Tour overview

This 15-day trip travels across Spain by train and local transport, from the capital through Andalucía to the Mediterranean. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay fourteen nights in simple hotels and a guesthouse, with breakfast daily and a picnic lunch.

From Madrid you travel to Granada for a guided visit to the Alhambra, then to Ronda on its gorge and the windsurfing town of Tarifa, with a day for whale watching or a trip to Morocco.

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You explore Seville and its orange-scented squares, the great Mezquita of Córdoba, and Valencia, where you cycle through the Turia gardens to a beach picnic, before finishing in Barcelona.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want to see the whole of Spain at good value.

Trip highlights

  • The Alhambra (Day 3)
  • Ronda (Day 5)
  • Tarifa (Day 7)
  • Seville (Day 9)
  • The Mezquita of Córdoba (Day 10)
  • A Valencia bike ride and picnic (Day 12)

Your route

8 stops from Madrid to Barcelona

15-day route: Madrid – Granada – Ronda – Tarifa – Seville – Córdoba – Valencia – Barcelona
  1. Madrid Day 1
  2. Granada Days 2–3
  3. Ronda Days 4–5
  4. Tarifa Days 6–7
  5. Seville Days 8–9
  6. Córdoba Day 10
  7. Valencia Days 11–12
  8. Barcelona Days 13–15

Why choose this tour

The whole of Spain in two weeks. Great value, travelling like a local.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Spain
  • Solo travellers
  • Budget-minded travellers
  • History lovers
The Puente Nuevo bridge over the gorge in Ronda

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain

  1. Day 1 · Madrid Madrid

    A welcome meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Granada Granada

    By bus.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Alhambra Granada

    The Alhambra.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Ronda Ronda

    A gorge town.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Los Molinos Ronda

    A valley walk.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Tarifa Tarifa

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    Hostal
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Tarifa Tarifa

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hostal
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Seville Seville

    Orange-scented squares.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Seville Seville

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Córdoba Córdoba

    The Mezquita.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11 · Valencia Valencia

    To the Mediterranean.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12 · Turia Gardens Valencia

    A bike ride.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  13. Day 13 · Barcelona Barcelona

    Up the coast.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14 · Barcelona Barcelona

    Gaudí's city.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15 · Barcelona Barcelona

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Plaza de España in Seville

Where you stay

  • Madrid (1 night) Hotel
  • Granada (2 nights) Hotel
  • Ronda (2 nights) Hotel
  • Tarifa (2 nights) Hostal
  • Seville (2 nights) Hotel
  • Córdoba (1 night) Hotel
  • Valencia (2 nights) Hotel
  • Barcelona (2 nights) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 14 nights in hotels and a guesthouse
  • Meals 14 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Trains, buses and local transport
  • Guided Alhambra visit
  • Valencia bike ride and picnic
  • Leader-led walks in each city
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 12 lunches and 14 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want most meals included
  • You dislike carrying luggage on trains
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Day 12 · Dinner: none included
The arches of the Mezquita in Cordoba

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,308 per person, twin share, tour only. 51 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 up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How do we travel?

Mostly by train and bus, with some private transport.

Is the Alhambra included?

Yes, with a guided visit.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and a picnic lunch in Valencia.

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 local 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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