7-Day Madrid & Andalusia Classic
Travel swiftly and cheaply across Spain’s cultural spine using low-cost high-speed trains (Iryo and Renfe). Experience free tapas culture, Moorish palaces, and gothic cathedrals.
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Arrive in Madrid & Prado Museum
MadridCercanías train from Barajas Airport to Atocha. Explore Malasaña and visit the Prado Museum during free entry hours (18:00 to 20:00). Dinner at a classic tavern for free tapas with drinks.
Royal Madrid & Retiro Park
MadridStroll through the Sabatini gardens of the Royal Palace, walk the pedestrian Gran Vía, and row a boat on the lake in El Retiro Park.
High-Speed Train to Córdoba & Seville
CórdobaCatch a morning high-speed train to Córdoba (1h 45m). Store bags at the station to tour the candy-striped arches of the Mezquita. Continue by afternoon train to Seville Santa Justa (45m).
Real Alcázar & Plaza de España
SevilleTour the Mudéjar courtyards of the Real Alcázar (€14.50, pre-booked). Walk through Maria Luisa Park to the magnificent Plaza de España. Tapas crawl in Alameda de Hércules.
Triana & Authentic Flamenco
SevilleCross the Isabel II bridge into ceramic-rich Triana. Stroll the riverfront and attend an authentic free live flamenco performance at La Carbonería.
Scenic Train to Granada
GranadaRenfe Avant train to Granada (2h 25m). Check into the historic Albaicín. Stroll through Carrera del Darro along the creek beneath the looming Alhambra walls.
The Alhambra Palaces & Departure
GranadaTour the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens in the Alhambra (€19.09, booked weeks early). Free tapas lunch before bus or rail connection.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 5 days, drop Granada and travel directly between Madrid and Seville, with a quick 4-hour stopover in Córdoba to see the Mezquita.
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