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Independent Barcelona & Madrid City Stay 2026
7 Day Tour from Barcelona to Madrid
Tour Description:
They say good things come in twos. This is doubly true on a Globus Independent City Stay featuring two of Spain’s most iconic and loved cities—Barcelona and Madrid. From the magnificent “work in progress”, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, to the dazzling beaches and dizzying passion of the Flamenco, Barcelona is alive with inspiration. You’ll also find no shortage of captivating reasons to love Madrid; as greats like Goya, El Greco, Dalí, and Picasso himself illustrated. What original masterpiece of memories will you create to make this Independent City Stay of Spain uniquely yours?
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 22 Mar 26 — Sunday 29 Mar 26 | Starting at $1,849 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Mar 26 — Sunday 05 Apr 26 | Starting at $1,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Sunday 17 May 26 | Starting at $1,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Sunday 28 Jun 26 | Starting at $1,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Sunday 04 Oct 26 | Starting at $1,999 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingYour Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour if you wish!
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN BARCELONA, SPAIN
Welcome to Barcelona! A Globus local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon.
INSIDER PICKS
Your first encounter with this captivating city will reveal to you why the motto, “Barcelona Inspires,” is true. Stunning architecture, dazzling beaches, vibrant markets and delicious dishes, this city has so much to offer. For your first taste of the city, take a seat in a sidewalk cafè and soak up the lively atmosphere. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the Insider Picks and dining tips you need
Day 2 BARCELONA
Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour to discover the main attractions of the Gothic Quarter. Admire Güell Palace, the Gothic Cathedral, Boqueria Market, La Rambla, and Placa del la Catalunya.
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INSIDER PICKS
Photo opportunities galore with a cable car ride up Montjuïc Hill. The panoramic views of beautiful Barcelona make the entire journey a feast for the eyes; and there are plenty of fascinating attractions located on the hill.
This evening, join an optional excursion to experience one of Spain’s cultural treasures – the Flamenco! Enjoy a traditional Spanish buffet dinner with drinks and lose yourself in the powerful expressions of love, joy, and pain as professional performers tell their tales through rhythm, lyrics, guitar, and dance. Olé! More Insider Picks and entertainment tips are yours to discover on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 BARCELONA
The day is yours to explore as you please.
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INSIDER PICKS
One of Barcelona’s “must-sees” is the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, a testament to the masterwork of Antoni Gaudi. Built on the reliance of donations since the first stone was laid more than 130 years ago, the iconic church remains an unfinished masterpiece and the world’s longest-running construction project. Other examples of Gaudi’s work can be found around the city, one of the most famous being the Casa Batlló on the elegant boulevard Passeig de Gràcia.
Take a ride to the top of Arena de Barcelona, a converted bull ring that now houses shops and restaurants for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. More must-see sights and Insider Picks are at your fingertips with your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 BARCELONA–MADRID
Travel by high-speed train to Madrid. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon and evening.
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INSIDER PICKS
The city of Madrid has so much to offer, it is filled with intriguing stories and hidden secrets. Stroll around the streets and take pictures of “El Osoy y el Madrono” (The bear and the strawberry tree), the biggest symbol of the city.
This evening, take an optional excursion that rewards you with a guided gastronomic journey through Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras (Literary Quarter)—where some of Spain’s greatest authors have lived and worked. Taste a wide selection of tapas and wine as you discover this Bohemian center. Find more Insider Picks and gastronomic suggestions on the GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 MADRID
This morning’s guided walking tour features some of Madrid’s most iconic sights including San Miguel market, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Cibeles fountain.
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INSIDER PICKS
Madrid is home to some wonderful art galleries, including the Prado Museum which houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including amazing masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. Join a private optional guided visit to discover the Prado’s treasured sights.
If contemporary Spanish art is more to your taste, the Reina Sofia Museum has a wonderful collection including works by Dalí, Miró and Picasso. For more artistic Insider Picks and hints on Madrid’s museums, check out your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 MADRID
The day is yours to explore as you please.
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INSIDER PICKS
Join an optional excursion to Toledo the former Spanish capital, one of Europe’s best preserved walled medieval cities, known as the “City of Three Cultures”. Stroll along the cobblestone alleyways to experience this cultural melting pot of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian influence, evident in the city’s well-preserved synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals. Celebrate your day with a visit to a local winery.
Take a stroll through the Parque de el Buen Retiro, a green oasis in the city center, popular with the locals, though previously only accessible to royals. More Insider Picks and free time tips can be found on your GlobusGO mobile app
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 MADRID
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Barcelona | Madrid |
Hotel Condes de Barcelona
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Paseo de Gracia 73 Barcelona Spain
Located just a few minutes away from Plaza Cataluna, right in the historic centre of the city, the hotel has 126 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, Free Wi-Fi, desk, minibar and safe. Located on the 8th floor of the hotel overlooking La Pedrera and the Sagrada Familia, the rooftop bar offers a varied and delicious menu, aperitif and cocktail list accompanied by the best music.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Paseo de Gracia 73 Barcelona Spain
Located just a few minutes away from Plaza Cataluna, right in the historic centre of the city, the hotel has 126 air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, Free Wi-Fi, desk, minibar and safe. Located on the 8th floor of the hotel overlooking La Pedrera and the Sagrada Familia, the rooftop bar offers a varied and delicious menu, aperitif and cocktail list accompanied by the best music.
