Madrid, Andalusia, Valencia and Barcelona

Arrive in Madrid, the enigmatic capital of Spain, known for its atmosphere, classical architecture, and beautiful squares and parks. Make your own way to the hotel* and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore at your own pace. Madrid is famous for its brilliant food scene and lively nightlife, so be sure to go out in the evening to enjoy the incredible atmosphere of the capital. Overnight stay in Madrid.

*Airport transfers are not included in your package, but you can easily add a private transfer during the next step of the booking process. Alternatively, getting to your hotel independently is straightforward, as Madrid has an extensive public transport network, including metro connections from the airport.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 9 a.m., your guide will meet you at the hotel. Start the day with a guided tour of Madrid. Discover the city's medieval origins in the Barrio de la Morería, famous for its historical monuments such as the Muslim-era walls. Tour the city's Baroque heart, known for its magnificent boulevards and majestic buildings. Visit the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Puerta del Sol, and the Plaza de España. Pass by the incredible Prado Museum before heading to the more contemporary areas of the city, such as Gran Vía, and see both the Cibeles Fountain and the Neptune Fountain.

The rest of the day is free to enjoy the city's charms at your own pace. Madrid has numerous rooftop bars and restaurants, so you might want to head to one of them to enjoy spectacular views of the city at sunset. Overnight stay in Madrid.

After breakfast, depart the hotel at 9:00 AM and begin your journey south through Spain. Your first stop is Consuegra, where you’ll discover its iconic windmills and their connection to Don Quixote.

Continue to Córdoba for a guided tour of its historic centre. Discover the Roman Bridge, the Gate of the Bridge, the Triumph of Saint Raphael and the narrow streets of the old Jewish Quarter before visiting the famous Mosque-Cathedral.

After the tour, enjoy free time to have lunch and explore Córdoba at your own pace before continuing to Seville. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Estimated total distance: 547 km / 340 miles, covered in several sections throughout the day, with stops for the scheduled visits.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, a local expert guides you through a guided half-day tour of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda Bell Tower. Discover the Archivo de Indias, the popular neighborhood of Santa Cruz, Maria Luisa Park and the beautiful Plaza de España.

In the afternoon, you will have few hours to explore the city and have lunch on your own before departing to Granada. We recommend a stroll through the city center and where you can pick between Seville's many fine tapas bars that are dotted around between architectural wonders.

During the road journey, a technical stop will be made approximately every two hours, as appropriate.

Head to Granada, your final destination of the day, passing by Antequera, a city in Andalusia known for ancient burial mounds and dramatic limestone rock formations. Arrive at your hotel for check in. Overnight stay in Granada.

Estimated transfer distance 160miles / 258km.

After breakfast, visit the Alhambra, one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks, and discover its extraordinary history and architecture.After the visit, continue by road to Valencia.

The journey is divided into several sections, with stops along the way according to the travel schedule. Time will be available to rest and have lunch where applicable.

On arrival in Valencia, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to relax or start exploring the city at your own pace.

Estimated total distance: 511 km / 317 miles, covered in several sections throughout the day. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and road conditions.

Important note: To visit the Alhambra, it is mandatory to send copies of all passengers’ valid passports via our Contact Form once you have made your reservation, as these details are necessary to purchase a ticket on your behalf. Please note that there are a limited number of tickets available each day and that the Alhambra is a large complex with multiple parts. If it is not possible to visit the Alhambra including the Nasrid Palaces, you will see the Generalife and the Alcazaba instead. For any change once the passport information has been entered, a cancellation fee of 20 EUR will be applied.

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a city tour of Valencia. Discover the atmospheric old town, home to historic buildings, and visit the Cathedral and El Miguelete, next head to the Plaza de la Reina, La Lonja, the Torres de Serrano and lastly see the juxtaposition of the city in the architecturally-modern City of Arts and Sciences.

After the city tour of Valencia, head north along the coast towards Barcelona in Catalonia with a stop in Tarragona, to break up the journey and give you insight into the lesser known yet still historically important cities in Spain.

In addition to the scheduled stop in Tarragona, brief rest stops are planned for approximately every two hours of driving.

Finally, arrive in Barcelona in the afternoon, a vibrant city known for its artistic heritage and the amazing architecture of Gaudi. Get settled at the hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure, exploring the historic streets of the Gothic Quarter or strolling along the seafront in the old fishing neighborhood of Barceloneta. Overnight stay in Barcelona.

Estimated transfer distance 223miles / 360km.

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the diverse history of Barcelona as you begin the day with a morning city tour by coach. Pass along the wide, leafy avenues of the Eixample neighborhood to see the modernist architecture of Gaudi, journey down the famous Paseo de Gracia shopping street and see Casa Mila. Next, discover Casa Batlló, head down toward the sea to see the famous Columbus Monument and the modern Olympic Port. Head up to the hills of Montjuïc to enjoy spectacular views of the old port and finally, see the impressive Sagrada Familia (entrance not included).

The afternoon is free at your leisure to explore Barcelona at your own pace. Why not hit the shops around Plaza Cataluña, walk down the renowned Ramblas or explore some of the city's incredible art galleries and museums? Overnight stay in Barcelona.

Breakfast at the hotel.* Unfortunately, it's time to end your trip through Spain. At the scheduled time, make your own way to the airport** to catch your return flight to the US. Arrive in the US, and the journey ends.***

*Depending on the time of your return flight and the hotel's breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Airport transfers are not included in your package, but you can easily add a private transfer during the next step of the booking process. Alternatively, getting to the airport independently is straightforward, as Barcelona has an extensive public transport network, including metro connections and an airport bus shuttle from the city center to the airport.

***Depending on the time of your return flight, you may arrive home the following day, and the trip's duration would be 10 days.