Spain

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at Madrid Airport meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Madrid

After breakfast, begin your first day in Madrid with a two and half hour sightseeing tour. You have the choice of doing either a morning or afternoon tour. Madrid shows the onlooker multiple faces that history has left behind, such as its medieval origins as an Arab-fortress characterized by its ancient buildings and the smell of the taverns. You’ll drive through the courtesan district of the Hapsburgs characterised by Phillip II and his Renaissance and Baroque style buildings like those in Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa. You will visit the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcalá. You will admire the works of José Bonaparte in the XIX century, such as the elegant Plaza de Oriente and The Prado Museum. We will discover contemporary Madrid with avenues such as Gran Vía, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, Plaza de Castilla, Parque del Oeste, University Campus, commercial and financial zones of Modern Madrid, the emblematic Las Ventas Bullring and the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the tour, you will stop at the famous Hard Rock Café, where you will be offered a drink. Overnight in Madrid

After breakfast, make your own way to Madrid station and take a train to Valencia. You will need to make your own arrangements for transfers and train tickets. Overnight in Valencia

Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona and has plenty to offer in the way of things to see and do. Why not visit The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias which houses a science museum, opera house and a planetarium, as well as the largest aquarium in Europe or there’s the IVAM (Valencian Institute of Modern Art) which hosts major temporary shows, as well as a permanent exhibit by the sculptor Julio González. Overnight in Valencia

After breakfast, make your own way to Valencia station and take a train to Barcelona. You will need to make your own arrangements for transfers and train tickets. Overnight in Barcelona

Spend the morning exploring Barcelona on your own and discover what this exquisite Catalan city has to offer. In the afternoon , you will have a three and half hour “Artistic Tour” of Barcelona. Gaudi, one of the greatest innovators of his time, has left behind numerous treasures for the discerning tourist to discover in Barcelona. This Artistic Tour of Barcelona starts along P aseo de Gracia to see Gaudi's famous apartment buildings including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera; then enjoy a 30 minute visit at Gaudi's bizarre Parc Guell which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Keep an eye on your watch; it's easy to get lost in the whimsical design of this bizarre but compelling public park. Continue to the La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Cathedral, Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece which is Barcelona's most famous landmark, where you will stop for around 30 minutes. You will also visit Barcelona's the famous Sta María del Mar, the only gothic church in Catalonia completely finished. The tour ends near the Picasso Museum which exhibits works from the blue and pink periods of the world -famous painter. You can choose either coming back to Julia Travel terminal, or remain in the Picasso Museum coming back by yourself (ticket not included). Overnight in Barcelona

After breakfast say goodbye to Barcelona and take your private transfer to the airport