Welcome to the vibrant capital city of Madrid!

On arrival, you’ll be met by your English-speaking driver and transferred by luxury car to your hotel for the next three nights.

• Transfer to hotel

The remainder of the day is yours at leisure. Consider spending your first night at a nearby tapas bar sampling the local specialties!

This comprehensive city tour will showcase some of the city's most popular and interesting sites!

Stops include Plaza de Oriente, Plaza de Espana, Mayor Street, Plaza de la Villa and Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Neptuno, Atocha, Puerta de Alcala y Calle Alcala, the memorial Retiro Park, the Bullring, Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium and Plaza Colon, where you’ll see grand avenues that lead to the four towers that have given a new look to Madrid’s skyline.

After your panoramic visit of the city of Madrid, you’ll be taken on a guided tour of the majestic Royal Palace, a beautiful exponent of the 18th century, and one of the best preserved palaces in all of Europe.

Madrid is a city overflowing with museums, so take advantage of the cultural splendors here.

Today you have an entire day to explore this vibrant city!

The Museo del Prado is home to some incredible art work by legends such as El Greco, Goya and Velazquez.Or for those with a taste for surrealism, the Reina Sofia Art Center is home to over 300 modern works by Dali, Miro, and Picasso, among others. A visit to the Museo Centro de Arte to see the Picasso anti-war mural, Guernica is an absolute must.

In the evening, consider treating yourself to a Flamenco show, followed by a plate of churros con chocolate - the city's most famous dessert!

After breakfast, make your way to the train station in Madrid, to pick up the high-speed train to Barcelona. A mere 4 hours later, you will be in the Catalonian capital!

• Train to Barcelona!

Check in to your hotel, and enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at leisure. For dinner, choose a restaurant specializing in paella - Barcelona's signature dish!

Following breakfast, see the very best of Barcelona on a half-day guided tour!

Barcelona Classic City Highlights

See the very best of Barcelona on this half-day guided tour that takes you to such landmark sites as Via Layetana, the Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter and Plaza Sant Jaume, as well Barcelona’s most famous beach – La Barceloneta.

From there you’ll visit Montjuic for its amazing and commanding views of the city and the port from the highest mirador (or gazebo) in the city.

In the evening, head to the famous La Boqueria Market on La Rambla for a bite. In this vibrant market you'll find local foods, freshly caught fish, and sweets in the most whimsical of shapes.

During your time in Barcelona you will be surrounded by the work of the famous Gaudí.

• Take a stroll through Park Güell, where buildings covered in brightly colored tiles await.
• You'll also want to leave a few hours to take in the beauty of the Sagrada Familia, a Christian temple and the most famous and spectacular of Gaudí´s works.
• Leave some time to explore the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) where the 13th century Gothic Cathedral is located, then head to the city's magic fountain of Montjuïc for a spectacular water show, filled with music and colors!