Madrid, Seville, Granada & Beyond
A 15-Day Love Affair with Spain
A Tailor-Made Experience, Designed Just for You
What This Journey Is (and Isn’t)
Designed Around Your Pace
Why This Experience Is Different
A Starting Point — Not a Final Draft
A Starting Point — Not a Final Draft
15 Days: Locations included
Madrid (4 nights), Seville (4 nights), Granada (3 nights), Málaga (3 nights)
About your trip
Mark, this trip was built to give you and your partner Spain in all its depth — the grand monuments, the hidden corners, the unforgettable food — without ever feeling like you're racing through it.
It begins in Madrid with Almudena, a university professor and Prado Museum collaborator who makes art feel like a conversation rather than a lecture, turning Velázquez and Goya into living, breathing stories you'll carry with you long after leaving the gallery. From there, Toledo rises out of the Castilian plain like a medieval dream — honey-coloured stone, the smell of almond marzipan drifting from a bakery doorway, and 2,000 years of Christian, Muslim and Jewish history layered into every narrow street you wander through together.
Then Seville sweeps you off your feet — the warm night air, the sound of a flamenco guitar building to something electric, a glass of local wine in hand and three tapas bars still to go before midnight. In Granada, the Alhambra will simply stop you both in your tracks: carved plasterwork that seems almost impossibly beautiful, jasmine in the air, fountains echoing through open courtyards, and that rare, deeply moving sensation of standing somewhere that has awed visitors for seven centuries. And woven throughout it all — the Iberian ham tasting in the Sierra de Jabugo, the vertiginous clifftop views of Ronda, the Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba that leaves every visitor speechless — is the quiet, accumulating joy of two people discovering that Spain is even better than they'd imagined.
A Tailor-Made Experience, Designed Just for You
This itinerary is not a brochure or a fixed tour.
It’s a bespoke travel concept, created around your interests, your pace, and the way you want to experience Spain.
Every detail you’ll see in the following pages — from the route and hotels to the guides and experiences — has been selected to create a trip that feels effortless, immersive, and quietly exceptional.
What This Journey Is (and Isn’t)
This is not about seeing everything.
It’s about seeing the right things — at the right moment, in the right way.
Your trip prioritises:
• Comfort without excess
• Depth over rushing
• Local insight over tourist crowds
• Seamless logistics, so you can stay present and relaxed
You’ll notice a thoughtful balance of private and shared experiences, carefully chosen to enhance both authenticity
and value — never at the expense of quality.
Designed Around Your Pace
We believe luxury is time — time to linger, to savour, and to enjoy each place without feeling hurried.
That’s why this itinerary:
• Avoids unnecessary hotel changes
• Minimises long travel days
• Allows space for spontaneity and personal moments
• Can be adjusted at any point before final confirmation
If something feels too full or too light, we refine it together.
Why This Experience Is Different
We don’t build trips from templates.
We work with:
• Trusted local guides we know personally
• Boutique and luxury hotels chosen for atmosphere as much as comfort
• Experiences that offer access and context, not just photo stops
Behind the scenes, we manage timing, reservations, and logistics so everything flows naturally — and you never feel
rushed or overwhelmed.
A Starting Point — Not a Final Draft
Think of this itinerary as a conversation starter.
Nothing here is locked in yet.
• Experiences can be added, removed, or replaced
• Pace can be adjusted
• Hotels can be upgraded or simplified
Your feedback is essential — this is how a good itinerary becomes a truly memorable journey.
The Goal
Our goal is simple:
That when you look back on this trip, you don’t remember the planning —
you remember how easy it felt, how well cared for you were, and how deeply you connected with Spain.
We look forward to refining this journey with you.
Your trip on the Map
1. Madrid, 2. Sevilla, 3. Córdoba, 4. Granada, 5. Málaga, 6. Ronda
Don´t miss this
1.
There's a spot inside the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba — a building that has been simultaneously a mosque, a cathedral, and one of the greatest architectural achievements in human history — that your guide stops at and says nothing, waiting for you to see it yourself. No one who has stood there has ever been disappointed.
2.
Every local guide on this trip has a list of places they'd never tell a tourist about — but they'll tell you, because on this trip, you're not treated like one.
3.
The Alhambra appears in every Spain guidebook ever written, and yet the couples who walk through it with us
consistently say they felt like they had it almost entirely to themselves. There's a reason for that, and it starts before you arrive.
4.
There's a white village in the mountains above Málaga that takes about 20 minutes to drive through — and most travelers pass straight by it. The guests on this trip stop there for lunch, and almost everyone says it was the most unexpectedly perfect meal of the entire two weeks.
5.
Somewhere on the Caminito del Rey path, suspended above a gorge with the mountains on all sides and the river far below, most guests have a moment of pure, wordless exhilaration that no photo has ever managed to capture. You'll understand exactly what they mean when you get there.
6.
Madrid's Prado Museum contains some of the greatest paintings ever put on canvas — and most visitors walk past the most important one in the entire collection without realising what they're looking at. Almudena makes sure that doesn't happen to you.
7.
The flamenco night in Seville is built into this trip because we know exactly which venue to choose on exactly which night — and the difference between the right show and the wrong one is the difference between something that moves you to your core and something that feels like a performance for tourists.
8.
The Iberian ham tasting in the Sierra de Jabugo is the kind of experience most travelers to Spain never know exists — and once you've tasted the real thing, in the place where it's made, with the person who knows every detail of how it gets from the pig to your plate, every other ham you'll ever eat will feel like a pale imitation.
9.
Toledo looks beautiful from the outside — but there's a story your guide tells in the middle of the old Jewish Quarter, standing in a street barely wide enough for two people, that suddenly makes 2,000 years of history feel completely, startlingly personal.
10.
By the final evening of this trip, you'll have a private collection of places — bars, viewpoints, streets, moments —
that belong entirely to the two of you, that you only know about because you had the right people showing you
the right Spain.
Day 1
Arrive in Madrid
Private Transfer
Private transfer · 0.5 hours
A private driver will transfer you from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) to your accommodation in the city.
Private city tour
Take a city tour with Almudena. She is one of the best in Madrid (teacher at university and collaborator with the Prado museum) and beyond all that he is very good dealing with people. She will not only take a tour through the city center with you but also show you hidden corners, the local living and hints for a real experience. If you are into museums, Almudena is also your woman. She will complete the experience in the museum making it much more than a traditional visit to the works inside it.
Day 2
Madrid - Toledo -Madrid
Roundtrip Train Madrid - Toledo - Madrid
Train · 0.5 hours
Make your own way to the train station. We will provide you with tickets to and from Toledo.
Private city tour
Duration: 3 hours
My local guide, María José, will pick you up and take you to the best viewpoint of Toledo. From there you'll be able to get great pictures of the city. Later you'll be taken to the city center for a walking tour. It will include tickets to the main attractions and monuments you'll visit. María José will also be able to share her local point of view of the city, telling you her own experiences and hidden corners you'll later be able to visit at your own.
At the end of the tour she will give you recommendations on where to go for lunch since you'll have time for that and to explore afterward before going back to Madrid.
Day 3
Madrid
Museum guided visit
Duration: 2 hours
The Prado Museum is one of the greatest art museums in the world. Bosch, El Greco, Rubens, Tintoretto, Velazquez, Murillo, Goya… the ultimate artists of all times together in this Royal Collection. But there are many others that holds much interest and have a great prestige, such as the Reina Sofia hosting the Guernica by Picasso, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, with works of Durero among many others, or the Sorlla museum, to mention some. My local guide, Almudena, will show you a fine selection of the masterpieces of each period/artist in the selected museum/s. She is one of the best in Madrid (teacher at university and collaborator with the Prado museum) and beyond all that he is very good dealing with people. If you are into museums, Almudena is also your woman. She will complete the experience in the museum making it much more than a traditional visit to the works inside it. Entrances are included so that you will avoid the lines. You’ll just need to be ready to discover the secrets of the masterpieces with your tour guide! The minimum duration is 2 hours though we can have the guide with as as long as we want, just ask!
Free Time
Self guided
Walk the capital of Spain. Discover its great avenues, theaters, stadiums, old quarter, shops, restaurants, green areas, the financial district and many other picturesque districts around such as La Latina, Chueca or Malasaña, to mention some, where local people (and foreigners) use to go out, hop from bar to bar and socialize. In this city you'll find the best brand shops both in malls and in the popular Serrano street. The Real Madrid soccer stadium is one of its main attractions. There you can get tickets to visit it together with the museum. Some of the best museums of the world are also in Madrid. Special highlight for the Prado museum, located in one of the corners of the street with homonymous name, but it is not the only one: The ThyssenBornemisza, The Reina Sofia or the Science museums are also great options to spend some time. Green areas like the Retiro Park are highly recommended to stroll around. The Gran Via avenue, one of the most renowned ones in town, holds many theaters and cinemas as well as many important brand shops making of it a mandatory visit.
Day 4
Madrid to Seville
Train from Madrid to Seville
Train · 2.5 hours
Make your way on your own to the train station in Madrid. We will provide you with your ticket to board this efficient service to Seville. Upon arrival, you will make your way on your own to your hotel.
Off-the-beaten-path City Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Private
If you fancy seeing the city in a different way, with a local guide, a walking tour is opportune to choose. In two hours you'll be shown places where you will blend in with the locals, where no one will look at you as a tourist or treat you differently. We will take you to an alternative Seville, full of bars, shops, bookstores, art galleries and bohemian corners where you can discover this city from a different perspective.
Small group · 4 hours
Enjoy a 100% Spanish night with Flamenco, tapas and a walking tour in one of the most beautiful neighborhood of Seville, Santacruz or Triana. This Spanish evening offers a well-balanced dose of delicious food, a wide variety of Spanish wine, an awe-inspiring flamenco show as well as a tranquil walk in a charming neighborhood. Depending on the day we will choose the right Flamenco venue for you so that you either visit the Jewish quarter or Triana. The show takes approximately about an hour, which would be an intense hour. The evening continues with a leisurely walk and some more delicious tapas in taverns full of atmosphere. Depending on the season and the time your guide will take you to the best places where you will go “de tapas” the same way the locals do. In total you will visit 3 different traditional taverns sampling the most authentic food from each place.
Day 5
Seville
Day tour to Córdoba
Private · 10 hours
The city of Cordoba, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir, was the capital of the province of Betica during the Roman Empire and the Caliphate of Cordoba. The history of Cordoba has left us with architectural wonders such as the Mosque-Cathedral, the Roman Bridge and the old Jewish Quarter, among others.
Carmona
Departing from Seville, Naturanda’s guide will pick you up at one of the meeting points and take you to Carmona, a white village located only half an hour from the city and which deserves a short stop to admire its beauty. After this short guided tour, we will set off for Cordoba, where we will arrive after approximately one hour of travel. Once we arrive at our main destination, we will take a guided tour on foot through the historical centre of the city, visiting such significant monuments.
Explore Cordoba
We will walk through the most significant streets of the city, passing by the Roman Bridge, the old Jewish quarter, the Royal Stables and the Cordoba Synagogue (closed on Mondays). We will also take a short walk through the famous and colourful Cordoba courtyards which will give us the opportunity to take wonderful photographs, which will always remain as one of the most beautiful memories of this excursion to Cordoba.
Enjoy Cordoba's cuisine
Private · 10 hours
After getting to know the historical centre of Cordoba we will take a short break on our tour to enjoy Cordoba’s cuisine as recommended by our guide, or enjoy your own lunch or picnic if you wish. You will also enjoy some free time in case you want to do some shopping.
Visit the beautiful Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
After lunch, and to put the finishing touch to our day trip, we will visit the beautiful Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. There, visitors will have enough time to enjoy this wonderful architectural monument, created in its origins for the Muslim cult, and which represents one of the main jewels of the historical and architectural heritage of Andalusia.
Back to Seville
After our visit to the Mosque of Cordoba, we will return to the meeting point to board our transport which will take us back to Seville, where we will arrive after having enjoyed a magnificent day of excursion having visited places of extraordinary beauty.
Day 6
Seville
Free Time
Self guided
Walk the capital and largest city of Andalusia. Situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir it is a popular destination for tourists. Strolling around you'll find the Alcazar, the cathedral and Giralda or the popular Torre del Oro from the 12th century. The Plaza de España, not to be missed, holds images of every province of Spain represented in a mosaic with one of its main characteristics. The bullring or the Casa Pilatos are other must-see without forgetting the María Luisa Park. You must also visit the Santa Cruz (historic district) and, of course, the Triana district, where the Flamenco dancers and the bullfighters originated
Day 7
Seville
Iberian Serrano Ham tour
Private · 8 hours · Lunch Included
A product that is as natural as the pastureland where the Iberian pigs roam and the age-old process used to obtain this delicacy. It is important to be able to recognise its unique flavour, aroma and texture. On this tour you will be able to discover the entire process and also enjoy a tasting in one of the 4 production areas in Spain, the Jabugo Sierra.
Aracena
Afterwards we will visit Aracena, the capital of the region that gives its name to the National Park here and which is famous for its architecture, its gastronomy and for the Cave of Wonders (Gruta de las Maravillas), one of the most well-conserved caves in Europe. We will, of course, visit the cave and have a tasting of the Iberian Serrano Ham, one of the treasures of the Spanish gastronomy.
Day 8
Seville to Granada
Train from Seville to Granada
Train · 2.5 hours
Make your way on your own to the train station in Seville. We will provide you with your ticket to board this efficient 2.5-hour service to Granada. Upon arrival, you will make your way on your own to your hotel.
Sacromonte and Albayzin tour
Private · Duration: 2 hours
A tour that combines the two most characteristic neighborhoods of Granada: The Muslim Quarter and the Gypsy Quarter. Both located in hills with amazing views one next to the other, and facing the always breathtaking Alhambra. Both neighborhoods are full of history and beauty … and also of slopes!
Day 9
Granada
Alhambra Tour
Private · Duration: 3 hours
Visit the Alhambra with an expert guide and discover the importance that this Andalusian palatine city held both for Granada and for what later became what we now know as Spain. For three hours we will visit the entire Alhambra complex: Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Charles V Palace, Generalife and gardens. Art, architecture and history at your fingertips!
Day 10
Granada
Sierra Nevada Mountains Hike
Small group · 5 hours
Embark upon a guided half-day hike through the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest mountain range. The adventure begins with a drive from Granada to the peaceful village of Monachil in Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, where you'll set off on the famous, 5-mile-long (8 km) Los Cahorros Trail. Follow your guide along a path surrounded by jagged mountain peaks lined with fruit trees and wildflowers, crossing hanging bridges above a river-carved gorge. After the three-hour walk, enjoy a scenic drive back to Granada with views of the Sierra Nevada.
Day 11
Granada to Málaga
Bus - Granada to Málaga
Bus · 1.5 hours
Private City Tour
Private · Duration: 3 hours
This tour is perfect to meet by firsthand the best of Malaga with its monuments by a local. The tour starts at Plaza de la Marina, where it will be introduced one the famous characters of Malaga the “Cenachero” (fish seller). The next points to be visited are the interior of the Roman Theater and Alcazaba, the symbol of Malaga. Then, after walking through some of the well-known streets of the downtown, it is the time to visit the Cathedral.
Note we can include tickets and a short guided tour through the Picasso museum in town.
Day 12
Málaga
Day tour: Ronda & White villages
Private - Time: 10 hours
On this tour we will travel through the ancient Andalusian kingdoms of Castille and Granada whilst reveling in the scenic nature, history and tradition. We will begin our journey by touring through the Sevillian countryside. We will stop at The Castle of Las Aguzaderas, an interesting medieval building which is located at the old border line among Catholic kingdom and Moorish kingdom.
Zahara de la Sierra
After that, we will continue through the mountains until arriving to the white village of Zahara de la Sierra. After exploring the streets, we will set off for Sierra de Grazalema. On the way, we will drive through the Natural Park Sierra de Grazalema that offers you a range of amazing landscapes and views over the provinces of Cádiz, Malaga, Seville, as well as Puerto de las Palomas which is 1157 meters above sea level. We also get the chance to witness vultures in their natural habitat due to the fact that these mountains are home to the largest colony of Griffon vultures in Spain.
Meal in Grazelema
Once in Grazalema, you will have time to enjoy a nice meal, surrounded by the picturesque white houses decorated with colorful flowers.
Head to Ronda
After lunch, we will leave Grazalema and head to Ronda, on the way we will cross a very beautiful Mediterranean forest full of cork trees and oaks. Where up to this day locals still work with its cattle (iberian pigs, goats and cows), to extract honey, cork, aromatic spices or wood.
Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain
After an exciting morning, we will reach Ronda, one of the oldest towns in Spain. It is unique for its natural surrounding and history. It was built on two different cliffs so the town is connected by the most famous bridge in
Spain, known as ―The New Bridge even though it was built in 18th century.
Our guide tour will take you around the city and explain you about its rich history. After that, you will have free time to explore the town’ s beauty.
Day 13
Málaga
Caminito del Rey
Group tour · 6 hours
Experience the exciting walk! The scenery is breathtaking, with the mountains, gorge and the river flowing... Caminito del Rey was opened to the public on the 28th of March 2015 and it is part of a spectacular natural beauty spot. This already makes it breathtaking and attractive, although the path is more than just a walk in the hills. Encompassing a rocky plateau 1200 m above sea level, the Gaitanes Gorge contains the one and only “King’s Walkway”, in El Chorro Natural Park which provides the perfect setting for exciting hiking experiences in unbelievable landscapes.
The boardwalks and a hanging footbridge that stands at 105 metres height, as well as steep walls, make many visitors feel inevitably dizzy. The path is hazardous because of the heights and its very narrow parts.
This full day trip is extraordinary and spectacular:
• The total length of the route is 7.7 km, divided into 4.8 km long access ways and 2.9 km long boardwalks. As for the boardwalks, the most famous part of the trail, 2.9 km of their length between the entrance to them and the exit point, comprises 1.5 km long boardwalks, and 1.4 km long paths or forest walkways.
• The estimated time needed to go across the whole route is 3-4 hours.
• It is risky and requires certain level of physical effort and skillfulness, which is accepted by tourists who come to follow the route. Visitors are not risking their lives at all, but they must be aware of the strong impression this place might make on them. This is why this path is so attractive.
Discover these natural treasures and have the chance to walk the walkway suspended 100 metres high!
Day 14
Málaga to Madrid
Train from Málaga to Madrid
Train · 2.5 hours
Make your way on your own to the train station in Málaga. We will provide you with your ticket to board this efficient service to Madrid. Upon arrival, you will make your way on your own to your hotel.
Tapas in Malasaña
Small group · 3 hours · Dinner Included
Visit 4 locally owned tapas bars and restaurants that epitomize the unique blend of modern and traditional that makes the Malasaña neighborhood so iconic. Taste cured Iberian meats, the cheese board of your dreams, artful
tostas, perfectly prepared seasonal vegetables, the best bravas in Madrid and so much more. Each dish is paired with its accompanying drink, as Spanish tradition dictates. From sparkling cava to robust red wine, you’ll taste the liquid heroes of tapas culture, all of which are of course made in Spain!
What’s Included:
• Local Guide: Walk and eat your way through the trendy Malasaña neighborhood with a local guide.
• Spanish wine tasting: Start the evening with a cava toast and get a crash course in Spanish wine. Taste 5 unique local wines throughout the evening.
• Neighborhood walk: See modern and traditional collide as you discover the stories and legends of the Malasaña neighborhood.
• Tapas dinner: Taste both traditional and modern tapas at 4 stops. Includes an abundant dinner’s worth of tapas.
Dietary Accommodations
This tour is adaptable for:
• Vegetarians Pescatarians
• Gluten free (not celiacs) Dairy free
• Non-alcoholic options Pregnant women
Day 15
Transfer to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), Departure
Private Transfer
Private transfer · 0.5 hours
A private driver will transfer you from your hotel to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in time to catch your flight.
Daily Schedule
Highlights: Arrival in Madrid, Private city tour
Location: Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) to Madrid
Highlights: Madrid to Toledo, Private City Tour
Location: Madrid
Highlights: Museum guided visit, Free Time
Location: Madrid
Highlights: Madrid to Seville, Monumental City Tour, Tapas & Flamenco night
Location: Madrid to Seville
Highlights: Day tour to Córdoba
Location: Seville
Highlights: Free Time
Location: Seville
Highlights: Iberian Serrano Ham tour
Location: Seville
Highlights: Seville to Granada, Sacromonte and Albayzin tour
Location: Seville to Granada
Higlights: Alhambra Tour
Location: Granada
Highlights: Sierra Nevada Mountains Hike
Location: Granada
Higlights: Granada to Málaga, Private City Tour
Location: Granada to Málaga
Highlights: Day tour: Ronda & White villages
Location: Málaga
Highlights: Caminito del Rey
Location: Málaga
Highlights: Málaga to Madrid, Tapas in Malasaña
Location: Málaga to Madrid
Highlights: Depart Madrid
Location: Madrid to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)