Andalucia, Spain

Would it help if you tell her that the palaces are art, not history? They're quite impressive in any category and real masterpieces of handcraft.

Thanks for your suggestion. She is probably tired of any architecture after seeing Istanbul several times, Munich once, and Barcelona once. She prefers eating the local food and experiencing the back street shops and culture, rather standing in line to visit a museum or a palace. She is looking to enjoy her time rather driving to major tourist sites like the Alhambra in Granada and then traveling to Cordoba and Seville. Thanks again.

She might enjoy time in Old Town Marbella.

You might also get in touch with Emily at South Ole Spain Tours. Tell her what you are trying to accomplish, that you will have 4 days, and see if she can help you out. She can arrange wine tastings, olive grove tours, etc., and she likely would know where there are craft artists, etc.

Emily is an American who fell in love with Spain, now lives there and runs South Ole Spain Tours. While she offers group tours, she also designs custom packages or experiences. Her prices are very reasonable, her organization and follow-up is incredible.

We used her company for a one-day journey (private driver) from Granada, to Ronda (time to explore and lunch), to Gibraltar (with a fabulous private guided tour), and then on to Marbella, where we stayed overnight.

Here's her web site:

http://www.southolespaintours.com/

And, here are reviews on Trip Advisor:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187437-d2302101-Reviews-South_Ole_Spain_Tours_Day_Tours-Estepona_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andaluc.html

Margaret
Thanks for your suggestion. We will consider your advice.
David

Day 1. (late pm) Train from Malaga to Córdoba (2nts)
Day 3. (early am) Train from Córdoba to Sevilla (2nts)
Day 5. Depart from Sevilla