How many days do you need?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid combined
- Visiting Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid in 6-7 days is possible but will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Granada and Valencia
How Many Days Should You Spend in Barcelona?
How Many Days Should You Spend in Madrid?
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Recommended Itineraries for Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Seville - Private Rooftop & Tapas Tour | Seville |
| Day 2 | Private Bike Tour in Seville | Seville |
| Day 3 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 4 | Drive from Seville to Córdoba - Guided Tour - Train to Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 5 | Private Tour of Madrid with El Prado Museum | Madrid |
| Day 6 | Train from Madrid to Barcelona - Evening Food Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 7 | Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia | Barcelona |
| Day 8 | Depart Barcelona |
This 8-day itinerary checks off Spain's three most exciting cities for an adventure you won't soon forget. Kick-off in Seville where you'll explore Moorish architecture and other top sites in the historic center. Then, train to Madrid (by way of Córdoba) and wander through the elegant streets and Prado Museum. Finish in cosmopolitan Barcelona for beachy vibes and a private tour of La Sagrada Familia. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Spain – Luxury Accommodation & Barcelona Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 2 | Luxury Private Tour of Barcelona by Land & Air | Barcelona |
| Day 3 | Private Gourmet Cooking Class with a Master Chef | Barcelona |
| Day 4 | Train from Barcelona to Madrid - Luxury in the City | Madrid |
| Day 5 | Private City Tour - Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 6 | Free Day in Madrid - Evening Flamenco Experience | Madrid |
| Day 7 | Train from Madrid to Seville | Seville |
| Day 8 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 9 | Private Transfer from Seville to Madrid - Departure |
Nine days is enough time to enjoy some of Spain's most beautiful regions: Catalonia, Madrid, and Andalusia. The adventure kicks off in Barcelona with a fun helicopter ride and then continues with walking tours of Madrid's historic streets. Finally, you'll end up in Seville, the capital of Andalusia and a city home to the most incredible Moorish architecture in the nation. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Seville | Seville |
| Day 2 | Private River Cruise & Tour of Triana | Seville |
| Day 3 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 4 | Drive from Seville to Córdoba - Guided Tour - Train to Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 5 | Private Tour of Madrid with El Prado Museum | Madrid |
| Day 6 | Free Day to Explore Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 7 | Train from Madrid to Barcelona - Evening Food Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 8 | Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia | Barcelona |
| Day 9 | Free Day to Explore Barcelona | Barcelona |
| Day 10 | Depart Barcelona |
This 10-day itinerary combines Spain's three most exciting cities with a nice mix of private tours and free time. Kick-off in Seville where you'll experience the beautiful historic center and up-and-coming Triana district. Next, train to Madrid—with a stop in Córdoba—and stroll through the elegant streets and world-famous Prado Museum. Finish in cosmopolitan Barcelona for Mediterranean beaches and Gaudí highlights. Read more
Extended Itineraries
11-Day Itinerary Including Granada
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour - Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train from Madrid to Seville - Flamenco & Tapas Experience | Seville |
| Day 4 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Córdoba - Private City Tour | Seville |
| Day 6 | Olive Oil Tour of Andalusia | Seville |
| Day 7 | Private Transfer to Granada - Wine Tour in Ronda | Granada |
| Day 8 | Private Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 9 | Flight from Granada to Barcelona - Private Cycling Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 10 | Visit Park Güell & Sagrada Família | Barcelona |
| Day 11 | Depart Barcelona |
The opportunities for fun and adventure in a country like Spain are inexhaustible. That said, this itinerary packs as much excitement into 11 days as possible and includes city tours of Madrid and Barcelona as well as visits to multiple locales in Andalusia. In this region, you'll enjoy the tapas and flamenco of Seville, wine tours of Ronda, and visiting the famous Alhambra fortress in Granada. Read more
12-Day Itinerary Including Granada and Ronda
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour - Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train from Madrid to Seville - Flamenco & Tapas Experience | Seville |
| Day 4 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Córdoba - Private City Tour | Seville |
| Day 6 | Olive Oil Tour of Andalusia | Seville |
| Day 7 | Private Transfer to Ronda - Wine Tour | Ronda |
| Day 8 | Hiking Ronda - Transfer to Granada | Granada |
| Day 9 | Private Tour of the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 10 | Flight from Granada to Barcelona - Private Cycling Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 11 | Visit Park Güell & Sagrada Família | Barcelona |
| Day 12 | Depart Barcelona |
With 12 days in Spain, you can visit three of its most famous regions. On walking tours of Madrid, you'll see historic sights like the Royal Palace. Then you'll travel down to the Andalusia region, making its capital of Seville your home base before embarking on wine tours around Ronda and visits to historic palaces in Granada. The tour ends in Catalonia where you'll visit its best neighborhoods and beaches on a cycling tour. Read more
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