Travelers who love the hustle and bustle of the big city will enjoy this itinerary, which combines visits to Spain’s two main cities – Madrid and Barcelona. Each city has its own vibe, with Madrid being a more traditional, capital city, with prominent museums and a royal palace. Barcelona has more of a hipster vibe, with its Modernist buildings, trendy neighborhoods, and vibrant dining and music scene, you’ll want to stay up all night (and many people do).
The addition of the high-speed AVE train from Madrid to Barcelona has made it even easier to combine these two cities in one trip. In just 3 hours you can go from the city center of Madrid to the city center of Barcelona, without having to go through security or take your shoes off.
- Day 1: Madrid – Arrival day; afternoon sightseeing – for more info, click here
- Day 2: Madrid – Sightseeing
- Day 3: Madrid – Sightseeing
- Day 4: Madrid – Day trip to Toledo (71 km) – for more info, click here
- Day 5: Barcelona – Take the morning AVE train to Barcelona; afternoon sightseeing
- Day 6: Barcelona – Sightseeing – for more info, click here
- Day 7: Barcelona – Sightseeing
- Day 8: Barcelona – Departure day
For info on Madrid Hotels, click here, and for Madrid Private Tours, click here
For info on Barcelona Hotels, click here, and for Barcelona Private Tours, click here
Photo credit: Sebastian Dubiel (CC BY-SA 3.0 DE) / Photo of Plaza Major, Madrid
For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.