16 days in Spain Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Parque del Retiro as well as Alcazar of Segovia. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor.

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Minneapolis, USA to Madrid is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Minneapolis to Madrid due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Minneapolis in June, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 61°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 87°F. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Toledo.

Toledo is a World Heritage Site that embodies the complex cultural history of Spain while remaining a forward-moving, modern city.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alcazar - Biblioteca de Castilla-La Mancha. Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Alcazar - Biblioteca de Castilla-La Mancha and then explore the world behind art at Church of Santo Tomé.

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Traveling by car from Madrid to Toledo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Toledo can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Cordoba.

Andalucía’s thousand-year-old city, Córdoba, was once the capital of both the Roman Empire and the Moorish Kingdom, representing an alluring mix of cultural and political history.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Jewish Quarter (Juderia) as well as Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba.

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Traveling by car from Toledo to Cordoba takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Toledo, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Cordoba, ranging from highs of 94°F to lows of 62°F. On the 17th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Archaeological Ensemble of Italica as well as La Carboneria. On the 17th (Sat), take a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, visit Centro Historico de Sevilla, and then get a taste of local nightlife at La Carboneria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sun): stroll around Parque de Maria Luisa, explore the ancient world of Archaeological Ensemble of Italica, contemplate the long history of Plaza de España, then steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, and finally don't miss a visit to Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol).

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Traveling by train from Cordoba to Seville takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Cordoba, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Seville, ranging from highs of 86°F to lows of 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. On the 20th (Tue), kick back and relax at Burriana Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: take in panoramic vistas at Balcony of Europe, kick back and relax at Playa Carabeo, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Río Chíllar.

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Traveling by car from Seville to Nerja takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seville in June since evenings lows in Nerja dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Alhambra and then admire the natural beauty at Generalife.

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Traveling by car from Nerja to Granada takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Granada are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Bogatell Beach as well as Parc Guell. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, stroll around Ciutadella Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp, and admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo.

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Fly from Granada to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Granada, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 79°F to lows of 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Madrid.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Templo de Debod.

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Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. While traveling from Barcelona, expect somewhat warmer days and little chillier nights in Madrid, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 61°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Tue) before leaving for home.