Spain 5-Day Trips & Itineraries

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Five days in Spain is enough time to experience one region in depth or up to two regions for a more fast-paced trip. For first time travelers, Barcelona and Madrid are two highlights that you won't want to miss. If you want a mix of history and nature, you can head to Andalusia to discover Moorish architecture and world-renowned agriculture. If Michelin stars and stunning coastlines are more your style, head North to the Basque Country to experience the distinct culture of this up-and-coming region.


Spain Travel Insights

Plaza de España in Seville
Map of Highlights of Andalusia: Seville, Córdoba, and Málaga - 5 Days
Highlights of Andalusia: Seville, Córdoba, and Málaga - 5 Days

This 5-day jaunt is the ultimate introduction to Spain’s Andalusia region. The trip starts in Seville where you’ll get a taste of architectural must-sees (and tapas) in the historic center. Next, continue to beautiful Córdoba—the former capital of the Muslim emirate with an outstanding mosque. Hike along a gorge and spend a night in Picasso's hometown to finish the adventure.

Visit the Cíes Islands from Vigo in Galicia
Map of 5 Days in Spain - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas
5 Days in Spain - 6 Unique Itinerary Ideas

A memorable vacation in Spain doesn't require a minimum of two weeks—in just five days you can stick to one or two major cities, like Barcelona and Madrid, or see the highlights of a specific region. Head to Andalusia for Moorish history and architecture, get your fill of artistic and culinary masterpieces in Basque Country, or make it a laidback island vacay on idyllic Mallorca.

Placa Reial in the Barri Gòtic
Map of Highlights of Barcelona - 5 Days
Highlights of Barcelona - 5 Days

This 5-day tour is the perfect introduction to Spain's cosmopolitan hub of Catalonia. Let local guides show you Barcelona's best architectural sights, tree-lined streets, and tapas bars by foot and bicycle. You'll also take a sailing trip and a kayaking excursion in the Mediterranean to round out this fun adventure.

Enjoy an evening stroll along the Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona
Map of Off the Beaten Path in Madrid & Barcelona - 5 Days
Off the Beaten Path in Madrid & Barcelona - 5 Days

Five days may not be long, but if you focus your energy, you can create the perfect Spanish holiday. This itinerary focuses on Madrid and Barcelona, and in the former, you'll visit its most famous city sights, enjoy gourmet walking tours, and visit local artisans. In Barcelona, you'll discover this Catalan gem via its cuisine as well as an unforgettable cruise around its port by sailboat. 

Top view of a Mallorca summer beach scene
Map of Highlights of Mallorca: Beaches, Mountains & Culture - 5 Days
Highlights of Mallorca: Beaches, Mountains & Culture - 5 Days

If you need a quick escape to recharge the batteries, this five-day Spanish island holiday is for you. You'll make a beeline straight for Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Isles, and tour its historic capital of Palma on foot. You'll spend the rest of the time enjoying Mallorca's scenery as you embark on sailing tours and hiking excursions around the coast.

Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego
Map of Ultimate Tour of Basque Country: Bilbao & San Sebastian - 5 Days
Ultimate Tour of Basque Country: Bilbao & San Sebastian - 5 Days

In a mere five days, you can enjoy an memorable Spanish vacation. This is possible when you make the culturally rich Basque region your destination. This itinerary includes tours of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, plus a coastal drive to San Sebastián, a seaside resort city of singular beauty.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Janelle Norman
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Janelle Norman

I originally came to Spain to improve my Spanish and stay for a year or two. Now I´ve been here almost two decades! With over 15 years of experience designing custom journeys throughout Spain and...

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Travel specialist Marina Courtaut
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Marina Courtaut

Can you think of a better way to live adventures than traveling? When we travel we open our minds to new experiences and learn new cultures by making the destination we visited our home for a...

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Travel specialist Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
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Beatriz De Pablo Rocha

The combination of the two places where I grew up (Madrid and a small village in Badajoz, Extremadura) has made me a passionate traveler almost from birth. Unknown destinations visited by travelers...

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Travel specialist Raquel Aceituno
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Raquel Aceituno

The eternal question ... where to next? I live for my passion: travelling. I aim to travel to every country in the world and inspire you to do the same. Nature, learning about new cultures,...

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Trip Reviews for Spain

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Basque vacation
Spain | May 22 - Jun 1, 2026

Todd
Todd S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2026
Overall we had an absolutely wonderful 10-day trip to the Basque region of Spain. This was our first time working with kimkim, and I was very impressed with the service. Our trip specialist, Coraima, was terrific - highly responsive, accessible, and very helpful in planning the type of trip and experiences that we wanted. She then " handed it off" to the logistics scheduler, Chinh, who was also very communicative and helpful. We planned multiple activities and excursions, and the guides were... Read more

Overall we had an absolutely wonderful 10-day trip to the Basque region of Spain. This was our first time working with kimkim, and I was very impressed with the service. Our trip specialist, Coraima, was terrific - highly responsive, accessible, and very helpful in planning the type of trip and experiences that we wanted. She then " handed it off" to the logistics scheduler, Chinh, who was also very communicative and helpful. We planned multiple activities and excursions, and the guides were all excellent. The hotels were just what we wanted - not overly fancy or expensive, but quite comfortable and well situated. Also, the kimkim app was very helpful and user-friendly. Were there any hiccups? Yes, but quite minor: (1) a self-guided walking tour one day in Logrono (La Rioja) was a bit of a bust because it was a Sunday and everything was closed, (2) the e-bicycle wine tour that we took was gorgeous and really fun, but the planning could have been better - it was much longer than expected (by 3-4 hours!) and we got lost several times (but found our way eventually!). Lastly, our transfer back to the airport at the end of the trip was cancelled at the last minute by the ride company. This was definitely NOT kimkim's fault, and in fact kimkim was easy to contact and made this right extremely quickly - so their emergency service really does work. Again, we had a fantastic trip and I would definitely use kimkim again for a future vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Arrizul Catedral
San Sebastián

Very nice hotel - clean and comfortable. Located about a 15 minute walk from old town, and quite close to La Concha beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay in San Sebastien, and a bit away from the crowds.

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Finca de Los Arandinos
Entrena

The location is beautiful - the view from our room of the wine region was stunning. However, be aware that it is not in town - a taxi to Logrono is about 20 minutes and about 25 euros each way. The rooms are odd - modular and modernistic, but clean and comfortable. They have a nice spa, the breakfast was very good (made-to-order eggs, and a buffet of cold items), and the one dinner we had there was very good. A nice choice if you would rather be in a more isolated location.

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The front desk staff were very helpful!
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Hesperia Bilbao
Bilbao

Comfortable rooms, very well-located (easy walking distance to the Guggenheim, but also to the downtown pintxo bars and right by the funicular). Very nice place to stay.

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Activity Reviews
Private French Basque Coast & Biarritz Day Trip
Private French Basque Coast & Biarritz Day Trip
San Sebastián

A wonderful trip for the day to the French Basque region. We saw Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint Jean de Luz. Had a wonderful lunch in Bayonne, and did some shopping in Saint Jean de Luz. Very enjoyable day, and an opportunity to briefly experience the French side.

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Self-Guided Beach Day
Self-Guided Beach Day
San Sebastián

Great to have a free day in San Sebastien. Plenty to see and do. We didn't spend the day at the beaches, but did end up walking along 2 out of 3 local beaches. We also did a really nice walk up to the Christ statue, with some beautiful views of the city. We also saw some of the cathedrals, and had lunch in old town. Nice day.

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Private Pamplona & Basque Countryside Escape: Bulls and Hemingway Stories
Private Pamplona & Basque Countryside Escape: Bulls and Hemingway Stories
San Sebastián

Wonderful, fun day! The guide was outstanding. Interesting to experience and learn about the running of the bulls, outside of the season.

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Camino de Santiago Hike to San Pedro
Camino de Santiago Hike to San Pedro
San Sebastián

Great hike! Our guide was excellent. If you want to get outdoors and get some exercise, and want to experience a very small portion of the Camino, this was a great way to go!

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Pintxos & Wine Walk
Pintxos & Wine Walk
San Sebastián

Another great pintxo experience, this time in San Sebastien. Our guide also included jamon tasting (which was great!) AND dessert. Fun evening.

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Self-Guided Half-Day E-Bike Ride with Winery Tastings
Self-Guided Half-Day E-Bike Ride with Winery Tastings
Spain

This trip was a great idea, and overall really fun and a great way to go wine-tasting in the region. It was extremely hot the day we went (which of course is not kimkim's fault!). However, the trip turned out to be MUCH longer than we thought or had planned for, which got difficult at the end. We're still very glad we did it - the landscape is gorgeous and the winery visits were wonderful!

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Self-Guided Logroño Walk
Self-Guided Logroño Walk
Spain

Didn't work out so well, because literally everything on this walk was closed. However, later in the evening, we did have a really fun pintxo tour of Calle Laurel in Logrono!

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Everything was closed.
Txakoli Wine Excursion
Txakoli Wine Excursion
Bilbao

This was great, and probably a bit more unusual of an excursion. Very enjoyable.

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Self-Guided Old Town Walk
Self-Guided Old Town Walk
Bilbao

We appreciated having free time to wander around Bilbao.

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Market was closed.
Guggenheim Visit with a Private Guide
Guggenheim Visit with a Private Guide
Bilbao

1 -hour private tour of the Guggenheim. Guide was from the museum. Terrific overview and information. Afterwards, we had as much time as we wanted to wander around.

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Pintxos & Wine Tasting Walk
Pintxos & Wine Tasting Walk
Bilbao

Excellent - great intro to Pintxos!

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Local specialist: Coraima Yañez

Prewitt trip to Spain ...Great local guides!...
Spain | May 29 - Jun 6, 2026

Malinda
Malinda P.
Tupelo, MS, USA | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
Prewitt trip to Spain ...
Great local guides!
Easy transfers from place to place and very organized!
As a busy family we love to travel and are very capable of planning our own trips but did not have time to pull this one off. Kimkim exceeded our expectations and took the pressure off so we could enjoy our trip and not worry about leaving something out. They communicated very well and adjusted our itinerary to fit our needs! I’ve recommended them to my family and friends with great...
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Prewitt trip to Spain ...
Great local guides!
Easy transfers from place to place and very organized!
As a busy family we love to travel and are very capable of planning our own trips but did not have time to pull this one off. Kimkim exceeded our expectations and took the pressure off so we could enjoy our trip and not worry about leaving something out. They communicated very well and adjusted our itinerary to fit our needs! I’ve recommended them to my family and friends with great enthusiasm .

Hotel Reviews
Dear Hotel Madrid
Madrid

This was a different hotel - guests were a lower class of people as compared to Granada, Seville hotels. Breakfast not as nice. Lobby and common areas not great. Weird smells. The rooms had poorer furniture. At best 3 star. Would have declined this hotel had we known the gap.

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Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria
Granada

The breakfast was beautiful. There was no pool which would have been nice. The coffee maker was hard to make work. Great location. Room was beautiful.

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Casa Romana Hotel Boutique
Sevilla

Nice lobby, nice staff, great breakfast, nice pool area. great location

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Activity Reviews
An Excursion to Toledo by Train, Guided Walk
An Excursion to Toledo by Train, Guided Walk
Madrid

guide was outstanding. use him again.

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Inside the Prado: A Private Experience
Inside the Prado: A Private Experience
Madrid

The guide with an art history degree was tremendous!! use her again.

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Walking Madrid’s Old Town
Walking Madrid’s Old Town
Madrid

Geza was outstanding!! Use him again.

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Tapas & Tradition: A Madrileño Evening
Tapas & Tradition: A Madrileño Evening
Madrid

Good guide - fun evening - my boys liked it. Good guy.

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Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Discover Granada’s Iconic Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Spain

The tour guide was really GREAT. Again, very capable. Use him again.

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A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave
A Night of Flamenco in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

FUN

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Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Jewish Quarter
Córdoba Revealed: From Mezquita to the Jewish Quarter
Spain

Guide in the AM walked into a lot of courtyards and stores. That was not too obnoxious just discovering the city's character.

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Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Monumental Seville on Foot & Visit Real Alcázar
Seville

Guide was good. Can't recall her name. Tough seeing the cathedral on the Feast day of the Patron Saint but we saw the body of the 874 year old king - so that was a treat.

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Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jun 11, 2026

Hi Malinda! Thank you so much for taking the time to share the feedback of your family trip to Spain. I am glad to know that you had a great times, specially discovering the cities with our local guide, I will certainly share your words with them. Sad to hear about the Dear Madrid Hotel, has a more urban vibe than the ones offered in Andalucía, it may be a personal taste, I believe : ) It was a pleasure creating this experience for you and your family and we get in touch again for future adventures. All the best, Raquel

Adam was fantastic to work with!
Spain | May 17 - May 31, 2026

David
David G.
Stamford, CT, USA | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026
Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again! Read more

Adam was fantastic to work with in developing our itinerary, and Adam was in contact throughout the trip to ensure we were supported. The trip was spectacularly memorable. Such a great balance of planned and free time that we were hoping for. This is the second time we’ve used kimkim, and we will use them again!

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

The hotel was in a great location.

Authenticity & Character
A bit awkward to get around. The piano bar player didn’t seem to play that much. The pool was handy on a very hot day.
Location
Great location for walking to the heart of Sevilla.
Staff
The staff were very attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were graciously sized.
Hotel Alhambra Palace
Granada

The grand dame hotel of Granada!

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Perfect to walk the park and to get to Alhambra.
Staff
Super friendly
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CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha
Madrid

Loved this hotel! I wish we were staying longer.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful room and rear courtyard with dining.
Location
Easy to watch places.
Staff
Super friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent cleanliness
Activity Reviews
Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip
Private La Alpujarra Villages Day Trip
Granada

Fascinating history of this region! Loved this day trip.

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Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Private Alhambra & Generalife Gardens with a Historian
Granada
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Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Private Cádiz & Jerez Day Trip with Sherry Tasting
Seville

This was an awesome tour of Bodega Lustau! So delicious and informative.

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Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar
Private Visit to Seville's Cathedral & Alcázar
Seville
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Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience
Private Flamenco, City & Tapas Experience
Seville

Great history of Flamenco and an awesome show.

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Historic Landmarks Walk
Historic Landmarks Walk
Seville
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Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 09, 2026

Thank you so much! 😊 Working with you to find that right balance of structure and breathing room is one of my favorite parts of the planning process, so I'm really glad it landed the way you hoped.

And the fact that you've come back for a second trip and are already thinking about a third is the best compliment we could ask for.

I know there were some hiccups on your trip, and I am so glad our team was able to assist you along the process! We have the best team! 🎉

Can't wait to start planning the next one!

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