Barcelona, Madrid & Cordoba city break
7 DAYS

Barcelona,
Madrid &
Cordoba

Day 1. Arrival in Barcelona – Walking Tour with Food Tasting

Arrive in Barcelona and check in. Afternoon walking tour of Barcelona with food tasting — taste traditional Catalan cuisine, explore the vibrant Boqueria Market and discover the culinary heritage of this extraordinary Mediterranean city.

Day 2. Barcelona Architecture Tour and Shopping Tour

Full day tour of Barcelona’s extraordinary architectural heritage: Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera; the Gothic Quarter; Domenech i Montaner’s Palau de la Musica Catalana. Afternoon shopping tour along Passeig de Gracia and the designer boutiques of the Eixample district.

Day 3. Train to Madrid – Evening Tour of Madrid

Board the high-speed AVE train to Madrid. Arrive in the Spanish capital and check in. Evening guided tour of Madrid — the Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via and the atmospheric tapas bars and terraces of the city center.

Day 4. City Tour of Madrid – Evening Flamenco Experience

Full day guided city tour of Madrid: the Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente, El Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia museum (Picasso’s Guernica), Retiro Park and the historic neighborhoods of Las Letras and La Latina. Evening: a traditional Flamenco show in the Tablao flamenco of Madrid.

Day 5. Train from Madrid to Cordoba

Board the high-speed AVE train from Madrid to Cordoba — capital of the ancient Umayyad Caliphate and one of the most important cities in medieval Europe. Check in and explore the extraordinary historic center on foot.

Day 6. Private Tour of Cordoba

Private guided tour of Cordoba: the extraordinary Mezquita-Cathedral — one of the most extraordinary religious buildings in the world, where a Renaissance cathedral rises within a vast forest of 856 red-and-white striped columns; the UNESCO-listed historic center; the Jewish Quarter and the Calleja de las Flores; the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos; and the great Roman Bridge across the Guadalquivir River.

Day 7. Morning by Train to Madrid Airport – Departure

Morning train from Cordoba to Madrid. Transfer to Madrid International Airport for your return flight.

Must see

ATTRACTIONS

Boqueria Market, Barcelona
Boqueria Market, Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona
Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona
The Eixample District, Barcelona
The Eixample District, Barcelona
Plaza de Oriente, Madrid
Plaza de Oriente, Madrid
Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid
Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid
Tablao Flamenco Show, Madrid
Tablao Flamenco Show, Madrid
Cordoba Old Town
Cordoba Old Town
The Calleja de las Flores, Cordoba
The Calleja de las Flores, Cordoba
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ACCOMMODATIONS

Barcelona

★★★★★
  • Hotel Arts Barcelona
  • W Barcelona
  • Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
★★★★
  • Hotel Ohla Barcelona
  • Barceló Raval
  • Grand Hotel Central
★★★
  • Hotel Jazz Barcelona
  • Catalonia Albéniz
  • Hotel Balmes

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

Cordoba

★★★★★
  • Hospes Palacio del Bailio
  • Eurostars Palace Córdoba
  • Hotel Conquistador
★★★★
  • Macia Alfaros
  • Hotel Córdoba Center
  • Balcón de Córdoba
★★★
  • Hotel Seneca
  • Hotel Mestre
  • Hotel Maestre
Must try

FOOD

Salmorejo

Salmorejo

Originating from Cordoba and sometimes known as ardoria or ardorío, this dish is a traditional soup, made of tomato, bread, extra virgin olive oil and garlic; the soup is served cold and may be garnished with diced Spanish ibérico ham and diced hard-boiled eggs.

Rabo de Toro

Rabo de Toro

Originating in Córdoba, this rich comfort food, which dates back to Roman times and traditionally followed bullfights, this delicious stew is made by slow-braising oxtail in red wine, vegetables and aromatics until the meat falls off the bone.

Pastel Cordobés

Pastel Cordobés

A sweet puff pastry stuffed with angel hair (a type of pumpkin jam or sweetened spaghetti squash) and topped with sugar; the delicate, flaky layers of the pastry perfectly encapsulate the sweet, smooth filling; it can be enjoyed warm or chilled and it is typically served with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

RESTAURANT

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Halal Certified

Barcelona

  1. Al-Khaima – North African cuisine, couscous and tagines, popular with Muslim visitors to the Gothic Quarter
  2. Restaurant Médina – Authentic Moroccan cuisine, mint tea, family-friendly atmosphere in El Raval
  3. Al-Baraka Barcelona – Halal Middle Eastern grill, generous portions, open late
  4. Halal Sushi Barcelona – Japanese fusion with halal certification near Las Ramblas
  5. Indian Palace Barcelona – Authentic Indian halal cuisine, popular with families, vegetarian options

Madrid

  1. Salwa Cocina Libanesa – One of Madrid’s highest-rated halal restaurants, authentic Lebanese cuisine, family-friendly
  2. Al Mounia – Classic Moroccan restaurant established 1960, traditional Moorish décor, elegant setting
  3. Restaurante Istanbul – Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine, popular among halal-conscious visitors
  4. La Barra de Acosta – Seafood-focused, halal-certified, excellent tapas selection near Palacio Real
  5. Taj Mahal Madrid – Indian subcontinent cuisine, halal-certified, generous portions, popular with families

Cordoba

  1. Restaurante Regaifa – Moroccan-Andalusian cuisine steps from the Mezquita, arched dining room
  2. Al Kasbah Córdoba – Traditional Moroccan teahouse and restaurant in the Jewish Quarter
  3. Medina Grill Córdoba – Halal Mediterranean mixed grill, popular with pilgrims and tourists
  4. Taj Mahal Córdoba – Indian halal cuisine, excellent lunch menu, near the Roman Bridge
  5. Riad Córdoba – Moroccan restaurant with terrace views of the Mezquita, mint tea ceremony
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