Ultimate 7-Day Spain Road Trip: Madrid, Portugal, Andalucia, and Back Itinerary

Start your day with a visit to the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial), a UNESCO World Heritage site. For breakfast, enjoy the local pastries at Lateral.

Return to Madrid and explore the Retiro Park (Parque de El Retiro), a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. For lunch, try the innovative cuisine at Ramón Freixa Madrid.

In the evening, experience the passion of flamenco at Corral de la Morería, one of the most famous tablaos in the world. Enjoy a traditional Spanish dinner with the show.

Cross the border into Portugal and arrive in Lisbon. Start your day with a visit to the historic Tower of Belém (Torre de Belém) and enjoy the views of the Tagus River. For breakfast, taste the iconic Pastéis de Nata at Pasteis de Belém.

Explore the colorful streets of the Alfama district and visit the Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa). For lunch, try the fresh seafood at Cervejaria Ramiro.

In the evening, take a tram ride through the city and enjoy a traditional Fado music performance at Museu do Fado. Have dinner at Time Out Market, a food hall with a variety of options.

Travel to Seville, the heart of Andalucia. Begin your day with a visit to the iconic Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower. For breakfast, indulge in churros with chocolate at Churrería Los Espejos.

Explore the historic Alcazar of Seville and wander through the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. For lunch, enjoy traditional tapas at Taberna Coloniales.

In the evening, attend a flamenco show at Flamenco Dance Museum and have dinner at Enrique Becerra, a classic Andalusian restaurant.

Journey to Granada and visit the breathtaking Alhambra and Generalife Gardens. For breakfast, try the local specialty, mollete bread with olive oil and tomato, at Panadería Roldán.

Explore the historic Albaicin neighborhood and enjoy the panoramic views of the Alhambra. For lunch, savor the flavors of the region at Rincón de Rodri.

In the evening, experience a traditional Moroccan hammam at Hammam Al Ándalus. For dinner, enjoy a fusion of Andalusian and international cuisine at La Oliva.

Travel to Cordoba and visit the stunning Mezquita-Cathedral. For breakfast, taste the local salmorejo and flamenquín at Bodegas Mezquita.

Stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter and visit the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. For lunch, enjoy the traditional Cordoban dish, rabo de toro, at El Churrasco.

In the evening, take a leisurely walk across the Roman Bridge and have dinner at Casa Pepe de la Judería, known for its Andalusian cuisine.

Return to Madrid and spend your last day exploring the city's culinary delights. Start with a visit to the Mercado de San Miguel for a food tour of Spanish delicacies.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch at DiverXO, a three-Michelin-star restaurant known for its avant-garde cuisine. Afterward, take a guided tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza).

For your final evening, experience the innovative tasting menu at DSTAgE, a two-Michelin-star restaurant. After dinner, take a stroll through the vibrant neighborhood of Chueca and enjoy a cocktail at Salmon Guru.