Here is an itinerary we did last May. I've had some request this again... Hope it helps.
Spain Trip
May 3-15 (11 days)
Barcelona, Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Madrid
Family of six adults
Booked most of the sights, trains and buses before arriving in Spain
Hope this helps!
Day 1 - Travel - Los Angeles to Barcelona - Barcelona - walkable and tons of taxis if needed
Day 2 - Arrive Barcelona at 7:30am - taxi to AirBnb in Eixample District
• Walk El Gotic area
• Cathedral of Barcelona - pay 3Euros and go to top for great view of city
• Lunch at Con Conesa (Seen on Diners Drive ins and Dives) - Good sausage sandwiches
• Early Dinner at Paco Meralgo in Eixample District – Highly recommended
• Drinks at Dry Martini - voted one of the best bars in the world – Highly recommended
• Night cap at Paradiso / Pastrami Bar - Great Bar Speakeasy – Highly Recommended
Day 3
• Breakfast at El Quinn in the la Boquería –off the Ramblas
• Walked the Ramblas - tons of people – watch your belongings
• Bus tour of the city - 2 hours – recommended
• Sagrada Família – inside quite amazing – would not recommend the tour
• Dinner at Bar El Velódromo - lots of locals – highly recommended
Day 4
• Lunch Bar Del Pla in El Born District – Highly recommended
• Picasso museum – Highly recommended
• The Palau de la Música Catalana – See a concert here. Highly recommended
• Dinner at 7 Portes Upscale, expensive - nice ambiance – Paella okay
Day 5 - Travel Day – Barcelona to Sevilla by Train -
• We took the high speed AVE train – loved it…saw the country side 5/ ½ hours no regrets…peaceful and relaxing
• Checked into AirBnb in the Triana neighborhood on the river…love this area.
• Lunch at Las golondrinas in Triana area…Highly recommended
• Las Casa del Flamenco - Spanish guitar and Flamenco - highly recommended
Day 6 Sevilla
• Sevilla Walking Tours - Rick Steves Recommended - both city tour and Alcazar and Cathedral tour. Highly recommended. Concepcion is a great host.
• Lunch at Bodga Santa Cruz - true tapas experience. Lots of locals. Highly Recommended
• Churros and Chocolate at Bar El Comercio
• Tapas at Blanca Paloma in Triana District - very local - Highly recommended
• View on top Mushroom bldg. - interesting. Roman ruins below building
• Dinner Casa Cuesta - cool vibe with locals
Day 7
• Breakfast at Las Columnas in Triana - I really liked this place. For 3.50 Euros you get a sandwich, coffee and orange juice.
• Lunch at Bar Catalina - nice outside vibe - recommended
• Tapas Soy El Sombre in Triana - old bar and highly recommended
• Dinner at Baratillo in Sevilla – highly recommended
Day 8 Travel Day to Cordoba - Train (about an hour or so)
• Checked into Airbnb
• Lunch at El Churrasco - Cool place…touristy but great service and food
• Tour of the Mezquita - Highly recommended
• Dinner at Bodegas Campos, Pretty good, nice atmosphere
Day 9 - Travel to Granada - by Bus - 2 ½ hours – (winding roads)
• Check into Air BnB near the Alhambra
• Drinks and tapas - El Rincon del Chapiz
• Tapas Seafood – Diamantes - highly recommended
• Heladeria los Italianos Ice Cream – Italian vibe - highly recommended
Day 10
• Tour of the Alhambra – A must see
• Lunch at Restaurant-Carmen Mirador de Aixa Incredible views of the Alhambra – A must visit day or night
• Tapas at La Tana - loved this place – highly recommended
• Tapas at Roserio Varela - cool vibe – highly recommended
Day 11 – Travel – Granada to Madrid by Bus (4 ½ hours – mostly highway)
Hotel - AC Hotel by Marriott Avenida de America
• Royal Palace - worth the visit
Day 12 - Madrid
• Prado Museum and Picasso Museum - a must see
• Tapas at El colmado de picon - cool neighborhood tapas - loved it
Day 13 - Travel Day from Madrid to Los Angeles