Cosmopolitan Magic
Overview
Explore Spain's two biggest cities, with ample time to explore each one at your own pace. Discover the warmth, history, and incredible art and architecture of Madrid and Barcelona, each one with its own distinct personality and charm.
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
- Barcelona
- Madrid
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 8 nights of accommodation in selected category, including breakfast
- Private airport transfers in Barcelona and Madrid
- Round-trip high-speed AVE train tickets (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid
- More Moments activities included:
- Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona
- Skip-the-line visit to the the Sagrada Família
- 24-hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
- 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 in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Day 3
Barcelona: Sightseeing
Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona, 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 4-5
Barcelona: At Leisure
Enjoy two days at leisure in the Catalan capital. Discover Barcelona's charming streets, filled with distinct boutiques, excellent restaurants and an incredible vibe all its own.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 6
Barcelona - Madrid
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train (AVE) to Madrid. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 620 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
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 8
Madrid: At Leisure
After breakfast, explore the Spanish capital at your own pace. Madrid is home to fantastic museums, beautiful public squares and a non-stop nightlife.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Madrid – Barcelona
After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train (AVE) to Barcelona. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 620 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10
Barcelona - Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 2 twin beds or 1 double bed
Room occupancy: Maximum 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): 2 twin beds or 1 double bed
Room occupancy: Maximum 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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November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
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Not included:
- Transfers, unless noted
- Meals, unless noted
- 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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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.