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Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid

7-day rail trip through Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid

Illustration of Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid

Railbookers operates this 7-day, 6-night independent rail vacation through Spain, connecting Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid by direct Renfe trains. The trip opens with two nights in Barcelona, including a small-group, skip-the-line tour of the Sagrada Familia, with the rest of the time free to explore using a Hop-on Hop-off pass. A direct train then reaches Valencia for two nights at your own pace, with the Silk Exchange, the City of Arts and Sciences, the National Museum of Ceramics, and Malvarrosa Beach among the options. From Valencia, a direct train continues to Madrid for a two-night stay that closes with an evening small-group tapas and wine tasting tour, alongside a day at the city's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' including the Prado Museum. This is a self-guided journey with hotels, rail tickets, and two headline tours arranged in advance, suited to travelers who want three Spanish cities without planning each connection themselves.

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.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Barcelona

    Your Journey Begins in Barcelona

    Welcome to bustling Barcelona! Upon arrival, travel on your own to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay. Step out to explore the colorful city, Parc Guell, a boat out on the ocean, or the cable car to Montjuic hill.

  2. Day 2overnight: Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Start your Spanish adventure today with a guided visit to Barcelona's most iconic landmark, the Sagrada Familia. The rest of the day can be explored at your own leisure with your hop-on, hop-off pass.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Valencia

    Barcelona to Valencia

    After breakfast this morning, travel to the station for your direct train from Barcelona to Valencia. Check into your hotel and then start exploring, the Silk Exchange, City of Arts and Sciences, or the opera.

  4. Day 4overnight: Valencia

    Valencia

    In the morning, have breakfast then set out for another day in Valencia. Visit the National Museum of Ceramics, the Valencia Cathedral, or relax at Malvarrosa Beach.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Madrid

    Valencia to Madrid

    Travel on your own to the station and board your direct train from Valencia to Madrid. On arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Stroll Buen Retiro Park or the Gran Via.

  6. Day 6overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    After breakfast, head out to Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' including the Prado Museum. Visit the Plaza de Cibeles and the Temple of Debod. This evening, a small group tapas and wine tour.

  7. Day 7

    Your Journey Ends in Madrid

    Enjoy breakfast then check out of your hotel and continue with your onward travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided visit to the Sagrada Familia is followed by free time with a Hop-on Hop-off pass.
  • Day 3A direct train reaches Valencia, where the evening can include the Silk Exchange, the City of Arts and Sciences, or the opera.
  • Day 6Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art,' including the Prado Museum, is followed by an evening small-group tapas and wine tasting tour.

Included

  • Rail tickets and seat reservations as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Barcelona
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Valencia
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Madrid
  • Small group skip the line tour of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
  • Tapas and Wine tasting tour in Madrid

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, direct Renfe trains connect Barcelona to Valencia and Valencia to Madrid.
Is this trip guided or independent?
A self-guided rail journey; the Sagrada Familia tour and the Madrid tapas and wine tour are pre-arranged, and Valencia is entirely at your own pace.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid.
What is included?
Rail tickets and seat reservations, hotel accommodation with breakfast in all three cities, a small-group skip-the-line Sagrada Familia tour, and a tapas and wine tasting tour in Madrid.
How many nights in each city?
Two nights each in Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid.

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