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8-Day Highlights of Barcelona, Madrid and Andalusia

Customisable Itinerary
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Trip Overview

During this self-drive trip, you'll discover the most beautiful cultural heritage sites at your own pace as you uncover the must-see sights in Spain

Start in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, a cosmopolitan Mediterranean city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of Modernist architectural style. Also home to a stunning golden-sanded beach, one of Spain's most-loved and most treasured.

Spend time in Madrid, renowned for its rich European art and the heart of old Hapsburg royalties and Baroque Palaces.

Then move on to Andalusia’s age-old history that has left behind a wealth of artistic heritage. The Alhambra in Granada, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Giralda Tower and old town of Seville are just a few of the World Heritage Sites you'll discover along this journey.

As you drive from Madrid to Seville to Granada and back to Madrid, you'll pass by stunning towns filled with white-washed houses, cobbled streets and ancient architecture.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Hello Barcelona!

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Hello Barcelona!

Today, you'll arrive in Barcelona and pick up the rental car that will be with you for your journey. You will then drive to your hotel in Barcelona before enjoying a free afternoon to explore Catalonia's capital city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Barcelona

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Barcelona

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 2

Explore the Must-See Sights in Spain

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Explore the Must-See Sights in Spain

Today you'll explore this beautiful city visiting the must-see sights in Spain. Barcelona was founded as a Roman city, in the Middle Ages and is now one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel is surrounded by art galleries, the university gardens, the Gothic Quarter and many interesting shopping streets.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Exe Cristal Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Barcelona

    La Sagrada FamiliaOptional Activity

    Casa MilàOptional Activity

    Barcelona CathedralOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

Day 3

Barcelona to Madrid via Zaragoza

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Barcelona to Madrid via Zaragoza

Depart by the motorway towards Lleida and Saragossa. This city is the capital of the autonomous region of Aragon that offers you 2000 years of history. Leave towards the centre of Spain by the motorway passing by the towns of Calatayud, Alcolea del Pinar and Guadalajara before to arriving in Madrid.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Nacional4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Madrid

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Barcelona to Madrid

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Barcelona

    Madrid

Day 4

Madrid to Cordoba

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Madrid to Cordoba

Drive south to Aranjuez and then crossing La Mancha Lands, you will pass by Puerto Lápice, known for its wines and through the Pass of Despeñaperros, you will enter Andalusia, passing by the industrial town of Bailen, Andújar - one of the most important olive-producing areas of Spain. Arrive in Cordoba, that has been declared World Heritage City by the UNESCO.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eurostars Maimonides3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Cordoba

    Mosque-Cathedral of CordobaOptional Activity

    Alcazar of the Christian KingsOptional Activity

    Viana PalaceOptional Activity

    Museo Julio Romero De TorresOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Madrid to Córdoba

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

    Córdoba

Day 5

Cordoba to Seville

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Cordoba to Seville

Departure from Cordoba, passing by the towns of Ecija and Carmona; you'll arrive in the most emblematic Andalusian city, Seville. Once settled into your new hotel, you'll have the remainder of the day to explore the city at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Sevilla Plaza de Armas4 star

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    Activities

    Classical Seville

    Santa CruzOptional Activity

    Alcazar of SevilleOptional Activity

    Seville CathedralOptional Activity

    Plaza de EspanaOptional Activity

    Plaza del DuqueOptional Activity

    Jardin de MurilloOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Taberna del AlabarderoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Córdoba to Seville

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Córdoba

    Seville

Day 6

Seville to Granada

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Seville to Granada

Today, you'll drive from Seville crossing the Andalusian region from west to east and passing the towns of Osuna and Antequera, before arriving in Granada. Once you arrive in Granada, you should visit the Old Quarter with important monuments such as the Royal Chapel and the Cathedral, the Church of San Juan de Dois in Baroque style, the Monastery of San Jeronimo in Renaissance style and the Sacromonte gypsy neighbourhood.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Granada Centro4 star

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    Activities

    Granada Sightseeing TourOptional Activity

    AlhambraOptional Activity

    Hammam Al AndalusOptional Activity

    SacromonteOptional Activity

    Royal Chapel of GranadaOptional Activity

    Venta El GalloOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Seville to Granada

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Seville

    Granada

Day 7

Granada to Madrid via Baeza and Ubeda

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Granada to Madrid via Baeza and Ubeda

Today you'll leave Granada and head back towards Madrid, stopping at the beautiful cities of Baeza and Ubeda on the way. Baeza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to many beautiful Rennaissance and Gothic architectural wonders. A little further up the road, you'll come across the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ubeda, full of beautiful squares, white-washed houses and Renaissance architecture. After Ubeda, you'll continue to your final destination, Madrid.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel NH Madrid Nacional4 star

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    Activities

    Baeza

    Ubeda

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    Restaurants

    Sobrino de BotínOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Granada to Baeza

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Granada

    Baeza

    Úbeda

    Madrid

Day 8

Goodbye Spain!

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Goodbye Spain!

Today, you'll leave Madrid so you'll drive to the airport, drop off the car at the rental office and then depart to your next destination.

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    Transportations

    Self Driving from Hotel NH Madrid Nacional, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain to Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport (MAD), Avenida de la Hispanidad, Madrid, Spain

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Madrid

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Ground transportation

What’s not included?

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

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