Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get picked up at the airport for transfer to your hotel. A welcome meeting starts at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner featuring local tapas. If your flight gets in early, the Museo del Prado or Museo Reina Sofia are both worth checking out before the evening kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Madrid's famous tapas)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Madrid's famous tapas
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo del Prado
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia to see works by Picasso and Dali
Landmarks/POIs Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofia - Day 2
Madrid
Join a guided walk through Madrid's center, stopping at Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Royal Palace. After grabbing coffee at a local cafe, the afternoon is free to relax or keep exploring. The Paseo del Arte museums (Museo del Prado, Museo Reina Sofia, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza) are solid options if you want more art.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Madrid city centre including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Royal Palace
Optional Activities
- Visit Museo del Prado
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia
- Visit Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Explore Paseo del Arte
- Visit Royal Palace - EUR14
Landmarks/POIs Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Royal Palace Paseo del Arte Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofia Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - Day 3
Madrid to Seville
Head out on the high-speed train to Seville this morning. Your accommodation is a family-run boutique hotel spread across 27 Sevillian cottages with patios and corridors. Later tonight, catch a live flamenco show, the traditional Spanish dance with deep roots in this city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Evening flamenco show
- Day 4
Seville
Walk through Seville's narrow streets with a local expert, wandering past hidden squares with orange trees and flower-filled patios. Visit the Alcazar, a grand royal palace still used by the Spanish Royal Family. The rest of the afternoon is yours, with the Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral as options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Seville with local expert
- Visit to Alcazar of Seville
Optional Activities
- Visit Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral - EUR12
Landmarks/POIs Alcazar of Seville Giralda Tower Seville Cathedral - Day 5
Seville to Cordoba
Travel to Cordoba, where Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures blend in the architecture and food. See the Mezquita, a mosque-turned-cathedral with a church now built inside it. A guided tour walks you through charming quarters and Islamic architecture hidden around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mezquita and Cordoba city with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Mezquita - Day 6
Cordoba to Granada
Leave Cordoba heading to Granada. Along the way, stop at a family-run olive oil mill where the owner walks you through production and lets you taste olives, olive marmalade, olive paste, and wine. Once in Granada, explore the dining and drinking scene with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Olive oil mill visit and tasting
- Day 7
Granada
Start with an orientation walk led by your leader covering Granada's history and Islamic influences. Spend time exploring on your own, perhaps stopping at a teahouse for Moorish pastries. Afternoon brings a tour of the Alhambra and its gardens. After dinner, return to the Alhambra after dark to see the Nasrid Palaces when fewer crowds are around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Granada orientation walk with leader
- Alhambra Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens tour
- Nasrid Palaces night tour with expert guide
- Dinner at restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Alhambra Nasrid Palaces - Day 8
Granada to Valencia
Travel from Granada to Valencia, passing through Elche where you'll walk the historic quarter mixing Muslim history and Baroque style. Check out one of Europe's largest palm groves, started by the Phoenicians and expanded by the Arabs. Later, explore Valencia's Old Town with 2000 years of Roman, Muslim, and Christian history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Elche Palm Tree Grove - Day 9
Valencia
A local guide leads you through Valencia, sharing stories about the Puertas de Serrano, town hall, and cathedral. Visit the central market and Silk Exchange. Try horchata, Valencia's signature drink, and have paella for lunch. The rest is yours to explore, with the City of Arts and Science or local cafes as options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Paella lunch)
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide of Valencia historical sites
- Visit to central market
- Visit to Silk Exchange building
- Paella lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit City of Arts and Science
- Valencia Cathedral - EUR9
- Miguelete Tower - EUR2
- Valencian Institute of Modern Art - EUR6
- Fallas Museum - EUR2
Landmarks/POIs Puertas de Serrano Valencia Cathedral City of Arts and Science - Day 10
Valencia to Barcelona
After breakfast, head to Barcelona, the final stop. Check in and then see La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Gaudi's ongoing construction project that's been developed for decades. Later, join your group for a farewell dinner with Catalan specialties like olives, pickled garlic, Iberico pork loin, local cheeses, and olive oil desserts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with Catalan specialties including olives, pickled garlic, lomo Iberico de Bellotta, Catalan cheeses, olive oil and sweet desserts)
Included Activities
- Visit to La Sagrada Familia Cathedral
- Dinner at local restaurant with Catalan specialties
Optional Activities
- Barcelona Museum of City History - EUR7
- Picasso Museum - EUR14
- National Art Museum of Catalonia - EUR12
- Casa Batllo - EUR29 (advance booking required)
- Old Santa Creu Hospital - EUR16
- Museum of Gaudi - EUR6
- Guell Palace - EUR12
- Barcelona Cathedral - EUR11
- Walking tour: Explore Gaudi and Modernist Architecture Urban Adventure - EUR45
- Park Guell - EUR10
Landmarks/POIs La Sagrada Familia - Day 11
Barcelona
Your trip finishes after breakfast. If you want to stay longer in Barcelona and explore more, contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange extra nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
