Discover Barcelona and Madrid, two of Spain’s most fascinating cities. Delve into their history, architecture and arts, as you explore at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Barcelona
- 8 nights 4-star accommodation
– 4 nights Barcelona
– 4 nights Madrid - Breakfast daily
- Roundtrip Private Airport transfers in Barcelona & Madrid
- Roundtrip high-speed tourist class train tickets between Barcelona and Madrid (Upgrade to preferred class)
- Sightseeing Tours:
– Panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Família
– 24hr Madrid Hop on Hop off sightseeing pass
– Half day Toledo tour from Madrid
| Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax | |
| Feb 24-Mar 29, 2025 | from $2299 + $880 tax |
| Apr 7-Jun 13, 2025 | from $2399 + $880 tax |
| Jul 2-Sep 10, 2025 | from $2599 + $880 tax |
| Upgrade Train to preferred class | + $250 |
| Victoria, Kelowna, Winnipeg | from $300 more |
Cities can be visited in reverse order depending on dates chosen
Hotel check-in/out: Check in: 3:00 p.m, Check out: 12:00 p.m.
Barcelona City Tax is not included. To be paid directly at the hotel (1.25€ per person, per night. Max. 7 nights)
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.
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.
Itinerary (or reverse)
The order of the excursions visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only
Day 1: Depart Canada
Fly to Barcelona.
Day 2: Welcome to Barcelona
Upon arrival in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore this spectacular city
Hotel: 4-star (5 nights)
Day 3: Barcelona Sightseeing (B)
Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona, followed by a visit of the Sagrada Família, Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Barcelona Panoramic Tour and Sagrada Familia:
-See the city’s highlights, then drive along Passeig de Gràcia to admire the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí.
-Visit Gaudí’s unfinished temple, the Sagrada Família, the single and most important site in Barcelona.
Day 4 & 5: Barcelona at Leisure (B)
Enjoy two days at leisure in the Catalan capital. Discover Barcelona’s charming streets, filled with distinct boutiques, excellent restaurants and an incredible vibe all its own.
Day 6: 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 (3 nts): Hotel Ganivet (3-star) or similar or upgrade to 4-star Catalonia Gran Vie or similar
Day 7: Madrid Sightseeing (195 km)(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.
Days 8: Madrid – Toledo Sightseeing (B)
Board your bus to Toledo and enjoy a guided tour of the city. Get immerse in its history, culture and architecutre.
Toledo half day tour:
-Dive into its history and discover a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Wander around its Old Town, declared a World Heritage City in 1986.
Day 9: Madrid at leisure (B)
Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the city as you wish. Madrid is home to fantastic museums, beautiful public squares and charming boutiques. Take in an art gallery, browse the shops or enjoy warm pastries on sunny patios.
Day 10: Madrid – 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.
