How many days do you need in Seville & Madrid?
- Most travelers spend 5-8 days in Seville and Madrid combined
- With 9 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Barcelona, Granada, and Córdoba
How Many Days to Spend in Seville
How Many Days to Spend in Madrid
Recommended Itineraries for Seville & Madrid
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Evening Tapas Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Exclusive City Tour, Evening Sangria Workshop | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Train to Seville, Flamenco Performance | Seville |
| Day 4 | Half-Day City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Depart Seville |
Take a break from the real world and lose yourself in Spain's rich culture over five brisk days. You'll arrive in Madrid and immerse yourself in history while also learning how to prepare a mean Sangria. Then you're off to Seville, capital of Andalusia, where you'll tour its ancient alcázars and cathedrals, plus enjoy a live flamenco performance you won't soon forget. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Evening Tapas Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Walk, Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Drive to Seville via Córdoba, Guided City Tour | Seville |
| Day 4 | Cooking Class in Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to Ronda via Arcos de la Frontera | Seville |
| Day 6 | Depart Seville |
This six-day road trip includes stops at some of Spain's most historic locales. It's a celebration of rich Spanish culture as you drive from Madrid to Seville and partake in a cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Spanish cuisine. Then, you'll drive to Granada and visit one of Europe's most magnificent Moorish palaces, the Alhambra. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Evening Tapas Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private Tour of Madrid with El Prado Museum | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to the UNESCO City of Toledo | Madrid |
| Day 4 | Train to Córdoba, Guided City Tour, Transfer to Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Explore Seville by Bike | Seville |
| Day 6 | Olive Oil Tour, A Night of Tapas & Flamenco | Seville |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to the White Villages & Ronda | Seville |
| Day 8 | Depart Seville |
This eight-day itinerary focuses on Madrid and Seville, leading you through the historic centers of both cities, as well as day trips to Córdoba and Toledo. You'll explore the cities with food and biking tours, visits to tapas bars and flamenco shows, plus a private tour of the El Prado museum in Madrid. End the trip with a visit to the famous White Villages of Andalusia and the town of Ronda, plus tours of an olive oil farm and a vineyard. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Granada
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Evening Tapas Tour | Madrid |
| Day 2 | Private City Tour, Discover Madrid's Royal Legacy | Madrid |
| Day 3 | Drive to Seville, Córdoba Tour | Seville |
| Day 4 | Half-Day City Tour of Seville | Seville |
| Day 5 | Drive to Granada, Hike the Caminito del Rey | Granada |
| Day 6 | Private Tour of the Alhambra, Ceramics Class | Granada |
| Day 7 | Drive to Málaga, Depart |
In a single week, you can enjoy the road trip of a lifetime. The destination is Spain, and beginning in Madrid, you'll drive south to Seville, the capital of the culturally rich Andalusia region. You'll tour many Moorish landmarks and even take a trip to Granada to see the mother of them all, the ninth-century Alhambra palace. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Barcelona
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Seville, Explore | Seville |
| Day 2 | Private River Cruise & Tour of Triana | Seville |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Córdoba, Private City Tour, Train to Madrid | 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 | Explore Madrid | Madrid |
| Day 7 | Train to Barcelona, Evening Food Tour | Barcelona |
| Day 8 | Private Tour of Barcelona & La Sagrada Familia | Barcelona |
| Day 9 | Explore Barcelona's Top Attractions | 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
11-Day Itinerary Including Barcelona & Granada
| 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 visiting the famous Alhambra fortress in Granada. Read more
How to travel between Seville & Madrid
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
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