Tour overview

This 11-day journey crosses Spain from Madrid to Barcelona, staying in characterful upscale hotels. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, by private vehicle and high-speed train. You stay ten nights in hotels, including two in a boutique property of converted cottages in Seville, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.

After a welcome dinner and a city tour in Madrid, the high-speed train takes you to Seville for a walking tour, the Alcazar and an evening of flamenco. In Cordoba you tour the Mezquita and the old Jewish quarter with a local guide.

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In Granada you visit the Alhambra twice, exploring the Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens by day and the Nasrid Palaces by night. You travel on to Valencia for a guided tour and a final train to Barcelona.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want Spain's great cities with comfortable, characterful stays.

Trip highlights

  • A Madrid city tour (Day 2)
  • The high-speed train to Seville (Day 3)
  • Flamenco in Seville (Day 4)
  • The Mezquita of Cordoba (Day 5)
  • The Alhambra by night (Day 7)
  • Valencia (Day 9)

Your route

7 stops from Madrid to Barcelona

11-day route: Madrid – Seville – Cordoba – Granada – Valencia – Barcelona
  1. Madrid Days 1–2
  2. Seville Days 3–4
  3. Cordoba Day 5
  4. Granada Days 6–7
  5. Elche Day 8
  6. Valencia Days 8–9
  7. Barcelona Days 10–11

Why choose this tour

A boutique stay in Seville. The Alhambra by day and by night.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • City and culture lovers
  • Food lovers
  • Solo travellers and couples
The Royal Palace of Madrid

Day-by-day itinerary

11 days from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain

  1. Day 1 · Madrid Madrid

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Madrid Madrid

    A city tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Seville Seville

    By high-speed train.

    Hotel
    Las Casas de La Juderia
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Alcazar of Seville Seville

    Flamenco.

    Hotel
    Las Casas de La Juderia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  5. Day 5 · Mezquita, Cordoba Cordoba

    A great mosque.

    Hotel
    Soho Boutique Cordoba
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Granada Granada

    Olive country.

    Hotel
    Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Alhambra Granada

    By day and night.

    Hotel
    Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Elche, Valencia Valencia

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Valencia Valencia

    A guided tour.

    Hotel
    INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Barcelona Barcelona

    By train.

    Hotel
    Catalonia Eixample 1864
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Barcelona Barcelona

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The striped arches of the Mezquita in Cordoba

Where you stay

  • Madrid (2 nights) Hotel Soho Boutique Congreso
  • Seville (2 nights) Las Casas de La Juderia
  • Cordoba (1 night) Soho Boutique Cordoba
  • Granada (2 nights) Gran Hotel Luna de Granada
  • Valencia (2 nights) INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic
  • Barcelona (1 night) Catalonia Eixample 1864

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 10 nights in upscale hotels
  • Meals 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Private vehicle and high-speed trains
  • Arrival transfer in Madrid
  • Alcazar, flamenco show and the Mezquita
  • Alhambra by day and by night
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The towers and domes of Valencia's old town

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want beach time
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Days 4, 6 and 9 · Dinner: Days 1, 7 and 10
Moorish arches in the Alhambra

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £3,645 per person, twin share, tour only. 68 upcoming departures.

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.

Do I need to give passport details?

Yes, at least six weeks before travel for the Alhambra tickets.

Is an arrival transfer included?

Yes, a complimentary arrival transfer in Madrid.

What is the Seville hotel like?

A family-run boutique property in 27 converted Sevillian cottages.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a tour leader.

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.

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Tailor-made option

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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.

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