Itinerary
Arrive in Madrid.
Evening: Stroll Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor.
Tapas dinner at La Latina district.
Prado Museum & Retiro Park.
Royal Palace of Madrid & Almudena Cathedral.
Gran Vía for shopping.
Evening: Flamenco show.
Option 1: Toledo (UNESCO city, medieval charm).
Option 2: Segovia (Roman aqueduct, Alcázar castle).
Evening: Return to Madrid.
Morning: AVE high-speed train.
Afternoon: Seville Cathedral & Giralda Tower.
Evening: Walk through Santa Cruz Quarter.
Real Alcázar (Game of Thrones filming site).
Plaza de España & Maria Luisa Park.
Evening: Tapas & riverfront along Guadalquivir.
Check in & relax.
Evening: Explore Albaicín district (UNESCO), Mirador de San Nicolás for Alhambra sunset views.
Morning: Alhambra Palace & Generalife Gardens (book tickets well in advance).
Afternoon: Granada Cathedral & Royal Chapel.
Evening: Try local specialty tapas culture (often free with drinks).
Arrive & check in.
Evening: Gothic Quarter walk, La Rambla, dinner by Port Vell
Sagrada Família (Gaudí’s masterpiece).
Park Güell.
Casa Batlló & Casa Milà (Gaudí houses).
Evening: Magic Fountain show (if available).
Morning: Montjuïc Hill (cable car, Olympic sites, views).
Or relax at Barceloneta Beach.
Afternoon: Shopping on Passeig de Gràcia.
Evening: Departure.
Food to try: Paella (Valencia origin but everywhere), tapas, churros con chocolate, jamón ibérico, sangria.
Best season: Spring (Apr–Jun) or Fall (Sept–Oct).