Spain Travel Tour 279

1. 10:00 AM - Airport pick up included (flight arrival time may vary). || 40.48966154309127, -3.5642281236893805

2. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Madrid City Tour

Local Guide and transportation will be included. Your Madrid tour itinerary includes a visit to Plaza de España, where you can admire the Monument to Cervantes, the author of the world's greatest novel, Don Quixote. Next, explore the Debod Temple, the oldest monument in the city—an Egyptian temple with more than 2,000 years of history. Stroll through the beautiful Sabatini Gardens before heading to Plaza de Oriente, where you’ll learn an interesting fact: Madrid was founded by Muslims and not by the Romans. A must-see is the Royal Palace, the largest royal palace in Europe, which you shouldn't miss visiting inside, but only after 2 PM. Right next to it stands Almudena's Cathedral, an impressive place of worship. Continue to Calle Mayor, where you’ll find the famous Strawberry Tree, a symbol of Madrid. A hidden gem awaits at Carboneras Convent, where cloistered nuns sell their own handmade sweets. At Plaza de la Villa, you’ll witness the largest architectural footprint of the city. Then, immerse yourself in the gastronomy of Madrid at St. Miguel Market, a market dating back to the end of the 19th century. Walk along Cuchilleros Street, home to the restaurant holding the Guinness World Record as the oldest in the world. Plaza Mayor, the heart of Madrid, is a perfect spot to take a break while surrounded by centuries-old businesses. Finally, end your tour at Puerta del Sol, home to Spain's Kilometer 0 and the Palace of Madrid's President.

3. Hotel drop off. || 40.41987083996732, -3.7036227543773754

4. Night in Madrid

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 40.41988717598021, -3.7036656697196415

2. Free morning

3. 3:59 PM - 6:41 PM Train from Madrid to Seville (arrive to train station on own via taxi/Uber)

4. Arrival in Seville. || 37.39116465608725, -5.984072586911169

Seville (/səˈvɪl/ sə-VIL; Spanish: Sevilla, pronounced [seˈβiʎa]) is thecapital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

5. Transfer from train station to hotel on own

6. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Optional Flamenco Show with Tapas (arrive to meeting point on own)

You will need to arrive at the meeting point on your own. Experience the essence of flamenco in Seville at a traditional tablao. The evening bursts to life with passionate dancers in vibrant dresses, accompanied by the rhythmic strumming of guitar and the sound of clapping hands. Each performance tells a story of love and longing, captivating the audience with its raw emotion. Enjoy local tapas and wine as you immerse yourself in this unforgettable celebration of Andalusian culture. This tour is optional and be an additional $100 per person.

7. Free time

8. Night in Seville

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.403499981665945, -5.987152479659972

2. Seville Walking Tour (arrive to meeting point on own)

3. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Seville Monumental Tour: Plaza de Espana. || 37.37711798263012, -5.9871093661209205

You will be picked up at your hotel for today's tour at 10:00 AM. Love at first sight Andalusia’s capital is one of the most walkable cities in the world and many of the best wonders are concentrated in and around the centre. Built as the central office for the Ibero American Exposition, a world fair held in Seville in 1929, the Plaza España is a landmark example of the Renaissance Revival style in Spanish architecture.

4. Seville Monumental Tour: Seville Cathedral. || 37.38595254331702, -5.993069252628728 

The Seville Cathedral is the third largest church in the world and the largest gothic cathedral. Completed in the early 16th Century, it is designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the burial site of Christopher Columbus.

5. Seville Monumental Tour: Royal Alcazar. || 37.38319679815797, -5.990155966121646 

The Royal Palace of Seville is a magnificent complex of patios and halls in different architectural styles, from Mudéjar to Gothic. The heart of the complex is the Palace of King Pedro I, who constructed his royal residence in 1364 at the site of a Moorish palace.

6. Seville Monumental Tour: Santa Cruz. || 37.384622194304505, -5.989714593174386

We will navigate through the labyrinths of the old Jewish Santa Cruz quarter where we will admire the leafy patios of private mansions through their iron gates, with many old palaces, churches and hidden passageways.

7. Free time

8. Night in Seville

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 37.40360225454792, -5.987238310344504

2. 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Transfer from Seville to Granada

3. Arrival in Granada. || 37.17736166887882, -3.602089991289591

Granada is a city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for grand examples of medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation, especially the Alhambra. This sprawling hilltop fortress complex encompasses royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty, as well as the fountains and orchards of the Generalife gardens.

4. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Alhambra Visit (arrive to meeting point on own). || 37.17625779140044, -3.58812521035505

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.

5. Free time

6. Night in Granada

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.41108394289536, 2.186589961014545

2. 9:15 AM - 10:40 AM - Flight from Granada to Barcelona

3. Arrival in Barcelona. || 41.38739897426396, 2.1563118700106845

Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. Museu Picasso and Fundació Joan Miró feature modern art by their namesakes. City history museum MUHBA, includes several Roman archaeological sites.

4. Transfer from airport to hotel on own

5. Hotel check in. || 41.41117245373917, 2.1865685033434117

6. Free time

7. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.41111612867069, 2.186589961014545

2. Barcelona City Tour with transportation and local guide

3. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Unique Barcelona City Tour: Gothic Quarter. || 41.38187504635631, 2.1775853354938963

This 4 hour tour includes a certified local guide, transportation, and tickets to the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. In Barcelona there is much to discover, but no one should miss what has made ​​this city one of the most admired in the world. Our essential Barcelona city tour is specially designed for you to know and visit the most important and attractive of Barcelona in a dynamic way... discovering and getting in touch with the most interesting and essential Barcelona through its different neighborhoods, streets, monuments, culture and people. During this tour we will visit the Example neighborhood (recognized for the fascinating architecture of its facades), we will walk through the heart of Barcelona (where we will walk through the narrow alleys of the Gothic Quarter) and visit (without queues!) one of the most important monuments built by Antoni Gaudi. We will also discover Montjuïc, site of the 1992 Summer Olympics, from where we will enjoy beautiful views of the city and the port of Barcelona.

4. Unique Barcelona City Tour: Sagrada Familia Cathedral. || 41.403734487010965, 2.17437188989483

5. Unique Barcelona City Tour: Montjuic Fountain. || 41.37133670439667, 2.1516250150283898

6. Free time

7. Night in Barcelona

1. Breakfast at hotel. || 41.411156360867444, 2.186589961014545

2. Free day

Spend the day as a free day relaxing at the hotel or exploring on your own.

3. Night in Barcelona

1. Transfer from hotel to airport, included

2. Departure from Barcelona. || 41.29848555825395, 2.079971945677005