Day 1. (Thursday) MADRID – VALENCIA

Your journey begins at Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha station, where you will board the premium AVE high-speed train. Relax in total comfort as you glide through the picturesque landscapes of Castile-La Mancha, arriving in Valencia in just over an hour and a half. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon to enjoy at leisure, allowing you to discover the local flavours, vibrant markets, and iconic landmarks of this beautiful coastal capital. We recommend spending your first afternoon in Valencia by visiting the spectacular City of Arts and Sciences. Designed by the world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, this complex is an icon of avant-garde design. We recommend strolling among these futuristic buildings that appear to float on water, such as the Hemisfèric (with its striking human eye shape), the Science Museum, and the imposing Palace of the Arts. If you seek an immersive experience, the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe, is a must-see. At sunset, the illuminated monuments provide one of the most iconic photo opportunities in Spain, making it the perfect setting for a relaxing walk before enjoying an authentic paella, Valencia’s most well-known dish world-wide, in one of the terraces with a view of the complex. Overnight in Valencia.

Day 2. (Friday) VALENCIA – BARCELONA

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in the morning to discover on your own pace this fascinating Mediterranean city. You can visit the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe, a true homage to our planet’s seas and oceans. Is made up of different buildings, housing examples of the most important ecosystems from each of the planet’s seas and oceans and also a Dolphinarium, the largest in Europe. You may also enjoy a nice walk through the Turia Gardens, former riverbed of the Turia River along palm trees and orange trees, fountains and pine woods, aromatic plants and ponds, sports facilities and rose beds. We’ll depart northward along the Mediterranean Coast to Catalonia, passing through Tarragona, the ancient roman city of Tarraco. Arrival to Barcelona, main city of the Spanisn Mediterranean Coast, homeland of the famous architect Gaudí, symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3. (Saturday) BARCELONA

We wake up in Barcelona. After breakfast, we begin our discovery of the city with a comprehensive panoramic tour of Barcelona. Sit back and enjoy the views as we drive past the historic Columbus Monument and the bustling Plaça de Catalunya. We’ll cruise along the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, home to modernist architectural gems, and cross the city via the grand Diagonal avenue. A major highlight is our stop at the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. We’ll also ascend Montjuïc Hill to see the 1992 Olympic facilities and enjoy sweeping views of the harbour, before passing through the monumental Plaça d’Espanya. Our tour concludes at Las Ramblas, the city’s most famous pedestrian boulevard. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the atmospheric Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic). This labyrinth of medieval streets is the historic soul of Barcelona. We recommend to visit the Barcelona Cathedral with its palm-tree-filled cloister, and find the hidden columns of the ancient Roman Temple of Augustus. For a truly local experience, head to Santa Caterina Market or find a traditional Xarcuteria to sample Jamón Ibérico and Catalan cheeses. Don’t miss trying pan con tomate (bread with tomato and olive oil) or a portion of patatas bravas in a hidden plaza. As an optional experience, you may join our expert guide for an exclusive interior tour of the Sagrada Família. This option includes skip-the-line tickets to Sagrada Familia, allowing you to marvel at the forest of stone columns and the spectacular play of light through the stained-glass windows. In the late afternoon, we head to the Maremagnum area at the Port Vell. This modern waterfront district offers a wide variety of restaurants and terraces overlooking the Mediterranean. You’ll have free time for dinner, the perfect setting to enjoy fresh seafood or a classic Paella, before returning to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 4. (Sunday) BARCELONA – ZARAGOA – MADRID

Breakfast at hotel. Departure from Barcelona towards Zaragoza, the capital of the Aragon region and a city steeped in history. Strategically situated on the banks of the Ebro River, the most voluminous river in the Iberian Peninsula, Zaragoza was known as Caesaraugusta during the Roman era and has played a pivotal role in Spanish history for centuries. You will have free time to admire the stunning Basilica of Our Lady of the Pilar, the patroness of the Hispanic world. In the afternoon, we continue our journey toward Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.