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Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid

9-day rail trip through Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid

Illustration of Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night independent rail vacation through Spain, connecting Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid by high-speed AVE train. The trip opens with three nights in Barcelona, including a guided tour of two of Gaudí's works, Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia, plus free time to see the Picasso Museum and the city's beaches. The AVE train then reaches Seville for two nights and a small-group tour of the Gothic Cathedral, the Giralda, the Plaza de España, and the Real Alcázar. From Seville, the AVE continues to Madrid for a three-night stay that includes an evening tapas and wine tasting tour and a day at the city's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' home to the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sofía. This is a self-guided journey with hotels, rail tickets, and three tours arranged in advance, suited to travelers who want Barcelona's architecture, Seville's history, and Madrid's museums in one connected trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator does not name specific hotels or state their star rating for this package; confirm the properties with Railbookers before booking.
  • The published inclusions list itemizes hotel nights for Barcelona and Seville but not Madrid, though the itinerary describes a three-night Madrid stay; confirm this with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Barcelona

    Your Journey Begins in Barcelona

    Welcome to Barcelona! Check in at your hotel for a three-night stay before heading out into the city to explore, the Parc Guell, the Casa-Museu Gaudi, or one of Barcelona's sandy beaches.

  2. Day 2overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Enjoy a relaxed morning discovering Barcelona at your own pace. In the afternoon, join a guided tour of two of Gaudí's most iconic creations: Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia.

  3. Day 3overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Spend another day exploring the sights of the city. Maybe see the striking sculptures by Picasso and a large collection of his artworks at the Picasso Museum.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Seville

    Barcelona to Seville

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then depart Barcelona on the high-speed AVE train to Seville. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Seville

    Seville

    After breakfast, get the most out of this amazing city on a small group tour, the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda, the Plaza de Espana, and the Real Alcázar.

  6. Day 6overnight: Madrid

    Sevilla to Madrid

    Enjoy breakfast in the hotel and then take the AVE service to Madrid. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Perhaps start in the famous Plaza Mayor for cafe con churros.

  7. Day 7overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Spend today exploring this vibrant capital city. Embark on a culinary discovery this evening with a small group tour of 3 hours of delicious tapas and local wines.

  8. Day 8overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art' includes three fabulous galleries: the Museo Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Prado.

  9. Day 9

    Depart Madrid

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided tour visits two of Gaudí's works, Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia.
  • Day 5A small-group tour of Seville takes in the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda, the Plaza de España, and the Real Alcázar.
  • Day 7An evening small-group culinary tour spends three hours on tapas and local wines in Madrid.
  • Day 8Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art' brings together three galleries: the Museo Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Prado.

Included

  • Onward rail travel in standard class throughout
  • 3 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Barcelona
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Seville
  • Shared Skip-the-Line Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Bilingual Combo Tour
  • Small group skip the line tour of Seville
  • Tapas and Wine tasting tour in Madrid

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, standard-class rail throughout, including the high-speed AVE trains between Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid.
Is this trip guided or independent?
A self-guided rail journey, with a Park Güell and Sagrada Familia tour, a Seville sightseeing tour, and a Madrid tapas and wine tour pre-arranged.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid.
What is included?
Rail travel, hotel accommodation with breakfast, a shared skip-the-line Park Güell and Sagrada Familia tour, a small-group Seville tour, and a tapas and wine tasting tour in Madrid.
How many nights in each city?
The itinerary describes three nights in Barcelona, two in Seville, and three in Madrid.

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