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17-Day Spain's Major Cities, Towns & Villages

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Overview

During this 17-day trip, you can discover Spain's most beautiful sites with a series of day tours and ample opportunity to explore each destination at your own pace, the best way to visit Spain!

The majority of Spain's towns and villages in the Andalusian region bear witness to the peak of Andalusia’s artistic heritage over the ages through stunning examples of architecture from almost every possible era and within some of Spain's top art galleries.

Start in the elegant Madrid, renowned for its rich European art and the heart of old Hapsburg royalties and Baroque Palaces. Then, you'll have time in Seville, a city full of culture, history and fabulous shops and restaurants to enjoy at your leisure. You'll also have a day trip to ancient Toledo, known for the medieval Arab, Jewish and Christian monuments in its walled old city, it is also the former home of Mannerist painter El Greco.

Spend time in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of Modernism architectural style. Also home to a stunning golden-sanded beach, one of Spain's most-loved and most treasured.
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Itinerary

Day 1

The Best Way to Visit Spain

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The Best Way to Visit Spain

Arrive at Madrid airport and your driver will transfer you to the hotel. The afternoon is free, there is a wide range of places to see, things to do and places to explore. You may wish to visit Retiro Park, the Crystal Palace, Las Letras neighbourhood or the Salamanca and Recoletos districts for some high-end shopping.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Atocha3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Restaurants

    Sobrino de BotínOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport to Hotel NH Madrid Atocha

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 2

Madrid Sightseeing and the Royal Palace

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Madrid Sightseeing and the Royal Palace

This sightseeing tour takes you through interesting streets, squares and avenues to discover the city. You have the option to have lunch at San Miguel Market, with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas. In the afternoon, join an optional tour of the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish Royal family or explore the city at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Atocha3 star

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    Activities

    Madrid Coach Sightseeing Tour

    Plaza Mayor

    Royal Palace of MadridOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Mercado de San Miguel MadridOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 3

Toledo Sightseeing

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Toledo Sightseeing

Today discover Toledo, located 70 km from Madrid, a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site museum-like city. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe with artistic beauty and buildings from almost all periods in history. Toledo is called the “City of the Three Cultures” since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together. In the 16th century, it was also home to the great painter El Greco.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Atocha3 star

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    Activities

    Toledo City Tour

    Toledo Cathedral

    Synagogue of El Transito

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    Restaurants

    Restaurante Cigarral Monte Rey

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Toledo

Day 4

Madrid Free Time

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Madrid Free Time

Today explore the city on your own, one of the best ways to visit Spain. You can visit some of the many museums in the city, such as the Thyssen-Bornemisza, home to one of the most important collections of paintings from the 20th century owned by the Spanish public. Or, the Museo del Prado, a Royal Museum of Painting and Sculpture. Alternatively, there are the 21,000 works of art in the Reina Sofia Museum, mainly dedicated to Spanish art with collections from Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Atocha3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

    Thyssen-Bornemisza MuseumOptional Activity

    Prado MuseumOptional Activity

    Reina Sofia MuseumOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 5

Madrid Free Time

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Madrid Free Time

A free day could be devoted to getting to know the back streets of the old quarter, to visit some of the other places or monuments like the Plaza de la Villa, Church of San Francisco el Grande, Royal Monastery of the Incarnation, Archaeological Museum, Park of the Buen Retiro. We also suggest to visit the Royal Botanical Garden.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Atocha3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

Day 6

Madrid to Seville

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Madrid to Seville

Today depart Madrid by train to Seville. A city full of culture, Seville's history and fabulous shops and restaurants can be enjoyed at your leisure. Walk up to the Guadalquivir River to see the Golden Tower and the Maestranza, visit Plaza de Espana, Jardines de Murillo, Maria Luisa Park, or perhaps one of the grandest churches in Seville, the Iglesia del Salvador.

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    Accommodation

    Meliá Lebreros4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Seville

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    Transportations

    Train from Madrid to Seville

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Seville

Day 7

Trip to Cordoba

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Trip to Cordoba

You'll have the day to enjoy Cordoba at your leisure. The highlight of the city of Cordoba is the Mosque-Cathedral, one of the oldest structures still standing from the time Muslims ruled Al-Andalus. A symbol and reminder to the world of the golden civilisation that Muslims built in Europe over one thousand years ago.

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    Accommodation

    Meliá Lebreros4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Cordoba

    Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

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    Transportations

    Train from Seville to Córdoba

    Train from Córdoba to Seville

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Córdoba

Day 8

Day Trip to Ronda

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Day Trip to Ronda

Ronda, a town with 35,000 inhabitants, built at the edge of the Serrania de Ronda mountains, the town is a remarkable site on top of a crag overlooking a loop on the Guadalete River. The Old Town, right at the top of the rock is located around the walls of the Castle of the Dukes of Arcos. You can enjoy the beautiful views of mountain ranges that surround Ronda.

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    Accommodation

    Meliá Lebreros4 star

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    Activities

    Ronda Day Trip

    Puente Nuevo

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Ronda

Day 9

Free Day in Seville

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Free Day in Seville

A free day which can be devoted to getting to know the back streets of the old quarter, to visit Jardin de Murillo with a statue dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the immense and majestic Seville Cathedral, Alcazar, oldest palace still in use and faithful witness of the history of Seville and the Plaza de Espana, found within the Maria Luisa Park, an eclectic combination of Rennaissance and Moorish Revivalism.

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    Accommodation

    Meliá Lebreros4 star

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    Activities

    Jardin de MurilloOptional Activity

    Seville CathedralOptional Activity

    Alcazar of SevilleOptional Activity

    Plaza de EspanaOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

Day 10

Seville to Granada with Free Time

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Seville to Granada with Free Time

The high-speed train will take you to the beautiful city of Granada. In the afternoon, visit the Albayzin, a district of Granada, considered as one of the most charming neighbourhoods. Walk along the narrow streets and learn about the Medieval Moorish past. Join in a Flamenco Dance Show. Flamenco, a culture that is transmitted by the rhythm of the guitar and by the singing and dancing that allows to experience and feel this fascinating world.

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    Accommodation

    Abba Granada Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Albayzín and Sacromonte NeighbourhoodsOptional Activity

    Granada Flamenco ShowOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Train from Seville to Granada

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Granada

Day 11

Alhambra and Royal Chapel

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Alhambra and Royal Chapel

Today is free for you to enjoy, alternatively, you can visit the Old Quarter with important monuments such as the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral, the Church of San Juan de Dois in Baroque style, and the Monastery of San Jeronimo in Renaissance style. Or, you can visit the eclectic Sacromonte gypsy neighbourhood.

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    Accommodation

    Abba Granada Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    AlhambraOptional Activity

    Royal Chapel of GranadaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

Day 12

Granada Free Time

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Granada Free Time

If there is a city that truly evokes the essence of Spain, it is Granada. A crossroad of civilisations since the city began, it is a vibrant, friendly and lively metropolis that is full of culture. You can visit the Alhambra, the flagship of the city's vast historical heritage, standing on a hilltop overlooking the city.

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    Accommodation

    Abba Granada Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Granada

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

Day 13

Train to Barcelona and Free Time

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Train to Barcelona and Free Time

This morning's train ride is about 8 hours. You will arrive around mid-afternoon in Barcelona. This city is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean metropolis that incorporates in its an urban street pattern many Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of Modernist architectural style.

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    Accommodation

    Barceló Sants4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Barcelona

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    Transportations

    Train from Granada to Barcelona

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

    Barcelona

Day 14

Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time

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Barcelona Sightseeing and Free Time

Located at the Mediterranean sea in the very north of the Spanish coast, this is certainly the most cosmopolitan and economically active city in the country. Barcelona has a very old history with many monuments that are fine examples of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods. However, what defines this city's character is all that has been built during the last 100 years.

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    Accommodation

    Barceló Sants4 star

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    Activities

    Barcelona Highlights

    Casa Batllo

    Castell de Montjuic

    La Sagrada FamiliaOptional Activity

    Casa MilàOptional Activity

    Barcelona CathedralOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 15

Day Trip to Girona

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Day Trip to Girona

Girona has all the charm of a large city but without the crowds. Make the most of your visit at any time of year, and if you can, visit more than once! This city is alive and there are always new things to entice you. Located between the sea and the mountains, the Old Town is one of the most evocative historical centres in Catalonia.

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    Accommodation

    Barceló Sants4 star

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    Activities

    Girona Day Trip from Barcelona: Games of Thrones City

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    Girona

Day 16

Day Trip to Montserrat

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Day Trip to Montserrat

Montserrat is a rocky mountain located 50 km far from Barcelona. It is considered the most significant and important mountains of Catalonia. The mountain is considered to be sacred, with many monasteries and churches to explore, some are abandoned.

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    Barceló Sants4 star

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    Activities

    Montserrat Monasteries

    Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    Monestir de Montserrat

Day 17

Goodbye Barcelona

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Goodbye Barcelona

After breakfast, you'll have private transport to the airport when you are ready. Departure to your next destination.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Barceló Sants to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Included in Price

  • 16 nights accommodation
  • 14 activities
  • 16 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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