Madrid, Spain

Upon arrival at Madrid-Barajas Airport, your private driver will be waiting to transfer you directly to your centrally located hotel, where you’ll be staying for the next three nights.

Madrid, Spain’s elegant capital, sits at the very heart of the country—geographically, culturally, and politically. It’s a city of grand boulevards and leafy parks, of world-class museums and lively neighbourhoods. Among its many highlights: the Prado Museum, with iconic works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco; the refined Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housed in a 19th-century palace; and the Reina Sofía Art Centre, home to Picasso’s Guernica and other modern masterpieces. You might also visit the Royal Palace, take in the atmosphere of Puerta del Sol, browse the stalls at the Sunday Rastro market, or enjoy a quiet stroll through the Retiro Park.

This first day is about settling in. Perhaps take a gentle walk in your neighbourhood—likely filled with inviting cafés, tapas bars, and local restaurants—and ease into the rhythm of Madrid at your own pace.

Throughout your stay, you'll have access to Totally Spain’s bespoke City Guides, filled with handpicked recommendations tailored to your interests and your hotel’s location. Your dedicated Totally Spain agent is also on hand to assist with dining reservations or entry tickets, ensuring a seamless experience from the outset.

Included Today
• Private transfer from Madrid Airport to your hotel
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Madrid, Spain

After a full buffet breakfast at your hotel, you’ll be met by your expert local guide for a private walking tour through the heart of Madrid’s historic centre.

You’ll stroll along some of the city’s most iconic streets and squares, including Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the charming Plaza de Santa Ana. You’ll also stop at the beautifully restored Mercado de San Miguel, one of Madrid’s most beloved gourmet markets—perfect for admiring local produce and soaking up the city's lively culinary culture.

The walk continues through the Plaza de la Villa, once the city’s medieval centre, and on to the elegant Plaza de Oriente, where you’ll visit the Royal Palace. Standing on the site of an old Moorish fortress, this grand residence was completed in 1764 and boasts 3,418 rooms—each reflecting the tastes of successive Spanish monarchs. Highlights include the grand staircase, Throne Room, Royal Armoury and opulent ceremonial halls.

In the afternoon, explore the Prado Museum at your own pace. We’ve included skip-the-line entry, so you can avoid queues and head straight in. This iconic museum, originally designed in 1785, houses one of the finest collections of European art, with masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Titian, Bosch, Rembrandt, and more.

Included Today
• Private half-day walking tour in Madrid with expert, English-speaking guide
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for the Royal Palace
• Skip-the-line tickets for the Prado Museum
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Daytrip to Toledo, Spain

After a full buffet breakfast, take the high-speed train south to Toledo, a city steeped in history and perched dramatically above the Tagus River.

On arrival, you’ll be met by your expert local guide who will first accompany you by taxi to the scenic Cigarrales district, where you’ll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city—its cathedral spires, stone walls, and rooftops nestled within a bend of the river.

Toledo, once the capital of Spain, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its remarkable heritage as a city where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures flourished side by side for centuries. Its labyrinthine streets and hilltop position give way to architectural treasures at every turn—Gothic, Mudejar, Romanesque, Visigothic, and Renaissance styles coexisting in one compact, walkable city.

Your private walking tour through the old town will highlight the most emblematic sites, including Zocodover Square, the Church of Santo Tomé, Santa María la Blanca (once a synagogue, now a church), the Sephardic Museum in the Transito Synagogue, and the city’s impressive Cathedral (entrance included).

After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace or stop for lunch in one of Toledo’s many traditional taverns or cafés. Later, return to Madrid by high-speed train, arriving back in the early evening.

Included Today
• High-speed train from Madrid to Toledo and return
• Private half-day walking tour in Toledo with expert, English-speaking guide
• Private transfer from Toledo station to the city centre, including panoramic stop
• Pre-booked entrance to the Cathedral of Toledo
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Madrid - Seville (by High Speed Train),

After a full buffet breakfast, you’ll leave Madrid behind and travel south to Seville aboard the high-speed AVE train. Your morning begins with a private transfer from your hotel to Madrid Atocha station. On arrival in Seville, your private driver will meet you at the platform and take you to your centrally located 4-star hotel.

Welcome to Seville, the spirited capital of Andalusia—a city of sunlit plazas, orange-scented streets, and the unmistakable rhythm of flamenco in the air. One of Europe’s sunniest cities, Seville’s architecture is a dazzling blend of Moorish, Mudejar, Renaissance, and Baroque styles, best appreciated as you wander its labyrinth of narrow streets and lively neighbourhoods. The city’s festive soul shines brightest during Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril, but at any time of year, Seville is a joy to explore at your own pace—rich in tradition, flavour, and charm.

After checking in, enjoy lunch near your hotel—a chance to taste some of Andalusia’s signature cuisine: fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and dishes elevated by the region’s exceptional olive oils. Not included.

This evening, you’ll experience the passion and intensity of live flamenco at an authentic venue. With roots stretching across gypsy, Jewish, Moorish, African, and Andalusian traditions, flamenco is not just a performance—it’s an expression of emotion through music, movement, and soul.

Included Today
• Private transfer from Madrid hotel to train station
• High-speed train from Madrid to Seville
• Private transfer from Seville station to your hotel
• Pre-booked flamenco performance (1-hour show)
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Seville, Spain

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your expert local guide meets you at the hotel for a private walking tour of Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville’s historic former Jewish quarter. This maze of narrow lanes and shaded plazas is full of character and charm, revealing layers of the city’s complex past.

Visit the magnificent Seville Cathedral, completed in 1506 and built on the site of a former mosque. Its impressive architecture reflects a blend of Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. Inside lies the tomb of Christopher Columbus, and the soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate altarpieces, and historic chapels are awe-inspiring. Don’t miss the Patio de los Naranjos—the tranquil Courtyard of the Orange Trees, a vestige of the mosque that once stood here, and a beautiful place for quiet reflection.

Next, visit the majestic Royal Alcázar, one of Europe’s oldest palaces still in use. A former Moorish fortress turned royal residence, it has hosted generations of monarchs, including Carlos V and Isabel of Portugal, who were married here in 1526. Its intricate tilework, richly adorned halls, and exquisite courtyards—particularly the Patio de las Doncellas and Patio del Yeso—make this one of Seville’s most iconic and beloved monuments.

The remainder of your day is free to relax, explore more of Seville’s vibrant barrios, or indulge in some tapas at your leisure.

Included Today
• Private half-day walking tour in Seville with expert, English-speaking guide
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for the Alcázar of Seville
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for the Seville Cathedral
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Seville - Cordoba - Seville (Daytrip by High Speed Train), Spain

Following breakfast, board the high-speed train to Córdoba, famed for its beautifully preserved Jewish quarter and the awe-inspiring Mezquita—a mosque-cathedral unlike any other.

Upon arrival in Cordoba city centre, your private expert local guide will lead you on an afternoon exploration of this former Moorish capital of Al-Andalus. Strolling through the old Jewish quarter, you’ll feel transported back to the 10th century, as narrow streets and quaint patios remain much as they were centuries ago.

The highlight is a visit to the Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita), one of Andalusia’s most celebrated landmarks and among the largest mosques ever built in the Islamic world. Constructed between 786 and 788 by Abd ar-Rahman, it underwent numerous expansions before being consecrated as a cathedral in 1236 after the Christian conquest—a remarkable blend of religious architecture.

You will also see the Synagogue, built in 1314, a rare and exquisitely preserved example of Mudejar design, notable for being the only synagogue in Spain from that era to remain a Jewish place of worship. Nearby stands the Almodóvar Gate, locally known as the ‘Gate of the Jews,’ and a monument dedicated to the great Jewish philosopher and physician Maimonides.

After your guided tour, enjoy some free time to have lunch and explore independently. We recommend a stroll across the iconic Roman Bridge spanning the Guadalquivir River or a visit to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a 14th-century Mudejar palace with stunning gardens that once served as the seat of the Inquisition’s Tribunal. Don’t miss the charming courtyard patios scattered throughout the old town, a signature feature of Córdoba’s historic charm.

Later, return to Seville by high-speed train, arriving in the early evening.

Included Today
• High-speed train from Seville to Córdoba and return
• Private half-day walking tour in Córdoba with expert, English-speaking guide
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for the Mosque-Cathedral (Mezquita)
• 4-star centrally located hotel in Seville (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Seville - Granada (High Speed Train), Spain

Following breakfast, you’ll be transferred from your hotel to Seville train station for your journey to Granada aboard the high-speed train. Upon arrival, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

After lunch, meet your expert private guide at the hotel for a walking tour of Granada’s atmospheric Old Quarter. You’ll explore the Albaicín, the ancient Moorish district largely unchanged since the 15th century, with its narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses, and vibrant gypsy culture. From Plaza San Nicolás, enjoy one of the most iconic panoramic views of the Alhambra Palace complex, perched gracefully on a distant hill.

Your Dobla de Oro Pass provides you access to some of Granada’s most important monuments, including the Alhambra—the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, and Alcazaba—at your scheduled time, as well as the nearby Moorish Palaces.

Included Today
• Private transfer from Seville hotel to train station
• High-speed train from Seville to Granada
• Private transfer from Granada train station to your hotel
• Private half-day walking tour of Granada’s Old Quarter with expert, English-speaking guide
• Dobla de Oro Pass (Alhambra and Moorish Palaces)
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Granada, Spain

After breakfast, meet your expert private guide at the Alhambra for a private tour of the world-famous Alhambra Palace and the adjoining Generalife Gardens.

Perched on the hill of La Sabika, overlooking the Darro Valley, the Alhambra is a sprawling palatial city built between the 13th and 15th centuries by the Nasrid Sultans. Enclosed by solid walls, it stands as a masterpiece of late Muslim architecture in Spain—a vibrant expression of artistic styles flourishing when much of Europe was still emerging from the Dark Ages.

The Alhambra complex comprises several distinct parts: the Arab Palaces, including the Comares Palace with its stunning Los Arrayanes Courtyard and the Hall of Ambassadors; the Palace of the Lions (Los Leones), famed for its intricately decorated courtyard and magnificent halls such as Las Dos Hermanas and Los Reyes, adorned with exquisite plasterwork and geometric mocarabe motifs; the military Alcazaba fortress; the fortified city or Medina; and the Generalife Gardens—the summer residence of the Sultans and one of the oldest surviving examples of Moorish gardens, renowned for its water features, fountains, and tranquil courtyards.

Water plays a central role here, creating a paradise-like atmosphere, and remnants of the Arab Baths still survive within the complex. The Alhambra also captivated the Christian Emperor Carlos V, who commissioned the construction of his Renaissance palace within the grounds, now home to the Alhambra and Fine Arts Museums.

Both the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, celebrated for their extraordinary artistic and historical significance.

Included Today
• Private half-day guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Gardens with expert, English-speaking guide
• Dobla de Oro Pass (Alhambra and Moorish Palaces)
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Barcelona, Spain

After breakfast, a private transfer will take you to Granada airport for your flight to Barcelona.
Please note: this flight is not included in the trip price and should be booked by you alongside your international airfare.

Upon arrival in Barcelona, you’ll be met by your private driver, who will escort you to your centrally located 4-star hotel.

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Renowned for its extraordinary architectural brilliance, the city is a showcase of Catalán Art Nouveau and Modernisme, brought to life by legendary architects Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner, and Puig i Cadafalch. Public spaces are adorned with monumental sculptures by local masters such as Joan Miró, while museums display treasures ranging from ancient Roman artifacts to masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. The city’s vibrant outdoor markets, bustling Mediterranean port, and stylish restaurants add to its irresistible charm. And of course, Barcelona’s nightlife is truly something to savour.

This evening, enjoy a guided small-group tapas tour (maximum 10 participants) with all food and drinks included. This is a wonderful way to discover Barcelona’s most interesting and authentic bars and restaurants—without any of the guesswork. Your knowledgeable guide will recommend wines and other drinks to complement each speciality tapa and share fascinating insights into the history of tapas, their regional variations in Catalonia and across Spain, and the story of the vibrant neighbourhood you will explore.

Included Today
• Private transfer from Granada hotel to Granada airport
• Private transfer from Barcelona airport to hotel
• Guided gastronomic walking tour with a small group (up to 10 people), including tapas and drinks
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Barcelona, Spain

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before meeting your expert private guide and driver. Today, you’ll discover why Barcelona is the epicentre of architectural modernism and explore the extraordinary work of Antoni Gaudí, the unrivalled master of this spectacular artistic movement.

Begin with a visit to the remarkable Sagrada Família, perhaps Gaudí’s most famous creation. This monumental Christian basilica was Gaudí’s full-time focus from 1915 until his death in 1926, during which time he even lived on-site in his final year. His remains rest in the crypt beneath the church. Construction continues to this day, making it a living work of art in perpetual evolution.

In the afternoon, explore Gaudí’s private residences in central Barcelona, including the iconic Casa Milà (La Pedrera) on Passeig de Gràcia. You will have the opportunity to visit the interior independently, allowing you to take in the intricate details and unique architectural flourishes at your own pace.

Included Today
• Private half-day tour in Barcelona with expert, English-speaking guide
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for Sagrada Família
• Pre-booked entrance tickets for La Pedrera (Casa Milà)—independent visit
• 4-star centrally located hotel (standard room – upgrades available on request)

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast

Barcelona - Daytrip to Montserrat & Winery, Spain

Departure,

After breakfast, your private driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Barcelona International Airport for your onward journey.

Included Today
• Private transfer from Barcelona hotel to Barcelona airport

Meals Included Today
• Full buffet breakfast