Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Córdoba
Catch a high-speed train from Madrid around 11:00 a.m. and you'll arrive in Córdoba in less than two hours. After that, you'll have some free time to walk around and grab lunch on your own. Later, meet up with a local guide who takes you through the Mosque-Cathedral, one of the city's main attractions. From there, wander the Jewish Quarter where you'll see narrow streets lined with flower-filled patios. If you're visiting between June 21 and September 20, there's a nighttime visit to Medina Azahara on the schedule. Otherwise, you'll check out one of Córdoba's traditional courtyards instead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Ciudad De Cordoba)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mosque–Cathedral with entrance included
- Walking tour through the Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Medina Azahara palace-city (nighttime visit, June 21 - September 20) or iconic courtyard visit (alternate season)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Córdoba
Landmarks Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba Jewish Quarter (Judería) Medina Azahara 
- Day 2
Córdoba - Baena - Granada
After breakfast, drive through endless olive groves to reach Baena, a town with Roman history that's known for its olive oil. At the Núñez de Prado Olive Oil Mill, one of the oldest operations in the Mediterranean, you'll learn how they make it and taste some pan con aceite. Then it's on to Granada where you'll see the Alhambra. The afternoon gives you free time to either visit the cathedral or head up to the Albacín neighborhood, which has great views of the Alhambra from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Gran Hotel Luna De Granada)
Included Activities
- Visit to Núñez de Prado Olive Oil Mill with tasting of pan con aceite
- Guided tour of the Alhambra with entrance included
- Lunch included
Optional Activities
- Visit to Granada Cathedral
- Exploration of Albacín neighborhood
Landmarks Alhambra Albacín Núñez de Prado Olive Oil Mill 
- Day 3
Granada - Nerja - Frigiliana - Málaga
You'll cross through the Sierra Nevada mountains with really nice scenery, then travel along the Mediterranean coast through the Costa Tropical where the climate stays mild and tropical plants grow. Stop in Nerja, a coastal village with impressive cliffs, then go to Frigiliana with its steep streets and white houses. Later, arrive in Málaga, the main city on the Costa del Sol, known for its museums and as the birthplace of Picasso. There's time for lunch and to check out the city center or, if the weather's good, take a swim at the beach.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos), Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Malaga)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Málaga
- Beach visit and swimming in Málaga
Landmarks Nerja Frigiliana Cathedral La Manquita 
- Day 4
Málaga - Puerto Banús - Setenil de las Bodegas - Ronda - Jerez de la Frontera
This is one of the trip's nicest drives, taking you through the White Villages and mountain scenery. Start at Puerto Banús in Marbella, a fancy marina full of yachts and high-end shops. From there, head to Setenil de las Bodegas where houses are actually built into the rock itself. Continue to Ronda, which sits high above the dramatic Tajo Gorge. After lunch, you'll visit the bullring, one of Spain's oldest and most impressive. End the day in Jerez de la Frontera with time to walk through the historic center and have tapas at traditional tabancos.
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nh Avenida Jerez)
Included Activities
- Visit to the bullring in Ronda with entrance included
- Lunch included
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Puerto Banús
- Exploration of Setenil de las Bodegas
- Tapas in traditional tabancos in Jerez de la Frontera
Landmarks Puerto Banús Setenil de las Bodegas Ronda Bullring Tajo Gorge 
- Day 5
Jerez de la Frontera - El Puerto de Santa María - Cádiz - Seville
Starting after breakfast in Jerez, visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art to see the Carriage Museum and watch Andalusian horses during training. There's a quick photo stop at the Moorish Alcázar, then you'll drive to El Puerto de Santa María, known for wines and seafood. At Osborne Wineries, you'll do a wine tasting included in your tour. After that, take a boat ride for about thirty minutes to Cádiz, one of Europe's oldest cities. Explore the cathedral and the old town on your own time. In the afternoon, cross the big bridge toward Seville and you'll arrive by end of day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art with Carriage Museum visit included
- Visit to Osborne Wineries with tasting included
- Boat journey to Cádiz
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Moorish Alcázar
- Exploration of Cádiz Cathedral and old town
Landmarks Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Moorish Alcázar Osborne Wineries Cádiz Cathedral 
- Day 6
Seville - Palos de la Frontera - Huelva - El Rocío - Seville
After breakfast, head to Italica, an ancient Roman city where emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born. You'll see the amphitheater that used to hold 25,000 people, plus the baths and mosaics. Then drive to Palos de la Frontera, the historic port where Columbus's ships left for America in 1492. Visit the Monastery of La Rábida, where Columbus got the support he needed, and see replicas of his ships at the Wharf of the Caravels. Grab lunch on your own in Huelva. In the afternoon, travel along the Atlantic coast near Doñana National Park, known for its wildlife and plants. Stop in El Rocío to visit the sanctuary and get views of the park. You'll head back to Seville in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla)
Included Activities
- Visit to Italica with entrance and guided tour included
- Visit to Monastery of La Rábida
- Visit to Wharf of the Caravels with entrance included
- Visit to El Rocío sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Huelva
Landmarks Italica Palos de la Frontera Monastery of La Rábida Wharf of the Caravels El Rocío Doñana National Park 
- Day 7
Seville to Zaragoza
Start with a morning tour of Seville that shows you the cathedral, the Giralda, and the banks of the Guadalquivir River. You'll walk through Santa Cruz and Triana neighborhoods and take a boat ride on the river. In the afternoon, head to the station for a high-speed train leaving around 4:30 p.m. The train goes 850 km to Zaragoza in just under four hours. When you arrive, transfer to your hotel. Note that there's no Europamundo guide on the train itself.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Boston)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Seville
- Boat ride on the Guadalquivir River
Landmarks Seville Cathedral Giralda Santa Cruz neighborhood Triana neighborhood Guadalquivir River 
- Day 8
Zaragoza - Poblet - Barcelona
A local guide takes you on a morning tour of Zaragoza starting at the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar. You'll see work by the famous painter Goya, check out the Roman theatre and a Renaissance palace, and walk by the Aljafería Palace. After lunch, head toward Catalonia to visit Poblet Abbey, a walled monastery surrounded by nice scenery and one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries anywhere. You'll arrive in Barcelona in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Zaragoza with local guide
- Visit to Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Exploration of Goya's works and masterpieces
- Visit to Roman theatre and Renaissance palace
- Visit to Poblet Abbey with entrance included
Optional Activities
- Stroll by Aljaferría Palace
Landmarks Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar Roman Theatre of Zaragoza Aljaferría Palace Poblet Abbey 
- Day 9
Barcelona
In the morning, take a panoramic tour of Barcelona, one of Europe's most interesting capitals. The tour focuses on Gaudí and modernist architecture, the busy Ramblas, and the impact of the World Expositions and Olympic Games. It finishes at Maremagnum, a modern leisure complex by the sea near Columbus Square, where you can walk around and check things out. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore however you like before heading back to the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hampton By Hilton Barcelona Fira Gran Via), Hotel (Front Air Congress), Hotel (Fira Congress), Hotel (Catalonia Sagrada Familia)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Barcelona
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Ramblas
- Stroll through Maremagnum leisure complex
Landmarks Maremagnum Columbus Square Ramblas 
- Day 10
Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia - Madrid
Travel south along the Mediterranean with a special stop in Peñíscola, a walled town by the sea with really nice surroundings where you can take a walk. Continue to Valencia, a busy port city, arriving around lunchtime. Maybe you'll try the famous paella while you're there. Before heading to Madrid, make a quick stop at Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences, a modern complex. Around 4:30 p.m., head to Madrid, arriving between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. Depending on how many people are on the tour, the trip from Valencia to Madrid might be by high-speed train. Your tour ends here with great memories to take home.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Peniscola
- Lunch in Valencia (try paella)
- Visit to City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
Landmarks Peniscola City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia 
