Barcelona, Madrid & Seville by Train

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Experience Spain's most iconic cities...

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... In our unique Pura Aventura style

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Combine the world-famous sights...

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With our best 'local-famous' secrets...

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... To blend epic history with modern-day life

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Stays at three boutique city hotels...

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seville tapas

Enjoy memorable foodie experiences...

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Visit Madrid's world-famous art galleries...

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la pedrera night visit barcelona

See a Gaudí wonder lit up at night...

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... And explore an incredible Moorish palace

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Moorish palaces and Gaudí mansions; Gothic old towns and arty neighbourhoods; parakeet-filled parks and Mediterranean beaches. This is the best of three iconic Spanish cities, on and off the tourist trail.

  • Barcelona like a local
  • Art in Madrid
  • Tapas in Seville
  • Gaudí wonders
  • Guided experiences
  • Great for foodies
  • Boutique city hotels
  • Easy train travel
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

8 nights in first-class hotels

All breakfasts

2 x lunches

Guided activities as described

AVE train Barcelona-Madrid

AVE train Madrid-Seville

Private Barcelona station transfers


Guided Activities

Private eBike tour (can be walking tour)

Shared Gaudí house night visit

Private art & history tour with entrances

Private tapas tour


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Travel Guide app with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture


Please note: international travel to/from Spain not included

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Barcelona and explore on foot


We'll be waiting as you land this morning (train travel via Paris available) and transfer to your boutique hotel on the leafy Montjuic hill. Set out exploring Montjuic with our self-guided route with beautiful gardens, a hidden Greek theatre and a café overlooking the 1992 Olympic diving pool, the city's landmarks spread out below. If you love art, this is also a hotspot for that.

Day 2

Discover hidden corners of the old town


Day 3

Cycle by day, experience Gaudí at night


Day 4

Travel to Madrid by train


Day 5

Visit Madrid's world-famous galleries


Day 6

See Madrid's famous sights & local side


Day 7

Get to know Seville with a local


Day 8

Visit Seville's Alcázar & cathedral


Day 9

Say adios to Andalucía


Memorable moments you can look forward to...

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Stay...

In boutique city hotels

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Delve into...

Lively food markets

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Discover...

Barcelona's hidden gems

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Pedal...

In Barcelona's local barrios

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Eat & drink...

Like the locals do

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Experience...

A Gaudí wonder at night

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Glide...

Above the city by cable car

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Marvel...

At Modernist masterpieces

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Capture...

Epic views from across the city

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Soak in...

Mediterranean sun by the sea

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Be wowed...

By the Magic Fountains

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Take your seats...

For the fast train to Madrid

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Wander...

Through Madrid's royal history

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Count...

The windows of Plaza Mayor

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Trace Spanish history...

In world-famous art galleries

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Chance upon...

Traditional tapas hangouts

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Stroll...

In the beautiful Retiro Park

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Sunbathe...

Like Retiro's turtles do

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Stop for lunch...

In places only locals know

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Admire...

Madrid's best street art

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Uncover the stories...

Of the Lavapiés barrio

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Indulge...

In Seville's tapas treasures

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Look up...

In the incredible Alcazar Palace

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Watch...

The sun set over Seville

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Feel the power...

Of authentic flamenco

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