingOptional Activity

    Horseback Riding in the Grazalema Natural ParkOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Ronda

Day 9

Surf or Turf On the Way to the Coast

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Surf or Turf On the Way to the Coast

On the way to the coast, you will have the option of hiking the El Caminito Del Rey, an impressive walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in El Chorro and considered to be one of the most beautiful natural spots in the Malaga Mountains. Otherwise, head directly to the Mediterannean for some sea kayaking along the coast!

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    Accommodation

    Parador de Nerja4 star

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    Activities

    Caminito Del Rey HikeOptional Activity

    Nerja Group KayakingOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Seville to Nerja

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Andalusia

    Nerja

Day 10

Free Day in Nerja

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Free Day in Nerja

Today, spend the day with the family at the beach. Should you be interested, you could go snorkelling to discover the underwater world of the Mediterranean. You could also go kayaking to discover the many waterfalls around this part of the coast. Finally, you could get away from the coast and explore Nerja's famed caves which stretch for almost 5km and are some of Spain's major attractions. Your visit to the Nerja Caves would be followed by the charming white village of Frigiliana.

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    Accommodation

    Parador de Nerja4 star

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    Activities

    Nerja BeachesOptional Activity

    Nerja SnorkellingOptional Activity: AU$ 55 per person

    Nerja, Caves & Frigiliana Day TourOptional Activity: AU$ 132 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nerja

Day 11

Day Trip to Granada & Fly to Madrid

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Day Trip to Granada & Fly to Madrid

Today, you will head to Granada where you will discover one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture: the magnificent Moorish Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens. Alhambra Palace is the crown jewel of Spanish architecture. You will spend most of the day here before taking your afternoon flight to Madrid where you will stay by the airport.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Nuevo Boston4 star

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    Activities

    Granada Day Trip

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nerja - Costa del Sol to Granada

    Private Driver from Granada to Federico García Lorca Granada Airport

    Plane from Granada to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nerja

    Granada

    Madrid

Day 12

Hasta Luego!

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Hasta Luego!

This will be the last day of your family holiday to Spain. Your hotel offers a free shuttle bus so you and your family can get to the airport without any stress. We hope to see you soon!

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    Transportations

    Bus from Hotel Nuevo Boston to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 3 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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