A Spanish Trilogy
Overview
Discover Spain's three largest cities with travel by worry-free rail on this 11-day journey. Begin in beautiful Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Next, head to Madrid, Spain's lovely capital city, and explore excellent museums, delicious restaurants and lively public squares. Next, head to Valencia, home to the City of Arts and Sciences, before travelling back to Barcelona for more sightseeing across its bohemian neighbourhoods.
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
- Valencia
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 9 nights of accommodation in selected category, including buffet breakfast
- Private round-trip airport transfers in Barcelona
- High-speed AVE train ticket (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid; Madrid and Valencia; Valencia and Barcelona
- More Moments activities included:
- 24-hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing pass
- Half-day Valencia city centre walking tour with lunch
- Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia with 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 in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore.
Day 3
Barcelona – Madrid
Make your way to the railway station and board the train to Madrid via a high-speed train. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
(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: At Leisure
Explore Madrid at your own pace. Visit a museum, browse the shops or relax at one of many charming cafés.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Madrid – Valencia
Make your way to the railway station and board the train to Valencia today, Spain’s third-largest city, via a high-speed train. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 350 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Valencia: Sightseeing & Paella Lunch
This morning, take a walking tour through the historical part of Valencia. For lunch, be treated to Valencia’s most famous dishes.
More Moments Activities Included
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Valencia Walking Tour and Lunch
Walk through the historical part of the city to visit Town Hall Square, Central Market, the Lonja de la Seda (the Valencia Silk Exchange building), the cathedral, archbishop's palace and basilica. After the tour enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch.
Meal(s): Breakfast and paella lunch
Day 8
Valencia – Barcelona
This morning, make your way to the railway station and travel to Barcelona via Euromed train. Upon arrival in Barcelona, make your way to your hotel and check in.
(Approximately 350 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
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 Gràcia 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 10
Barcelona: At Leisure
Head out and explore Barcelona at your own pace.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Barcelona – Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a private transfer to the Barcelona airport and 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 (2 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 (2 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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Valid as of November 1, 2023 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 Familia operates in English everyday.
The half-day walking tour of Valencia is only available in English.
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.