Barcelona & Madrid

Depart your home city on an overnight trans-Atlantic flight.

Arrival at Barcelona airport. After clearing simple immigration and customs formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon free in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. In the evening, it is suggested to dine at the Pueblo Español, featuring architectural replicas from all of Spain’s regions.(VALUE PACKAGE includes entrance and dinner tonight at Pueblo Español). Accommodations.

Buffet breakfast. This morning enjoy an escorted tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. See the old Gothic Quarter with its magnificent cathedral. Stop to admire the exterior of Gaudi’s masterwork, the Basilica of the Sacred Family (Sagrada Familia). Continue to Montjuich Hill (site of the Olympic Stadium), to enjoy a spectacular view of Barcelona and its port area. Free time for lunch, perhaps in the Olympic Port area. (Lunch included today in VALUE PACKAGE). Afternoon free. Accommodations.

Buffet breakfast. Early morning departure by luxury coach to Madrid. On the way we’ll stop in Zaragoza for free time. We arrive in Madrid in the afternoon and check-in to your hotel. In the early evening, enjoy an “Illuminated Madrid” drive through the bustling streets of the old city, ending at the historical and impressive Plaza Mayor. This area is home to some of the most typical restaurants and taverns, which serve the delicious “tapas”. (VALUE PACKAGE includes a Tapas Dinner tonight). Return to your hotel at your own convenience. Accommodations.

Buffet breakfast. This morning’s escorted sightseeing tour will allow you to get a glimpse of some of Madrid’s most outstanding attractions, like the Puerta del Sol, the magnificent fountains of Neptune and Cibeles, the stately Alcala Gate, the busy Gran Via, the Plaza de España and the Plaza de Oriente. Time for lunch on your own. Balance of the day is free. Highly recommended this afternoon, is an optional tour to the Imperial former capital city of Toledo, where you will be escorted through its narrow cobblestone streets, soaking up the medieval atmosphere. Touring will include the interior of the magnificent Gothic cathedral and a visit to St. Tome Church, where El Greco’s masterpiece painting is displayed.

Buffet breakfast. Free day in Madrid to explore the city on your own

Buffet breakfast. Pre-arranged transfer to Madrid airport at the proper time to check-in for your return flight home.