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Spain Express: from Madrid to Barcelona

  • 8 Day Package Tour

  • Group Tour

Tour Overview

Trip Type

Group travellers (10 pax)

Explore Spain’s highlights from Madrid to Barcelona: historic Toledo, Moorish Córdoba, vibrant Seville, majestic Alhambra, coastal Valencia, Gaudí’s Barcelona, and Montserrat’s mountain charm.

What Makes This Trip Unforgettable

Visit the Spanish and Muslim heritage of Granada

The city of Seville and its famous architectural complexes

Explore the breathtaking art of the Prado Museum and Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece: the Sagrada Família

Itinerary idea in detail

Day 1

Madrid


Arrival at Madrid and then transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay in the lively city of Madrid.


Day 2

Madrid, Toledo, Madrid


Start your day with a breakfast at the hotel.

Immerse yourself in a morning tour around the city, exploring different locations full of culture, as the Paseo del Prado, part of the World Heritage. Followed by renowned sites such as Plaza de España, Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles. Everything at your fingertips in the heart of this iconic city. In the afternoon, go on an excursion to the city of Toledo, where you will be able to enjoy the mix of traditional history influences of Spain. Having the opportunity to visit the Old Quarter, Plaza de Zocodoveer, Cathedral and Santo Tome Church. Then, you can enjoy the stunning views offered by the observatory with a panoramic view of the charming old town of Toledo. Overnight stay in Madrid.


Day 3

Madrid, Toledo & Cordoba, Madrid


Breakfast at the hotel. Leaving Madrid behind to discover the location described by the author Cervantes in his famous work "Don Quijote", La Mancha. In La Mancha, you will be able to visit some representative elements, such as the old windmills. In the afternoon, move to the city of Cordoba, well known as the former capital of the ancient Muslim caliphate, where you will spend the afternoon visiting the stunning Mezquita, Roman Bridge, and La Juderia. From Cordoba move to Seville, for an overnight stay.


Day 4

Seville, Granada


Breakfast at the hotel. Start to enjoy the characteristic city of Seville, famous for the historical-religious influences. Get on a morning tour visiting the famous Plaza de España renowned for been a films localization, and you will discover some architectural complexes, such as Alcazar, the Santa Cruz quarter,and Giralda that take influence from a mix of Islamic art, Renaissance and Baroque. Then, you can visit the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the Cathedral of Seville.

Afterwards, indulge in a traditional Tapas menu lunch and experience the vibrant atmosphere of the streets of Seville. After Seville, transfer to Granada. To be part of the Andalusian art, start challenging your senses by catching a show of Flamenco at the typical cave in the Sacromonte quarter. Overnigt stay in Granada.


Day 5

Granada, Valencia


Breakfast at the hotel.

To complete your stay in Granada, dive into a morning tour of Alhambra Palace & Generalife Garden, recognized as the main emblem of the Muslim culture in Spain.

After Granada, transfer to the coastal city of Valencia.

Overnight stay in Valencia.


Day 6

Valencia, Tarragona, Barcelona


Breakfast at the hotel.

Firstly, take a morning tour around the Mediterranean city of Valencia including a visit to the old town sites such as the Cathedral & El Micalet, Plaza la Reina, La Lonja and the Serrano Tower.

Then the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences awaits you.

After Valencia, make a stop in the historical city of Tarragona, where you will explore Roman ruins and enjoy the panoramic landscape from the observatory of "Balcon del Mediterraneo".

Transfer to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.

Overnight stay in Barcelona.


Day 7

Barcelona, Montserrat, Barcelona


Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, discover the world-renowned works of Gaudí, Sagrada Familia, and the popular Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, completing with the colorful Guell Park and the Gothic Quarter.

Taking advantage of the geographical influence, enjoy a delightful seafood Paella for lunch as a gastronomic emblem of Spain and the Mediterranean sea.

In the afternoon, embark on an excursion to Montserrat the most significant mountain in Catalonia, visiting the Basilica and Black Madonna (La Moreneta).

Overnight stay in Barcelona.


Day 8

Barcelona


Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport in Barcelona, ending your unforgettable journey through Spain.

Image by Petr Slováček
Image by Joan Oger

Included

- Nights accommodation with breakfast
- All transfers by private coach
- Local guides for city tours
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included

- Tips
- City tax to be paid to the hotel upon check-in
- Drinks and any meal not specified in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in services "included"

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