Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
Your Globus local Host will meet you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Until then, you'll have time to settle in and start wandering around Barcelona on your own. The city's yours to explore at whatever pace feels right after you arrive.
Optional Activities
- Sidewalk café experience to soak up the lively atmosphere
- Day 2
Barcelona
A local guide takes you on a walking tour through the Gothic Quarter, hitting Güell Palace, the Gothic Cathedral, Boqueria Market, La Rambla, and Plaça de Catalunya. Later this evening, you can opt for traditional flamenco paired with a Spanish buffet dinner if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Gothic Quarter with Local Guide
- Visit Güell Palace
- Visit Gothic Cathedral
- Visit Boqueria Market
- Visit La Rambla
- Visit Plaça de Catalunya
Optional Activities
- Optional Flamenco excursion with traditional Spanish buffet dinner and drinks
Landmarks/POIs Güell Palace Gothic Cathedral Boqueria Market La Rambla Plaça de Catalunya - Day 3
Barcelona
Barcelona's yours today. You might check out Sagrada Familia basilica, walk along Passeig de Gràcia to see Casa Batlló, or head up to the Arena for views across the city. How you spend the day is entirely your call.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
- Visit Casa Batlló
- Visit Arena de Barcelona for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of the Sagrada Familia Casa Batlló Arena de Barcelona - Day 4
Barcelona to Madrid
You'll take a high-speed train to Madrid. Your Globus local Host will be waiting for you at the station when you arrive. From there, the afternoon and evening are free, so you can head to your hotel and get oriented with the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional dinner excursion to experience typical Spanish dishes at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs El Oso y el Madrono 
- Day 5
Madrid
A local guide leads a walking tour covering San Miguel Market, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Cibeles fountain. After that, your afternoon and evening open up. If you're interested, you can take a trip out to Toledo, a medieval walled city that's one of Europe's best preserved.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Madrid with Local Guide
- Visit San Miguel Market
- Visit Puerta del Sol
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Cibeles fountain
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Toledo (former Spanish capital), including walks through cobblestone alleyways and viewing synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals
- Visit Parque del Buen Retiro
Landmarks/POIs San Miguel Market Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Cibeles Fountain Toledo Parque del Buen Retiro 
- Day 6
Madrid
You'll have the full day to explore Madrid on your own. The Prado Museum holds works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco if you're into classical art. The Reina Sofia Museum is another option if contemporary Spanish art interests you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Prado Museum
- Visit Reina Sofia Museum
Landmarks/POIs Prado Museum Reina Sofia Museum - Day 7
Madrid
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
