MADRID, SEVILLE, GRANADA, VALENCIA, BARCELONA
Discover Spain’s splendors from their delicious cuisine, the incredible legacy of art and architecture, dramatic history, and grand passions. Along the way, you’ll get a taste of Spanish delights from regional tastings, tapas, and paella! Explore bucket-list-worthy highlights like the Prado Museum in Madrid, Giralda Tower in Seville, Alhambra Palace in Granada, and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. You’ll also enjoy a lovely Guadalquivir River Cruise, a tour of Cordoba, an idyllic visit to an olive grove, and a chance to explore PeñĂscola, a jewel of the Mediterranean. This tour serves up a multi-course feast of sights and experiences that are simply unforgettable.
Did you know you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options
for groups of 10 or more travelers.
Itinerary at
a Glance
Tour Itinerary:
- 2 nights in Madrid
- 2 nights in Seville
- 2 nights in Granada
- 1 night in Valencia
- 3 nights in Barcelona
Tour Highlights
- Royal Palace (Madrid)
- Prado Museum (Madrid)
- Giralda Tower (Seville)
- Guadalquivir River Cruise (Seville)
- Cordoba Tour
- Olive Oil Grove with tapas dinner
- Alhambra Palace (Granada)
- PeñĂscola, a jewel of the Mediterranean
- Paella Lunch
- Sagrada Familia (Barcelona)
- Gothic Quarter (Barcelona)
- La Rambla (Barcelona)
Your Tour Includes
- Optional round-trip airfare from the New York area (varies by departure) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned motor coach
- High-speed AVE train ticket from Madrid to Seville
- Accommodations at first-class hotels
- 15 meals: 10 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 4 dinners
- Wine and mineral water with dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout
Max Group Size: 30 travelers
Activity Level: Intermediate
Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature light hiking, and/or stairs on some hilly and/or uneven terrain. Learn More
Pacing Level: Balanced
Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Learn More
No Additional Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders
A valid passport is required for international tours. Currently, there are no additional entry requirements for U.S. passport holders, but this can change at any time. Before travel, both U.S. and non-U.S. passport holders should visit our Passports & Visas page to reconfirm entry requirements.
Travelers will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes
For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit
our Before You Depart section.
Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return on the same day as the tour ends.
For flight details, see Before You Depart.
Welcome to Madrid, Spain’s grand capital and cultural heart! Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will be greeted at the airport and escorted to our hotel, where our Tour Director will lead a get-acquainted walk around the surrounding neighborhood. We'll enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure before meeting our Tour Director for a welcome cocktail, orientation, and dinner.
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Gran VĂa Madrid or similar
Meals: Dinner
Our morning features a guided tour of this splendid city. As we travel along Calle Gran VĂa, Madrid’s equivalent to New York City’s Broadway, we'll marvel at the Opera district, Plaza de Colon, the monumental 18th-century Royal Palace (entrance included), Puerto del Sol Plaza and Plaza de España, Madrid’s main square, where we’ll see an imposing statue of Spain’s literary giant, Miguel de Cervantes. We'll end at the enormous, impressive Prado Museum, which holds one of the world’s top collections, including masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya. We'll also visit the famous Museo del JamĂłn, and enjoy a jamĂłn tapa and a drink. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider taking a foodie walking tour of the city’s tapas scene (see optional tours). Or do what the Madrileños do. Take el paseo (stroll) to the delightful Retiro Park and then stop at one of Madrid’s excellent restaurants or tapas bars.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will take a high-speed train for Seville, the charming Moorish capital of Spain’s Andalusia Region. On an included guided tour, we’ll discover the passions of the city that create the backdrop for the great operas Carmen and Don Giovanni. Highlights include the Seville Cathedral, the biggest Gothic cathedral in the world, and landmark Giralda Bell Tower, the remaining part of the mosque built by the Moors. Our tour winds through the narrow streets and plazas of the well-preserved Barrio Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter, where we'll delight in the whitewashed buildings, quaint shops and colorful flowers. Later, we'll drive to the Plaza de España, passing the elegant Maria Luisa Park. Tonight, enjoy a local Tapas dinner with drinks.
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Giralda or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we'll experience the beauty of Seville as seen from the only major navigable river in Spain, the Guadalquivir. We'll get a complete perspective of both riversides, confronting the old part of town with the most modern one. Tonight, consider catching a performance of the expressive dance form—flamenco! See optional excursions for details.
Meals: Breakfast
Today we'll visit Cordoba, one of Spain's cultural gems and home to some of the country's most impressive monuments. On our guided tour, we'll marvel at the Mezquita (Great Mosque) built in the 10th century during Cordona's glory days as the capital of Moorish Spain. The mosque was later converted to a cathedral, but the original architectural details are stunning. We'll also see the reconstructed Roman Bridge and the beautifully restored 14th-century synagogue that survived the expulsion of Spain's Jews. After our tour, we'll continue our journey to Granada, a former Moorish stronghold.
Accommodations: Hotel Catalonia Granada or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we'll visit Granada's crown jewel, the Alhambra. Sprawled over a hilltop overlooking the city, the awe-inspiring Alhambra is an impressive castle and fortress with its romantic Generalife gardens. Later today we'll have free time to explore the city and the mystic Albaicin Quarter.
Meals: Breakfast
We're sure to be captivated by the rolling terrain and groves of olives, almonds, lemons, and oranges on our way to Valencia, a city of great culture and beautiful gardens on the Mediterranean coast. On our guided tour this afternoon, we'll see architecture both ancient (Roman, Arabic, and the gothic cathedral) and modern—or should we say futuristic? Renowned architect Santiago Calatrava designed the City of Arts and Science, an eye-popping “city within a city” that gives us a peek into what the future might look like.
Accommodations: Eurostars ActeĂłn Valencia or similar
Meals: Breakfast
The next leg of our journey through splendid Spain hugs the coastline of Catalonia. We'll stop at PeñĂscola, a pearl of the Mediterranean. The old town—crowned by a 14th-century castle-fortress that was once the home of Pope Benedict XIII—stands on an imposing rock that rises 64 meters above the azure seas and is connected to the mainland by a thin sandbar that waves wash over during storms, turning the town into an ephemeral island. We'll enjoy a delightful paella lunch before continuing to Barcelona where we'll settle into our centrally located hotel.
Accommodations: Hotel Gótico Barcelona or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The capital of Catalonia, Barcelona mixes medieval charm with avant-garde style. We'll join a local expert for a fascinating tour that begins at the old harbor with a drive along Barcelona’s iconic boulevard, Las Ramblas. We'll see the city’s lively heart, Plaza Catalunya, and picturesque Plaza de España before taking off on foot to explore the charming Gothic Quarter, Barcelona’s old city. Of course, a Barcelona tour isn't complete without admiring buildings designed by the celebrated Catalan architect Antoni GaudĂ. We'll see one of his most famous works, the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica, which has been under construction since 1882! Before free time this afternoon, we will stop at a typical bodega in La Barceloneta Quarter to taste vermut, a typical and popular drink in Barcelona. The rest of the day is free to visit a museum or relax at an outdoor cafĂ© independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Today you'll have a full day to explore vibrant Barcelona on your own. You could return to the enchanting Gothic Quarter and soak up its magical atmosphere of cafes, street musicians, and quaint shops. Seek out more of Gaudi’s masterpieces in the city center or stroll along La Rambla, stopping at the colorful Boqueria Market for freshly squeezed juice, a snack, or more tapas! We'll gather this evening for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Our tour comes to an end after breakfast today. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S.
Meals: Breakfast
Book by Mar. 31, 2023 to get the best price.
Prices listed as “with flights” below include
round-trip airfare from one or more airports
in the USA.
Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only,
and arrange their own arrival in destination.
Please note this may change your tour start date.
* Departures designated as "Guaranteed" may be canceled or rescheduled only
under Extraordinary Circumstances, for example in situations deemed to be unsafe
or nonviable due to local conditions. See Terms
& Conditions for full details.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a
date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please
contact us here
or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:30pm EST)
at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone
(1.800.337.7773)
and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable,
non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the
time of reservation.
Deposits are $300 per person.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Space and prices subject to availability.
Please see the
smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete
booking information.
Optional Tours
Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours.
Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book
when you reserve your trip and can be added to your
reservation up to final payment. This is the best option
to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour!
Optional tours require a minimum number of participants.
Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and
may cost extra. The payment methods and currency
information to purchase tours in-destination will be
provided on final documentation.
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture by enjoying an authentic flamenco dance performance.
AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!
After driving through picturesque little villages, we'll arrive at the incomparable setting of craggy Montserrat, a mountain that rises 4,051 feet and offers amazing views of the area. The mountain gets its name from the rock formations which look like they have been sawed and sculpted - the result of thousands of years of wind and rain. Here we'll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat with its 12th-century carving of the Black Virgin. After some free time to explore independently, we'll continue to the Penedès wine region, a noteworthy wine-growing area in the Catalonia region of Spain. If you want to know what wine Penedès is most famous for, the answer is most definitely their Cava – or sparkling wine! We will visit a winery and have a tasting to finish this spectacular day!
AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!
Featured Accommodations
C/ Gran VĂa, 9, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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CjĂłn. Sierra Nevada, 3, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
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Av. de Madrid, 10, 18012 Granada, Spain
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Carrer de Vicente Beltrán Grimal, 2, 46023 València, Valencia, Spain
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Carrer de Jaume I, 14, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
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