Spain from Madrid to Barcelona
Toledo, the Mezquita, the Alhambra, and the Mediterranean coast on one overland route.
About This Journey
A full crossing of Spain that starts in Madrid, drops south through Andalusia for the Mezquita and the Alhambra, then follows the Mediterranean coast north to Barcelona. Nights are split two in Madrid, two in Seville, one in Granada, one in Valencia, and two in Barcelona, so the long driving days are balanced against real time in each city.
Accommodation is four-star throughout, with daily breakfast, airport transfers, and guided city touring at the major stops. Entry to the headline monuments is arranged in advance rather than left to the day.
Day by Day
Madrid arrival
Arrive in Madrid, transfer to the hotel, and take the evening at leisure around Gran Via or the Plaza Mayor quarter.
Madrid and Toledo
Morning city tour of Madrid covering the royal quarter, Puerta del Sol, and the main boulevards, then an afternoon excursion to the walled hill city of Toledo.
Madrid to Cordoba and Seville
Travel south to Cordoba to visit the Mezquita, the great mosque-cathedral at the heart of the old town, then continue to Seville for check-in.
Seville
Explore Seville including the cathedral quarter, the Alcazar gardens, and the Plaza de Espana. The evening brings a traditional Andalusian dinner hosted by a local family.
Seville to Granada
Drive east to Granada and visit the Alhambra, the Nasrid palace and fortress complex above the city, with its palaces, courtyards, and Generalife gardens.
Granada to Guadix and Valencia
Stop at Guadix to see its cave dwelling quarter carved into the hillsides, then continue to Valencia for the night.
Valencia to Barcelona
Morning in Valencia around the old town and the City of Arts and Sciences, then travel up the coast to Barcelona.
Barcelona
City tour taking in the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, Passeig de Gracia, and the Montjuic viewpoints, with free time in the afternoon.
Barcelona departure
Breakfast and checkout, followed by an airport transfer timed to your return flight.
What's Included
Included in the Price
- Accommodation
- Meals (as per itinerary)
- Transfers & Transportation
- Expert Guides
- Domestic/International Flights
- Activities & Entrance Fees
- 24/7 On-ground Support
Not Included
- Schengen visa fees and any consular charges
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities and any meals taken on board flights
- Entrance fees for sites not listed in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late checkout charges
- Personal expenses and anything not named in the inclusions
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