Spain
Enjoy lively plazas, regional food, and distinctive architecture. Explore Barcelona on a shorter stay, then add Madrid and Seville as your time allows.
Best suited to: Food lovers, couples, families, and culture enthusiasts.
5 days: Barcelona 4 nights.
7 days: Madrid 3 nights and Barcelona 3 nights.
10 days: Madrid 3 nights, Seville 3 nights, Barcelona 3 nights.
| Day | 5 days • 4 nights | 7 days • 6 nights | 10 days • 9 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Barcelona; stroll the Gothic Quarter. | Arrive Madrid; enjoy a tapas dinner. | Arrive Madrid; enjoy a tapas dinner. |
| 2 | Visit Sagrada Família and other Gaudí highlights. | Visit the Prado and Retiro Park. | Visit the Prado and Royal Palace. |
| 3 | Explore Park Güell and enjoy a tapas tour. | Take a day trip to Toledo. | Take a day trip to Toledo. |
| 4 | Take a Montserrat day trip. | Take the train to Barcelona; settle in. | Take the train to Seville; enjoy an evening stroll. |
| 5 | Depart Barcelona. | Visit Sagrada Família and Park Güell. | Visit the Alcázar and cathedral. |
| 6 | Explore the Gothic Quarter and waterfront. | Explore Triana and attend a flamenco performance. | |
| 7 | Depart Barcelona. | Travel to Barcelona by train or flight; settle in. | |
| 8 | Visit St Mark’s Square and the Doge’s Palace. | ||
| 9 | Explore the Gothic Quarter and waterfront. | ||
| 10 | Depart Barcelona. |
Planning note for the team: Reserve Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and the Seville Alcázar ahead. Allow most of a day for the longer Seville to Barcelona journey.