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A Spanish Trilogy, Premium

Overview

One of our most popular tours in Spain now offers a premium option with 5* hotels, Premium Class train service and upgraded inclusions and experiences.

Discover Spain's three largest cities with travel by worry-free rail on this 10-day journey. Begin in 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.

This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.

Format

Partially guided tour

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Valencia
  • Barcelona

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights. Fly to Madrid and return from Barcelona (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 8 nights of accommodation in 5-star hotels, including breakfast
  • Private deluxe round-trip airport transfers, arrival in Madrid and departure in Barcelona
  • Premium Class train tickets between Madrid to Valencia and Valencia to Barcelona
  • More Moments - activities included:
    • 24-Hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass
    • Madrid Dinner and Flamenco Show
    • Half-Day Valencia City Centre Walking Tour with lunch
    • Half-Day Panoramic Tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia with Skip the Line Ticket
    • Barcelona Shared Market Visit & Cooking Class with lunch
  • 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 2-4

Welcome to Madrid and Spain

Upon arrival, you’ll take a private transfer to your hotel to check in. The remainder of the day is at your own leisure. Spend the next 3 nights discovering Spain’s Capital city.

A visit to the Spanish capital is a feast for the senses. Madrid invites you to discover its history through a leisurely walk along the Landscape of Light—a UNESCO World Heritage site—to indulge in new flavours at its diverse culinary spots, marvel at breathtaking works of art, soak in the atmosphere of its lively squares and feel the warmth of its people.

More Moments Activities Included

  • 24-Hour Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Pass

    Take some time to acquaint yourself with Madrid while riding through the city aboard an open-top double-decker bus. With one ticket, you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day along the route of your choice or change to another, admiring the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid. Commentary is available via a headphone audio system in different languages.

  • Madrid Dinner and Flamenco Show

    Enjoy an evening dinner and flamenco show at the world’s most famous and prestigious Flamenco Tablao within a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, El Corral de la Morería (make your own way).

Meal(s): Petit-déjeuner et un souper

Day 5-6

Madrid to Valencia

Check out of the hotel in Madrid and make your own way to the train station to board your train to Valencia. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel, where you will spend 2 nights in Valencia.

Valencia is the perfect city to discover on foot. One of the most fascinating attractions is the Plaza de la Reina, with the Cathedral and the Miguelete bell tower, where you should climb the 207 steps for some awe-inspiring views. In the city centre, you can also find the Silk Exchange -one of Valencia’s most beautiful buildings with its idyllic Patio de los Naranjos courtyard full of orange trees and the Modernist Central Market, Europe’s largest fresh produce market, filled with colourful stalls.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Half-Day Valencia City Centre Walking Tour with lunch

    This tour will unravel the beauties of Valencia, starting with a walking tour through the historical part of the city and, afterwards, you will be treated to one of the most famous Spanish dishes, paella. You can choose either Paella Valenciana (chicken and rabbit) or Seafood Paella.

Meal(s): Petit-déjeuner, dîner pendant l'excursion

Day 7-9

Valencia to Barcelona

Check out of the hotel in Valencia and make your own way to the train station to board your train to Barcelona. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel, where you will spend 3 nights in Barcelona.

The proud capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, is a city of immense spirit and cultural pride. Explore its labyrinth of medieval alleyways filled with Roman relics and enjoy its surreal modernist architecture, world-class museums and thriving gastronomy.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Panoramic Tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia, Skip the line ticket

    Discover the ultimate must-see landmark in Barcelona and learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia. Accompanied by your guide, the drive will take you along the Passeig de Gràcia, the most popular shopping boulevard in Barcelona, where two of the most important works of Gaudí—La Pedrera and Casa Batlló —are located.

  • Barcelona Shared Market Visit & Cooking Class with lunch

    Take in the sights and smells of the food market in Barcelona, then join this unique, hands-on cooking workshop in Barcelona and discover the secrets of its traditional cuisine. You will learn how to cook some of Spain’s authentic, typical dishes such as paella, gazpacho or tapas (make your own way).

Meal(s): Petit-déjeuner, dîner pendant l'excursion

Day 10

Return Home

After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport in Barcelona to board your return flight home.

Meal(s): Petit-déjeuner

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

Madrid
Villareal (or similar)
5
Valencia
Hospes Palau de la Mar (or similar)
5
Barcelona
Claris (or similar)
5

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

  • January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

  • Not included

    • Meals and beverages, unless specified
    • Transfers, unless specified
    • Gratuities
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Personal expenses and insurance
    • Porterage
    • City Taxes, if applicable
  • 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.

    • First Class Train
    • Private Transfers
  • Local hotel taxes, paid locally to hotel in the local currency.

  • Check in: 3:00 p.m.
    Check out: 12:00 p.m.