Best of Barcelona & Madrid
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- Marvel at the wonders held within Spain’s premier art gallery, the Prado, in Madrid.
- See well-preserved medieval and Roman architecture in Ávila and Segovia.
- View artistic masterpieces at El Escorial and the controversial memorial, the Valley of the Fallen.
- See Gaudí’s unique architecture on an expert-led tour through Barcelona before taking in the sights of the city from the air by helicopter.
- Visit the home of cava in the Penedès wine region, followed by a tour of the Montserrat mountain monastery.
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Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia, H10 Villa de la Reina
Arrive in Spain's dynamic capital city today. Head to your hotel for a bit of time to relax and freshen up before heading out for a panoramic tour of the city on foot and by car.
Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina
Journey outside of Madrid today to visit nearby Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, wander through the winding medieval streets and observe its remarkably intact defensive wall. In Segovia, see the impeccable remains of a soaring Roman aqueduct.
Accommodation options: Catalonia las Cortes, NH Collection Madrid Suecia & H10 Villa de la Reina
Head outside of Madrid again today to visit the grand, art-filled monastery at El Escorial, where nearly all of Spain's monarchs have been buried. Along the way...
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona, H10 Montcada & H10 Casa Mimosa
Wave goodbye to Madrid as you board a high-speed train bound for Barcelona, home to an impressive array of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. After dropping your bags at your hotel, head out for a half-day tour of Gaudí's many contributions to the Barcelona skyline.
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona, H10 Montcada & H10 Casa Mimosa
Having taken in all of Gaudí's contributions to Barcelona, see the rest of what the city has to offer on a half-day walking tour. Later, take a helicopter ride for a different perspective on the city.
Accommodation options: Grand Hotel Central Barcelona, H10 Montcada & H10 Casa Mimosa
Just outside of Barcelona you'll find the Penedès region, known for producing Spain's signature sparkling wine, cava. Head there this morning to visit a cava producer for a...
Leaving Barcelona, head to the airport for your flight home.
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