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Spain · 9 days · 8 nights

Barcelona, the Mediterranean Coast, Andalusia and Madrid

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Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Group size
Minimum 2 travelers

Overview

Begin in Barcelona with Gaudi architecture, the Sagrada Familia and a catamaran sail along the coast. Travel south through Peniscola and Valencia, tasting horchata before entering Andalusia.

Explore Granada, Seville and Cordoba with guided visits and included landmark entrances, then conclude in Madrid with a city tour, chocolate and churros, and a farewell dinner.

The route

Day by day, at a glance

  1. Day 1 · Barcelona

    Barcelona / Arrival & Welcome Tapas

  2. Day 2 · Barcelona

    Barcelona / City Tour & Catamaran

  3. Day 3 · Valencia

    Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia

  4. Day 4 · Granada

    Valencia – Granada

  5. Day 5 · Seville

    Granada / Alhambra – Seville

  6. Day 6 · Seville

    Seville / City Tour

  7. Day 7 · Madrid

    Seville – Córdoba – Madrid

  8. Day 8 · Madrid

    Madrid / City Tour & Farewell Dinner

  9. Day 9 · Madrid

    Madrid / Departure

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Barcelona

    Barcelona / Arrival & Welcome Tapas

    Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

    Join your Travel Director for your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful evening of good food and wine.

    Granados 83 or similar
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Barcelona

    Barcelona / City Tour & Catamaran

    Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona. Drive along the main avenues with its impressive Gaudi modernist buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city and harbor, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Visit the most important landmark in the city of Barcelona, Sagrada Familia.

    Continue to Port Vell to board a catamaran and sail along the beautiful coastline of Barcelona. Upon arrival, the crew will welcome you on board with music, a courtesy drink and a typical local tapa to start the experience in a Mediterranean style. You can sit in the shaded aft seats to feel the sea breeze, or lie on the forward nets in the sun to tan and be closer to the sea. This experience is the ideal complement to get to know Barcelona from all perspectives. The afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city.

    Granados 83 or similar
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Valencia

    Barcelona – Peñíscola – Valencia

    Breakfast at the hotel. We set off towards Valencia, following the Costa Dorada and the Ebro Delta until we reach Peñíscola, where we can see the film locations of "El Cid" and "Game of Thrones. We will then continue to Valencia, where we will taste a typical "horchata" (tiger milk) and have the opportunity to explore the city, one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Explore the old town and the exterior of the most avant-garde complex: Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.

    EXE Rey Don Jaime or similar
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Granada

    Valencia – Granada

    After breakfast, we continue towards Andalusia to reach Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints.

    Barcelo Carmen or similar
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Seville

    Granada / Alhambra – Seville

    After breakfast, visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens.

    Then, among olive trees and white villages, we continue to Seville, the capital of Andalusia. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to share a typical dinner with your fellow travelers and discover together the traditional Andalusian cuisine.

    NH Plaza de Armas or similar
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Seville

    Seville / City Tour

    Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light.

    NH Plaza de Armas or similar
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Madrid

    Seville – Córdoba – Madrid

    Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Cordoba, the ancient capital of the caliphate. Arrive in Cordoba and enjoy a tour of its impressive Mosque and its narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Continue to Madrid, driving through the natural border of Despeñaperros and along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. Arrival to Madrid.

    Westin Cuzco or similar
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Madrid

    Madrid / City Tour & Farewell Dinner

    Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour. Barrio de la Morería, the Hapsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca and the emblematic Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack.

    Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner of regional favorites.

    Westin Cuzco or similar
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Madrid

    Madrid / Departure

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for transfer to the airport.

    Breakfast

Where you'll stay

Accommodations

  1. Days 1–2 · Barcelona

    Granados 83 or similar

  2. Day 3 · Valencia

    EXE Rey Don Jaime or similar

  3. Day 4 · Granada

    Barcelo Carmen or similar

  4. Days 5–6 · Seville

    NH Plaza de Armas or similar

  5. Days 7–8 · Madrid

    Westin Cuzco or similar

How it works

Made to order

  • Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
  • Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
  • Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.

What's included

Inclusions and exclusions

Included

  • Guided sightseeing
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Transportation by coach
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Barcelona catamaran sailing
  • Flamenco experience and show
  • Horchata tasting
  • Chocolate and churros tasting
  • Daily breakfast
  • Four dinners

Not included

  • International airfare (available on request)
  • Single supplement
  • Optional sightseeing
  • Meals and beverages not listed as included
  • Local hotel or city taxes
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Any item not listed as included

Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.

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Your specialist

Plan this trip with Dinesh

Dinesh Sapra, Senior Travel Consultant

Dinesh Sapra

Senior Travel Consultant

Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.