Cynthia Seitz

Seitz Travel LLC

Malaguenos Heritage Tour 2025


Live like a local in the places of your Malaguenos ancestors!


Experience the your ancestral homeland of Malaga, Spain like locals on this once in a lifetime trip curated especially for the Malaguenos of Louisiana.

 
Embark on a thrilling journey back to your roots with our exclusive trip to Malaga, Spain, tailored specifically for the Malaguenos of Louisiana! Dive into the rich culture of your ancestral homeland, explore the stunning landscapes, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with your heritage in a truly immersive way.
 
 

What's included in this trip:

  • 10 nights stay at Hotel Cortijo Chico in Alhaurin De La Torre
  • 10 breakfasts and 10 dinners
  • Paella cooking class
  • Special foodie stops to eat chocolate and churros; Spanish tapas; and pininos
  • A local English speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance to all excursions listed on the itinerary
 
 

What's not included:

  1. Flights
  2. Travel Insurance
  3. Gratuities for tour guides, bus drivers, etc. (suggested $10 per day for tour guide, $5 per day for driver) 
  4. Items of personal nature
  5. Airport transfers
  6. Lunches unless specifically mentioned as being included.
  7. Alcoholic beverages
  8. Any excursions recommended by the tour guide
  9. Any excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
 
 

Itinerary:

  • Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Overnight Flight to Málaga, Spain.
  • Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Bienvenido a Málaga Welcome to Málaga. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by your tour guide José Manuel De Molina. Tonight, you will have dinner at the hotel. You will use this day as a day to rest and recover from jetlag in preparation to begin your wonderful journey discovering your ancestral homeland.
  • Monday, June 30, 2025 - An intro to the Alhaurin De La Torre! Delight yourself with a Malagueños treat of chocolate and churros followed by a reception with the Mayor of Alhaurin de la Torre. After a visit with the mayor, you will enjoy another culinary experience at the best tapas restaurant in Alhaurin de la Torre for snacks and world renown Iberian Ham. Afterwards, you will take a walking tour of Alhaurin De La Torre, stop for a photo op at New Iberia Avenue and return to the hotel for dinner.
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Walking in their footsteps Walk in their footsteps in Málaga, the hometown of many of our ancestors. In Málaga, you will visit the harbor where your ancestors left Málaga for Louisiana, never to return again. You will meet with genealogists at the archives to learn more about your Malagueños history and visit churches where your ancestors worshipped as well as the church where Picasso was baptized and see the home where he was born.
  • Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Day trip to Ronda, Spain Visit the beautiful El Camino Del Rey, “The Pathway of the Kings”. After visiting for a while and taking pictures, you will be on your way to Ronda. You will stop to eat at a place only locals know for coffee and local delicacies. You will continue on to Ronda to visit town famous for its bullfighting ring where you will learn about the famous “Romero” bullfighter. You will see the famous Roman bridge and enjoy the view of the whitewashed homes on the mountainside.
  • Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Day trip to Granada On the way to Granada you will stop to visit the town of Santa Fe, which is famous for two things, it’s Pius IX (pinionos) cakes and that it is the place where Christopher Columbus met with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to sign the contract commissioning him for his trip in which he discovered America. Once in Granada you will take a walking tour and visit the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and visit the famous Alhambra Palace.
  • Friday , July 4, 2025 -Celebrate the 4th of July Today, you celebrate the 4th of July with the people of Malaga as we walk in the Bernardo Galvez parade as honored guests.
  • Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Learn to cook Paella and experience the Battle of Pensacola Reinactment Live and in Person!  Learn to cook paella just like Malagueños grandmothers made it at a paella cooking workshop. You will be a shoe in to win the paella cooking contest next year at the Spanish Festival !! In the afternoon you will take a drive up into the mountains to visit Marcharaviaya, Spain, the birthplace of Bernardo Galvez who commissioned the San Joseff and to aid Spain to fight against the British in the American Revolution.
  • Sunday, July 6, 2025 - Beautiful Cadiz on the Ocean Visit the beautiful city of Cadiz where your Malagueños ancestors stopped to pick up supplies for their long trip to Louisiana. Visit the church and the marketplaces of the old city center. Monday, July 7, 2025 - Historic Seville Take a day trip to Seville, Spain, the capital of Andalucía. You will visit Seville’s famous church and learn about the history of Flamenco dance. Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel.
  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – Visit the Rock of Gibraltar Today, you visit the renowned Rock of Gibraltar where your ancestors passed by on their way to Louisiana.
  • Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Adiós Málaga Today you will return home.
 
 

Cancellation policy:

Once reservations have been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email  your cancellation request to cynthia@seitztravel.com with your invoice number, full name, and date of  travel. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours, please call 985-991-6178 to ensure  your information was received.  

All payments made to Seitz Travel LLC are non-refundable and non-transferable.  It is strongly advised that you purchase travel insurance offered during the booking process in order to protect your vacation purchase.

Available Packages

Malaguenos Heritage Tour - Booking Occupancy
Available until March 28, 2025

$5,595.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

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Embark on a thrilling journey back to your roots with our exclusive trip to Malaga, Spain, tailored specifically for the Malaguenos of Louisiana! Dive into the rich culture of your ancestral homeland, explore the stunning landscapes, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with your heritage in a truly immersive way.