Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
You'll arrive in Madrid and get transferred from the airport to your hotel, giving yourself time to unpack and rest. By evening, head over to Plaza Mayor and La Latina where you can walk around the narrow streets and find a tapas restaurant that catches your eye for dinner and drinks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a restaurant in Plaza Mayor and La Latina (Indian, Chinese, Spanish, or Middle Eastern cuisine options available)
Landmarks Plaza Mayor La Latina 
- Day 2
Madrid
A guided tour takes you through central Madrid starting at Paseo del Prado, then on to Cibeles, Neptuno, and Puerta de Alcalá before reaching Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. After that, you'll wander through Retiro Park to see the lake and check out Palacio de Cristal. The afternoon is yours to do what you want, but later you'll visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium before heading back to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Praga)
Included Activities
- Comprehensive tour of central Madrid (Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor)
- Visit to Retiro Park with lake and Palacio de Cristal
- Admission to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (home of Real Madrid)
Landmarks Paseo del Prado Cibeles Neptuno Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Colón Plaza Mayor Retiro Park Palacio de Cristal Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 
- Day 3
Madrid to Granada
Leave Madrid early and drive south through La Mancha to Puerto Lápice, a small Manchego village worth a quick stop. Continue into Andalusia through Despeñaperos, arriving in Granada in time for lunch. The afternoon is devoted to touring Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens with a local guide (if you booked this option).
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Saray)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens (if selected option)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Puerto Lápice village
Landmarks Puerto Lápice Despñaperos Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens 
- Day 4
Granada to Seville
Head out along the Mediterranean's Tropical Coast, known for growing tropical fruit and having mild weather year-round. Stop in Nerja to see the dramatic cliffs and charming streets, then continue to Málaga for lunch and time in the historic center. From there, drive into the Andalusian sierras and arrive in Ronda, a white town perched above a deep gorge. Later you'll reach Seville by evening for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Al-andalus)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Nerja
- Explore Málaga's historic center
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Nerja Málaga Ronda 
- Day 5
Seville to Zaragoza
Start with a guided tour of Seville covering the cathedral and its Giralda tower, the Guadalquivir River banks, and the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. Then take a boat ride on the Guadalquivir. By afternoon, head to the station for the high-speed train departing around 4:30 p.m., traveling 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. Once there, transfer to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Seville (cathedral, Giralda, Guadalquivir River banks, Santa Cruz and Triana neighborhoods)
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Guadalquivir River Santa Cruz Triana 
- Day 6
Zaragoza to Barcelona
Begin with a guided tour of Zaragoza starting at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, then see works by the painter Goya. The tour includes the Roman theatre, a Renaissance palace, and the Aljafería Palace. After lunch, drive to Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a walled medieval monastery in beautiful countryside. Later you'll continue to Barcelona, arriving in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Zaragoza
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Exploration of works by painter Goya
- Visit to Roman theatre
- Visit to Renaissance palace
- Stroll by Aljafería Palace
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with admission included
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman theatre Aljafería Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 7
Barcelona
Take a guided tour through Barcelona's architecture, particularly the modernist designs, walk the lively Ramblas, and learn about the city's World Expositions and Olympic Games history. The tour finishes at Maremagnum, a leisure complex by the sea near Columbus Square. After that, the afternoon is free to wander around on your own before returning to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona (Gaudí and modernist architecture, Ramblas, legacy of World Expositions and Olympic Games)
Optional Activities
- Explore Maremagnum leisure and dining complex
Landmarks Ramblas Maremagnum Columbus Square 
- Day 8
Barcelona to Paris
Transfer to the station and board the high-speed train from Barcelona to Paris, traveling just over 6 hours. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel. In the evening your guide will reach out or check the information board at the hotel reception for details.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
- Day 9
Versailles and Paris
Visit the Palace of Versailles and walk through its gardens (admission on your own). Return to Paris and explore Montmartre, the bohemian neighborhood known for artists and cabarets. A guide then takes you on a panoramic tour showing Paris's major avenues and landmarks before heading back to your hotel. Later, there's an optional variety show if that interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Courtyard Marriot Paris St Denis), Hotel (Mama Shelter La Defense)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Paris (impressive avenues and iconic monuments)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Palace of Versailles
- Explore Montmartre
- Optional variety show in the evening
Landmarks Palace of Versailles Montmartre 
- Day 10
Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower in central Paris where you'll go up to the second floor. After that, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Seine lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Paris at your own pace.
Included Activities
- Visit to the Eiffel Tower with access to second floor
- Boat cruise along the Seine (approximately one hour and fifteen minutes)
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Seine
