Small Group Journey: Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona

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Enjoy the amazing highlights of Spain with the convenience of a small group tour! Begin your trip in the capital city of Madrid, taking in the vibe of this magnificent metropolis. Get a complete feel of the area through your included city and food tours. End your stay in Madrid by exploring one of the oldest taverns in the area before heading to Toledo for a ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy the amazing highlights of Spain with the convenience of a small group tour! Begin your trip in the capital city of Madrid, taking in the vibe of this magnificent metropolis. Get a complete feel of the area through your included city and food tours. End your stay in Madrid by exploring one of the oldest taverns in the area before heading to Toledo for a guided city tour.  Continue on to Valencia where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Spend time discovering the many monuments and historical locations of this city including the Valencia Cathedral and the iconic Plaza de la Reina.  The last leg of your journey brings you to the northern coastal city of Barcelona. Visit the famous Port and Olympic Village, ascend the Montjuic, and enjoy time at the Paseo de Gracia. End your small group journey with a farewell dinner and one-of-a-kind views overlooking the sea!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMadrid
End CityBarcelona

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • AIRFARE: Roundtrip economy-class airfare into Madrid (MAD) and out of Barcelona (BCN) HOTELS: You will be in the following 4-star hotels, or similar: 3 nights in Madrid at Sercotel Gran Hotel Conde Duque
    • 2 nights in Valencia at Hotel Dwo Valencia
    • 3 nights in Barcelona at Hotel HCC St. Moritz (including local Barcelona city tax) SIGHTSEEING/TOURS as described in the itinerary, including the following: Guided Madrid city tour with entrance to Royal Palace
    • Guided Madrid tapas tour dinner
    • Guided Toledo city tour
    • Guided Valencia city tour
    • Guided Barcelona city tour with entrance to Olympic Stadium and Teleferic de Montjuic (Barcelona Cable Car)
    • Guided Gaudi tour in Barcelona with entrance to La Sagrada Familia MEALS: Breakfast daily
    • Welcome drink upon arrival at Madrid hotel
    • Guided Madrid tapas tour dinner (as noted above)
    • Farewell dinner with drinks in Barcelona at a restaurant with a sea view TRANSPORTATION/GUIDES: Arrival airport transfer from Madrid Airport to hotel
    • Departure airport transfer from hotel to Barcelona Airport
    • Services of a professional Tour Director and Driver throughout your tour
    • Local guides for individual tours as described above Go big by combining this trip with 8 more nights in Paris, Burgundy and the French Riviera on our once-in-a-lifetime Small Group Journey to France & Spain!

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Madrid!

Locate your driver and board your transfer from the airport to your hotel where you will enjoy a complimentary drink. Toast to the start of your journey!

Day 2 Madrid

After a hearty breakfast, head out on your private tour with a local guide. You'll get to see the Royal Palace (entrance is included), the Sabatini Gardens, and Campo del Moro. Learn about the church of San Francisco El Grande, the fountains of Paseo del Prado,...

Day 3 Madrid

In the morning, dine on a buffet-style breakfast before heading out to discover more highlights of Madrid at your leisure.

Later, enjoy a tapas tour and experience the Spanish culture, accompanied by a local person, who will be pointing out the lesser-kn...

Day 4 Madrid - Toledo - Valencia

Today you will head out to the seaside town of Valencia. On the way, you will stop in Toledo for a city tour. Toledo is known as the “city of the three cultures” because Christians, Muslims, and Jewish people have lived there together for centuries. Behind its ...

Day 5 Valencia

Today you'll enjoy a guided tour of Valencia. There are few cities in the world like this one, able to harmoniously combine the remnants of its past, dating back to the year 138BC, with the most innovative and avant-garde buildings from the new millennium.

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Day 6 Valencia - Barcelona

After a delicious breakfast, board your coach and enjoy the ride to your next destination. Once you arrive in Barcelona, spend the rest of the day exploring the area and indulging in delicious Spanish cuisine.

Day 7 Barcelona

Enjoy a guided city tour of Barcelona today! The tour starts at your hotel, heading to the Port and Olympic Village. After, you'll ascend Montjuic via cable car, where you'll admire a panorama of the city and Port from the highest mirador in the city.

Vi...

Day 8 Barcelona

Today is the final day of your escorted journey through Spain. Enjoy your included tour where you'll learn all about Gaudi and Modernist Architecture. Visit the Sagrada Familia temple, one of the highlights of Barcelona, and a masterpiece of the brilliant archi...

Day 9 Depart Barcelona

Your small group journey to Spain has sadly come to an end – it's time to have one last breakfast at the hotel and then take your transfer to the airport.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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