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Puerta del Sol, Madrid

Best of Barcelona & Madrid

7 days from £4,950pp
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
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Tour highlights

  • See Gaudí’s unique architecture on an expert-led tour through Barcelona before taking in the sights of the city from the air by helicopter.

  • Visit the home of cava in the Penedès wine region, followed by a tour of the Montserrat mountain monastery.

  • Marvel at the wonders held within Spain’s premier art gallery, the Prado, in Madrid.

  • See well-preserved medieval and Roman architecture in Ávila and Segovia.

  • View artistic masterpieces at El Escorial and the controversial memorial, the Valley of the Fallen.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Madrid. Arrive in Spain's dynamic capital city today. Head to your hotel for some time to relax and freshen up before heading out for a panoramic city tour on foot and by car.

    • Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
      Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
    • Gran Vía, Madrid
      Gran Vía, Madrid
    • Plaza Mayor, Madrid
      Plaza Mayor, Madrid

  • Journey outside of Madrid today to visit nearby Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, wander through the winding medieval streets and observe its remarkably intact defensive wall. In Segovia, see the impeccable remains of a soaring Roman aqueduct.

    • Roman aqueduct, Segovia
      Roman aqueduct, Segovia
    • Cathedral, Segovia
      Cathedral, Segovia
    • Walled city of Ávila, Spain
      Walled city of Ávila, Spain

  • Head outside of Madrid again today to visit the grand, art-filled monastery at El Escorial, where nearly all of Spain's monarchs have been buried. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Valle de los Caídos, or Valley of the Fallen, a Civil War memorial commissioned by Francisco Franco. In the afternoon, explore Madrid on your own.

    • Monastery, El Escorial
      Monastery, El Escorial
    • Hedge maze, El Escorial
      Hedge maze, El Escorial
    • Memorial, Valley of the Fallen
      Memorial, Valley of the Fallen

  • Wave goodbye to Madrid as you board a high-speed train bound for Barcelona, home to an impressive array of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. After dropping your bags at your hotel, head out for a half-day tour of Gaudí's many contributions to the Barcelona skyline.

    • Roof of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona
      Roof of the Sagrada Família, Barcelona
    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona
    • Sagrada Família, Barcelona
      Sagrada Família, Barcelona

  • Having taken in all of Gaudí's contributions to Barcelona, see the rest of what the city has to offer on a half-day walking tour. Later, take a helicopter ride for a different perspective on the city.

    • Casa Batlló, Barcelona
      Casa Batlló, Barcelona
    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona
    • Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
      Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

  • Just outside of Barcelona you'll find the Penedès region, known for producing Spain's signature sparkling wine, cava. Head there this morning to visit a cava producer for a tour and tasting, followed by lunch. After lunch, explore the Montserrat monastery and the mountain that shares its name before returning to Barcelona.

    • Street scene, Barcelona
      Street scene, Barcelona
    • City view, Barcelona
      City view, Barcelona
    • Barceloneta, Barcelona
      Barceloneta, Barcelona

  • Leaving Barcelona, head to the airport for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
      Gothic Quarter, Barcelona
    • Casa Batlló, Barcelona
      Casa Batlló, Barcelona
    • Parc Güell, Barcelona
      Parc Güell, Barcelona

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