ARRIVE MADRID, SPAIN

Welcome to Madrid! Madrid is a beguiling place with an energy that carries one simple message: this city really knows how to live. Few cities boast an artistic pedigree quite as pure as Madrid’s: many art lovers return here again and again. Rising above the humble claims of its local cuisine, Madrid has evolved into one of the richest culinary capitals of Europe. The city has wholeheartedly embraced all the creativity and innovation of Spain’s gastronomic revolution.  

Upon your arrival you will meet the representative and then be transferred to the hotel in a private vehicle. Rest of the day free for leisure or optional activities, depending on the flight arrival. Check in is subject to standard operating norms of 15:00 hrs or at the discretion of the hotel management. {Private transfers will have a minimum of 60 mins waiting and will operate to selected hotels only}

Lonely Planet Experiences - Madrid Tapas Adventure (Optional Activity) 

Visit the first tapas market in the country and learn all about the importance of Spanish market culture. Taste traditional recipes with a modern twist in a tiny gourmet tapas bar. 

Overnight in Madrid.

MADRID: MADRID HIGHLIGHTS AND ROYAL PALACE GUIDED TOUR - SKIP THE LINE

Breakfast at the hotel. Later enjoy Madrid Highlights + Royal Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Madrid - Visit the Royal Palace, once the official residence of the Spanish monarchy - Step foot in the home of Real Madrid We’ll start with a mid-day visit to the Royal Palace and then we’ll go on a fully-guided panoramic tour of Madrid where you can learn about the origins of Spain’s fascinating capital city through its architecture. Built on the site of the former Palace of the Hapsburgs, the Royal Palace was the official residence of the Spanish monarchy from 1765 to 1931. This official visit includes the State Rooms, Charles III’s Chambers, Museums, the Royal Chapel and the Chambers of Isabel II. Then during the scenic tour, you'll get to see the most important and representative buildings and monuments of Madrid, including the beautiful quarters of Madrid of the Hapsburgs and Madrid of the Bourbons. We will also visit monuments from the time of the reign of Joseph Bonaparte in the 19th century including the elegant Plaza de Oriente and the Prado Museum. You will also discover the boulevards of contemporary Madrid; the Gran Via, the Paseo de la Castellana, the Salamanca quarter, the Plaza de Castilla, the Parque del Oeste, the University Quarter, the commercial and business areas of Modern Madrid, the Las Ventas bullring.

Overnight in Madrid (B)

MADRID TO BARCELONA BY TRAIN (APPROX 3 HRS)

Breakfast at the hotel. Later transfer on your own to Madrid Station for your train to Barcelona. Welcome to Barcelona! Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture and a world-class drinking and dining scene. Barcelona's architectural treasures span 2000-plus years. Towering temple columns, ancient city walls and subterranean stone corridors provide a window into Roman-era Barcino.

Upon your arrival transfer on your own to the Barcelona Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure or optional activities, depending on the train arrival {Please be informed that the price of the 2nd Class train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is subject to change until ticketed}

Overnight in Barcelona. (B)

BARCELONA : HOP ON HOP OFF

Breakfast at the hotel. Hop aboard the Barcelona Bus Turístic, and discover the best of the city aboard a panoramic double-decker bus. Not only can you hop on and off as you wish, but you have the freedom to explore the beautiful city of Barcelona at your own leisure. Highlights - See the most iconic landmarks of the city - Hop on and off as you wish at conveniently located route stops - Learn about the city with a fascinating audioguide available in 16 languages The Barcelona Bus Turístic is the city’s official sightseeing hop-on, hop-off tour. The red route and the blue route take approximately two hours to complete. Others Both routes depart between 9 am and 9:30 am from any stop. The last departures leave at 7pm during the winter months and 8pm in summer. Depending on the season, the bus frequency varies, between 5 and 25 minutes. Languages Audioguide in 16 languages: English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish.

Overnight in Barcelona. (B)

DEPART BARCELONA

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until check out (depending on the flight departure time)

Gather your memories of tour and head on to airport in a private vehicle for your return Journey. (B)

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