Madrid, Cordoba and Seville itinerary

With that schedule I'd consider a late train from Madrid to Cordoba since Madrid is a much larger city. If you have no intention of seeing any of the art museums or the Palacio Real, one full day may be enough. I would expect to be in Toledo all day; there's a lot to see there.

Along with acraven's suggestion - if you are really into European paintings, you'll want 2 days just to see the 3 major art museums. If you really aren't into it, spend one full day in Madrid. Toledo is charming, I'd go there on arrival and stay 2-3 nights. One full day is probably enough for the main sights, but a second day will give you time to relax and enjoy its charms. Then go to Madrid. I like Cordoba more than Sevilla, but most people find a lot more to see and do in Sevilla, so you might want to take one day from Cordoba and add it to Sevilla.

Remember that July is low season in Andalucia - because of the heat. So you'll probably want to take it slower. Temps of 100+ are not unusual.

thanks for your feedback. making some changes in the schedule.

1. arrived to Madrid from Amsterdam
2. Madrid
3. Madrid - day trip to Toledo
4. Madrid
5. Train from Madrid to Cordoba
6. Cordoba
7. Cordoba
8. Train from Cordoba to Seville
9. Seville
10. Seville
11. Seville to Lisbon 12.Lisbon - Beach!!!!
12. Lisbon - day trip to Sintra
13. Liston
14. flight back home :(

One less night in Cordoba.
One more night in Madrid, allowing for a day trip to Segovia.

Accomm wise consider a couple of great value hotels.
Hotel Simon in Sevilla - right by the cathedral.
Hacienda Posada de Vallina in Cordoba - right by the Mezquita.

In Cordoba, I loved “Mi Casa en Cordoba” which is lovely, small apartment building, very near the Mezquita. I think I booked through Booking.com. The Mezquita is very special.
What, no Granada, no Alhambra?

Less time in Cordoba, more time in Toledo and Seville. Cordoba is nice but two nights, one day is really plenty. Madrid isn't particularly nice or interesting other than museums, only the Prado is world class. The cathedral and palace aren't any older than American cities. If you aren't interested in museums, substitute Toledo and a drive to see Segovia and Avila.

Last changes on the schedule: july 6-19

6.Arrive to Madrid

7.madrid- day trip to Toledo

1. Madrid - day trip to Segovia

2. Madrid

3. Madrid train to Cordoba

4. Cordoba

5. Cordoba train to Seville

6. Seville

7. Seville

8. Seville to Lisbon

16- 19 Lisbon with a day trio to Sintra

Looking for places to stay (hostels, Airbnb, bed&breakfast) in Cordoba and Seville :)

Thank u all!!!!