If you’re looking to spend Thanksgiving somewhere a little different this year, why not trade turkey and pumpkin pie for tapas and paella? This 7-day Spain travel itinerary will take you through sunny streets, historic cities, and local experiences while keeping that festive holiday vibe!
Day 1-3: Barcelona
Day 1
If you follow the route below without stopping, it takes roughly 45 minutes to walk (3.5 km or 2.25 miles), just to give you a sense of the day’s distance.
- Plaça de Catalunya
- La Rambla
- Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boquerìa
- Playa de La Barceloneta
Day 2
Spend the day exploring Gaudí’s masterpieces and the charming streets of Gràcia before diving into some modernist architecture.
- Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
- Parc Güell
- Gràcia
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Casa Batlló
Day 3
Day 3 is perfect for soaking in the history and art of the city’s Gothic quarter and beyond.
- Barri Gòtic
- Catedral de Barcelona
- Museu Picasso de Barcelona
- Parc de la Ciutadella
Day 4-5: Madrid
Day 4
It might look like a lot to fit in for a day, but central Madrid is surprisingly compact! Walking straight through the route below without stops takes about 50 minutes (3.7 km or 2.3 miles), giving you a sense of the day’s distance. Since it’s Thanksgiving, you can also enjoy a festive meal or local treats along the way.
- Gran Vía
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Puerta de Alcalá
- El Buen Retiro Park
- Palacio de Cristal
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- Fuente de Neptuno
Day 5
Spend the day wandering through Madrid’s historic and lively squares, taking in both famous landmarks and local flavours.
- Puerta del Sol
- El Oso y el Madroño
- Plaza Mayor
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Catedral de la Almudena
- Plaza de España
- Templo de Debod
Day 6-7: Toledo
There’s a lot to see in Toledo, so pick what you really want to visit and take your time soaking it all in.
- Puente de Alcántara
- Museo de Santa Cruz
- Alcázar de Toledo
- Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo
- Church of Santo Tomé
- Museo del Greco
- Sinagoga del Tránsito
- Synagoga de Santa María la Blanca
- Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
- Iglesia de los Jesuitas (San Ildefonso)
- Termas Romanas
- Cuevas de Hércules
- Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz
- Puerta del Sol
- Parroquia de Santiago del Arrabal
- Mirador del Valle
Let us arrange your Thanksgiving in Spain travel itinerary!
At I Spy Spain, we can arrange a 7-day Spain travel itinerary for you and your family. Call us at +1 672-661-6400 to talk to a team member.
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