Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to start getting a feel for the city and its neighborhoods. Barcelona has a lot to offer once you start walking around, from the architecture throughout the streets to the local cafes and shops.
Optional Activities
- Explore Sagrada Familia
- Visit Park Güell
- Discover Casa Batlló
- Tour Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Park Güell Casa Batlló Casa Milà (La Pedrera) - Day 2
Barcelona
After breakfast, the day is completely open. You can wander through the city at your own pace and check out whatever interests you most. Walk around looking at the architecture, spend some time at Barceloneta Beach, browse through La Boqueria Market for local food and goods, or just explore different neighborhoods. You might also head out to experience some of the nightlife later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Sagrada Familia
- Explore Park Güell
- Tour Casa Batlló
- Discover Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Relax at Barceloneta Beach
- Shop and dine at La Boqueria Market
- Experience Barcelona nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Park Güell Casa Batlló Casa Milà (La Pedrera) Barceloneta Beach La Boqueria Market - Day 3
Barcelona
Following breakfast, you'll board a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus with audio guide and explore Barcelona at your own pace. The Red Route takes you through historic sites and monuments across the city. If you prefer, the Blue Route focuses on the architectural pieces throughout Barcelona. You can get off whenever something catches your interest and hop back on when ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Barcelona (24 hours) with audio guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Basilica of the Sagrada Familia (tickets available for purchase)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Cataluña Paseo de Gracia Montjuïc Montjuïc Castle National Art Museum of Catalonia Gothic Quarter Plaça de Rei Sagrada Familia Park Güell - Day 4
Barcelona to Madrid
After breakfast, you'll make your way to Barcelona train station and board the AVE high-speed train heading to Madrid. The journey runs just under 3 hours, so you'll have time to relax before arriving. Once in Madrid, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to look around the capital and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Madrid's museums
- Stroll through shopping avenues
- Discover historic corners and traditional taverns
- Experience alternative cultural centers
- Day 5
Madrid
Following breakfast, you'll board a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus with audio guide to explore Madrid on your terms. The Blue Route covers historic Madrid and artistic landmarks throughout the city. Alternatively, the Green Route shows you modern Madrid and contemporary areas. Hop off and back on as many times as you want to explore what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Madrid (24 hours) with audio guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Mayor and dine at San Miguel Market
Landmarks/POIs Paseo del Prado Royal Palace Temple of Debod Atocha Station Puerta de Alcalá Puerta del Sol KIO Towers Public Art Museum Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 6
Madrid
After breakfast, you have the full day to explore Madrid however you'd like. Check out some of the museums, visit the Royal Palace or Plaza Mayor if historical landmarks appeal to you, or spend time in Retiro Park. You could also wander through different neighborhoods and try out local restaurants and cafes to get a sense of Madrid's food scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Prado Museum
- Explore Reina Sofía Museum
- Tour Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Visit Royal Palace of Madrid
- Explore Plaza Mayor
- Discover Puerta del Sol
- Walk through Retiro Park
- Explore neighborhoods (Malasaña, Chueca, La Latina)
- Walk Gran Vía
Landmarks/POIs Prado Museum Reina Sofía Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Royal Palace of Madrid Plaza Mayor Puerta del Sol Retiro Park Gran Vía - Day 7
Madrid to London
You'll have breakfast and then head to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your flight to London. Once you land, you'll transfer to your hotel and can start exploring this historic capital. London has plenty to see from grand architecture to well-known monuments, and you'll have some time to get your bearings today before diving into more planned activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Parliament and Big Ben
- Explore The Shard
- Relax in Hyde Park
- Experience London's cultural and gastronomic offerings
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster (Parliament) Big Ben The Shard Hyde Park - Day 8
London
After breakfast, you'll board a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus with multilingual audio guide to see London. The Red Route passes by famous landmarks like Tower Bridge and lets you see major sights. The Blue Route heads west toward areas like Notting Hill and Kensington. Along with the bus, you'll also get a cruise on the River Thames to see the city from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour of London (24 hours) with audio guide in five languages
- River Thames cruise
Landmarks/POIs Belgravia Tower Bridge Notting Hill Paddington Station Kensington Palace Harrods River Thames - Day 9
London
Following breakfast, the day is yours to spend however you want in London. Walk through the British Museum or Tate Modern if you enjoy galleries. Catch a West End show if that interests you, or just wander historic neighborhoods and parks. You could also explore different areas of the city, try local restaurants, and see the architecture that makes London unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Attend a West End theater or musical performance
- Visit British Museum
- Explore National Gallery
- Tour Tate Modern
- Explore Hyde Park
- Visit Regent's Park
- Walk through Greenwich Park
- Discover the London Eye
- Tour the Shard
- Explore the Gherkin
- Experience London's West End theaters and diverse gastronomy
Landmarks/POIs British Museum National Gallery Tate Modern Hyde Park Regent's Park Greenwich Park London Eye The Shard The Gherkin - Day 10
London to Edinburgh
After breakfast, you'll head to a London train station and board the train heading north to Edinburgh. The journey takes you into Scotland, and once you arrive in Edinburgh, you'll make your way to your hotel on your own. The rest of the day is free for you to walk around this historic Scottish city and get a first look at it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Edinburgh's medieval streets
- Discover historic buildings and 16th-century monuments
- Stroll along the Royal Mile
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Palace of Holyroodhouse - Day 11
Edinburgh
Following breakfast, you'll have time to explore Edinburgh and its famous castle. Edinburgh Castle sits on top of an ancient extinct volcano and offers good views across the whole city. Walk through the historic streets in the medieval sections of the city and see the architecture and sites that make Edinburgh feel so rooted in history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tour Edinburgh Castle
- Explore medieval streets of Edinburgh
- Visit historic buildings
Landmarks/POIs Edinburgh Castle Castle Rock Hill - Day 12
Departure
Your tour ends today after you've traveled through Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Edinburgh. You can leave whenever works for you. Pack up from your hotel and head to the airport or train station at your leisure to begin your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
