16 days in Spain Itinerary

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

Teatro Maravillas has been added to your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Catedral de Segovia and Casa de la Panaderia. Do some cultural sightseeing at Prado National Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid. Take a break from Madrid with a short trip to Old City in Segovia, about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Barrio de Salamanca, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Jose, and stroll around Parque del Retiro.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Madrid is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December, with highs in Madrid at 14°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Toledo.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): browse the exhibits of El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum, see the interesting displays at Museo del Greco, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Primada, and finally don't miss a visit to Puerta de Bisagra.

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You can drive from Madrid to Toledo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Toledo are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Ciutat Vella and Museu Picasso. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), shop like a local with Passeig de Gracia, get to know the fascinating history of Las Ramblas, and don't miss a visit to Palau Guell.

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Traveling by flight from Toledo to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Toledo in December, Barcelona is a bit warmer at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): examine the collection at Palacio de Alcazar Genil, explore the world behind art at Monasterio de la Concepcion, admire the landmark architecture of Generalife, then get engrossed in the history at Archive Saint John of God Museum, then see the interesting displays at Palacio de los Olvidados, and finally see the interesting displays at Casa Museo Max Moreau.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Granada in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Granada when traveling from Barcelona in December, with lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can drive to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Alcazaba, then walk around Parque de Malaga, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Malagueta, and finally contemplate the long history of Castillo de Gibralfaro.

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Traveling by car from Granada to Malaga takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Granada in December; daily highs in Malaga reach 20°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

On the 20th (Tue), stop by Jewish Quarter (Juderia), contemplate the long history of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, take in the views from Roman Bridge, then examine the collection at Casa de las Cabezas Patios de Leyenda, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museo Arqueologico de Cordoba. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Palacio de Viana, admire the masterpieces at Museo de Julio Romero de Torres, then take in nature's colorful creations at Tiered Gardens of The Alcazaba, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, and finally get engrossed in the history at Calahorra Tower.

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Take a train from Malaga to Cordoba in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Malaga in December since evenings lows in Cordoba dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Barrio Santa Cruz and Royal Tobacco Factory. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Royal Alcázar of Seville and Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla. Change things up with a short trip to Matalascanas in Almonte (about 1h 20 min away). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla, find something for the whole family at Isla Magica, steep yourself in history at Casa de Pilatos, and take in nature's colorful creations at Parque de Maria Luisa.

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Take a train from Cordoba to Seville in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cordoba in December, Seville is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.