Spain's Cities and Coast
Overview
Fly into Madrid and depart from Barcelona, for a perfect combination of city and beach holiday. Visit Spain’s largest cities and see their most famous attractions, like Madrid’s museums, Costa del Sol’s beaches, and Barcelona’s architecture. See it all from the convenience of travelling by rail.
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 and unforgettable.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Madrid
- Torremolinos
- Barcelona
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights, arrive in Madrid and depart from Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- 11 nights of accommodation in selected category, including buffet breakfast (3 nights in Madrid, 5 nights in Costa del Sol, 3 nights in Barcelona)
- Private airport transfers in Madrid upon arrival to your hotel, and on your return from your Barcelona hotel to the airport
- High-speed AVE train tickets (in selected class) between Madrid and Malaga, Malaga 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, including the 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 Madrid.
Day 2
Welcome to Madrid
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the remainder of the day at your own leisure.
Day 3-4
Madrid
Make the most of your stay in Madrid and check off the city’s highlights.
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): Breakfasts
Day 5
Madrid - Costa del Sol
Take the high-speed train to Malaga. Overnight at a hotel in Costa del Sol.
(Approximately 525 km)
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6-9
Costa del Sol
Make the most of your stay in Costa del Sol and check off the region’s highlights.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Excursion to Ronda
Start your bus tour in Ronda where you’ll see the impressive El Tajo gorge and the world’s oldest bullring.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 10
Costa del Sol – Barcelona
Take a high-speed train to Barcelona via Madrid. Spend the next 3 nights in bohemian Barcelona.
*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 11-12
Barcelona
Make the most of your stay in Barcelona and check off the city’s highlights.
More Moments Activities Included
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Panoramic Tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Família
Drive along Passeig de Gracia to see the Gaudí Houses, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and visit the unfinished temple of architect Antoni Gaudí: la Sagrada Família.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 13
Return Home
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking your transfer to the airport and boarding your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Valid from November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
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Not included:
• Seat selection on train
• Meals, unless noted
• Transfers, unless noted
• Additional activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance -
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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The order of the itinerary may change, operate in reverse, sequence of overnights could vary, due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only. Kilometers are estimated and provided as a guideline.