Visit Spain’s largest cities, flying to Barcelona and starting with Madrid, the country’s capital, teeming with excellent museums, beautiful buildings and plazas. Next, head to Costa del Sol for five wonderful nights where you can explore the region at your own pace. Refreshed and relaxed, head back to Barcelona, capital of Catalonia and home to eclectic architecture and a vibrant charm all its own. With a country as vast and bountiful as Spain, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Barcelona (Via Toronto or Montreal)
- 11 nights 3-star accommodation (Upgrade to 4-star available)
4 nights Barcelona
2 nights Madrid
5 nights Torremolinos, Costa del Sol - Breakfast daily & 1 tasting
- Roundtrip Private Airport transfers in Barcelona
- Roundtrip high-speed train ticket in tourist class between Barcelona and Madrid; Madrid and Málaga; Málaga and Barcelona (Upgrade to preferred class if available)
- Sightseeing Tours:
-24hr Hop On, Hop Off city tour in Madrid
-Full-day excursion to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas including tasting
-Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona
-Skip-the-line visit to the the Sagrada Família
| Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax | |
| Jan 20-Feb 21, 2025 | from $2899 + $872 tax |
| Feb 26-Mar 28, 2025 | from $3099 + $872 tax |
| Apr 2-23, 2025 | from $3499 + $872 tax |
| May 4-Sep 9, 2025 | from $3699 + $880 tax |
| Upgrade to 4-star accommodation | from $440 more |
| Upgrade Train to preferred class | from $300 more |
| Victoria, Kelowna, Winnipeg | from $300 more |
Please Note: If a forced overnight occurs in either direction, it would be an additional cost if a hotel is needed
Barcelona City Tax is not included. To be paid directly at the hotel (1.25€ per person, per night. Max. 7 nights)
Included Activities: Depending on availability and operational day, the excursions mentioned in the itinerary may be rescheduled or shifted to take place on an earlier or later day.
Hotels: Will be assigned by the supplier up to 3 days prior to departure. Travel Best Bets has no control over the hotels and their location that are arranged for this package.
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Canada
Fly to Barcelona.
Day 2: Welcome to Barcelona
Upon arrival in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel and check-in.
Hotel: 3-star or upgrade to 4-star
Day 3: Barcelona – Madrid (620 km)(B)
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train (AVE) to Madrid. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check-in.
Hotel (2 nts): 3-star or upgrade to 4-star
Day 4: Madrid Sightseeing (B)
From the old Habsburg and Bourbon quarters to the present modern city, discover all the wonders of Madrid at your own pace.
24 HR Madrid City Hop-On Hop-Off pass:
Discover Madrid and take full advantage of your Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass. Access all routes and stops with a single ticket on a double-decker, open-air coach with multilingual audio guide system and air conditioning.
Day 5: Madrid – Malaga – Costa Del Sol (Torremolinos) (525 km)(B)
After breakfast, make your way to the Málaga railway station for your high-speed train to Málaga. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel on the Costa del Sol and check in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel (5 nts): 3-star or upgrade to 4-star
Day 6: Costa del Sol: Ronda Excursion & Tasting (B/T)
Make your way to the meeting point and head out to the Serranía de Ronda, a mountain range boasting magnificent scenery.
Ronda Excursion:Start your visit in Ronda where you’ll see the impressive El Tajo gorge. Follow the Orson Welles promenade to the oldest bullring in the world, which also includes a museum. Take in the superb views from the Puente Nuevo bridge, which unites the new and old town. Visit the Don Bosco house, the Joaquín Peinado Museum, the House of the Giant and the plaza where the Town Hall and the Santa María la Mayor Collegiate Church are located (tickets not included)
Days 7-9: Costa Del Sol at Leisure (B)
Enjoy three days at leisure in beautiful Costa del Sol. Relax on the beach, enjoy one of several optional excursions ($) in the area and take in this region’s magical charm and warmth.
Day 10: Costa Del Sol – Malaga – Barcelona (950 km)(B)
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train to Barcelona. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this wonderful city at your own pace.
Hotel (3 nt): 3-star or upgrade to 4-star
Day 11: Barcelona Sightseeing (B)
Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona, followed by a visit to the Sagrada Familia. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Barcelona Panoramic Tour and Sagrada Familia:
- Drive along Passeig de Gracia to see the incredible houses designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera.
- Skip the line at Gaudi’s unfinished temple, the Sagrada Familia, the single and most important site in Barcelona.
Day 12: Barcelona at Leisure (B)
Head out and explore Barcelona at your own pace.
Day 13: Barcelona – Return to Canada (B)
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Included Activities: Depending on availability and operational day, the excursions mentioned in the itinerary may be rescheduled or shifted to take place on an earlier or later day.
