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Barcelona & Andalusian Treasures

Barcelona & Andalusian Treasures, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Experience Spain's cultural treasures on an 11-day rail journey through Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, and Madrid.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Welcome to Barcelona! After arriving, head to your hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy the evening at one of the city's fantastic restaurants.

  2. Day 2overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Explore the city in all its glory today, visiting the sites you wish to explore with your included Hop-on Hop-off bus pass.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Seville

    Seville

    Board a direct Renfe train to Seville. In the evening, consider a leisurely stroll along the river or ascend the Metropol Parasol for a breathtaking view of the city.

  4. Day 4overnight: Seville

    Seville

    Enjoy your included hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Seville, discovering landmarks such as the Seville Cathedral, the Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, Torre del Oro, and Maria Luisa Park.

  5. Day 5overnight: Seville

    Seville

    Join a small-group tour of Plaza de Espana, San Telmo Palace, the Royal Alcazar, and the grand Cathedral, home to the tomb of Christopher Columbus. In the afternoon, consider a river cruise along the Guadalquivir.

  6. Day 6overnight: Cordoba

    Cordoba

    Journey to the ancient city of Cordoba for a two-night stay. Relax with a refreshing drink and tapas or take a leisurely stroll across the picturesque Roman Bridge.

  7. Day 7overnight: Cordoba

    Cordoba

    Delve into the rich history of Cordoba with a small group tour of The Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Cathedral, Alcazar & Synagogue.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Granada

    Granada

    Board the train bound for Granada and check in for a two-night stay. Tonight, venture to the caves of the Sacromonte quarter for an immersive Flamenco performance accompanied by tapas and beverages.

  9. Day 9overnight: Granada

    Granada

    Enjoy further exploration of Granada's narrow streets at leisure, and tour the Alhambra Palace and Generalife gardens, a true highlight of Andalucia.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Hop on the high-speed Ave train to Madrid. Once settled into your hotel, explore the city with your Hop-on Hop-off bus pass, then soak in the restaurant scene with local tapas and wines.

  11. Day 11rail

    Return home

    Today you'll head to Madrid airport for your flight home. If you'd like to return via rail, or spend longer exploring Spain, speak to our experts.

Included

  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Barcelona with breakfast included
  • 3-nights hotel accommodation in Seville with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Cordoba with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Granada with breakfast included
  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Madrid with breakfast included
  • Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV inOui & Renfe trains
  • Return flight to the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras, with extra night in Barcelona)
  • Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Barcelona & Seville
  • Seville full-day tour with Alcazar & Cathedral Skip-the-line Tickets
  • Cordoba tour with tickets to Mosque, Cathedral, Alcazar & Synagogue
  • Flamenco Show in a cave restaurant in Granada

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