Day 1:  Depart USA
We depart New York this afternoon for an overnight flight to beautiful southern Spain.  We will enjoy various meals and service while in flight.

Day 2:  Arrive in Malaga
We arrive in Malaga, known as the “City of the Mediterranean Sun”.  Malaga is famous for the great beaches of nearby Costa del Sol as well the birthplace of Picasso.  We will enjoy an orientation tour of Malaga en route to our first class hotel.  After checking into our hotel, we will have free time this afternoon to rest and explore Malaga on our own before meeting as a group for a special welcome dinner.

Day 3:  Malaga
After our hot buffet breakfast we will enjoy a morning tour of Malaga.  We will visit the Malaga Cathedral which is one of the four most important Cathedrals in Spain.  We continue our morning tour of Malaga to as we visit Old Town.  Old Town offers tiny streets leading to the market area.  Worth a visit for any tourist, the market hall with its impressive marble entrance displays some of what the city has to offer to include fresh fish, flowers, vegetables and seafood all sold by local vendors.  Our tour will end in Old Town where there are many choices of nice restaurants choose from for lunch.  Our afternoon and evening will be at leisure to explore on our own or visit the beach or visit the Picasso Museum and birthplace.

Day 4:  Free Day or Optional Morocco and Rock of Gibraltar     $150.00 per person
Today will be free to explore on your own or take an optional tour to Tangier, Morocco with time to view the Rock of Gibraltar.  We will depart from our hotel early this morning in time to catch a ferry to Morocco.  While on our ferry we will have ample time to take pictures and view the famous Rock of Gibraltar rising hundreds of feet into the sky.  The Rock of Gibraltar is located at the entrance of the Mediterranean. Its strategic location and history have made it an international symbol of solidity and strength.  Tangier lies at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of the oldest cities in Morocco.  Tangier has been occupied by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Spanish and the Portuguese but still retains its faded mongrel charm - not entirely Moroccan, European or African but a heady mix of all three.  We will enjoy a tour of Tangier with time to visit the old world bazaars still intact in the form of the Grand Socco with its makeshift shops, snake charmers, musicians and storytellers.  We will return by ferry to Malaga this evening.

Day 5:  Free Day or Optional tour to Ronda and Mijas            $65.00 per person
Today will be a free day to enjoy the Costa del Sol or take part in an optional excursion to Ronda and Mijas.  The town of Ronda is one of the most popular tourist destinations in southern Spain as it stands on a towering plateau and is divided in two by a plunging river gorge known as El Tajo.  Ronda is the home to modern bullfighting and it is here that we will enjoy a guided tour of the Spanish Bullfighting Museum.  We will also take time in Ronda to visit the Arab Baths which are considered one of the best preserved in Europe.   Our last stop on today’s excursion is the quaint typical Andalusian village of Mijas.  We will enjoy a walking tour of Mijas as we take time to view the beautiful coastal plains. Mijas is also known for its artisans who make baskets and plates with "esparto" and miniature figurines made out with matches.  We will return to Malaga for an evening at leisure.

Day 6:  Free Day or Optional Excursion to Seville                     $65.00 per person
After breakfast our day will be free or you can choose to take a full day optional tour to Seville.  For all its important monuments and fascinating history, Seville is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is striking for its vitality. It is the largest town in Southern Spain, the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro.  In Seville our tour guide will walk us through the old city as we enjoy a guided entrance to the Cathedral and the Giralda tower.  We will also not want to miss the Santa Cruz quarter for time to explore the cramped streets, flowered balconies and richly decorated façade which all share the true character of this city.  We will return to Malaga this evening.

Day 7:  Free Day or Optional Excursion to Cordoba                 $65.00 per person
We enjoy our last day in Spain for some last minute sightseeing and shopping on our own or choose an optional full day tour to Cordoba.  An impressive and surprising Cordoba presents itself to today's visitors as impressive and surprising was its past. Not many know that in 11th century it was one of the most important capitals in Europe. People of the most different cultures and religions - Jews, Muslims and Christians - were living peacefully together, and important philosophers, scientists and artists emerged from here.  Knowing about Cordoba's cultural background you will certainly find interesting additional aspects when visiting its great monuments.  The highlight of Cordoba is the Mezquita which is the third largest Arabian Mosque in the world and described by some as the most beautiful and original building in all of Spain.  We will return to Malaga this evening and enjoy a special farewell dinner together.

Day 8:  Return to USA
This morning we say goodbye to beautiful southern Spain and transfer to the Malaga airport for our return flights to the USA.

Optional 2 Day Barcelona Extension

Day 8:  Malaga to Barcelona
This morning we will be transferred to the Malaga airport and fly to Barcelona.  Barcelona is Spain's most modern, outward-looking and cosmopolitan city. It's a major Mediterranean port, the prosperous capital of Catalonia and one of Europe's most dynamic regions.  Upon our arrival in Barcelona we will be met by our Pilgrim Tours representative and enjoy an orientation tour en route to our hotel.  This afternoon you can choose to take a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona or explore on your own.

Day 9:  Free Day or Barcelona Touring
After breakfast your day is yours to explore Barcelona on your own or take enjoy an optional morning tour.  Our morning tour will feature the Columbus Monument, the elegant tree lined Ramblas and Plaza de Cataluna, historic buildings along the Paseo de Gracia, the Church of the Holy Family, a panoramic view of the city and harbor from Monjuich Hill and a visit to the cathedral of Santa Eulalia.  Our afternoon will be at leisure to explore and shop.  Make sure you enjoy dinner at a local Catalonian restaurant.

Day 10:  Return to USA
After breakfast we will say goodbye to Spain and transfer to the Barcelona airport for our return flights to the USA.