Marvellous Escapes
Barcelona & Andalusian Treasures
11 daysfrom $3,204
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Iberian Wonders
Experience the best of Spain on this 8-day rail adventure, from Barcelona’s vibrant energy to Málaga’s coastal charm and Madrid’s cultural treasures, travelling in comfort aboard Europe’s high-speed trains.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona! After arriving, head to your hotel for a two-night stay and get yourself acquainted with the city.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Barcelona
Explore the city in all its glory today, visiting the sites you wish to explore with your included hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- Day 3railovernight: Malaga
Malaga
After breakfast, board a direct train to Málaga, the heart of Andalucia, arriving in the late afternoon and checking in to your hotel.
- Day 4overnight: Malaga
Malaga
Explore the vibrant port, the Alcazaba fortress and Malagueta beach, or visit the Picasso Museum, enhanced by your included hop-on hop-off bus tour and free walking tour, plus a choice of eight activities.
- Day 5overnight: Malaga
Malaga
Enjoy Malaga at your leisure today, people-watching in the cobbled old town or revisiting a favourite sight, with your hop-on hop-off bus pass.
- Day 6railovernight: Madrid
Madrid
Board your direct train from Málaga to Madrid, checking in at your hotel for a two-night stay; consider a stroll around Buen Retiro Park or the Paseo de la Castellana, and use your included 2-day Madrid City Card for free entry to the Prado Museum.
- Day 7overnight: Madrid
Madrid
Start your day with breakfast before heading out to explore Madrid with your Madrid City Card, granting free entry to numerous top attractions.
- Day 8rail
Return home
Today you’ll head to Madrid airport for your flight home. If you’d like to return via rail, or spend longer exploring Spain, speak to our experts.
Included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Barcelona with breakfast included
- 3-nights hotel accommodation in Malaga with breakfast included
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Madrid with breakfast included
- Secure reservations for the Eurostar, TGV inOui & Renfe trains
- Return flight to the UK (or a roundtrip train journey from London St. Pancras, with extra night in Barcelona)
- Hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Barcelona & Malaga
- Entrance to Prado Museum and included Madrid City Card
- Malaga walking tour plus 8 activities to choose from including Flamenco show, boat tour and more
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