
Barcelona · Madrid
Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Trip style
Sightseeing
Stay category
Comfortable hotels, or similar
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Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry
Arrive at Barcelona Airport and meet the transfer representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Relax after the journey. In the evening, explore Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla if arrival time permits. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant at your own expense. Overnight: Barcelona Meals: None included unless specified.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Sagrada Família and learn about its distinctive architecture. Continue along Passeig de Gràcia to view Casa Batlló and Casa Milà from outside.Visit Park Güell, subject to timed-entry availability. Explore the Gothic Quarter, with its historic lanes, squares and traditional architecture. Lunch at own expense. Free time for shopping or cafés. Optional flamenco show or tapas experience at additional cost. Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Montjuïc for panoramic city views. Explore the surrounding gardens and viewpoints; cable-car tickets are optional. Visit Port Vell and the Barceloneta waterfront. Enjoy leisure time for shopping or a relaxed walk by the sea. Lunch at own expense. Return to the hotel and prepare for the next day's train journey. Optional harbour cruise, depending on availability. Overnight: Barcelona Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast and check out. Transfer to Barcelona railway station. Board a pre-booked train to Madrid. The journey is typically around 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on the service and stations used. Arrive in Madrid and transfer to the hotel for check-in, subject to room availability. Begin sightseeing around Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid's central squares. Walk to Plaza Mayor, a historic square surrounded by traditional architecture and cafés. Explore the nearby streets and local shopping areas. Visit Gran Vía, known for its shops, theatres and city atmosphere. Dinner at own expense. Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, the city's grand royal residence. Interior entry is subject to opening hours and ticket availability. View Almudena Cathedral, located near the palace. Continue through the historic Habsburg-era district. Visit Retiro Park, one of Madrid's best-known green spaces. See the exterior of the Puerta de Alcalá and explore the surrounding area. Optional visit to the Prado Museum, particularly suitable for visitors interested in European art. Entry tickets are extra unless included. Free time for shopping along Gran Vía or exploring local cafés. Optional Spanish food experience or cultural show at an additional cost. Overnight: Madrid Meals: Breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel, subject to flight timing. Check out and transfer to Madrid–Barajas Airport. Depart for the onward destination. Meals: Breakfast, subject to departure timing. Tour ends.
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