Spain’s Golden Triangle Tour: Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid

Arrival at the hotel and check-in to the reserved rooms. At 8:30 p.m., meeting with the tour guide and the other participants. Afterwards, dinner at a nearby restaurant, approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Culture

50%

Nature

30%

History

50%

Food

40%

Breakfast at the hotel. The morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of Barcelona, exploring its most iconic landmarks. The visit will begin at Plaça de Catalunya, the vibrant heart of the city and the setting for its main public events, before continuing along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, renowned for its Modernist buildings and distinctive architecture.

The tour will continue with an exterior explanation of the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and the undisputed symbol of Barcelona. Afterwards, you will reach Montjuïc Hill, offering impressive panoramic views over the city and its harbour. Lunch at a restaurant.

Free afternoon to continue exploring Barcelona independently. We recommend a walk along the famous La Rambla and through the pedestrian streets of the Gothic Quarter, where palaces, churches and architectural remains dating from the 12th to the 16th centuries stand alongside cafés, restaurants, artisan shops and street performers. The seafront, harbour area and lively Olympic Port are also well worth visiting to experience the Mediterranean character of the city. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

60%

History

40%

Food

30%

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Valencia, a vibrant Mediterranean city surrounded by fertile plains, citrus groves and extensive public gardens. Its mild climate and renowned orange production contribute to the city’s bright and welcoming character. Arrival at the hotel and lunch.

In the afternoon, panoramic tour with the tour escort to discover Valencia’s most representative landmarks. You will admire Valencia Cathedral, a building of Gothic origin dominated by the famous Micalet bell tower, one of the city’s symbols; the 15th-century Silk Exchange, once the merchants’ trading centre and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the distinctive Central Market, a fine example of Valencian Modernist architecture.

The tour will continue towards the city’s contemporary district, dominated by the impressive City of Arts and Sciences, a cultural and scientific complex designed primarily by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. Its futuristic buildings, surrounded by reflecting pools and green spaces, reveal the modern and innovative character of Valencia. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

50%

Nature

30%

History

50%

Food

30%

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city and former capital of Spain, set on a hill surrounded by the Tagus River.

In the afternoon, guided tour of the historic centre, distinguished by a fascinating maze of medieval lanes, intimate squares, noble palaces and ancient religious buildings. The itinerary will reveal the history of the celebrated City of Three Cultures, where Christians, Muslims and Jews left an important artistic and architectural legacy over the centuries.

The tour will include a visit inside the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary, one of the greatest masterpieces of Spanish Gothic architecture, enriched with chapels, stained-glass windows, works of art and the spectacular Baroque Transparente. Afterwards, continuation to Madrid. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

60%

Nature

30%

History

60%

Food

30%

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, guided tour of Madrid following an itinerary dedicated to Habsburg Madrid, the dynasty that ruled Spain from the 16th to the early 18th century. The route will cross the oldest part of the capital, home to the celebrated Plaza Mayor, the historic heart of city life, and Plaza de la Villa, once the seat of the city council.

The tour will continue through Bourbon Madrid, developed from the 18th century onwards through major urban projects that transformed the appearance of the capital. Along the elegant avenues of the city centre, you will admire the monumental fountains of Cibeles and Neptuno, the Stock Exchange Palace and the Congress of Deputies. This will be followed by an exterior presentation of the Royal Palace and the nearby Teatro Real, two of the most representative buildings of royal Madrid. Lunch at leisure.

Afternoon at leisure for individual visits and activities. We recommend exploring the outstanding collections of the Prado Museum or the Reina Sofía Museum, visiting the interior of the Royal Palace or simply strolling through the lively streets and squares of the city centre, perhaps stopping for a coffee at one of the many outdoor cafés. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

50%

Nature

50%

History

40%

Food

30%

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by coach for a full-day excursion dedicated to discovering Ávila and Segovia, two remarkable historic cities in Castile and León, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The first stop will be Ávila, renowned for its monumental medieval walls, among the best preserved in Europe, surrounding the historic centre with fortified towers and gates. During the visit, you will also admire the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, an impressive Romanesque-Gothic building incorporated into the city’s defensive system.

Continue to Segovia, dominated by its celebrated Roman aqueduct, an outstanding feat of engineering constructed between the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. The itinerary will include a visit to the Alcázar, a medieval castle distinguished by its ship-bow shape and used over the centuries as a fortress, royal residence and military academy. Its towers and refined interiors evoke the atmosphere of the world’s most famous fairytale castles.

After the visits, return to Madrid. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

60%

Nature

60%

History

40%

Food

30%

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Zaragoza, a historic city in Aragón crossed by the Ebro River. Upon arrival, panoramic tour with the tour escort and a stop in the heart of the historic centre to admire the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of Spain’s most important Marian shrines and a symbol of the city.

Overlooking the spacious Plaza del Pilar, the basilica is distinguished by its towers and domes covered with colourful ceramic tiles. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared here to the Apostle James while standing on a pillar, the pilar from which the sanctuary takes its name. Inside are important works of art, including frescoes painted by Francisco Goya.

After the visit, continuation to Barcelona. Arrival and check-in to the reserved rooms. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services. For participants who have booked the service, transfer to the airport at the scheduled time.
Otherwise, independent transfer to the airport or onward destination.