Spain at Full Length: Barcelona to Andalusia
Embark on a journey through the best of Spain, tailored by your Destination Expert. Appreciate Gaudí’s masterpieces in Barcelona, wander through Madrid’s royal palaces, explore Seville's historical sites, and uncover the history of Granada’s Albaicín Quarter. Each moment weaves together Spain's cultural splendor and historical depths for an unforgettable experience.
- Duration
- 14 days, 13 nights
- Route
- Barcelona · Madrid · Seville · Cordoba · Granada
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,780 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Explore Gaudí’s Barcelona, then visit Montserrat and enjoy the wines of the Penedés region.
- Uncover Madrid's oldest streets and regal history, from Plaza Mayor to the Royal Palace.
- Feel Seville’s rhythm with flamenco, and visit Ronda, one of Spain’s most scenic villages.
- Discover Andalusia’s treasures from Córdoba’s grand Mosque-Cathedral to Granada’s Alhambra.
- Recharge in Costa del Sol and enjoy dining tips handpicked by your Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
The Adventure Begins
For your added comfort, an English-speaking assistant will meet you at your hotel lobby to walk you through your welcome package documents and assist with hotel check-in, if required.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Meet & Greet
- Spain Welcome Package
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Barcelona
Audacious Architecture
Meet your private guide and transportation, and embark on a full-day tour of Barcelona. Learn about famed modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and his extraordinary achievements throughout the city along the way. Head along the elegant avenue Paseo de Gracia, one of Barcelona's most important shopping and business areas, where you'll find several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture, including two of Gaudi’s houses which you'll visit: Casa...
- City Highlights with Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia & Parc Guell (8 hrs) - Private
Breathe the Mountain Air
With a private driver and guide, set out to explore the Penedes wine area, the most famous DO in Catalonia, essential for cava (sparkling wine) lovers and for everyone interested in the art of winemaking. The cava production in Penedes is widely considered to rival the quality of the famous Champagne production in France.
- The Wine Region of Penedes (with Wine Tastings & Lunch, 8 hrs) - Vehicle/Driver/Guide
En Route
Departing on foot with a private guide, enjoy a half-day walking tour that will take you through Madrid's oldest quarters, tracing the legacy of the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties. Admire the many churches, convents, inns, palaces, theaters, narrow medieval streets and traditional shops, all steeped in history that no visitor should miss.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - Barcelona - Madrid [2.5 hrs] - Premium
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Walking Tour (3 hrs) - Private
A Town Frozen in Time
Spend a half-day venturing out to explore Toledo with a private driver and a local guide. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Toledo is Spain's medieval capital, and an area of inspiration for 16th-century master, El Greco. Surrounded by the River Tajo, the atmospheric walled town is crammed with churches, museums, and even steel workshops of master artisans, carrying on the tradition of the renowned swordsmiths of medieval Toledo.
- Explore Toledo (6 hrs) - Private Tour
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Madrid
Sights and Insights
Make your way independently to El Arenal Tablao Flamenco this evening, where you'll cap your day with a magical night of authentic flamenco performance, celebrating Andalusia's unique, world-renowned combination of song and dance. Located in Seville's traditional El Arenal district, between La Maestranza Theater and the Bullring, El Arenal Tablao Flamenco has been delighting audiences since its opening back in 1975.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - Madrid - Seville [3 hrs] - Premium
- Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Flamenco Show at El Arenal (with Drink, 1.5 hrs)
A Healthy Dose of History
Meet your private guide and set out on foot for a walking tour today, visiting a pair of Seville's most outstanding monuments: Seville Cathedral, and the Seville Royal Alcazar. Begin with a stroll around Barrio de Santa Cruz, formerly the Jewish quarter, and the most picturesque and delightful part of the city, with narrow winding cobbled streets and whitewashed houses.
- Monumental Walking Tour: Seville Cathedral & Royal Alcazar (3 hrs) - Private
Cultural Immersion
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred by private vehicle to Ronda, situated 130 km away (approx. 2 hr car drive). Discover the impressive town of Ronda, one of Andalusia's most beautiful towns. It is famous throughout Spain for the gaping river gorge with a sheer drop of 120m which divides the medieval from the 18th century parts of the town.
- Ronda (8 hrs) - Private Tour
The Journey Continues…
Enjoy a private walking tour with an expert local guide, setting out to explore the impressive historic and cultural monuments of Cordoba. Historically of great importance to both the Christian and Islamic powers in Europe, Cordoba was formerly a capital of the Roman Empire, and later the Umayyad Caliphate.
- Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Train - Seville - Cordoba [1 hr] - Premium
- Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Cordoba Monumental Walking Tour (3 hrs) - Private Tour
A Change of Scenery
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a train station transfer. Please note, drivers may or may not speak English, as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to add an English-speaking assistant or guide on your transfer, please speak with your Travel Consultant.
- Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Train - Cordoba - Granada [1.5 hrs] - Premium
- Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
- Alhambra Palace Tour (2.5 hrs) - Private Tour
See the Signature Sights in Style
Enjoy a relaxed, informal exploration of the Albaicín district, the one-time Moorish quarter of Granada, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Setting out from your hotel on foot, your resident private guide will show you how this medieval Islamic city has kept its identity into the modern age, explaining its social history and character in anecdotal style.
- Albaicin Quarter Walking Tour (with Lunch, 5 hrs) - Private
A Change of Scenery
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Marbella. Approximate travel time is 2 hours.
- Transfer - Private - Granada - Marbella [2 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver
Sun and Sand
Enjoy a day at the beach today! With 24 individual beaches along a 17 mile coastline, Marbella offers numerous and varied opportunities to soak up the sun. The prestigious Blue Flag award (denoting best-of-class water quality, safety, and environmental management) graces several of the sandy stretches, while the Costa del Sol offers showers, public restrooms, lifeguards, parasols and sun loungers for rent in various areas.
- Beach Time & Optional Activities - Self-Guided
Until Next Time…
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Malaga. Approximate travel time is 1 hour.
- Transfer - Private - Marbella - Malaga [1 hr ] - Vehicle/Driver
Where you will wake up.
H10 Cubik
Perfectly situated between Barcelona’s elegant Gothic Quarter and the fashionable 22@ district, H10 Cubik offers a dynamic blend of modern art, architectural flair, and cosmopolitan comfort.
Hotel Orfila
Under the luxurious brand Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Orfila is a luxurious hotel in the heart of marvelous Madrid, Spain. This incredible hotel features spacious rooms and suites, where the best amenities can be enjoyed.
H10 Casa de la Plata
Hidden within Seville's historic Santa Cruz neighborhood, H10 Casa de la Plata is an elegant boutique retreat housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century palace. This intimate hotel blends classic Andalusian architecture with contemporary design and comfort.
Hospes Palacio del Bailio
Nestled in the heart of Cordoba’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, Hospes Palacio del Bailío is a beautifully restored 16th-18th-century palace that blends Moorish grandeur with contemporary sophistication.
NH Collection Granada Victoria
Housed in a graceful early 20th-century building, NH Collection Granada Victoria is perfectly positioned in the heart of the city. Step outside and find yourself just minutes from the cathedral, Royal Chapel, Bib-Rambla square, and the lively Alcaiceria market, with the Alhambra also within walking distance.
NH Collection Marbella
The Hotel NH Marbella is located along Marbella's Golden Mile , halfway between the city center and Puerto Banus marina, providing an ideal base for exploring the city's upmarket shops, bars and restaurants, or the beach, which is less than 10 minutes away on foot.