Compare life in Spain's grand capital city to the distinct culture of the Moorish-influenced Andalusia region.
Madrid welcomes you with a warm and lively spirit—and a distinctly European feel. The Prado and Palacio Real are as proudly Spanish as they are internationally renowned, while Granada, Seville and Córdoba showcase their multicultural roots at the Alhambra, Seville Cathedral and Mezquita.
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Day 1
Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
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Day 4
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
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Day 5
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
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Day 6
Travel to Consuegra / Continue on to Granada
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
See Don Quixote's windmills
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
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Day 7
Travel to the Costa del Sol
Visit the Alhambra
Take a guided tour of Granada
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Day 8
Add this in-depth excursion:
Morocco
Enter a world of mosques, camels and bustling markets as you ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar for a full-day excursion to Morocco. Explore the city of Tetouan and see the Andalusian and Islamic-influenced architecture as a local guide leads you through one of the city’s seven gates in to the historic and traditional medina. Here you will visit a bazaar, experience the offerings of a spice shop and enjoy an included Moroccan lunch. Excursion is weather dependent.
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Day 9
Travel to Seville
Visit a Seville Bull Ranch
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- Giralda Tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Visit the Seville Alcázar
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seville Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. This evening, feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 10
Visit the Mezquita
Travel to Córdoba
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Day 11
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
El Escorial and Segovia
Join a journey into the Castilian countryside. First, stop in the beautiful medieval city of Segovia, where your guided walking tour is highlighted by a visit to the 14th-century Alcázar fortress. Enjoy free time before proceeding to legendary El Escorial, “the eighth wonder of the world,” where you’ll tour the city’s enormous Renaissance palace. Note: The monastery is closed Mondays.
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Day 12
Depart for home
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Day 1
Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
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Day 4
Travel by AVE train to Madrid
Take a walking tour of Madrid
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Day 5
Visit the Royal Palace
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
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Day 6
Travel to Consuegra / Continue on to Granada
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé
See Don Quixote's windmills
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
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Day 7
Travel to the Costa del Sol
Visit the Alhambra
Take a guided tour of Granada
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Day 8
Add this in-depth excursion:
Morocco
Enter a world of mosques, camels and bustling markets as you ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar for a full-day excursion to Morocco. Explore the city of Tetouan and see the Andalusian and Islamic-influenced architecture as a local guide leads you through one of the city’s seven gates in to the historic and traditional medina. Here you will visit a bazaar, experience the offerings of a spice shop and enjoy an included Moroccan lunch. Excursion is weather dependent.
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Day 9
Travel to Seville
Visit a Seville Bull Ranch
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- Giralda Tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Visit the Seville Alcázar
Add this in-depth excursion:
Seville Flamenco Evening
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colorful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. This evening, feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. The performance is 1 hour and a beverage is included.
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Day 10
Visit the Mezquita
Travel to Córdoba
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Day 11
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
El Escorial and Segovia
Join a journey into the Castilian countryside. First, stop in the beautiful medieval city of Segovia, where your guided walking tour is highlighted by a visit to the 14th-century Alcázar fortress. Enjoy free time before proceeding to legendary El Escorial, “the eighth wonder of the world,” where you’ll tour the city’s enormous Renaissance palace. Note: The monastery is closed Mondays.
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Day 12
Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (AVE high-speed train with extension)
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on Day 3)
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (6 with extension); 3 walking tours (4 with extension)
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Entrances
Prado; Palacio Real; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; synagogue visit; Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita (with extension: Park Güell)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.