Engaging Discoveries for our World Travelers- Tailor this holiday to your style and budget... You can even add extra nights in any city!
Scenic rail travel is comfortable and carefree especially with our included rail station transfers!
Tour the Alhambra, one of Europe’s most magnificent royal complexes.
Enjoy a choice of included tours plus free or discounted entry to museums and top sites in Barcelona and Madrid.
Discover 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
Our Hosted Trip Value- Your choice of sightseeing in Barcelona and Madrid plus a tour of the Alhambra
6 nights with breakfast in your choice of air-conditioned hotels
Transfers between your hotels and the rail stations, train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid and Madrid to Granada, and all hotel taxes and service charges
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Ayre Hotel Rosellón
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Ayre Hotel Rosellón (Barcelona, Spain)
K+K Picasso Hotel
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K+K Picasso Hotel (Barcelona, Spain)
Hotel Los Angeles
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Hotel Los Angeles (Granada, Spain)
Hospes Palacio los Patos
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Hospes Palacio los Patos (Granada, Spain)
Hotel Maria Elena Palace
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Hotel Maria Elena Palace (Madrid, Spain)
Wellington Hotel
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Wellington Hotel (Madrid, Spain)
Day 1 - Welcome to BarcelonaCheck in to your choice of hotel. Use your 2-day
Barcelona Card offers free and discounted entry to many city sites and unlimited use of the efficient metro and bus system.
Day 2 - Customize your stay in BarcelonaTailor your stay with one of these tours:
• Barcelona’s Historic Highlights Explore Barcelona’s rich history, vibrant culture and cosmopolitan appeal on this guided morning tour through the city’s most captivating districts. You’ll see the impressive Cathedral and the charming streets of the historic Gothic Quarter. Continue to the bustling port and Olympic Village before taking in the great city views from Montjuic Hill. At Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), you’ll have a chance to see more than 100 buildings from all across Spain, typical representations of the country’s diverse regions and cultures. This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
• The Genius of Gaudi#WHS# Discover the best known works of Antoni Gaudi the celebrated architect. You’ll visit Güell Park and the extraordinary Sagrada Familia, which was less than one quarter complete at the time of his death in 1926. Though the basilica is still incomplete, it is truly one of the most inspiring church buildings in the world. You’ll also drive along the elegant Paseo de Gracia boulevard to see Gaudi’s famous modernist homes including the colourful Casa Batlló and the striking Casa Mila, designed and constructed without a single straight line! This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
• The Road to Montserrat Travel to Montserrat Mountain to visit the Royal Basilica, constructed in the 12th century and revered for its impressive Romanesque sculptures. This expertly guided, half-day excursion takes you into the scenic countryside of southern Spain, a colourful region of picturesque villages and captivating landscapes. This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
Meals B
Day 3 - Barcelona to Madrid by railTransfer to the rail station for your scenic high-speed journey to Madrid, where you’ll be met and escorted to the hotel of your choice. Your 2-day
Madrid Card offers free entry to more than 50 museums and great discounts for dining and entertainment. Meals B
Day 4 - Out and about in MadridCustomize your sojourn in Madrid with the included excursion of your choice:
• Barcelona’s Historic Highlights Explore Barcelona’s rich history, vibrant culture and cosmopolitan appeal on this guided morning tour through the city’s most captivating districts. You’ll see the impressive Cathedral and the charming streets of the historic Gothic Quarter. Continue to the bustling port and Olympic Village before taking in the great city views from Montjuic Hill. At Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), you’ll have a chance to see more than 100 buildings from all across Spain, typical representations of the country’s diverse regions and cultures. This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
• The Genius of Gaudi Discover the best known works of Antoni Gaudi the celebrated architect. You’ll visit Güell Park and the extraordinary Sagrada Familia, which was less than one quarter complete at the time of his death in 1926. Though the basilica is still incomplete, it is truly one of the most inspiring church buildings in the world. You’ll also drive along the elegant Paseo de Gracia boulevard to see Gaudi’s famous modernist homes including the colourful Casa Batlló and the striking Casa Mila, designed and constructed without a single straight line! This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
• The Road to Montserrat Travel to Montserrat Mountain to visit the Royal Basilica, constructed in the 12th century and revered for its impressive Romanesque sculptures. This expertly guided, half-day excursion takes you into the scenic countryside of southern Spain, a colourful region of picturesque villages and captivating landscapes. This tour is offered daily except Dec 25 and Jan 1.
Meals B
Day 5 - By rail to GranadaUpon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your choice of hotel. Your 48-hour
Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Pass is a great way to explore the city. Meals B
Day 6 - Tour the Alhambra #WHS#The Alhambra is one of Spain’s most famous monuments, an immense complex built in the 1300’s. It’s a fortress, palace and walled city all in one. Your guided visit also features the magnificent gardens of the Generalife. Meals B
Day 7 - Depart GranadaYour program with us finishes after breakfast.