Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll land at Barcelona-El Prat Airport and head to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and get a feel for the city's Mediterranean vibe. The rest of the day is yours to relax after traveling, take a walk around your area, or grab dinner nearby.
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Park Güell Casa Batlló Casa Milà (La Pedrera) - Day 2
Barcelona
After breakfast, you can hop on a double-decker sightseeing bus with two route options. The West Route takes you to Camp Nou stadium and the National Art Museum of Catalonia. If you prefer, the East Route goes through the modernist side of the city, including Sagrada Familia. You can get on and off whenever you want throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour - West Route and East Route options
Optional Activities
- Entry to National Art Museum of Catalonia
- Entry to Sagrada Familia (can be added during reservation)
Landmarks/POIs Camp Nou National Art Museum of Catalonia Sagrada Familia Park Güell Plaza Cataluña - Day 3
Barcelona
Following breakfast, the day is completely yours to explore. Walk around the Gothic quarter or check out modernist buildings, hit up the local markets, and try some of the food Barcelona's known for. Park de la Ciutadella is worth seeing, or you could spend time at the beaches and wander through the neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Sagrada Familia
- Visit Park Güell
- Visit Camp Nou stadium
- Explore Parc de la Ciutadella
- Tapas and Mediterranean cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Sagrada Familia Park Güell Camp Nou Parc de la Ciutadella Arc de Triomf - Day 4
Barcelona to Valencia
After breakfast, you'll head to Barcelona's train station and catch the high-speed train to Valencia. Once you arrive, you'll transfer to your hotel and have the evening to explore this city that mixes modern architecture with older historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit City of Arts and Sciences
- Visit Valencia Cathedral
- Explore Mercado Central
- Beach relaxation at Malvarrosa or Las Arenas
- Try traditional paella
Landmarks/POIs City of Arts and Sciences Hemisféric Oceanogràfic Valencia Cathedral Mercado Central - Day 5
Valencia
Following breakfast, you'll ride a double-decker hop-on-hop-off bus around Valencia. You can see the City of Arts and Sciences, the Quart and Serranos Towers, and other major spots. At noon, try traditional paella at the port. The afternoon and evening are open for you to continue exploring or grab dinner in the Carmen neighborhood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional paella made with fresh local products at the port)
Included Activities
- 24-hour hop-on-hop-off tourist bus tour with audio guide (English and 9 other languages)
- Lunch - Traditional paella at the port with local products
Optional Activities
- Visit City of Arts and Sciences
- Visit Quart Towers
- Visit IVAM (Valencian Institute of Modern Art)
- Visit Serranos Towers
- Visit San Pío V (Fine Arts Museum)
- Visit Bioparc
- Visit History Museum of Valencia
- Visit Silk Exchange
- Visit Valencia Cathedral
- Visit Mercado Central (Central Market)
- Dinner in Carmen neighborhood
Landmarks/POIs City of Arts and Sciences Quart Towers IVAM (Valencian Institute of Modern Art) Serranos Towers San Pío V (Fine Arts Museum) Bioparc History Museum of Valencia Silk Exchange Valencia Cathedral Mercado Central - Day 6
Valencia to Madrid
After breakfast, you'll make your way to Valencia's train station and board the high-speed train to Madrid. When you arrive, you'll get to your hotel on your own and have time to explore the capital. Madrid's got everything from historic architecture to museums and lots of lively neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Gran Vía
- Visit Prado Museum
- Explore Malasaña neighborhood
- Explore Chueca neighborhood
- Visit Mercado de San Miguel
- Dining at Sobrino de Botín
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Plaza Mayor Gran Vía Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 7
Madrid
Following breakfast, you'll explore Madrid using the hop-on-hop-off bus system with two different routes. One route (about 80 minutes) covers historical spots like the Prado Museum and Puerta de Alcalá. The other (roughly 65 minutes) shows the modern side, including Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. You can switch between them or wander neighborhoods on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 24-hour hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour - two routes
Optional Activities
- Visit Prado Museum
- Visit Puerta de Alcalá
- Visit Plaza de Cibeles
- Visit Plaza de España
- Visit Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Visit Colón Square
- Explore El Rastro flea market (Sunday)
Landmarks/POIs Prado Museum Puerta de Alcalá Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de España Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Colón Square - Day 8
Madrid to London
After breakfast, you'll head to Madrid-Barajas Airport for your flight to London. Once you land and get to your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day to start exploring this historic city with its famous monuments, museums, and cultural scenes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Parliament and Big Ben
- Visit The Shard
- Explore Hyde Park
- Visit cultural and artistic venues
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Westminster (Parliament) Big Ben The Shard Hyde Park - Day 9
London
Following breakfast, you have a free day in London. There's an optional hop-on-hop-off bus tour with audio guides in multiple languages if you want it. The Red Route takes you past landmarks like Tower Bridge, while the Blue Route covers Notting Hill, Paddington, Kensington, Harrods, and includes a Thames River cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Panoramic hop-on-hop-off bus tour (Red Route)
- Panoramic hop-on-hop-off bus tour (Blue Route with Thames River cruise)
- Audio guide (5 languages including English)
Landmarks/POIs Tower Bridge Belgravia Notting Hill Paddington Station Kensington Palace Harrods River Thames - Day 10
London
After breakfast, you have another free day to spend however you like. Visit street markets like Camden Lock, Borough, or Broadway for food and vintage finds. Or head to Greenwich to see historic sites and get views from the park. There's also diverse food from Indian to Middle Eastern around the city, plus West End theatres if you want to catch a show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Camden Lock Market
- Visit Borough Market
- Visit Broadway Market
- Visit Greenwich neighborhood
- Walk through Greenwich Park
- Enjoy dinner in West End
- Explore international cuisine (Indian, Bangladeshi, Middle Eastern)
Landmarks/POIs Camden Lock Market Borough Market Broadway Market Greenwich Greenwich Park West End Theatre District - Day 11
London to Edinburgh
Following breakfast, you'll head to your London train station and take the train to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. You'll get to your hotel on your own and can spend the evening exploring this city with its medieval buildings and historic character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the Royal Mile
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit medieval streets and historic buildings
- Explore 16th-century monuments
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Palace of Holyroodhouse - Day 12
Edinburgh
After breakfast, Edinburgh is yours to explore at your own pace. You can optionally join a guided tour starting at the Royal Mile that visits Edinburgh Castle, Saint John Church, Saint Giles Cathedral, and covers Mary King's Close and the Scottish Parliament. The afternoon is free to continue on your own or relax in the New Town with its bars and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Panoramic city tour
- Tour starting at Royal Mile
- Visit Edinburgh Castle
- Visit Saint John Church
- Visit Saint Giles Cathedral
- Explore Mary King's Close
- Visit People's Story Museum
- Visit Royal Residence
- Visit Scottish Parliament
- Visit Deacon Brodie's Pub
- Explore New Town bars, pubs, and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Saint John Church Saint Giles Cathedral Mary King's Close People's Story Museum Palace of Holyroodhouse Scottish Parliament New Town - Day 13
Edinburgh Departure
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Scotland's International Airport at the agreed time for your departure flight. Make sure to allow enough time to check in and get through security before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
