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Cobblestone Streets and Sandy Beaches

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.

Location:

  • Madrid, Spain (MAD)
  • Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Spain
  • Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
  • Spain
13  Days | 11  nights

INCLUSIONS

  • Roundtrip flight to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
  • 11 nights of accommodation
  • Private roundtrip airport transfers in Barcelona
  • 11 breakfasts
  • High-speed train tickets (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid; Madrid and Málaga; Málaga and Barcelona
  • More Moments activities included:
  • 24hr Hop On, Hop Off city tour in Madrid
  • Full-day excursion to Ronda 
  • Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona
  • Skip-the-line visit to the Sagrada Família
  • Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour when you book and depart by September 30, 2024

ITINERARY

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Barcelona.

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Day 2

Welcome to Barcelona

Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in.

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Day 3

Barcelona – Madrid (approx. 620 km)

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.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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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:
24 HR 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
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Day 5

Madrid - Málaga - Costa del Sol (Torremolinos) (approx. 525 km)

After breakfast, make your way to the Málaga 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.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 6

Costa del Sol: Excursion to Ronda (approx. 222 km)

Make your way to the meeting point and head out to the Serranía de Ronda, a mountain range boasting magnificent scenery. 

More Moments Activities Included:
Full Day 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
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Days 7 to 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): 3 Breakfasts
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Day 10

Costa del Sol - Málaga - Barcelona (approx. 950 km)

After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train to Barcelona. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring this wonderful city at your own pace.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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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:
Barcelona Panoramic Tour and Sagrada Familia:
  • Drive along Passeig de Gracia to see the incredible houses designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera.
  • Skip the line at Gaudi's unfinished temple, the Sagrada Familia, the single and most important site in Barcelona.
Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 12

Barcelona: At Leisure

Head out and explore Barcelona at your own pace.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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Day 13

Barcelona – Return to Canada

Take a private transfer to the airport to board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location
HOTEL
Madrid, Spain (MAD)
Puerta de Toledo (or similar)
Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Spain
Hotel Cervantes (or similar)
Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
HCC Montblanc (or similar)
Madrid, Spain (MAD)
Emperador (or similar)
Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Spain
Sol Don Pablo (or similar)
Barcelona, Spain (BCN)
HCC St. Moritz (or similar)

Room Specifications

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a Standard Room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds.
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)

IMPORTANT INFO

DEPARTURE DATES

November 01, 2023 to December 31, 2024

 

MORE TO KNOW

Not included

  • Meals, unless noted
  • Transfers, unless noted
  • Additional activities and excursions
  • Personal expenses and insurance

HOTEL CHECK-IN/OUT

Check in: 3 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.

ACTIVITIES

The afternoon panoramic tour of Barcelona,with Sagrada Familia 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.

CITY TAXES

City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.

TRANSPORTATION

Upgrade to Privilege Class train ticket available ($).

AVE highspeed train from Malaga to Barcelona: certain departures may require a change of train in Madrid.

Pricing display

Prices take into account taxes and are rounded to the nearest full dollar. Full details on taxes and fees are on the booking page.