Day 1. Arrive – Madrid
Welcome to the Capital of Spain — a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight in Madrid.
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Day 2. Madrid
Buffet breakfast and explore the city using the Hop on Hop off Bus Pass. Panoramic sightseeing: facade of the Royal Palace, the Sabatini Gardens and Campo del Moro. The church of San Francisco El Grande, Paseo del Prado fountains, Toledo Bridge, Prado Museum, and Puerta de Alcala. Overnight in Madrid.
Day 3. Madrid – Seville
After morning breakfast depart to board a train to Seville. Arrive Seville and transfer to your hotel. In the evening depart for Flamenco Show — an intimate performance with two dancers, a singer and a guitar player. Return back to hotel. Overnight in Seville.
Day 4. Seville
After morning breakfast depart for guided walking tour of Seville. Visit the Alcazar of Seville, gardens of Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana, Torre del Oro, the Maestranza bullring and the incredible Seville Cathedral. Later evening, opt for Guadalquivir River Cruise. Overnight in Seville.
Day 5. Seville – Malaga
After breakfast depart to station to board your train to Malaga — birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Andalusian city on the Mediterranean with 16 sunny beaches and a fascinating cultural side. Arrive and check in. Day is free. Opt for Segway Tour. Overnight in Malaga.
Day 6. Malaga
Breakfast at hotel, explore Malaga by Hop on Hop off bus pass. Visit main landmarks: Museo Carmen Thyssen, Centro Pompidou Malaga, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Plaza de la Marina, Paseo del Parque and Plage de Malaga. Overnight in Malaga.
Day 7. Malaga
After breakfast, opt for day trip to Granada with Alhambra Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Alhambra complex and sublime Generalife gardens. Return back and overnight in Malaga. Alternatively, opt for a day trip to Gibraltar — the Rock of Gibraltar, St Michael’s Cave, Barbary monkeys and Europa Point.
Day 8. Malaga – Barcelona
Breakfast and transfer to station to board train to Barcelona. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Opt for Casa Mila or spend time at Las Ramblas. Overnight accommodation in Barcelona.
Day 9. Barcelona
Today have buffet breakfast and Tour of Barcelona. Visit the facades of Cathedral and Sagrada Familia. Opt to visit Montjuic Mountain. Evening is at leisure. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 10. Barcelona
After breakfast, opt for Montserrat tour — a mountain of striking pink conglomerate rock near Barcelona. Overnight in Barcelona.
Day 11. Barcelona – Departure
Breakfast and transfer from hotel to airport to proceed for your onward flight to your next destination or flight back home.
Must see
ATTRACTIONS
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Madrid
★★★★★- Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
- Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid
- JW Marriott Hotel Madrid
- Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid
- Hotel Vincci Soho
- Hotel Catalonia Puerta del Sol
- Hotel Petit Palace Puerta del Sol
- Leonardo Hotel Madrid City Center
- Hotel Regente
Seville
★★★★★- Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville
- Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
- Hotel Mercer Sevilla
- Hotel Meliá Sevilla
- Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento
- Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
- Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
- Hotel Murillo
- Hostal Patio de la Alameda
Malaga
★★★★★- Gran Hotel Miramar Málaga
- AC Hotel Málaga Palacio
- Molina Lario Hotel
- Vincci Selección Posada del Patio
- Petit Palace Plaza Málaga
- Hotel del Pintor
- Hotel Tribuna Málaga
- Hotel Sur
- Alameda Hotel
Barcelona
★★★★★- Hotel Arts Barcelona
- W Barcelona
- Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
- Hotel Ohla Barcelona
- Barceló Raval
- Grand Hotel Central
- Hotel Jazz Barcelona
- Catalonia Albéniz
- Hotel Balmes
Must try
FOOD
Montaditos de Pringá
A small sandwich made from various types of meat that have been boiled, removed from the broth, chopped and mashed together and served inside crusty or toasted rolls; the meats are typically a blend of lean cuts and fattier cuts, the latter bringing a moisture and a pleasant mouthfeel to the meat in between the crusty bread.
Fritura Malagueña (‘Fried Fish’)
This dish features small local fish – usually anchovies – lightly floured and fried in olive oil to produce a golden, crisp and surprisingly light meal, served across Malaga from beach bars to traditional taverns.
Suquet de Peix
A famous and popular fish stew, made with tender white fish – strong-tasting and firm textured, potatoes and a fragrant garlic-almond-saffron broth; the dish is popular throughout the coastal region of Catalonia.
RESTAURANT
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Halal Certified
Madrid
- Salwa Cocina Libanesa – One of Madrid’s highest-rated halal restaurants, authentic Lebanese cuisine, family-friendly
- Al Mounia – Classic Moroccan restaurant established 1960, traditional Moorish décor, elegant setting
- Restaurante Istanbul – Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine, popular among halal-conscious visitors
- La Barra de Acosta – Seafood-focused, halal-certified, excellent tapas selection near Palacio Real
- Taj Mahal Madrid – Indian subcontinent cuisine, halal-certified, generous portions, popular with families
Seville
- Al Medina Sevilla – Moroccan restaurant near the Cathedral, tagines and slow-cooked lamb
- Restaurante Al-Mutamid – Moorish-inspired cuisine with riverside views, named after the Moorish poet-king
- Shawarma El Kasbah – Halal grill and shawarma near the old city, popular with locals
- Al Andalus Sevilla – Lebanese and North African fusion, rooftop terrace views of the Giralda
- Medina Kebab Sevilla – Reliable halal spot with quick service in the Santa Cruz quarter
Valencia
- Al Yamal – Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes near the Alcazaba, traditional recipes
- Restaurante Arrayanes – Moroccan restaurant near the Alcazaba, authentic tagines and couscous
- Shawarma Palace Málaga – Popular halal fast food, generous portions, central location
- Taj Mahal Málaga – Indian cuisine, fully halal-certified, vegetarian-friendly menu
- Medina Restaurant Málaga – Mediterranean and North African fusion, terrace dining
Barcelona
- Al-Khaima – North African cuisine, couscous and tagines, popular with Muslim visitors to the Gothic Quarter
- Restaurant Médina – Authentic Moroccan cuisine, mint tea, family-friendly atmosphere in El Raval
- Al-Baraka Barcelona – Halal Middle Eastern grill, generous portions, open late
- Halal Sushi Barcelona – Japanese fusion with halal certification near Las Ramblas
- Indian Palace Barcelona – Authentic Indian halal cuisine, popular with families, vegetarian options
