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  • About £232/day across 10 days
  • 2,374 all-in with a typical £50 flight from London237/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£242/day)
  • 2.0 from 1 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length10 days
RouteRound-trip · Madrid
Group sizeMax 35
Ages18–35s
Meals9 included
Nights9 nights
Runs17 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

Ten days moving through Spain's cities, taking in history, food and architecture without settling on just one place. It's a broad, easy-going introduction to the country rather than a deep dive into a single region.

Timed over Christmas and New Year, so you'll see Spain's squares and markets dressed for the season. It's set up as a family trip, partially guided, so there's a mix of structured time and days to explore on your own.

What you'll do

  • Move between several of Spain's historic cities
  • Try regional dishes and local cuisine along the way
  • Take in architecture from old town squares to grand cathedrals
  • Experience Spain's cities during the Christmas and New Year period
Good to know
  • Easy pace, partially guided, so some days are unstructured
  • Pitched as a family trip, suits a group with a range of ages
  • Runs over Christmas and New Year, so expect festive crowds and some closures

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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Route map for Exploring Spanish Cities
  1. Madrid — Madrid

    You'll be picked up from the airport and checked into your hotel, then have the afternoon free. In the evening, transfers take you to see the Egyptian Debod Temple, Plaza de España, and Gran Via before dinner at a restaurant of your choice in one of the lively neighbourhoods.

  2. After breakfast, meet your guide at Opera Metro Station for a two-hour tour of the Royal Palace with skip-the-line access. You'll see the Throne Room, Private Royal apartments, and artworks by Giordano and Goya, plus tapestries and suits of armour.

  3. Madrid – Cordoba --Seville — Madrid

    Breakfast at the hotel, then an air-conditioned coach takes you to Córdoba to explore its mosque and Jewish Quarter. You'll continue to Seville for dinner and overnight, heading through Andalusia.

  4. A local guide leads you through Seville's highlights: María Luisa Park, the mosaic walls of Plaza de España, and the Seville Cathedral, the world's largest Gothic cathedral. You'll wander the Santa Cruz barrio, then have the afternoon free to explore independently.

  5. An air-conditioned coach takes you to Granada. Visit the Alhambra, a former Moorish palace and harem with sections from the 9th century, or alternatively the Sacromonte caves. You can also catch a traditional flamenco show before checking into your hotel.

  6. Granada - Valencia — Granada

    After breakfast in Granada, you'll travel by air-conditioned coach to Valencia. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

  7. Valencia - Barcelona — Valencia

    You have a leisurely morning to explore Valencia's blend of old and new. Late morning, an air-conditioned coach takes you along the Balearic Sea coast towards Barcelona. Check in once you arrive.

  8. After breakfast, explore Montjuïc Park and its Olympic stadium with panoramic city views, then visit the Christopher Columbus monument and the Gothic Quarter's narrow streets. The afternoon is yours; you can see the Sagrada Familia or Gaudí buildings along Passeig de Gràcia at your own pace.

  9. Following breakfast, you'll travel to Zaragoza with free time to see the cathedral and Aljaferia Palace. Then it's on to Madrid, where you'll check into your hotel.

  10. Breakfast at the hotel, then check out and transfer to Madrid airport for your flight home.

What's included

  • Guide: English speaking guide available
  • Meals: 9 Breakfasts
  • Activities: Sightseeing Already Included In The Price: Visit Royal Palace of Madrid Visit Cordoba city’s famous mosque and Jewish Quarter Visit radiant park of Maria Luisa Visit mosaic walls of the Plaza de Espana Visit Gothic cathedral at Seville Visit the incredible Alhambra Visit Harem of the Moorish Sierra Nevada, Guadix, Baza, and Puerto Lumbreras Valencia’s mix of old and new Visit Santiago Calatrava Visit the Olympic stadium Monument to Christopher Columbus in the Old Port Visit Gothic Quarter Visit Zaragoza Visit Cathedral and Aljaferia Palace
  • Transport: Airport transfers included.
  • Accommodation: 2 nights stay in Madrid at a 4 Star Hotel 2 nights stay in Sevilla at a 4 Star Hotel 1 night stay in Granada at a 4 Star Hotel 1 night stay in Valencia at a 4 Star Hotel 2 nights stay in Barcelona at a 4 Star Hotel 1 night stay in Madrid at a 4 Star Hotel All hotels are with 80%+ positive reviews on TripAdvisor, ensuring comfort, convenience, and easy access to major attractions.
What's extra
  • Insurance: Insurance is not included.

How travellers rate it

2.0from 1 real reviews
Guide3.0
Itinerary2.0
Transport3.0
Accommodation3.0
Food2.0
Operator4.8
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 8 days · 147 checks
Today
£2,325
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 8)
Lowest
£2,225
on 26 Jul
Highest
£2,325
£2,224£2,274£2,32421 Jultoday
Spots left · 1 Aug departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 21 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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How it compares

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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.

Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,325, about 16% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Madrid· one-way, arrive 30 Oct 26

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Hotels in Madrid

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Common questions

How long is Exploring Spanish Cities?

It's a 10-day trip. It starts and ends in Madrid.

How much does Exploring Spanish Cities cost?

The land price starts from £2,324 per person for the 10-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Exploring Spanish Cities really cost me all-in?

On top of the £2,324 land price, budget roughly £50 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,374 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 9 meals (9 breakfasts), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 35 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Exploring Spanish Cities run?

It runs across roughly 17 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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