Madrid & Andalusia
Compare life in Spain's great capital city to the distinct culture of the Moorish-influenced Andalusia region.
Madrid welcomes you with a warm and lively spirit - and a distinctly European feel. The Prado and Palacio Real are as proudly Spanish as they are internationally renowned, while Granada, Seville and Córdoba showcase their multicultural roots at the Alhambra, Seville Cathedral and Mezquita.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 4: Toledo • Consuegra • Granada
Travel to Toledo
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé and a synagogue
Travel to Consuegra
See Don Quijote's windmills
Continue on to Granada
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Day 5: Granada • Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of Granada
Visit the Alhambra
Travel to the Costa del Sol
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Day 6: Costa del Sol
Enjoy a free day on the Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Seville
Travel to Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Add this in-depth excursion:
Flamenco Evening Seville
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. This evening, feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 8: Córdoba • Madrid
Travel to Córdoba
Visit the Mezquita
Travel to Córdoba
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Day 9: Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
El Escorial and Segovia
Join a journey into the Castilian countryside. First, stop in the beautiful medieval city of Segovia, where your guided walking tour is highlighted by a visit to the 14th-century Alcázar fortress. Enjoy free time before proceeding to legendary El Escorial, “the eighth wonder of the world,” where you’ll tour the city’s enormous Renaissance palace. Note: The monastery is closed Mondays.
Enjoy free time in Madrid
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by AVE train to Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 11: Madrid • Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Spain
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Day 2: Madrid
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Madrid
Visit the Prado
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Day 3: Madrid
Take a guided tour of Madrid
With your expert local guide you will see:- Puerto del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza de Oriente
Visit the Royal Palace
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Day 4: Toledo • Consuegra • Granada
Travel to Toledo
Take a guided tour of Toledo
Visit the Toledo Cathedral
Visit the Church of Santo Tomé and a synagogue
Travel to Consuegra
See Don Quijote's windmills
Continue on to Granada
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Day 5: Granada • Costa del Sol
Take a guided tour of Granada
Visit the Alhambra
Travel to the Costa del Sol
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Day 6: Costa del Sol
Enjoy a free day on the Costa del Sol
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Day 7: Seville
Travel to Seville
Take a guided tour of Seville
With your expert local guide you will see:- Barrio de Santa Cruz
Visit the Seville Cathedral
Take a walking tour of Seville
With your tour director you will see:- La Giralda bell tower
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Toros de Maestranza
Add this in-depth excursion:
Flamenco Evening Seville
Born of Indian, Moorish, Arabian and gypsy influences, flamenco is a passionate display of dramatic poses and colourful costumes, accompanied by song and guitar. This evening, feel the beat as you experience a fiery taste of the soul of Spain. A beverage is included during the 2-hour performance.
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Day 8: Córdoba • Madrid
Travel to Córdoba
Visit the Mezquita
Travel to Córdoba
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Day 9: Madrid
Add this in-depth excursion:
El Escorial and Segovia
Join a journey into the Castilian countryside. First, stop in the beautiful medieval city of Segovia, where your guided walking tour is highlighted by a visit to the 14th-century Alcázar fortress. Enjoy free time before proceeding to legendary El Escorial, “the eighth wonder of the world,” where you’ll tour the city’s enormous Renaissance palace. Note: The monastery is closed Mondays.
Enjoy free time in Madrid
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Madrid • Barcelona
Travel by AVE train to Barcelona
Arrive in Barcelona
Take a walking tour of Barcelona
With your tour director you will see:- Las Ramblas
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 11: Madrid • Barcelona
Take a guided tour of Barcelona
With your expert local guide you will see:- La Sagrada Familia
- Montjuïc Hill
- Barrio Gótico
- Barcelona Cathedral
Visit Parque Güell
Enjoy free time in Barcelona
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Prado; Madrid Royal Palace; Toledo Cathedral; Church of Santo Tomé; Synagogue; Alhambra; Seville Cathedral; Mezquita; With extension: Parque Guell
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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