14-Day Spain Highlights: Madrid, Andalusia, Valencia & Barcelona
This comprehensive two-week journey traverses Spain by train: Madrid’s golden art museums, Seville’s Alcázar, Granada’s Alhambra, Valencia’s paella and futuristic arts complex, and Gaudí’s architectural wonders in Barcelona.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Madrid
MadridArrive at MAD. Walk through Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Prado Museum & Retiro Park
MadridMasterpieces at the Prado and afternoon stroll in El Retiro.
High-Speed Day Trip to Toledo
Toledo33-minute Avant train to Toledo. Tour the Gothic cathedral and El Greco art.
High-Speed Train to Seville
SevilleIryo train to Seville. Evening walk in Santa Cruz.
Real Alcázar & Plaza de España
SevilleAlcázar courtyards and sunset at Plaza de España.
Avant Train to Granada
GranadaTrain to Granada. Stroll the cobblestone Albaicín with Alhambra views.
Alhambra Palaces & Free Tapas
GranadaFull exploration of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife.
Cross-Country to Valencia
ValenciaHigh-speed rail via Madrid to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.
City of Arts & Sciences & Turia Park
ValenciaWalk through Turia sunken riverbed park and view Calatrava’s architecture.
Authentic Paella & Central Market
ValenciaTraditional lunchtime paella in Ruzafa and market sampling.
Euromed Coastal Train to Barcelona
BarcelonaScenic Mediterranean train to Barcelona Sants. Walk Gothic Quarter.
Gaudí’s Sagrada Família & Eixample
BarcelonaSagrada Família interior and the modernist facades of Passeig de Gràcia.
Park Güell & Gràcia Village
BarcelonaMorning at Park Güell and evening vermouth in Plaça del Sol in Gràcia.
Barceloneta & Departure
BarcelonaBeach promenade walk before the Aerobús to BCN Airport.
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