Tour Description
Spain is a country with two capitals: Madrid, the country’s capital city, and Barcelona, the capital of the autonomous Catalonia region. On this tour, experience both. Barcelona is a boisterously independent city that is full of life. Thanks to the imagination of architects like Antoni Gaudí, the architecture here is positively whimsical, and totally unlike anywhere else on Earth. Join the pulsing energy in this city and feel free to let your hair down. Barcelona is a city built for dreamers. Then, travel by rail to Madrid. Enter a city with a regal spirit and a distinctively Spanish style that can be felt in every corner of the city. Madrid is one of Europe’s capitals of culture. Visit the Museo Nacional del Prado, one of the world’s finest art museums. Explore the city’s many grand plazas surrounded by stunning Herrerian architecture. Immerse yourself in the rich, ebullient Spanish culture on this 8-day tour.
Highlights and Inclusions
- First-class rail transportation aboard the high-speed AVEfrom Barcelona to Madrid
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Full buffet breakfast for 7 days
- Local Host service in each city
- Destination Guides
- Sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation per itinerary
- Transfers to/from train stations.
Scenic highlights of your trip include:
- Passeig de Gracia
- Gaudi’s Casa Batlló
- Prado Museum
- Retiro Park
- Cibeles Fountain
Itinerary
Day 1- International Flight to Barcelona
arrival in Barcelona and are transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2 – Barcelona, Spain
Bienvenido—welcome to sunny Spain! Your Local Host is on hand to help you create lasting memories in the enchanting capital of Catalonia.
Day 3 – Barcelona
Starting from Plaza Catalunya, morning guided sightseeing includes a drive along elegant Passeig de Gràcia to see the captivating façade of La Pedrera and to visit Gaudi’s Casa Batilló. Passing through the central Eixample district, reach the extraordinary but still unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica. Your included entrance fees contribute to its completion.
Day 4 – Barcelona
A full day to enjoy Spain’s most cosmopolitan city at your own pace. Your Local Host will have many suggestions such as a visit to the Catalan National Art Museum where to relax on the beach.
Day 5 – Barcelona-Madrid
Travel by High-Speed Ave Train (first-class) to Madrid.
Day 6 – Madrid
Morning guided sightseeing features a visit to the palatial Prado Museum to admire one of the world’s finest collections of European art. Also see the Plaza de España, Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, Orient Square with the ornate Royal Palace, Parque del Buen Retiro, and the Neoclassical Puerta de Alcalá monument.
Day 7 – Madrid
Today you may want to try a walking route to discover Madrid’s literary side or a visit to the Reina Sofia Museum, a converted 18th century hospital which now houses contemporary and modern art. Your Local Host has all the information you need to plan your day.
Day 8 – Madrid
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Train and Hotel Accommodations
Tryp Apolo
a modern 314 room hotel located in the heart of Barcelona with Free Wi-Fi internet access in all rooms and public areas. Delicious snacks can be enjoyed at the Tapas Bar whilst the lobby bar serves refreshing drinks and cocktails.
Novotel Madrid Center
a stylish 790 room hotel located in Madrid’s elegant Salamanca District with Free Wi-Fi internet access available throughout. Amenities include a gourmet restaurant, a chic bar featuring a large video wall, a fitness room and relaxing lounge areas.
Price US$3999 per person, minimum 4 people sharing
Domestic rate ksh. 399, 900 per person sharing, minimum 4
