Barcelona is the liveliest city in Europe, decorated by the bizarre Gaudi architecture, shrouded in stories and myths, abound in noisy bars with tasty tapas and sangria, empowered by the crazy energy of always chatting and laughing people, bustling traffic and awesome parties here and there, all making the city a never-ending fiesta!
Welcome to Barcelona, the scenic capital of Catalonia! Your driver meets you at the airport upon arrival and takes you to your downtown hotel for check-in. You have nothing planned for the rest of the day so you are free to explore the fantastic center of Barcelona on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest before the adventures ahead.
- Transport: airport - hotel.
- No meals included.
Following breakfast at the hotel, you meet your private guide and set off on a comprehensive walking tour, covering all major sights of Barcelona's old town.
- Meals: breakfast.
- Sightseeing: Casc Antic - Old Town, Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Ribera shore district, Santa María del Mar church, La Rambla Street.
After breakfast, you check out from your hotel, meet your guide and driver, and together you go on an amazing walking tour, covering the top sights, created by Antonio Gaudi, some of the most visited places in Spain. After the tour, you are taken to the railway station where you catch a comfortable train to Madrid. Upon arrival, your driver takes you to the hotel in the city center. You have this evening at leisure in the beautiful capital of Spain.
- Transport: hotel - railway station - hotel.
- Meals: breakfast.
- Sightseeing: Park Guell, Sagrada Familia Basilica.
We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.
The Spanish railway network spreads through the entire country, thus, taking a high-speed AVE train is the most convenient way for touring Spain. All trains have spacious and comfortable interiors, do not require long check-in procedures, run on reliable and frequent schedule, and take travelers to the railway stations located in or very close to city centers.
The incomparable capital of Spain, cosmopolitan Madrid, is the very heart of the country, its energy, and fiery passion. Being one of the most beautiful European and world capitals, Madrid, for sure, cannot be called a quiet and boring place or be compared with any other European hub.
After breakfast, you meet your local guide and together go on a memorable walking tour, including the major sights of Madrid's old town. After the tour, you go back to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals: breakfast.
- Sightseeing: Madrid de los Austrias, Plaza de Oriente, Royal Palace entrance, St. Michel's Market, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol.
Following breakfast, you meet your guide in the hotel's lobby and go on a walking tour to explore Madrid of the Bourbons. This walking tour includes all the "must-visit" attractions. One of the highlights of your guided tour is a visit to the world-famous Prado Museum, home to world-class art.
- Meals included: breakfast.
- Sightseeing: Puerta de Alcala, Plaza Cibeles, Spanish Parliament building, Golden Triangle area, Prado Museum.
After breakfast, you take a quick train ride to the neighboring medieval town of Toledo which was once the capital of Spain. Upon arrival at the rail station, you meet your local guide, together you have a walking tour of Toledo's historic sights. After the tour, you return back to Madrid.
- Transport: hotel - rail station - hotel.
- Meals: breakfast.
- Sightseeing: Toldeo old town, visit the Cathedral of Toledo and Synagogue.
Today is the last day of your exploration of Barcelona and Madrid. Your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your departure flight. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future trips!
- Transport: hotel - airport.
- Meals: breakfast.
We carefully select hotels to ensure amazing stay and experience for you.
What's included
- Accommodation at exceptional hotels in Barcelona and Madrid;
- Delicious buffet breakfasts at your hotels;
- Small group touring: up to 14 travelers (group size may vary in different cities);
- Airport and railway station transfers and all transportation according to the itinerary;
- 1st class train tickets Barcelona - Madrid;
- Professional English-speaking guides;
- Rich sightseeing tours according to the itinerary;
- Support line during the trip.
Note: we include 1 vehicle for your arrival and departure transfers. If multiple vehicles are required additional transfer costs will apply.
Not included: international flights, meals not indicated in the itinerary, optional activities, services, and tours, as well as your personal expenses and tips.
Tour Highlights
- Only reliable guides and drivers
- High-speed connections between cities
- Sightseeing tours of Barcelona and Madrid
- Small group of no more than 14 people
- Day trip to Toledo
What To Know
- You can use your bank card to pay almost anywhere in Europe.
- If you need some local cash, it is best to use an ATM. This is true for all European countries, except for Hungary. When you withdraw cash from an ATM, the currency conversion will be done automatically by your bank, and the exchange rate will usually be much better than if you exchange currency at a local bank.
- The tour program includes some walking tours, we recommend you to pack comfortable shoes.
