Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
Your trip starts with an airport transfer to the hotel where you'll have time to get settled and freshen up. By evening, you're transferred to Plaza Mayor and La Latina to try some tapas and explore the neighborhood's dining scene.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor and La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisine available)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor La Latina - Day 2
Madrid
This morning involves a guided tour through central Madrid hitting major sites like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. After that, you'll head to Retiro Park and check out Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The afternoon is yours to explore however you'd like before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid including Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor
- Visit Retiro Park and see the lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Real Madrid)
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 3
Madrid to Barcelona
You'll leave Madrid and travel through Castile into Aragon. There's a stop in Zaragoza to see the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, then you continue on to Poblet Abbey, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval monasteries. By evening you'll arrive in Barcelona.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza
- Visit Poblet Abbey (medieval monastery)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Poblet Abbey - Day 4
Barcelona
Start with a panoramic tour of Barcelona that covers the city's modernist architecture and major landmarks including the Ramblas. You'll have free time in the afternoon to wander around on your own. Later, head to Maremagnum where there are waterfront restaurants if you want dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Dinner at various restaurants at Maremagnum
Landmarks/POIs Ramblas Maremagnum Plaza de Colón - Day 5
Barcelona to Valencia
Travel south along the coast with a stop in Peniscola, a walled medieval town with beaches. From there, continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime. There's a guided tour of the historic port city, then free time to explore. A traditional local dinner is included this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner (Traditional local dinner)
Included Activities
- Stop and explore Peniscola medieval walled city
- Guided tour of Valencia with local guide
- Traditional local dinner
Landmarks/POIs Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences - Day 6
Valencia to Granada
Head to Alicante for a coastal walk along the shore. After lunch, travel inland to the Murcia region and visit Caravaca de la Cruz, a Holy City where you'll take a tourist train ride up to the historic area. You'll finish the day in Granada with dinner provided.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Leisurely walk along Alicante coast
- Visit Caravaca de la Cruz
- Tourist train ride to historic area of Caravaca de la Cruz
Landmarks/POIs Alicante Caravaca de la Cruz - Day 7
Granada
This day is devoted to Granada. If your tour includes Alhambra access, you'll spend time exploring the palace and its Generalife Gardens. The afternoon is free to wander the city and visit the cathedral where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens (if included with tour)
Optional Activities
- Visit Granada Cathedral and see tombs of the Catholic Monarchs
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Granada Cathedral - Day 8
Granada to Seville
Leave Granada heading toward the Costa del Sol. First stop is Málaga for a walk through the historic area and the Picasso Museum district. Continue along the coast to Puerto Banús in Marbella, then cut through mountain roads to reach Ronda, a white town perched on a clifftop. End in Seville with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Málaga historic district
- Stop at Puerto Banús in Marbella
- Visit Ronda
Landmarks/POIs Málaga Cathedral Picasso Museum Puerto Banús Ronda - Day 9
Seville
A city tour of Seville takes in the cathedral with its famous Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and neighborhoods like Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, there's a relaxing boat ride on the river with views of the city. If interested, you can attend a flamenco show later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville including cathedral with Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, and neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Flamenco tablao show in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana - Day 10
Seville to Madrid
Leave Seville and head toward Córdoba through the Guadalquivir Valley. See the Mosque-Cathedral and walk through the Jewish Quarter with its narrow streets and flower-filled courtyards. After lunch, drive to Consuegra to see 12 giant windmills beside a castle overlooking the La Mancha plains, then visit the Rucio Mill before returning to Madrid.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
- Explore the Jewish Quarter in Córdoba
- Visit Rucio Mill in Consuegra
Landmarks/POIs Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter Consuegra Windmills Rucio Mill - Day 11
Madrid
After breakfast, your tour concludes here, leaving you with memories of your time across Spain.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
