First time visitors to Spain will often ask us where they should go
or what they should see on their first visit to the country. This is a
difficult question to answer, as Spain is so very rich in history and
culture that it is impossible to do more than just skim the surface on
any one trip. That’s why we recommend that people plan to visit Spain
more than once, and on each trip they can concentrate on a specific area
so that they can truly appreciate the beauty of the treasures that
abound.
A good way to get a quick introduction to the people, the
culture and some of the country’s most iconic cities and sites is to
follow this 8 day 7 night itinerary. It is designed to give travelers an
overview of some of the most significant sights to see. Once you’ve had
this overview and gain some insight into what Spain has to offer, you
are sure to return, and hopefully you will be able to incorporate time
in your itinerary, outside of the sightseeing, to experience those
intrinsic things that make Spain – and its people – uniquely special.
Spaniards have a unique love of life and appreciation for living life to
its fullest, and this can be seen in the simplest activities they
enjoy, such as taking an evening stroll through town, meeting friends
and going for tapas, or sitting in an outdoor café and watching the
people go by.
This first itinerary begins in Madrid, the capital
of Spain, and takes you to the enchanting Andalusian cities of Seville,
Córdoba and Granada, where you can visit some of the country’s iconic
sites, including the Cathedral of Seville (world’s largest Gothic
cathedral and burial place of Columbus), the Mezquita in Córdoba (8-10th
C. mosque that was converted into the Cathedral of Córdoba), and the
Alhambra (14th C. Moorish palace).
- Day 1: Arrive in Madrid in the morning; sightseeing in the afternoon
- Day 2: Sightseeing in Madrid
- Day 3: Sightseeing in Madrid
- Day 4: Leave early in the morning. Drive (400 km) or take the high-speed AVE train (2.5 hours) to Córdoba; sightseeing in Córdoba
- Day 5: Take morning AVE train to Seville (45 minutes); sightseeing in Seville
- Day 6: Morning sightseeing in Seville. Depart in afternoon to Granada (about 3 hours by car, bus or train)
- Day 7: Sightseeing in Granada
- Day 8: Return to Madrid for trip home (4 hour drive or train ride, or a 1 hour flight)
Information on what to see and do, and where to eat in these cities can be found on our website or on our blog. Simply search by city.
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