How many days do you need in Barcelona, Seville, Madrid & Granada?
- Most travelers spend 10-12 days in Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, and Granada combined
- Visiting Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, and Granada in 6 to 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 13 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Ronda, Córdoba, and Málaga
How Many Days to Spend in Barcelona
How Many Days to Spend in Seville
How Many Days to Spend in Madrid
Recommended Itineraries for Barcelona, Seville, Madrid & Granada
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Optional Artisan Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour, Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train to Seville, A Night of Tapas & Flamenco | Seville |
| Day 4 | Private Walking Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Explore an Andalusian Olive Oil Farm | Seville |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to the White Villages & Ronda | Seville |
| Day 7 | Private Tour of the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 8 | Fly to Barcelona, Explore the City by Bike | Barcelona |
| Day 9 | Explore Gaudí's Architecture & Barcelona's Markets | Barcelona |
| Day 10 | Depart Barcelona |
Discover the culture of Spain's cities on this nine-day trip, starting with a tour through Madrid and an evening of flamenco and tapas in Seville. Then make your way to Granada, passing through the village of Ronda and a winery along the way. You'll explore Granada's famous Alhambra palace and gardens, then fly to Barcelona for a cycling tour of its historic districts, as well as a visit to the sites of Gaudí's. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Explore Top Attractions | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour, Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train to Seville, A Night of Tapas & Flamenco | Seville |
| Day 4 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Córdoba, Private City Tour | Seville |
| Day 6 | Explore an Andalusian Olive Oil Farm | Seville |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Granada, Wine Tour in Ronda | Granada |
| Day 8 | Private Tour of the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 9 | Fly to Barcelona, Explore the City by Bike | 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 visit the famous Alhambra fortress in Granada. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Ronda
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Explore Top Attractions | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour, Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train to Seville, A Night of Tapas & Flamenco | Seville |
| Day 4 | Private City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Córdoba, Private City Tour | Seville |
| Day 6 | Explore an Andalusian Olive Oil Farm | Seville |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Ronda, Wine Tour | Ronda |
| Day 8 | Hiking Ronda, Transfer to Granada | Granada |
| Day 9 | Private Tour of the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 10 | Fly to Barcelona, Explore the City by Bike | 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
16-Day Itinerary Including Córdoba
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Barcelona, Afternoon Exploration | Barcelona |
| Day 2 | Tour Gaudí's Architecture & Barcelona's Markets | Barcelona |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Barcelona or Optional Day Trip | Barcelona |
| Day 4 | Train to Madrid, Free Afternoon | Madrid |
| Day 5 | Explore Madrid's Top Attractions | Madrid |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to the Historic City of Segovia | Madrid |
| Day 7 | Discover the UNESCO City of Toledo | Madrid |
| Day 8 | Train to Córdoba, Explore the City | Córdoba |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Córdoba, Visit Top Attractions | Córdoba |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Granada, Hike the Caminito del Rey | Granada |
| Day 11 | Tour the Alhambra & Generalife Gardens | Granada |
| Day 12 | Day Trip to the White Villages & Ronda | Granada |
| Day 13 | Transfer to Seville via Grazalema & Zahara de la Sierra | Seville |
| Day 14 | Discover the History & Landmarks of Seville | Seville |
| Day 15 | Train to Cádiz, Explore the City | Seville |
| Day 16 | Return to Barcelona, Depart |
This tour takes you from the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona to the vibrant streets of Madrid, finishing in the historic region of Andalusia in Spain's south. Along the way, visit the cities of Segovia and Toledo, as well as Ronda and the traditional white villages of Grazalema and Zahara de la Sierra, including a hike along the Caminito del Rey. Enjoy a guided visit through the Alhambra in Granada, and ample time to explore Córdoba, Seville, and Cádiz on your own, all while enjoying traditional tapas, local wine, and a flamenco show. Read more
How to travel between Barcelona, Seville, Madrid & Granada
How to get from Madrid to Granada
Madrid and Granada are separated by 260 miles (418 km), and as these two destinations are fairly close, there are many convenient ways to make the journey, but the best option is a direct 1.5-hour flight. Read more
How to get from Madrid to Seville
Madrid and Seville are 334 miles (537 km) apart, and the best way to make the trip is by a direct flight, which will take just about one hour. Read more
How to get from Madrid to Barcelona
Madrid and Barcelona are 386 miles (620 km) apart, and the quickest way to make the trip is by plane, which will take just over an hour. There are other options to consider, including by train, car, and bus, depending on your preference. Read more
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