From Coast to Castles

This epic 14-day loop from Madrid explores Spain’s historic heart and Andalucía’s soulful charm. Discover Ávila and Segovia’s medieval and Roman landmarks, marvel at Granada’s Alhambra and Córdoba’s Mezquita, and wander Ronda’s white villages on a culturally rich road trip.

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Duration

14 Days / 13

Price

$3,104

PEOPLE GOING

125+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. Day 1
    Welcome to Madrid

    Welcome to Madrid!

    After landing at Madrid-Barajas, collect your rental car and check in centrally. Stroll Plaza Mayor, enjoy café con leche, and taste tapas at Mercado de San Miguel. Walk Gran Vía or sip wine at a rooftop terrace.

    Overnight in Madrid.

  2. Day 2
    Madrid Highlights

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Visit the Royal Palace and Sabatini Gardens. Try cocido madrileño. Choose Prado (Velázquez, Goya) or Reina Sofía (Picasso’s Guernica). Relax at Retiro Park. Optional flamenco at Corral de la Morería.

    Overnight in Madrid.

  3. Day 3
    Madrid to Salamanca (via Segovia & Ávila)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Segovia to see the Roman Aqueduct and Alcázar. Continue to Ávila to walk its medieval walls. Arrive in Salamanca and admire Plaza Mayor lit at night.

    Overnight in Salamanca.

  4. Day 4
    Salamanca

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Visit Universidad de Salamanca, Casa de las Conchas, and the Roman Bridge. Taste hornazo. Explore the Old & New Cathedrals and climb the towers for views. Relax in Plaza Mayor.

    Overnight in Salamanca.

  5. Day 5
    Salamanca to Seville (via Mérida)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Mérida and explore the Teatro Romano, Amphitheatre, and Acueducto de los Milagros. Continue to Seville. Enjoy tapas in Barrio Santa Cruz or dine by the Guadalquivir River.

    Overnight in Seville.

  6. Day 6
    Seville

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Climb the Giralda Tower and visit Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar. Explore Plaza de España and Maria Luisa Park. Tapas in Alameda de Hércules. Optional flamenco in Triana.

    Overnight in Seville.

  7. Day 7
    Seville to Ronda (White Villages Route)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive the Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos. Stop in Zahara de la Sierra or Grazalema for mountain views. Arrive in Ronda and see the famous Puente Nuevo bridge.

    Overnight in Ronda.

  8. Day 8
    Ronda (Wine and Leisure)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Antequera to explore the Menga & Viera Dolmens. Continue to Granada. Stroll the Albaicín and enjoy Alhambra views from a mirador.

    Overnight in Granada.

  9. Day 9
    Granada & Alhambra

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Visit the Alhambra Palace, Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, and Generalife Gardens. Walk Carrera del Darro and see Bañuelos Arab Baths. Advance Alhambra tickets recommended.

    Overnight in Granada.

  10. Day 10
    Granada → Córdoba

    Breakfast at hotel.

    The drive from Granada to Córdoba takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic. Enjoy olive groves and whitewashed villages en route. Visit the Mezquita-Catedral, Jewish Quarter, and Puente Romano.

    Overnight in Córdoba.

  11. Day 11
    Córdoba Exploration

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Optional visit to Medina Azahara, 10th-century palace ruins. Afternoon at leisure—tea houses, artisan shops, or a patio tour of Córdoba’s flower-filled courtyards.

    Overnight in Córdoba.

  12. Day 12
    Córdoba → Toledo

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive from Córdoba to Toledo (approx. 3.5 hours) through Castilla-La Mancha. Visit Catedral de Toledo, Sinagoga del Tránsito, and the Gothic monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Explore Toledo’s old town.

    Overnight in Toledo.

  13. Day 13
    Toledo → Madrid

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Optional stop at Mirador del Valle for panoramic views. Drive to Madrid. Free afternoon to revisit favorite spots or shop for souvenirs.

    Overnight in Madrid.

  14. Day 14
    DAY 14: Departure from Madrid

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Drive to Madrid–Barajas Airport, allowing time for traffic. Return your rental car at the designated drop-off area and complete the return process before heading to the terminal.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrival at Madrid Airport
    • Stroll through Plaza Mayor
    • Explore Gran Via
    • Enjoy the evening on a Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour.
    • Overnight in Madrid.
Accommodations

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Madrid with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Salamanca with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Seville with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Ronda with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Granada with breakfast
  • 2 nights hotel accomodation in Cordoba with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Toledo with breakfast
  • 1 night hotel accomodation in Madrid with breakfast

 

Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium Rental Car for 14 Days
  • Unlimited kilometers included
  • GPS navigation included

 

Accommodation:

  • 13 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast

 

Exclusive Experiences:

  • Explore Prado Museum, Retiro Park
  • Explore Universidad de Salamanca, Casa de las Conchas, and the Roman Bridge.

 

  • Golden City
  • Seville Cathedral
  • Royal Alcazar
  • Zahara de la Sierra or Grazalema
  • Puento Nuevo
  • Menga and Viera Dolmens
  • Alhambra Palace
  • Nasrid Palaces
  • Alcazaba Fortress
  • Generalife Gardens
  • Carrera del Darro
  • Bañuelos Arabic Baths
  • Mezquita-Catedral
  • Jewish Quarter
  • Puente Romano
  • Medina Azahara
  • Toledo Cathedral
  • Sinagoga del Tránsito
  • Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

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