10 Days | Seville + Granada + Barcelona

Spain Signature Journey

Grand cities. Timeless architecture. Passionate culture. Experience Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Barcelona the way Spain was meant to be explored.

  • Seville to Barcelona
  • True small group touring
  • Max 16
  • Optional Madrid
  • Classic + Deluxe

The Iberian Journey

Choose Your Iberian Journey

Every Now Journey through Iberia shares our signature small-group philosophy, thoughtfully curated hotels, immersive experiences and seamless logistics. Choose the itinerary that best fits your schedule.

Why choose this Journey?

Spain with heat, history and a creative finale.

One thoughtfully designed Journey, crafted with rhythm, beauty and breathing room, from Seville's warmth to Granada's Alhambra and Barcelona's creative finale.

Seville first

Royal Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, Maria-Luisa Park, Santa Cruz and flamenco atmosphere open the Journey.

Cordoba transition

The Mezquita and flower lanes create a meaningful bridge between Seville and Granada.

Granada depth

Alhambra, Generalife, Sacromonte, Albaicin and optional tasting or walking experiences make Granada more than a stopover.

Barcelona finale

Gothic Quarter, Montjuic, Gaudi, Park Guell, La Sagrada Familia and Alella winery create the closing chapter.

Madrid optional

Madrid is separated clearly as a post-tour continuation, not hidden inside the core route.

Pairs with Portugal

Travelers who want the broader arc can choose the Portugal & Spain Journey instead.

Explore Your Way

Choose the path that fits how you like to plan.

Every Journey begins differently. Some travelers start with the story, others want the complete day-by-day itinerary, while many prefer a printable guide to review later. Explore whichever way feels right to you.

10 DaysLand Journey
Seville to BarcelonaCore route
Max 16Small group
Classic + DeluxeHotel paths
$465Madrid extension air
From $7,779Classic per person

Journey at a Glance

Three Spain chapters plus Madrid.

Seville opens the Journey, Cordoba and Granada deepen it, Barcelona closes it, and Madrid can continue the story.

Chapter 1

Seville - 3 Nights

  • Arrival & Discovery Walk
  • Seville
  • Cordoba layers

Chapter 2

Granada - 3 Nights

  • Alhambra
  • Andalusian beauty
  • Leisure or local experiences

Chapter 3

Barcelona - 3 Nights

  • Barcelona arrival
  • Gaudi & food
  • Creative Mediterranean energy

Optional Chapter 4

Madrid - Optional Extension

  • Capital-city culture
  • Prado & Royal Palace
  • Toledo day trip

Included Highlights

  • Curated hotels
  • Discovery Walk
  • Local guides
  • Select skip-the-line experiences
  • Welcome dinner
  • Breakfast daily
  • True small group, 8-12 guests, max 16
  • Tour Captain hosting
  • Seamless logistics

Journey by Chapters

The Journey, day-by-day.

The route is organized as a story so travelers understand the feeling, pacing and practical flow before reading every detail.

Seville

Chapter 1 | Days 1-3

Seville

Seville begins with an arrival transfer, Discovery Walk, welcome dinner, Plaza de Espana, Alcazar and time to explore.

  • Day 1

    Arrival into Seville, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.

  • Day 2

    Seville Secrets & Treasures

    Seville is warm, theatrical and deeply Andalusian, with royal gardens, tiled plazas and lanes that seem made for wandering. Explore the city's most beautiful spaces as history, architecture and local rhythm come together.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Plaza de Espana
    • Maria-Luisa Park
    • Royal Alcazar
    • Santa Cruz atmosphere and time for tapas or evening wandering
  • Day 3: Seville at Your Pace

    Day 3: Seville at Your Pace

    This is a day to let Seville linger. Choose a cooking class, flamenco experience or deeper city touring, or simply follow the city's plazas, cafes and shaded streets at your own rhythm.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Optional cooking, flamenco or special-interest touring
    • Leisure time in Seville
    • Neighborhood wandering and local flavor
    • Space to follow your own curiosity
Cordoba & Granada

Chapter 2 | Days 4-6

Cordoba & Granada

Cordoba and Granada bring the Mezquita, flower lanes, Alhambra, Generalife, Sacromonte and old-quarter atmosphere.

  • Day 4

    Cordoba Layers & the Mezquita

    Cordoba brings together Roman, Islamic, Jewish and Christian history in a city of flower lanes and quiet courtyards. The Mezquita anchors the day with architecture that feels both intimate and monumental.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Train to Cordoba
    • Mezquita tour
    • Flower lanes and old-quarter atmosphere
    • Onward Journey to Granada
  • Day 5

    The Alhambra & Granada's Moorish Soul

    Granada carries the poetry of Andalusia in its courtyards, hillsides and Moorish artistry. The Alhambra and historic neighborhoods shape a day of beauty, craft and unforgettable views.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Alhambra touring
    • Historic Granada neighborhoods
    • Moorish design, courtyards and city views
    • Time for local atmosphere and old-quarter wandering
  • Day 6: Granada at Your Pace

    Day 6: Granada at Your Pace

    After the Alhambra, Granada rewards a quieter kind of discovery. Choose food, walking, art or hiking experiences, or keep the day open for cafes, views and neighborhood life.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Optional food, walking, art or hiking experiences
    • Leisure time in Granada
    • Local flavor and independent exploring
    • A slower day before Barcelona
Barcelona

Chapter 3 | Days 7-10

Barcelona

Barcelona finishes the Journey with Gaudi, Park Guell, La Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter texture and a special winery finale.

  • Day 7

    Flight to Barcelona, Discovery Walk and welcome dinner.

  • Day 8

    Barcelona, Gaudi & the Gothic Quarter

    Barcelona is a city of imagination: Gothic lanes, Mediterranean light and Gaudi's extraordinary architecture. Explore the creative heart of the city as sacred space, playful design and neighborhood life come into focus.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Barcelona city immersion
    • Park Guell
    • La Sagrada Familia
    • Gothic Quarter and Mediterranean atmosphere
  • Day 9: Barcelona Finale

    Day 9: Barcelona Finale

    Your final full day keeps room for Barcelona's pleasures: food, design, sea air and a celebratory Now Journey finale. It is a fitting close to Spain's warm, vivid arc.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Leisure time in Barcelona
    • Optional neighborhood, culinary or design discoveries
    • Special Now Journey finale
    • A final evening with the group
  • Day 10

    Departure from Barcelona or continue to Madrid.

Madrid

Optional Chapter 4

Madrid

Madrid can add the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Mercado San Miguel, Prado Museum and Toledo.

  • Extension Day 10

    Fly to Madrid and settle in.

  • Extension Day 11

    Madrid Art, Palaces & Capital Culture

    Madrid brings a different Spanish rhythm: grand boulevards, royal history, world-class art and lively markets. Explore the capital's cultural heart through palace rooms, park paths, food halls and museum masterpieces.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Royal Palace
    • Retiro Park
    • Mercado San Miguel
    • Prado Museum
  • Extension Day 12

    Toledo Secrets & Treasures

    Toledo rises above the Tagus River with medieval lanes, layered faith traditions and dramatic stone beauty. A day trip here adds one of Spain's most atmospheric historic cities to the Madrid extension.

    Today's highlights include:
    • Toledo day trip
    • Historic lanes and hilltop city views
    • Layered Christian, Jewish and Islamic heritage
    • Time for local atmosphere and craft traditions
  • Extension Day 13

    Departure from Madrid.

Deluxe Hotels Collection

Selected for setting, comfort and place.

Hotel names are examples and may be substituted with similar hand-selected properties by departure and availability.

Seville hotel setting

Seville

Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla, Hotel Alfonso XIII or similar, selected for historic atmosphere and central access.

Granada hotel setting

Granada

Granada boutique hotels or similar, selected for comfort, old-city proximity and evening walkability.

Barcelona hotel setting

Barcelona

Central Barcelona hotels or similar, selected for access to Gaudi sites, Gothic Quarter and the Mediterranean finale.

Madrid hotel setting

Madrid

NH Collection Madrid Gran Via or similar on the optional Madrid extension.

Dates & prices

Upcoming departures.

Prices are per person in US dollars based on two guests sharing a room. Post-tour Madrid extension is listed at $4,779 per person based on double occupancy, plus on-tour air of $465 per person.

2026 departures True small group touring
2027 departures True small group touring

Download the Journey Guide & Itinerary.

Download a printable guide with Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona, dates, prices and Madrid extension notes.

Download a Printable PDF

PDF / Details

Download the Journey Guide & Itinerary.

Download a printable guide with Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona, dates, prices and Madrid extension notes.

Download a Printable PDF

Right Fit

Best for travelers who want Spain's great southern arc.

These notes help travelers choose with confidence before requesting a proposal.

Right for you if...

  • You want Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Barcelona in one focused Spain Journey.
  • You value architecture, food, history, Gaudi and the Alhambra.
  • You like a smaller group and a mix of guided touring with free time.
  • You may want Madrid after Barcelona.

Not ideal if...

  • You want Portugal included in the core route.
  • You prefer minimal walking and no cobblestones or stairs.
  • You do not want to take a required flight from Granada to Barcelona.
  • You want Madrid included in the base 10-day itinerary.

FAQ / Optional Extensions

A few clarifying details.

Practical trip-fit details for this Journey.

Does the Journey include Madrid?

No. Madrid is a post-tour extension option.

Does the Journey include Portugal?

No. Portugal is available as a related pre-tour or as part of the combined Portugal & Spain Journey.

How active is the Spain Journey?

The live page notes cobblestones, stairs and up to three hours of standing and walking on some touring days.

Where does the core tour end?

The 10-day core tour ends in Barcelona.

Optional extensions

Optional Madrid Extension

Continue to Madrid for the Royal Palace, Retiro Park, Mercado San Miguel, the Prado and Toledo. The live page lists the Madrid extension at $4,779 per person plus on-tour air of $465 per person.

Ready to begin?

Ready for Spain's warm, vivid arc?

Start with a proposal or chat with a Now Journey Designer. We can compare Spain-only with Portugal & Spain and talk through the Madrid extension.

No obligation. Just a conversation about your Journey.