Explore Spain's two biggest cities, with ample time to explore each one at your own pace. Discover the warmth, history, and incredible art and architecture of Madrid and Barcelona, each one with its own distinct personality and charm.

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 | 10 days | 8 nights

Trip Highlights | Spain

• Barcelona - Madrid

Inclusions

• Round-trip flight to Barcelona (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
• 8 nights of accommodation in selected category, including breakfast
• Private airport transfers in Barcelona and Madrid
• Round-trip high-speed AVE train tickets (in selected class) between Barcelona and Madrid
• More Moments activities included:
• Half-day panoramic tour of Barcelona
• Skip-the-line visit to the the Sagrada Família
• Madrid City Sightseeing Bus: 1 Day Pass
• 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.

Day 3 | 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 Gracia 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 4-5 | Barcelona: At Leisure

• Enjoy two days at leisure in the Catalan capital. Discover Barcelona's charming streets, filled with distinct boutiques, excellent restaurants and an incredible vibe all its own.
•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 6 | Barcelona - Madrid

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

Day 7 | 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 8  | Madrid: At Leisure

• After breakfast, explore the Spanish capital at your own pace. Madrid is home to fantastic museums, beautiful public squares and a non-stop nightlife.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Madrid – Barcelona

• After breakfast, make your way to the railway station to take a high-speed train (AVE) to Barcelona. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and check in.
• (Approximately 620 km)
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10 | Barcelona - Return to Canada

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

3-Star Accommodation

Barcelona

• HCC Mont Blanc (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Madrid

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

4-Star Accommodation

Barcelona

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

Madrid

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

Important Information ( Departure Dates | 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

• The afternoon panoramic tour of Barcelona, with Sagrada Família operates in English everyday.
• 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.
• Sightseeing tours are only provided in English and Spanish

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.