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Hola Barcelona and Madrid

Overview

This dual-city package allows you to discover Barcelona and Madrid, two of Spain’s most fascinating cities. Delve into their history, architecture and arts, as you explore at your own pace.

Format

Partially guided tour

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Madrid

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights: Arrive in Barcelona and depart from Madrid (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 8 nights of accommodation in selected category 
  • Private airport transfers in Barcelona and Madrid
  • High-speed AVE train ticket from Barcelona  to Madrid, in chosen class
  • 8 breakfasts
  • More Moments activities included:
    • Panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Família with skip-the-line ticket
    • 24-hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
    • Half-day Toledo tour from Madrid
  • 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

Barcelona

Upon arrival in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore this spectacular city.

Day 3

Barcelona

Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona, followed by a visit of the Sagrada Família. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Panoramic Tour of Barcelona and Sagrada Família

    See the city’s highlights, then drive along Passeig de Gràcia to admire the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí.

    Visit Gaudí's unfinished temple, the Sagrada Família, the single and most important site in Barcelona.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4-5

Barcelona: At Leisure

Take the day to explore Barcelona at leisure. Discover its excellent museums and restaurants, fantastic boutiques and vibrant nightlife.

Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 6

Barcelona - Madrid

Have breakfast at the hotel in Barcelona, check out and board a high-speed train to Madrid.

(Approximately 625 km)

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Madrid

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-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: Visit Toledo

Board your bus to Toledo and enjoy a guided tour of the city. Get immersed in its history, culture and architecutre.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Toledo Half-day Tour

    Dive into its history and discover a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Wander around its Old Town, declared a World Heritage City in 1986.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9

Madrid: At Leisure

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore the city as you wish. Madrid is home to fantastic museums, beautiful public squares and charming boutiques. Take in an art gallery, browse the shops or enjoy warm pastries on sunny patios.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10

Madrid – Return to Canada

Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accomodations

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

Barcelona
HCC St. Moritz (or similar)
4
Madrid
Hotel Emperador (or similar)
4

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.

Barcelona
Claris Hotel (or similar)
5
Madrid
Villa Real Hotel (or similar)
5

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

  • Daily from November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

  • Not included:

    •  Gratuities
    •  Meals, unless specified
    •  Local City Tax. Payable at hotel by passengers.
    • Transfers between hotels and train stations in Barcelona and Madrid
  • 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.

    Sightseeing tours are only provided in English and Spanish.

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

  • The order of the excursions visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.