7 Days in Barcelona and Madrid

Cathy Baptista

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant cities of Barcelona and Madrid. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, marvel at architectural wonders, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us as we explore the best of Catalonia and Spain!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Magic of Park Güell

$44

$ 22

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gràcia

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

Day 2Awe-Inspiring Beauty at the Cathedral of Barcelona and La Sagrada Familia

$162

$ 22

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gràcia

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

Directions

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$112

Day 3Picasso Museum and Casa Batlló: A Fusion of Art and Architecture

$196

$ 22

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gràcia

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

20 - 24 min

Directions

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$124

Day 4Journey through Art at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Montjuïc Castle

$108

$ 32

Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gràcia

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

10 - 12 min

Directions

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $898 In total

Activities & Food:$770

Transport:$128

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Magic of Park Güell

$ 14

Hotel Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Awe-Inspiring Beauty at the Cathedral of Barcelona and La Sagrada Familia

$64

Hotel Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

Day 3Picasso Museum and Casa Batlló: A Fusion of Art and Architecture

$196

$ 20

Hotel Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

11 - 16 min

Directions

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$128

Budget breakdown: $898 In total

Activities & Food:$770

Transport:$128