Taste of Spain: A 11-Day Unforgettable Road Trip

Today, head south through La Mancha toward Andalusia (approx. 3.5 hours to Córdoba).

Suggestion For The Day:

• Stop in Córdoba, once a powerful Moorish capital.
• Visit the impressive Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita de Córdoba), a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
• Continue your journey to Seville (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Arrive and enjoy a relaxed walk through Seville’s historic center.
• Enjoy your evening discovering local tapas bars. You’ll be spending the next two nights in Seville.

Suggestion For The Day:

• Begin the day at the Real Alcázar of Seville, a stunning blend of Moorish and Christian architecture.
• Climb the Giralda Bell Tower for panoramic city views.
• Stroll through Maria Luisa Park, filled with fountains and tiled pavilions.
• Admire the grandeur of Plaza de España.
• Visit Seville Cathedral and see Christopher Columbus’ tomb.
• Wander through the Jewish Quarter (Barrio de Santa Cruz).
• End the day with an authentic Flamenco show, experiencing Andalusian culture.

Today, drive from Seville to Granada (approx. 3 hours).

Suggestion For The Day:

• Once there, visit the magnificent Alhambra, one of Spain’s most breathtaking Moorish monuments.
• Explore the Generalife Gardens, the former royal summer palace.
• Enjoy a relaxed evening in Granada, perhaps dining in the Albaicín with views of the illuminated Alhambra.

Suggestion For The Day: 

• Explore the Albaicín district, with its whitewashed houses and narrow streets.
• Visit the Mirador de San Nicolás for iconic views of the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada.
• Admire the Baroque interior of the Basilica of San Juan de Dios.
• Enjoy lunch at Restaurante Mirador de Morayma with panoramic views.
• Visit the Royal Chapel of Granada and Granada Cathedral.
• Wander through the Alcaicería, the historic Moorish market.
• In the evening, enjoy tapas, following the tradition of free tapas with drinks.

Travel through the Mora Pass toward Guadix (approx. 40 minutes).

Suggestion For The Day: 

• Explore the famous Guadix cave dwellings, carved into the hillsides.
• Continue to Valencia (approx. 4.5 hours).
• Admire the Valencia Bullring and the Quart and Serranos Towers.
• Visit the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.

Today, drive north from Valencia to Barcelona (approx. 3.5 hours), enjoying a scenic coastal route with a memorable stop along the way.

Suggestion For The Day: 

• Stop in Peñíscola, known as the “City in the Sea” (approx. 1.5 hours from Valencia). Explore the impressive Peñíscola Castle, built by the Knights Templar and dramatically set above the Mediterranean.
• Continue your journey to Barcelona along the beautiful Costa Dorada.
• Visit La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
• Stroll through Plaça de Catalunya and admire the Christopher Columbus Monument.
• Explore Park Güell, famous for its colorful mosaics and panoramic city views.
• In the evening, enjoy tapas in El Born or dine at a traditional Catalan restaurant.

Today, enjoy a relaxed morning in Barcelona before heading inland toward Zaragoza (approx. 3 hours 15 minutes).

Suggestion For The Day: 

• Stroll along Passeig de Gràcia, admiring Barcelona’s iconic modernist architecture.
• Walk down La Rambla or choose an optional visit to Montserrat to see the Black Madonna, patron saint of Catalonia.
• Later, drive to Zaragoza (approx. 3h15).
• Visit the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral, and Lonja de Zaragoza.
• Explore the Aljafería Palace and the Caesar Augusta Roman Remains Museum.
• Admire the Third Millennium Bridge and end the day at the Zaragoza Aquarium.

Today, return to Madrid for your final night in Spain (approx. 3 hours 20 minutes).

Suggestion For The Day: 

• Arrive in Madrid and check in for your final night.
• Enjoy a relaxed stroll through Malasaña or La Latina, soaking up the city’s atmosphere.
• Take time for last-minute shopping or enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Spanish restaurant.