Barcelona Madrid Toledo Spain

As Spain’s two premier cities, you can’t go wrong whichever you choose. However, iTS gives you the opportunity to visit both cities: the classic and royal Madrid and the avant-gardiste city of Barcelona. You cannot fail to be impressed by these amazing cities!

Day 1 - Arrival in Madrid

- Arrival at Madrid Airport, transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Visit Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of FC Real Madrid.
- Activities today will depend on arrival time.
- Dinner.

Day 2 - Flamenco lesson & Prado museum

- Learn the passionate Flamenco dance during a two-hour lesson.
- Visit the Prado, Spain’s best Art Museum with a fantastic collection of Old Masters and the best selection of Spanish greats like Goya, Velasquez and El Greco.
- To finish off the day, explore the Retiro Park.
- Dinner.

Day 3 - Reina Sofia Museum & Toledo

- Visit Madrid’s Modern Art Museum; the Museo Reina Sofia.
- Transfer by private bus to Toledo and visit the ancient capital of Spain starting by the Gothic Cathedral.
- Have some free time for souvenir shopping in the pedestrian area of the old town.
- Tapas dinner in Madrid.

Day 4 - Madrid: Austrian & Royal history

- Walk around Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s oldest square and stop by ‘La Chocolateria San Gines’ for some Chocolate and Churros or visit San Miguel’s food market.
- Visit the Palacio Real, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, which was built on the site of a 9th-century fortress.
- Enjoy some shopping time at La Puerta del Sol, one of the best known and busiest places in the capital.
- Dinner in town.

Day 5 - Barcelona

- Check out, transfer to Barcelona and check in at our hotel.
- See Gaudi’s most famous and unique buildings: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló along Passeig de Gracia Avenue and the impressive Sagrada Familia Cathedral which is still in construction.
- Tapas dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

Day 6 - Barcelona: el Born & la Barceloneta

- Explore the typical Born area and the Parc de la Ciutadella.
- Visit the Picasso Museum.
- Then, we will go to La Barceloneta, Barcelona’s famous beach, for relaxation, tanning or swimming contests.
- Have some free time in Maremagnum, the famous Barcelona’s shopping mall built near the harbour.
- Dinner at local restaurant.

Day 7 - Barcelona's gothic quarter

- Visit the Palau Nacional, one of Barcelona’s most interesting museums.
- See some of the highlights of Barcelona: La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya and have some free time for shopping.
- Visit the Boqueria Market which has a very diverse selection of goods. This market is one of the most visited spots of Barcelona, and at the same time a reference of gastronomy and entertainment.
- Explore the Gothic Quarter which has many peaceful squares where you can relax.
- Flamenco dinner and show.

Day 8 - Departure

- Transfer to the international airport for your flight back home.
The program will vary depending on departure time.