Barcelona & Andalusian Nights

Barcelona · Seville · Granada · 9 nights

Nine nights from Barcelona to Granada, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Nine nights across three stops: Barcelona for three nights, Seville for three and Granada for three. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Gaudí: Sagrada Família and Park Güell, Alcázar and Cathedral, The Alhambra and Generalife and Gothic Quarter and El Born. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: after-hours Alhambra walk with a resident historian. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

After-hours Alhambra walk with a resident historian
Gaudí: Sagrada Família and Park Güell, Barcelona
Gothic Quarter and El Born, Barcelona
Alcázar and Cathedral, Seville
Triana, Tapas and Flamenco, Seville
The Alhambra and Generalife, Granada

Day by day

Your Itinerary

10 days

01
Day 1 · Barcelona
Arrival in Barcelona
Arrive at Barcelona El Prat, about 30 minutes by road to the centre and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the Eixample grid and end on a rooftop looking towards the sea.
- Private transfer via Barcelona El Prat
- Walk the Eixample grid and end on a rooftop looking towards the sea
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Barcelona
Gaudí: Sagrada Família and Park Güell
Timed entry to the Sagrada Família with a guide who explains the structural logic, not just the façades, then Park Güell's monumental zone, also timed.
- Sagrada Família timed entry
- Park Güell monumental zone
- Casa Batlló or La Pedrera exterior walk
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Barcelona
Gothic Quarter and El Born
The Roman walls, cathedral cloister and medieval lanes of the Barri Gòtic, then Santa Maria del Mar and the Born's design shops and bars.
- Barri Gòtic and Roman walls
- Santa Maria del Mar
- Picasso Museum (closed Mondays)
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Seville
Barcelona to Seville
Take the AVE high-speed train or fly south into Andalusia. On arrival, walk Santa Cruz and the cathedral exterior while the streets cool.
- Take the AVE high-speed train or fly south into Andalusia
- Walk Santa Cruz and the cathedral exterior while the streets cool
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Seville
Alcázar and Cathedral
Timed entry to the Real Alcázar, still a working royal palace with Mudéjar courtyards and gardens, then the cathedral and the Giralda ramp.
- Real Alcázar timed entry
- Seville Cathedral and Giralda
- Barrio Santa Cruz lanes
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Seville
Triana, Tapas and Flamenco
Across the river to Triana's ceramic workshops and market, then a tapas route through the old centre and an evening at a serious flamenco tablao rather than a dinner show.
- Triana market and ceramics
- Guided tapas route
- Flamenco at a tablao
Meals:
BD
07
Day 7 · Granada
Seville to Granada
Drive across Andalusia from Seville or Málaga, around two to three hours. On arrival, walk up to the Mirador de San Nicolás for the Alhambra against the Sierra Nevada.
- Drive across Andalusia from Seville or Málaga, around two to three hours
- Walk up to the Mirador de San Nicolás for the Alhambra against the Sierra Nevada
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
08
Day 8 · Granada
The Alhambra and Generalife
A full guided morning across the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife gardens. Nasrid Palace entry is by nominative timed ticket and sells out well in advance.
- Nasrid Palaces timed entry
- Alcazaba ramparts
- Generalife gardens
Meals:
BL
09
Day 9 · Granada
Albaicín and Sacromonte
The Moorish quarter's carmen gardens and cisterns, then up to Sacromonte's cave dwellings and their flamenco tradition.
- Albaicín carmens
- Sacromonte cave quarter
- Evening zambra performance (optional)
Meals:
B
10
Day 10 · Granada
Departure from Granada
Coffee in the Albaicín before the drive out. Private transfer to Málaga or Granada airport in good time for your onward flight.
- Coffee in the Albaicín before the drive out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do we need to book the Alhambra and Sagrada Família ahead?+

Yes, both well ahead. Alhambra tickets are released in limited numbers with a fixed entry time for the Nasrid Palaces, and they sell out in season. We book both when you confirm.

How do we get from Barcelona to Andalusia?+

A short flight to Seville, or the high-speed train. Seville to Granada is about three hours by private car or train.

When is Andalusia too hot?+

July and August regularly pass 40°C in Seville. March to May and late September to November are the most comfortable months.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.