Barcelona, Seville & Madrid

Overview

Spend time exploring three of Spain’s major cities in this
suggested itinerary by GRJ Independent. Discover Barcelona’s
intoxicating blend of architecture, art and culture, explore the
outstanding landmarks of Seville and finish up in Spain’s lively
capital city, Madrid.

Itinerary

Day 1

London to Barcelona

Your journey begins as you depart from St Pancras International
by Eurostar for Paris. Cross the city to board the train at Paris
Gare de Lyon, travelling southwards through France, across the
border into Spain and on to beautiful Barcelona.

Day 2

Explore Barcelona

The fascinating capital of Catalonia incorporates an
intoxicating blend of architecture, art, culture, nightlife, parks,
and beaches. Perhaps start the day with a walk along Barcelona’s
most famous street – Las Ramblas. Here you’ll discover all manner
of shops, pavement cafs and street entertainment. Then continue to
the beautiful garden complex Park Gell to view more Gaud
highlights.

Day 3

Barcelona, Beaches and Mountains

For a leisurely day away from the city streets, take an
excursion to Montserrat. As the site of the Santa Maria de
Montserrat Benedictine abbey, this majestic mountain is one of the
most important pilgrimage sites in Spain.

Day 4

Barcelona to Seville

This morning, bid farewell to Barcelona and travel southwest
into Andaluca and on to Seville. In this enchanting city, you’ll
discover a lively mix of fabulous architecture, medieval streets,
plazas and museums.

Day 5

Exploring Seville

A guided tour provides a great way to see Seville’s most
important landmarks. Seville is packed full of outstanding
landmarks and impressive monuments including the Gothic Cathedral,
the Renaissance Casa de Pilatos, the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower),
the Macarena Church and the Alcazar Royal Palace.

Day 6

Seville to Madrid

Heading north today, you leave Andaluca for our next highlight;
Spain’s lively capital Madrid. First stop for most visitors is
Madrid’s vibrant Plaza Mayor. In this huge central square you can
admire ornate architecture and relax at one of the many restaurants
and bars that line the square.

Day 7

Scenic Madrid

Today you may choose to visit Parque del Buen Retiro. One of the
city’s largest parks, this beautiful space is filled with
impressive sculptures and monuments, galleries, and a peaceful
lake. Meanwhile art lovers are spoilt for choice in Madrid with
world-class art galleries including Museo del Prado, Centro de Arte
Reina Sofa and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, where you’ll find
masterpieces by Spain’s best-loved artists including Picasso, Dal
and Mir.

Day 8

Homeward Bound

Today transfer to Madrid airport for your British Airways flight
back to the UK.