Day 1
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Arrival in Madrid
On your arrival in Madrid, meet our representative and you will be transferred to your hotel. Unwind for a while and then you can explore your surroundings. Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel |
Day 2
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Madrid Sightseeing Tour with Prado Museum
Check in at our office and join us on the first part of the tour, a one hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city center of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! Stroll around Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Oriente. Then board one of our air-conditioned buses for a ride through the city. Remember to bring your camera or Smartphone! Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo. Did you know its construction dates back from the Napoleonic era? See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square and the Las Cortes quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of the Old Madrid arriving into the Las Letras Quarter. Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu stadium through Paseo de la Castellana street and Colon square. But no trip to Madrid would be completed without a visit to the Prado Museum. Thus, a local guide will pick you up from our office for a tour to the same. Follow your guide through the Museum on a visit of the most important paintings. Admire great European artworks by el Bosco, el Greco, Velazquez, Goya and Rubens. Discover the aim of the original building and why it changed to hold one of the most important art galleries in the world. The current exhibition holds more than 1.000 paintings of four different centuries.
Madrid Highlights & Skip the Line Prado Museum - Seat in Coach |
Day 3
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Toledo Full Day Tour
Leave the city towards Toledo aboard one of our air-conditioned coaches. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style. Stroll amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Elizabeth from Castilla to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs. Right after the visit we will walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors. Today, it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world-famous painting of by el Greco – The Burial of the Count of Orgaz – at the Church of St. Tomé. Did you know el Greco himself lived in this beautiful city? The walking tour will continue until we reach the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.
Toledo Full Day Tour - Shared Basis |
Day 4
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Transfer from Madrid to Valencia
Today check-out and travel on your own to the Madrid railway station to take the high-speed train to Valencia. After 4 and half hours, you will reach Valencia. Reach the hotel on your own. Check-in and relax for some time. One way Transfer from Madrid Hotel to Train Station - Walk on your own One-way transfer from Madrid to Valencia by High-Speed Train |
Day 5
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Hemispheric and L´Oceanogràfic
Valencia’s L'Hemisfèric and l'Oceanogràfic are a feast for the senses! Come and discover world class installations and Europe’s largest aquarium with this combination ticket. You need to reach the pickup point on your own from where the tour starts. Travel to two vastly different worlds at the ultra-futuristic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. L'Hemisfèric is a visually stunning projection hall that looks like an eye on the outside and another universe on the inside, while l'Oceanogràfic is Europe’s largest marine park and home to thousands of creatures of the sea. These two architectural masterpieces have revitalised the dried-up riverbed that meanders through the heart of Valencia. Hemispheric and L´Oceanogràfic |
Day 6
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Transfer from Valencia to Barcelona - Flamenco Show
Today morning, check-out from your hotel. You will be transferred to the train station to take the high-speed train from Valencia to Barcelona. The journey takes around 3 and half hours. Upon arrival at Barcelona, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and relax for some time. Of great international prestige, the Tablao Cordobés is one of the most important and well-known flamenco venues in Spain. Enjoy the duende (magic and charm) of an authentic flamenco show. Feel the intimacy, warmth and closeness of this ancient culture. Dive into the experience and free your senses in a unique scenic room. The show gathers no more than 180 people around the stage, resembling a Flamenco family party. In this unique setting this type of flamenco is transmitted in a way that cannot be learned in an academy. The humble wicker chairs you will sit on are a reproduction of the ones present in these gatherings. The vaulted architecture of the room, copy of a cave, allows the characteristic natural sound of flamenco, to come across the space clean and vibrant. The dinner option for the activity consists on a gourmet menu created by the chef Jordi Navarro. Composed of 32 different hot and cold specialities of typical Spanish cuisine. It is composed of 32 different hot and cold specialities of typical Spanish cuisine. Including famous dishes such as paella, ham, pinchos, tapas and much more. Fulfil all your cravings with 8 desserts from a wide selection of pastries and fruit. Drinks included without limitation (wine, sangria, beer, soft drinks, mineral water and coffee). One-way private transfer from Barcelona Hotel to Train Station or vice-versa One-way transfer from Valencia to Barcelona by High-Speed Train Flamenco Show - Tickets Only
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Day 7
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Barcelona Highlights with Sagrada Familia
For the first part of the activity, enjoy a walking tour of the Born neighbourhood and the Gothic Quarter. Stroll down one of the most important streets in the city until you reach the Cathedral of Barcelona. You will have some free time to visit the same on your own. Meet your guide again to continue the walking tour. Walk the narrow streets of the oldest part of the city and discover the many secrets it holds. Marvel at the quaint medieval places hidden to the crowds and learn about their huge historical significance. Did you know the Gothic Quarter shelters the Old Jewish Quarter of Barcelona? Follow your guide to Plaça Catalunya to board an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour through the city. Drive through Passeig de Gràcia and admire the most popular Gaudi Houses, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera). Notice some the most important modernist façades. Next, listen to your guide’s explanations as we drive near the sea. Discover the changes to the coastline of Barcelona for the Olympic Games in 1992. See the Olympic Port, the beach and the fisherman’s quarter from the bus, called Barceloneta. Head to the Montjuïc Mountain, main scenery of the Olympic Games in 1992. Ride the cable car for amazing views over the city. At the end of the tour, we will stop in the MNAC viewpoint to see one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the city. Between both parts of the tour, you will have 1hour of free time for lunch. Start the tour from our office next to Sagrada Familia. Remember you must check in at least 15 minutes before the starting time of the activity. An experienced guide will pick you up from the office and walk you to the Basilica. Enter the monument and discover the ultimate must-see landmark in Barcelona. Learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia by the hand of your local guide. Marvel at the astonishing interior, rich in symbolism inspired on natural wonders. Walk freely around the nave whilst listening to your guide’s explanations of Gaudí’s masterpiece on your headsets. Take in all the details of the perfect fusion between architecture and spirituality. Tour the outside façades and wonder at the magnificence of details. At the end of your tour, you can stay inside Sagrada Familia and visit the museum. An exhibition of drawings, models and pictures narrate the story of the Basilica. The museum also displays information on Gaudí’s life and career. Will you miss it out? Barcelona Highlights with Sagrada Familia - Shared Transfers |
Day 8
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Full Day Port Ventura and Ferrari Land
Enjoy Ferrari Land! 70.000 m2 of pure fan in a unique thematic park! Come and discover a thrilling experience for all the family than won’t leave you indifferent. New and spectaculars attractions from Ferrari world. Europe’s tallest and fastest vertical accelerator, with 112 meters of height and you will get from 0 to 180 km in 5 seconds! IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD ENOUGH IN FERRARI LAND THEN IN PORTAVENTURA YOU CAN DISCOVER SIX WORLDS IN A SINGLE DESTINATION. Six completely different worlds of adventure await you in Port Aventura Park where everything is designed with stunning theme details to enhance your experience. Mediterranean, Polynesia, SésamoAventura, China, México and Far West… Whatever you like to do, you'll find something to suit your tastes. Port Aventura Park hosts 40 rides for you to test your courage and feel an adrenaline rush. You will discover one-of-a-kind rides in Europe with records for height, speed and size. You will encounter intense, dizzying and exciting attractions such as Dragon Khan, Furius Baco and Shambhala, Europe’s highest roller coaster. You'll find plenty of attractions suitable for younger visitors... and lots more fun for the whole family. In addition, we invite you to enjoy a different kind of entertainment: the magic of show business with up to 40 daily performances! Let yourself be seduced by our exotic offers that await you. Step inside the Gran Teatro Imperial and discover a world of magic and music where anything is possible: acrobats, dance routines and melodies.
Full Day Port Aventura and Ferrari Land - Shared Transfers |
Day 9
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Departure from Barcelona
Today we head back home after a fun filled and wonderful tour. Check-out after breakfast and head for the airport for your flight home. We hope you carry some wonderful and magnificent memories of your holiday and request you to spare a few minutes, in giving us feedback about your holiday. One-way transfers from Hotel to Barcelona Airport - Private |