Madrid to Barcelona
Spanish Wonder - Classic Tour with Trafalgar
Discover the world with Trafalgar Classic
Experience iconic sights, local flavours and memorable encounters with Trafalgar Classic. These expertly planned journeys combine carefully selected hotels, guided sightseeing and time to explore at your own pace.
Discover each destination with knowledgeable Local Specialists and connect with local hosts through Trafalgar’s signature Be My Guest experiences. Enjoy daily breakfast and selected meals, travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach and relax knowing your Travel Director and driver are taking care of the details.
From famous landmarks to unexpected discoveries, Trafalgar Classic brings together the highlights and personal connections that make a holiday special.
Spanish Wonder - Spanish sights: Madrid to Barcelona
Savour shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.
Deal Includes:
- 8 nights hotel accommodation
- 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Expert Travel Director and professional driver
- Air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
- Guided sightseeing with Local Specialists
- Entrance fees to included attractions
Travel Dates & Pricing
- *Passenger one - full price from $4,275 Passengers two - 50% off from $2,137 Save up to $2,137 per couple. Based on departure 20 Feb 27
- Valid for Select worldwide 2027 tours. Other departure dates are available; however, additional costs may apply. Please ask in store for pricing and availability.
Itinerary
The lively capital of Spain is your launchpad to a memorable encounter with one of Europe's most soulful destinations. Relax in the lush surrounds of El Retiro Park, shop up a storm on Gran Vía or people-watch over coffee and churros with chocolate in the Puerta del Sol. This evening, join your fellow travellers and Travel Director for an orientation drive followed by dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Head to Toledo, the former capital of Spain, where you will join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of this city that dates back to Roman times. You'll visit a traditional factory and Dive into Culture, witnessing the age-old inlaid-steel craft, before seeing one of El Greco's most famous paintings in the Church of Santo Tomé – 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz'. You'll also visit the synagogue, before returning to Madrid to admire the exterior of the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain with your Local Specialist. Spend the evening on your own, or delve into the sights and flavours of Spain's capital with an Optional Experience.
Meals: Breakfast
Journey through the plains of La Mancha, a region made famous by the tale of Don Quixote, and arrive in Córdoba. With a Local Specialist, visit the Mosque of the Caliphs, uncovering stories of cultural exchange and architectural legacy. Continue to Seville, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Join your hosts at a local olive oil farm for a Be My Guest experience. Learn how olives are grown and pressed, hear about life in the countryside and sample some of the oils produced on site.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
This morning, meet a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of Seville. View the symbolic Giralda Bell Tower, and see the Moorish-inspired Maria Luisa Park, with its tiled fountains, pavilions and ponds. Marvel at the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus in the cathedral, then take a walk through the former Jewish Quarter. In the evening, consider an Optional Experience to see, hear and feel the mysterious and ineffable charm of a traditional flamenco show.
Meals: Breakfast
Multicultural Granada takes centre stage today, as you visit the magnificent Alhambra in the company of a Local Specialist. An exquisite example of Moorish architecture, the Alhambra complex was built towards the end of Islamic rule in Spain. Wander through the exotic water gardens of the Generalife, the royal Summer Palace, once linked to the other palaces by a covered walkway across the ravine.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, journey via the Mora Pass to Guadix in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll see the whitewashed troglodyte dwellings lodged into the ochre-coloured cliffs of the surrounding area, then travel to Valencia, where you’ll see the Bullring and admire the medieval architecture of the Quart and Serranos towers. Embrace the city's spirit of innovation and stop to view the City of Arts and Sciences, a large scale urban recreation centre for culture and science. Enjoy organic horchata, the celebrated drink of Valencia, during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This evening, you will dine at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Head north, along the coast through the Levant region, and stop at Peñíscola, the 'City in the Sea'. View the ancient castle of the 'Spanish Pope', built by the Knights Templar and used in the film, 'El Cid'. We then continue along the Costa Dorada to Barcelona with its whimsical Gaudí architecture. Join a Local Specialist to admire the exterior of the unfinished Sagrada Família, see the upscale boutiques and Gaudí creations on the Passeig de Gràcia, and pay tribute to Christopher Columbus at the monument that bears his name.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you’ll soak up the charm of Barcelona. You could join a morning Optional Experience to Montserrat, where you’ll visit the mountaintop monastery and the shrine of the Black Madonna. Take the afternoon to stroll through the vibrant streets of El Born at your own pace and treat yourself to some delicious tapas. This evening, you’ll gather with your fellow travellers and Travel Director to enjoy a delightful dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Bid a fond adiós to Spain at the end of a memorable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
Madrid: See the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain.
Toledo: Discover traditional steel craftsmanship and see an El Greco masterpiece in the Church of Santo Tomé.
Córdoba: Explore the magnificent Mezquita with its distinctive horseshoe arches.
Seville: Visit the cathedral and explore the atmospheric Santa Cruz Quarter.
Granada: Discover the spectacular Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.
Local connections: Enjoy a Be My Guest experience at an olive oil farm.
Valencia: Admire the City of Arts and Sciences and taste traditional organic horchata.
Peñíscola and Barcelona: Visit a charming coastal town before discovering Barcelona, including views of La Sagrada Família’s exterior.
Terms and Conditions
Sales until 12 November 2026 or until sold out. Prices are correct as at 23 Oct 26. Valid for select departures between 1 Jan 2027 and 31 December 2027. Black Friday – Buy One, Get One 50% Off: Valid on new bookings made 2 November–12 November 2026 for selected Trafalgar Tours and River Cruises departing 1 January 2027–31 December 2027. Offers change weekly and must be booked through the your local House of Travel Agent during the advertised week. Two guests must share the same reservation and departure; the second guest receives 50% off when travelling with a full-paying adult. Solo travellers save 25%, including any applicable single supplement. Full payment is required at booking. Discount applies to the land or cruise portion only, excluding airfares, extra accommodation and River Cruise Suite Staterooms. Combinable only with the standard 5% past guest discount. Subject to availability and booking confirmation; website availability is indicative. Minimum guest numbers apply. Discounts are non-transferable; changes may incur additional costs and different payment conditions. Offers may be amended or withdrawn, with confirmed bookings honoured. Errors and omissions may be corrected. Further terms and conditions apply. HOT Code: CMPTTC00027
