Seville, Madrid & Granada: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Seville, Madrid & Granada?

• Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Seville, Madrid, and Granada combined
• Visiting Seville, Madrid, and Granada in 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
• With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
• The most common extensions are Barcelona, Málaga, and Córdoba

How Many Days to Spend in Seville
How Many Days to Spend in Madrid

Recommended Itineraries for Seville, Madrid & Granada

Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week

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

Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days

Explore some of Spain's best cities on this 8-day trip to Madrid and the region of Andalusia, starting with private tours of Madrid's historic neighborhoods and its royal past. Board the train to the city of Seville for tapas and flamenco, as well as a day trip to the town of Ronda and a winery. You'll end the trip with Granada for a tour of the famous Alhambra and Generalife Gardens before returning to Madrid. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days

This nine-day road trip includes stops at some of Spain's most historic locales, including Madrid, Toledo, and the Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada. Celebrate rich Spanish culture as you tour historic Old Towns by foot and bike, all while tasting delicious tapas and enjoying a flamenco show. You'll explore the southern countryside with a tour of an olive oil farm and a hike along Caminito del Rey, and then visit Granada to discover one of the most impressive Moorish palaces in Europe, the Alhambra. Read more

Extended Itineraries

11-Day Itinerary Including 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

12-Day Itinerary Including Málaga

Explore the highlights and flavors of Spain with visits to the cities of Madrid, Granada, Málaga, Cádiz, and Seville on this 12-day trip. You'll enjoy private tours of the historic old towns, visit ancient religious sites, and taste Spain's best culinary offerings. Start the trip in Andalusía to see the Alhambra in Granada, visit Málaga to learn to cook in a traditional finca, then wrap up the trip in Seville to enjoy a flamenco show. Read more

12-Day Itinerary Including Barcelona & Ronda

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

How to travel between 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 1.5hour 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