22 Apr 2027
Twin share
£5,650pp
Single from £6,990
Escorted tour
Spanish Heritage: Andalucia, Madrid & the Green North – 18 Days
Barcelona, Andalucia, Madrid, Galicia, Asturias and the Basque Country with a tour director.
18 days
From £5,650
Tour overview
This 18-day tour circles Spain from Barcelona through Andalucia and Madrid to the green north and the Basque Country. A tour director travels with you by business-class-style coach with extra legroom, with local experts in key cities and several relaxed starts. You stay seventeen nights in hand-picked hotels, with breakfast daily, a lunch and four dinners, most with wine.
After Barcelona and Gaudi's masterpieces you follow the coast to Valencia for a hands-on paella experience, then visit the Alhambra in Granada. In Seville you see the cathedral where Columbus is buried, and in Cordoba the Mezquita with a local historian, before three nights in Madrid with the Prado.
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Heading north, you explore Santiago de Compostela and the green coast of Asturias, with a farm-to-table lunch and cider tasting, then the cave shrine of Covadonga and Santander. You see the Guggenheim in Bilbao, spend two nights in San Sebastian and stop in Pamplona on the way back to Barcelona.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see the whole of Spain in comfort.
Trip highlights
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A paella experience in Valencia (Day 3)
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The Alhambra (Day 4)
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Seville (Days 5–6)
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The Mezquita of Cordoba (Day 7)
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Santiago de Compostela (Days 10–11)
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San Sebastian (Days 14–15)
Your route
21 stops from Barcelona to Barcelona
- Barcelona Days 1–2
- Peñíscola Day 3
- Valencia Day 3
- Lorca Day 4
- Guadix Day 4
- Granada Day 4
- Seville Days 5–6
- Córdoba Day 7
- Madrid Days 7–9
- Castillo de la Mota Day 10
- Santiago de Compostela Days 10–11
- Oviedo Day 12
- Covadonga Day 13
- Cangas de Onís Day 13
- Santillana del Mar Day 13
- Santander Day 13
- Bilbao Day 14
- Getaria Day 14
- San Sebastián Days 14–15
- Pamplona Day 16
- Barcelona Days 16–18
Why choose this tour
North and south Spain in one journey. Relaxed starts and local experts.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- Culture and history lovers
- Food and wine lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
18 days from Barcelona, Spain to Barcelona, Spain
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Day 1 · Barcelona Barcelona
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Passeig de Gracia, Sagrada Familia Barcelona
The city of Gaudi.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Peniscola, Valencia Valencia
A paella dinner.
- Hotel
- Barcelo Valencia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Lorca, Alhambra Granada
The Alhambra.
- Hotel
- Gran Luna de Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Seville Seville
A scenic drive.
- Hotel
- Melia Sevilla
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Seville Cathedral Seville
The city of Carmen.
- Hotel
- Melia Sevilla
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Mezquita, Madrid Cordoba
Moorish Cordoba.
- Hotel
- Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Prado Museum, Madrid Madrid
The capital.
- Hotel
- Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Madrid Madrid
A free day.
- Hotel
- Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Guadarrama, Santiago de Compostela Santiago
Through the mountains.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Santiago
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Santiago de Compostela Santiago
The pilgrim city.
- Hotel
- NH Collection Santiago
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Costa Verde, Oviedo Oviedo
A farm-to-table lunch.
- Hotel
- Barcelo Oviedo Cervantes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 13 · Covadonga, Santander Santander
A holy cave.
- Hotel
- Eurostars Real
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Bilbao, San Sebastian San Sebastian
The Guggenheim.
- Hotel
- Barcelo Costa Vasca
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · San Sebastian San Sebastian
A free day.
- Hotel
- Barcelo Costa Vasca
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · Pamplona, Barcelona Barcelona
Running of the Bulls country.
- Hotel
- Labtwentytwo
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 17 · Barcelona Barcelona
A farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Labtwentytwo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 18 · Barcelona Barcelona
The tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Barcelona (2 nights) NH Collection Barcelona Constanza
- Valencia (1 night) Barcelo Valencia
- Granada (1 night) Gran Luna de Granada
- Seville (2 nights) Melia Sevilla
- Madrid (3 nights) Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana
- Santiago de Compostela (2 nights) NH Collection Santiago
- Oviedo (1 night) Barcelo Oviedo Cervantes
- Santander (1 night) Eurostars Real
- San Sebastian (2 nights) Barcelo Costa Vasca
- Barcelona (2 nights) Labtwentytwo
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 17 nights in hand-picked hotels
- Meals 17 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Business-class-style coach and airport transfers
- Alhambra, Mezquita, Seville Cathedral and the Prado
- Paella experience and farm-to-table lunch
- Local experts in key cities
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 15 lunches and 13 dinners
- Optional experiences
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want a short holiday
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–18 · Lunch: Day 12 · Dinner: Days 1, 3, 8 and 17
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Spain
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Departures & prices
From £5,650 per person, twin share, tour only. 12 upcoming departures.
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16 Sept 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Spain?
No, UK citizens can visit Spain visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
What is a relaxed start?
A later departure on some mornings.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, scheduled transfers when flights match the tour dates.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, one lunch and four dinners, most with wine.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director, with local experts in key cities.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary