Best Of Spain By Rail: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

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Check off Spain’s three most exciting cities on  an adventure you won’t forget. What’s even better, you get to enjoy it at your own pace by rail – just the way you like it.  Start in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona followed by the capital city Madrid. Explore magnificient Seville, in the heart of Andalucia. This independent 9 day journey is sure to wow you.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Private arrival transfer from Barcelona airport
    • Hotel taxes and service charges
    • Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Madrid
    • Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Barcelona
    • Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Seville
    • High-speed train ticket in 2nd class from Barcelona to Madrid
    • High-speed train ticket in 2nd class from Madrid to Seville
    • Private airport transfer from to Seville airport

What's this trip about?

    Check off Spain’s three most exciting cities on  an adventure you won’t forget. What’s even better, you get to enjoy it at your own pace by rail – just the way you like it.  Start in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona followed by the capital city Madrid. Explore magnificient Seville, in the heart of Andalucia. This independent 9 day journey is sure to wow you.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityBarcelona
End CitySeville

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Spain

Attractions

  • Ávila
  • Barcelona
  • Dali
  • Madrid
  • Seville
  • Toledo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

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Itinerary

Day 1: Barcelona

Upon arrival in Barcelona, you are met by your Sky Vacations ambassador and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2: Barcelona

Meals: Breakfast

Discover Barcelona with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour to see the many colorful sites of this amazing city. In the evening consider an optional Tablao El Cordobes Flamenco show with dinner. (B)

Day 3: Barcelona

Meals: Breakfast

The entire day is free at leisure. You may be interested in our optional tours to Monserrat, Girona Game of Thrones, or Girona Figueres and Dali.

Day 4: Barcelona to Madrid

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast transfer on your own to the Barcelona train station where you board a high-speed train to Madrid. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel in Madrid. Free day to start exploring or to visit the Muso del Prado.l

Day 5: Madrid

Meals: Breakfast

Today enjoy the open-top double-decker hop-on, hop-off bus tour – from historical sites and monuments to the modern Madrid of skyscrapers and cosmopolitan architecture.  In the evening, you may consider joining an optional “Tapas walking tour” or a “Flamenco Show & dinner”. (B)

Day 6: Madrid

Meals: Breakfast

Full day free at leisure. Some optional tours we would recommend are visiting Toledo to discover the city of the three cultures; tour to Avila and Segovia, visit the Royal Escorial and Valley of the Fallen, or visiting Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

Day 7: Madrid to Seville

Meals: Breakfast

Today, transfer on your own to the Madrid railway station where you board a high-speed train to Seville. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to your hotel in Seville. The rest of the day is free to start exploring.

Day 8: Seville

Meals: Breakfast

Discover Seville highlights with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.  There are eight routes covering the city’s most important sites, such as Pabellon de la Navegacion & Casa de la Ciencia, Iglesia de Santa Ana.

Day 9: Seville

Meals: Breakfast

Your Independent Journey ends today and you will be transferred to the Seville airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,900
Price per day$211
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

,8 nights hotel accommodation: 3 nights in Barcelona, 3 nights in Madrid & 2 nights in Seville
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Age Requirements
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