How many days do you need in Seville, Madrid, Granada & Málaga?
- Most travelers spend 10-11 days in Seville, Madrid, Granada, and Málaga combined
- Visiting Seville, Madrid, Granada, and Málaga in 6 to 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Ronda, Barcelona, and Córdoba
How Many Days to Spend in Seville
How Many Days to Spend in Madrid
Recommended Itineraries for Seville, Madrid, Granada & Málaga
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Madrid, Private Guided Walking Tour | Madrid |
Day 2 | Visit Prado Museum & Lunch at Botín | Madrid |
Day 3 | Day Trip to Toledo, Guided Tour | Madrid |
Day 4 | Train to Seville, Half-Day City Walk | Seville |
Day 5 | Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar, Tapas Cooking Class | Seville |
Day 6 | Day Trip to Córdoba & Carmona | Seville |
Day 7 | Train to Granada, Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens Visit | Granada |
Day 8 | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Granada | Granada |
Day 9 | Private Transfer to Málaga, Free Time | Málaga |
Day 10 | Day Trip to Ronda | Málaga |
Day 11 | Transfer to Madrid, Depart |
Culture, history, and culinary delights converge with this 11-day journey through Madrid and southern Spain. Start in the capital with a walking tour, tapas class, and a Prado museum visit. Then, venture south to Andalusia, where a rich mix of Moorish and Jewish history awaits. Explore the best of Seville, admire the Alhambra in Granada, and experience the picturesque beaches of the Costa del Sol near Málaga. Gain even more from your 11-day tour with insightful day trips to Toledo, Córdoba, and Ronda. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Ronda
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid | Madrid |
Day 2 | Explore Madrid and the El Prado museum with a private tour | Madrid |
Day 3 | Free Day to Explore Madrid | Madrid |
Day 4 | Train from Madrid to Córdoba - Guided Tour - Drive to Seville | Seville |
Day 5 | Explore the city of Seville by bike | Seville |
Day 6 | Free Day in Seville - Evening Flamenco & Tapas Tour | Seville |
Day 7 | Transfer from Seville to Ronda, via the White Villages | Ronda |
Day 8 | Explore Ronda | Ronda |
Day 9 | Day-Trip to a Bull Estate - Transfer to Granada | Granada |
Day 10 | Private Tour of the Alhambra | Granada |
Day 11 | Private Tour of the Albaicín | Granada |
Day 12 | Transfer from Granada to Málaga - Evening Tapas Tour | Málaga |
Day 13 | Private Tour of Málaga | Málaga |
Day 14 | Depart Málaga |
This is the ultimate two-week tour of Spain for culture and history buffs. The adventure kicks off in Madrid, where you'll have two days to explore the capital's elegant streets and Prado Museum before heading south to the Andalusia region. From here, make several stops between Seville and Málaga while discovering gorgeous architecture and gardens, centuries of Moorish and Roman history, and top-notch cuisine—often with the help of private guides. Read more
How to travel between Seville, Madrid, Granada & Málaga
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 Granada to Málaga
The distance from Granada in western Andalusia to the port city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol is about 56 miles (90 km). The most comfortable way to get from Granada to Málaga is by hiring a private transfer or driving a rental car. The ride only takes about 1.5 hours and offers some great places to stop along the way. Read more
How to Get from Málaga to Madrid
The distance from Málaga to Madrid is about 332 miles (535 km). The most comfortable way to get from Málaga to Madrid is by flight, while the cheapest way is by bus. Read more