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Madrid and Granada to Barcelona

Independent rail trip through Madrid and Granada ending in Barcelona

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Railbookers' Madrid and Granada to Barcelona is a 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation covering two Spanish cities before a final train ride to Barcelona. The trip opens with two nights in Madrid, where an included Sightseeing Pass covers the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and Retiro Park at your own pace. On day 3 a train from Atocha station reaches Granada for two nights, closing that evening with an included dinner and authentic flamenco show. Day 4 is built around a guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, with an option to watch the sunset over the palace from the Albaicín neighborhood in the evening. On day 5 the trip ends with a train journey to Barcelona; the package includes hotels in Madrid and Granada only, not accommodation in Barcelona itself. It suits travelers who want a short, self-paced introduction to Madrid and Granada by rail, with two headline included experiences rather than a fully guided schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Day 1 in Madrid is unguided beyond arrival; sightseeing on Plaza Mayor is left to your own initiative until the included pass starts on day 2.
  • The package includes hotels in Madrid and Granada only; day 5 covers the train to Barcelona, but no accommodation or touring in Barcelona itself is included.
  • The evidence for this listing does not include specific departure dates; confirm current scheduling and availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Madrid

    Your Journey Begins in Madrid

    Welcome to Madrid! Once you have arrived in the city head to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Once settled in take a stroll along the Grand Via perhaps, then enjoy a glass of wine and some fine tapas on Plaza Mayor or another of Madrid's many squares. (Overnight Madrid)

  2. Day 2overnight: Madrid

    Madrid

    Enjoy all this great city has to offer today thanks to your included Sightseeing Pass. Take a tour of the huge Royal Palace, wonder at some of the amazing pieces of art in the Prado Museum or take a stroll around the gorgeous Retiro Park. (Overnight Madrid)

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Granada

    Madrid to Granada

    Following breakfast at your hotel make our way to Atocha station for your train to Granada. Check-in at your hotel for a 2-night stay, then in the evening you will be transported to another world with an authentic Flamenco show. (Overnight Granada)

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Granada

    Granada

    Today is a day that will live long in the memory. You will be transported from your hotel to the breath-taking Alhambra Palace for a tour of the vast complex and pristine Generalife gardens. Make sure to see the gorgeous Cathedral in the centre of Granada, and in the evening perhaps make your way to the Albaicín neighbourhood to watch the spectacular sunset over the Alhambra Palace. (Overnight Granada)

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5rail

    Granada to Barcelona

    Make your way to the station for your train to Barcelona. B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A day of Madrid sightseeing on the included pass, taking in the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and Retiro Park
  • Day 3A train from Atocha station to Granada, followed by an included dinner and authentic flamenco show
  • Day 4A guided tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, with the option of watching the sunset over the palace from the Albaicín neighborhood
  • Day 5A final train journey from Granada to Barcelona

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Madrid 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Granada Sightseeing Pass in Madrid Dinner and an authentic Flamenco show in Granada Alhambra and Generalife gardens tour in Granada

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel as per the itinerary is included, covering the train from Madrid to Granada and the final train from Granada to Barcelona.
Does this trip include a stay in Barcelona?
No. The included hotels cover Madrid (2 nights) and Granada (2 nights) only; day 5 is the train journey to Barcelona, where the package ends.
Is this trip independent or escorted?
It is an independent rail vacation. Madrid sightseeing uses an included Sightseeing Pass at your own pace, with two set-piece included experiences: the Alhambra tour and Granada's flamenco dinner show.
What hotels are included?
2 nights in Madrid and 2 nights in Granada, both with breakfast.
What is included besides rail and hotels?
A Sightseeing Pass in Madrid, dinner and an authentic flamenco show in Granada, and a tour of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.

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