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Route at a glance
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first trip to Spain, connecting Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville entirely by high-speed train.
Day-by-day plan
Madrid Highlights — Day 1
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Madrid.
Madrid Highlights — Day 2
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Madrid.
Madrid Highlights — Day 3
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Madrid.
Madrid Highlights — Day 4
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Madrid.
Barcelona Highlights — Day 5
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Barcelona.
Barcelona Highlights — Day 6
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Barcelona.
Barcelona Highlights — Day 7
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Barcelona.
Seville Highlights — Day 8
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seville.
Seville Highlights — Day 9
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seville.
Seville Highlights — Day 10
Discover the top sights, markets, and scenic viewpoints of Seville.
Transport & rail pass notes
All three bases are linked by fast, frequent Renfe AVE, Iryo & Ouigo High-Speed Rail services.
What to book ahead
- Intercity Renfe AVE, Iryo & Ouigo High-Speed Rail tickets
- Popular evening dining reservations
Ways to adapt this route
- Fly open-jaw into one city and out of another to save backtracking.