Cobblestone Streets and Sandy Beaches
Overview
Visit Spain's largest cities, flying to Barcelona and starting with Madrid, the country's capital, teeming with excellent museums and architecture. Next, head to Costa del Sol for five relaxing nights. End your trip in bohemian Barcelona.
With a country as vast and bountiful as Spain, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.
The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.
Format
Locations
- Madrid
- Torremolinos
- Barcelona
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 11 nights of accommodation in selected category, including buffet breakfast
- Private round-trip airport transfers in Barcelona
- High-speed AVE train tickets (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid; Madrid and Málaga; Málaga and Barcelona
- More Moments activities included:
- 24-hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
- Full-day excursion to Ronda from Costa del Sol
- Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Família skip-the-line ticket
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Barcelona.
Day 2
Welcome to Barcelona
Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Barcelona – Madrid
After breakfast, make your way to the Barcelona railway station for your high-speed train to Madrid. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
(Approximately 620 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Madrid: Sightseeing
From the old Habsburg and Bourbon quarters to the present modern city, discover all the wonders of Madrid at your own pace.
More Moments Activities Included
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24-hour Madrid City Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Discover Madrid and take full advantage of your Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass. Access all routes and stops with a single ticket on a double-decker, open-air coach with multilingual audio guide system and air conditioning.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Madrid - Málaga - Costa del Sol (Torremolinos)
After breakfast, make your way to the Madrid railway station for your high-speed train to Málaga. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel on the Costa del Sol and check in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Approximately 525 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Costa del Sol: Excursion to Ronda
Make your way to the meeting point and head out to the Serranía de Ronda, a mountain range boasting magnificent scenery.
(Approximately 222 km)
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day in Ronda
Start your visit in Ronda where you’ll see the impressive El Tajo gorge. Follow the Orson Welles promenade to the oldest bullring in the world, which also includes a museum. Take in the superb views from the Puente Nuevo bridge, which unites the new and old town. Visit the Don Bosco house, the Joaquín Peinado Museum, the House of the Giant and the plaza where the Town Hall and the Santa María la Mayor Collegiate Church are located (tickets not included).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7-9
Costa del Sol: At Leisure
Enjoy three days at leisure in beautiful Costa del Sol. Relax on the beach, enjoy one of several optional excursions ($) in the area and take in this region’s magical charm and warmth.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 10
Costa del Sol - Málaga - Barcelona
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train to Barcelona. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this wonderful city at your own pace.
*Note: Málaga to Barcelona; certain departures may require a change of train in Madrid or train segment could operate via direct domestic flight.
(Approximately 950 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Barcelona: Sightseeing
Discover Barcelona’s gorgeous architecture and monuments via a panoramic tour, followed by a visit to the Sagrada Família. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Barcelona Panoramic Tour and Sagrada Família
Drive along Passeig de Gracia to see the incredible houses designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
Skip the line at Gaudí's unfinished temple, the Sagrada Família, the single and most important site in Barcelona.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Barcelona: At Leisure
Head out and explore Barcelona at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13
Barcelona – Return to Canada
Take a private transfer to the airport to board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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The afternoon panoramic tour of Barcelona, with Sagrada Família operates in English everyday.
The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
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AVE highspeed train from Malaga to Barcelona: certain departures may require a change of train in Madrid.
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.