Highlights of Spain: Seville, Barcelona & Madrid

Day 1: Seville

Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería

Arrive into Seville today and take the afternoon to relax and get your bearings.

Day 2: Seville

Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería

This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Seville to see the city's highlights, including the Giralda bell tower and the Real Alcázar. In the evening, take in a traditional flamenco performance before enjoying a tapas tour around some popular local haunts with your guide.

Day 3: Seville

Accommodation options: Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, Hotel Alfonso XIII, Corral del Rey & Hotel Las Casas de la Judería

Spend the day in Córdoba, well-known for La Mezquita, the great mosque-cathedral. In addition to Córdoba, visit Almodóvar Castle, a Moorish castle that dates back to 760 and a Game of Thrones filming location.

Day 4: Madrid

Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia, H10 Villa de la Reina

Travel to Madrid, Spain's capital city today by high-speed train. Once you've freshened up, head out for a panoramic tour of the city on foot and by car, ending with a tour of the Prado Museum.

Day 5: Madrid

Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina

Journey outside of Madrid today to visit nearby Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, wander through the winding medieval streets and see its remarkably intact defensive wall. In Segovia, marvel at the impeccable remains of a soaring Roman aqueduct.

Day 6: Madrid

Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina

Head outside of Madrid again today to visit the grand, art-filled monastery at El Escorial, where nearly all of Spain's monarchs have been buried. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Valle de los Caídos, or Valley of the Fallen, a civil war memorial commissioned by Francisco Franco. In the afternoon, explore Madrid on your own.

Day 7: Barcelona

Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada

Wave goodbye to Madrid as you board a high-speed train bound for Barcelona, home to an impressive array of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. After dropping your bags at your hotel, head out for a half-day tour of Gaudí's many contributions to the Barcelona skyline.

Day 8: Barcelona

Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada

Having taken in all of Gaudí's contributions to Barcelona, see the rest of what the city has to offer on a half-day walking tour. Later, get a different perspective on the city from a helicopter.

Day 9: Barcelona

Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona & H10 Montcada

End your time in Spain with a trip to the striking Penedès region, which is known for producing Spain's signature sparkling wine, cava. As well as visiting two excellent wine producers, you will also be able to enjoy a picnic lunch in the vineyards before returning to Barcelona.

Day 10: Return home

Depart for the airport and your flight home.