Hello:
My husband and I are traveling in Spain for 9 nights next spring and I’m seeking help with our itinerary. We are spending at least 3 nights in Sevilla and at least 3 nights in Madrid (flying into Sevilla and out of Madrid). We are in our 30s and we enjoy visiting smaller, more authentic towns and experiences (dinners, walks, shows) to museums. We’d like to have a non-rushed pace but still see all the highlights.
(1) How should we spend the other 3 nights? We are currently thinking 2 nights in Arcos and adding a night to Madrid (4 nights total) to allow a daytrip to Toledo. I’m trying to avoid spending just one night, but is it worth the effort to have a night in Toledo? If so, is it better to do 2 nights in Toledo and a daytrip to los Pueblos Blancos (with the guided tour RS recommends)?
(2) Daytrips from Madrid: what are the opinions on priority (most worthwhile, enjoyable) – among (A) El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen, (B) Segovia or (C) spending more time in Madrid?
(3) Cordoba: is it worth a stop on the way from Sevilla to Madrid or not worth the bother?
Thanks in advance for any opinions and advice!