Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid early morning and head to your hotel to settle in. Once you've had time to rest and get acclimated, a professional guide takes you through the old quarter, walking you through narrow streets and historic plazas before finishing at a traditional tavern for drinks and conversation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Madrid's old section
- Visit to a traditional tavern
Landmarks/POIs Madrid Old Section - Day 2
Madrid
This morning you'll spend time at El Prado Museum, then walk over to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor to see these central landmarks. By afternoon the day is yours to spend however you like, whether that's grabbing lunch at a cafe, shopping, or just wandering around neighborhoods that catch your eye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to El Prado Museum
- Visit to Puerta del Sol
- Visit to Plaza Mayor
Landmarks/POIs El Prado Museum Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor - Day 3
Madrid to Barcelona
You'll travel from Madrid toward Barcelona, stopping in Zaragoza (the capital of Aragon province) along the way to break up the journey. From there you'll head into the Catalan region, arriving in Barcelona in time for dinner at a local restaurant where you can try regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local eatery)
Included Activities
- Visit to Zaragoza
- Explore of Catalan region
Landmarks/POIs Zaragoza - Day 4
Barcelona
Barcelona's historic quarter keeps you busy this morning as you check out Barri Gothic, walk down Las Ramblas, and see Manzana de la Discordia with its distinctive modernist buildings. You'll have lunch somewhere downtown, then the rest of the day opens up for you to explore whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch downtown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Barri Gothic
- Visit to Las Ramblas
- Visit to Manzana de la Discordia
- Lunch downtown
Landmarks/POIs Barri Gothic Las Ramblas Manzana de la Discordia - Day 5
Barcelona to Alicante
You'll travel along the Mediterranean coast today, stopping in small villages and fishermen's ports to get a feel for coastal life. The drive is pleasant with water views, and you'll arrive in Alicante by evening for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel along Mediterranean shoreline
- Visit to villages and fishermen's ports
- Day 6
Alicante to Granada
Heading inland, you'll travel through Murcia and stop in Lorca, a town with character and history, then continue to Guadix to see the whitewashed village. Later you'll reach Granada where a guide takes you through the basics of the city layout, then you'll have dinner and settle in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Murcia
- Visit to Lorca
- Visit to Guadix
- Orientation tour of Granada
Landmarks/POIs Murcia Lorca Guadix - Day 7
Granada
Your morning is spent at the Alhambra, the famous Moorish palace, where you'll see intricate tilework and architecture, then walk through the Generalife Gardens with their fountains and terraces. After lunch in the city center, the afternoon and evening are yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch downtown)
Included Activities
- Visit to Alhambra palace
- Visit to Generalife Gardens
- Lunch downtown
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 8
Granada to Gibraltar
You'll drive through the Sierra Nevada mountains today, descending toward the coast and the Costa del Sol. Along the way you'll pass small villages and see historical spots, eventually arriving in Gibraltar for dinner and an overnight stay on the famous rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Sierra Nevada
- Visit to small villages
- Visit to historical highlights
Landmarks/POIs Sierra Nevada Costa del Sol - Day 9
Gibraltar to Cadiz
This morning you'll walk around the Rock of Gibraltar, taking in views and exploring the main attractions. Then you'll head to Cadiz, stopping in Tarifa on the way, a town where the Atlantic and Mediterranean meet and where you can see Africa across the strait.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rock of Gibraltar
- Visit to notable Andalusian villages
- Visit to Tarifa
Optional Activities
- Optional day excursion to Tangier in Morocco
Landmarks/POIs Rock of Gibraltar Tarifa - Day 10
Pueblos Blancos
You'll spend the day exploring the white villages of the Pueblos Blancos triangle, focusing on Ronda and the surrounding areas. The villages have whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, and views that really show off what makes Andalucia special in terms of both landscape and local character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pueblos Blancos
- Visit to Ronda
- Explore surrounding villages
Landmarks/POIs Ronda - Day 11
Cadiz to Jerez
Cadiz gets your attention first, being one of Europe's oldest cities with roots going back to 1100 BC as a Phoenician trading post. From there you'll drive through Europe's largest national park, which is known for its wildlife, then continue to Jerez, where Spanish brandy is produced and you can see how it's made.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Cadiz
- Drive through national park for wildlife viewing
- Visit to Jerez
Landmarks/POIs Cadiz Jerez - Day 12
Seville
Seville takes up your whole day as you wander through this Moorish city, seeing its architecture, art, and cultural heritage. There's plenty to see whether you're interested in churches, palaces, or just the feel of the old neighborhoods and plazas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Seville
Landmarks/POIs Seville - Day 13
Seville to Toledo
You'll travel north in the morning to Cordoba, spending time there on a city tour and having lunch to try local food. Then you'll continue on to Toledo, which sits on a hill and served as Spain's artistic center, arriving later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Cordoba)
Included Activities
- City tour of Cordoba
- Lunch in Cordoba
Landmarks/POIs Cordoba Toledo - Day 14
Toledo
Toledo shows you its layers of history today as you explore the city's arts and crafts heritage. You'll see the Cathedral with its Baroque design, visit churches like Santo Domingo and San Juan de los Reyes, check out the Alcazar fortress, and walk through areas that appear in El Greco paintings, getting a sense of the different cultures that have left their mark here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to La Mudejar Puerta del Sol
- Visit to Toledo Cathedral
- Visit to Santo Domingo
- Visit to Santa Maria la Blanca
- Visit to San Juan de los Reyes
- Visit to Alcazar
- Sightseeing of other notable sites
Landmarks/POIs La Mudejar Puerta del Sol Toledo Cathedral Santo Domingo Santa Maria la Blanca San Juan de los Reyes Alcazar - Day 15
Toledo to Madrid
You'll head to Madrid airport this morning to catch your flight to your next destination, wrapping up your time in Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
