Discover Spain's three largest cities with travel by worry-free rail on this 11-day journey. Begin in beautiful Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Next, head to Madrid, Spain's lovely capital city, and explore excellent museums, delicious restaurants and lively public squares. Next, head to Valencia, home to the City of Arts and Sciences, before travelling back to Barcelona for more sightseeing across its bohemian neighbourhoods.

With a country as vast and bountiful as Spain, travelling by train is a great way to cover as much ground as possible while also taking in the breathtaking sights. Let the smooth ride, great service, and amazing vistas transport you from city to city.

The train tickets and hotel stays are included in the package, along with some meals and many other travel essentials that will help make this trip easy, fun, and unforgettable.

Partially guided tour | 11 days | 9 nights

Trip Highlights | Spain

• Barcelona - Madrid - Valencia

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
• 9 nights of accommodation in selected category, including buffet breakfast
• Private round-trip airport transfers in Barcelona
• High-speed AVE train ticket (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid; Madrid and Valencia; Valencia and Barcelona
• More Moments activities included:
• Madrid City Sightseeing Bus: 1 Day Pass
• Half-day Valencia city centre walking tour with lunch
• Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia with skip-the-line ticket
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Barcelona.

Day 2 | Welcome to Barcelona

• Upon arrival in Barcelona, take a private transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore.

Day 3 | Barcelona – Madrid

• Make your way to the railway station and board the train to Madrid via a high-speed train. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 620 km)
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Madrid: Sightseeing

• From the old Habsburg and Bourbon quarters to the present modern city, discover all the wonders of Madrid at your own pace.

More Moments Activities Included

•  Madrid City Sightseeing Bus: 1 Day Pass
• Discover Madrid with the city’s sightseeing bus pass. Access all routes with a single ticket on a double-decker, open-air coach with multilingual audio guide system and air conditioning.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 | Madrid: At Leisure

• Explore Madrid at your own pace. Visit a museum, browse the shops or relax at one of many charming cafés.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Madrid – Valencia

• Make your way to the railway station and board the train to Valencia today, Spain’s third-largest city, via a high-speed train. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 350 km) 
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7 | Valencia: Sightseeing & Paella Lunch

• This morning, take a walking tour through the historical part of Valencia. For lunch, be treated to Valencia’s most famous dishes.

More Moments Activities Included

•  Valencia Walking Tour and Lunch
• Walk through the historical part of the city to visit Town Hall Square, Central Market, the Lonja de la Seda (the Valencia Silk Exchange building), the cathedral, archbishop's palace and basilica. After the tour enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast and paella lunch

Day 8 | Valencia – Barcelona

• This morning, make your way to the railway station and travel to Barcelona via Euromed train. Upon arrival in Barcelona, make your way to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 350 km)
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Barcelona: Sightseeing

• Today, enjoy a panoramic tour of Barcelona, followed by a visit to the Sagrada Família. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

More Moments Activities Included

•  Barcelona Panoramic Tour and Sagrada Família
• Drive along Passeig de Gràcia to see the incredible houses designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.
• Skip the line at Gaudí’s unfinished temple, the Sagrada Família, the single and most important site in Barcelona.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Barcelona: At Leisure

• Head out and explore Barcelona at your own pace.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 11 | Barcelona – Return to Canada

• After breakfast, take a private transfer to the Barcelona airport and board your flight home.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

3-Star Accommodation

Madrid

• Puerta de Toledo (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Valencia

• NH Las Ciencias (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Barcelona

• HCC Montblanc (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

4-Star Accommodation

Madrid

• Emperador (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Valencia

• NH Las Artes (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Barcelona

• HCC St. Moritz (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Important Information ( Departure Dates | Valid as of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026)

Not included:

• Meals and beverages, unless noted
• Transfers, unless noted (to and from train stations)
• Additional excursions and entrance fees
• Gratuities
• Local City Taxes (payable in Euro at destination)
• Porterage
• Land Only Bookings, do not include airport transfers

Activities

• Sightseeing tours are only provided in English and Spanish
• The afternoon panoramic tour of Barcelona with Sagrada Familia operates in English everyday.
• The half-day walking tour of Valencia is only available in English.
• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.

Check In, Check Out

• Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
• Check-out: 12:00 p.m.