16 days: The Best of Spain

Discover all of Spain’s regions in a single tour: make this dream a reality with our 16-day “Best of Spain” itinerary. This extraordinary journey seamlessly combines vibrant cities, stunning natural landscapes, significant cultural sites and authentic encounters – ideal for anyone wishing to experience Spain in all its diversity.

Madrid kicks off this journey with world-famous museums, wide boulevards and a way of life that effortlessly blends tradition and modernity. In Burgos and Pamplona, you’ll discover historic centres whose buildings bear witness to Spain’s religious and political past. San Sebastián has an elegant and cosmopolitan feel, whilst Bilbao impresses with its fascinating blend of industrial history, avant-garde culture and Basque identity.

Zaragoza, too, adds another facet to this cultural mosaic. Between Baroque, Mudejar style and Roman influences, a picture of Spain unfolds that is often surprisingly multi-layered. Barcelona, on the other hand, stands for creative energy, grand architecture and Gaudí’s unmistakable signature. In Tarragona and Toledo, the roots stretch back to Roman times, whilst Valencia charmingly combines historic buildings with modern city life. Culture is particularly palpable on this tour of Spain in Andalusia: Córdoba with its Mezquita, Granada with its echoes of the Al-Andalus era, and Seville with its flamenco, palaces and lively old town districts.

Even as you travel north from Madrid, the landscape changes noticeably: the lush greenery of the Basque Country, the Atlantic coastline and the rolling hills around San Sebastián provide a striking contrast to the Castilian highlands. As you pass through Burgos, Pamplona and Aragón, you’ll be accompanied by vast plains, rocky formations and, time and again, views that really bring home the sheer scale of the country.

Just outside Barcelona, Montserrat offers an almost mystical natural backdrop with striking rock formations and sweeping panoramic views. The Mediterranean coast also reveals many different facets on this tour of Spain – from urban coastal stretches to places like Peñíscola, where the sea, the old town and the fortress blend together in perfect harmony. Further south, the landscape becomes drier, warmer and more intense. In Andalusia, the landscape is characterised by olive groves, rolling hills, vast plains and the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is precisely these constant changes that make a tour of Spain so special: in just a few days, you can experience the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, mountains, plateaus and the distinctive light of the south.

Your 16-day tour of Spain is also a journey through flavours, landscapes and regional cuisines that are astonishingly diverse. Even in Madrid, you’ll encounter classic tapas, fine jamón and modern Spanish cuisine of the highest standard. In the north, around San Sebastián and Bilbao, Spain reveals its particularly refined culinary side: pintxos, freshly caught fish and the traditional Basque culinary art provide many moments of culinary delight here.

In Barcelona and Valencia, the picture changes once again. Catalan cuisine combines seafood, vegetables and aromatic sauces, whilst Valencia, as the home of paella, naturally holds a very special place on this tour of Spain. Further south, in Córdoba, Granada and Seville, the Moorish heritage is also evident on the plate: Spices, almonds, honey and small dishes to share give Andalusia its distinctive flavour. It is precisely this diversity that makes a tour of Spain so appealing, as almost every stop tells its own culinary story – from elegant city restaurants to traditional bodegas.

It is the mix of major highlights and quieter, often unexpected moments that makes this grand tour of Spain so unique. In Madrid, this might be an evening when the city only really comes into its own after sunset. In San Sebastián, what often lingers in the memory is the relaxed elegance of the seafront promenade or the convivial atmosphere in the old town’s narrow streets. Another highlight of this tour of Spain might be the view from the hilltop monastery of Montserrat, or the atmosphere in Tarragona, or the Mediterranean light in Peñíscola. The result is a travel experience that does not merely string together sights, but harmoniously weaves together regions, moods and memories.

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.