El Prat de Llobregat Trip Overview
With your camera in hand, immortalise indelible moments in 3 cosmopolitan cities over the course of 8 days. Discover Barcelona though its culture, lifestyle and gastronomy; delve into the markets, gardens, palaces, squares, museums and theatres of Madrid; and relax on the beach of Valencia or visiting its City of Arts and Sciences.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 days
* Starts: El Prat de Llobregat, Spain
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Prat de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
With your camera in hand, immortalise indelible moments in 3 cosmopolitan cities over the course of 8 days. Discover Barcelona though its culture, lifestyle and gastronomy; delve into the markets, gardens, palaces, squares, museums and theatres of Madrid; and relax on the beach of Valencia or visiting its City of Arts and Sciences.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE BARCELONA
Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
After you land at Barcelona – El Prat International Airport, you will be met by a tour representative who will be waiting for you in the Arrivals lounge holding a sign with your name on it. After meeting and greeting you, the representative will guide you to the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of this first day becoming acquainted with the beautiful city of Barcelona at leisure. Step out onto the streets and start mapping the terrain; you can perhaps visit the narrow alleys of the Old Town and its Gothic Quarter, sit in a cosy restaurant to enjoy some local tapas while soaking up the many colours and activities that fill Las Ramblas, or even head to the beach, where you can relax lying on the sand or sitting at a seaside bar overlooking the spectacular Port Olímpic. Make the most of this day before the busy days of sightseeing ahead. Overnight in Barcelona. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
Day 2: BARCELONA (HIGHLIGHTS TOUR)
Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel before heading out to start your tour of Barcelona. Begin with a guided walking tour through the small and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of the city. Here you’ll see Las Ramblas, the Cathedral and the Old Jewish Quarter, among other interesting places. You will have some free time to visit the Cathedral at your own pace. Later, hop onto a bus for a panoramic tour of the city. We will pass through the elegant Passeig de Gràcia street, where you can admire two of Gaudí’s most important buildings (Casa Batlló and Casa Milà ‘la Pedrera’), the Arc de Triomf, the Olympic Village and the Olympic Port. Later, drive up to Montjuïc Mountain, the main setting of the 1992 Olympic Games. See the Olympic stadium from the bus and later enjoy the panoramic views of the city by riding the aerial tramway (subject to the weather conditions). Then it’s time to visit Montjuïc Castle. Its origins date back to 1640, making it the oldest fortress in the city. Over the centuries it has been a watchtower, a dungeon and an execution centre. Today, it is an incomparable viewpoint offering a 360º panoramic picture of Barcelona. Continue the route in the bus back to the city centre driving through Plaza Espanya, where we will admire the magical fountains, the twin venetian towers, the MNAC art gallery and the Las Arenas shopping centre, which is in a former bullring. In the end you’ll make it to Plaza Catalunya, where we’ll end the tour in front of the Hard Rock Café. You can make your own way back to your hotel or stay out to enjoy Barcelona. Overnight in Barcelona on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
Day 3: BARCELONA (MONTSERRAT MORNING TOUR)
Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia
After breakfast in the hotel, head for the meeting point Carrer de Balmes, 5, Barcelona at 9:00 to go on your trip to Montserrat, a rocky mountain 50 km to the southwest of Barcelona. It is considered the most important mountain of Catalonia, rising to a majestic 1,236 metres. Over the centuries, the wind and rain shaped the mountain into strange and varied forms. Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, which hosts the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Moreneta (‘Black Madonna’). The Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, who is enshrined in the monastery’s Royal Basilica. The little monastery received many pilgrims and visitors who spread stories of the miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin. Today, Montserrat has been modernised to keep attending to the needs of the pilgrims, one thousand years after it was originally founded. Enjoy some free time to roam freely through the audio-visual exhibition on the history and creation of Montserrat and taste some typical liqueurs of Montserrat. The Escolania of Montserrat is one of the oldest boys’ choirs in Europe, dating back to the 14th century. If you’re lucky, you might get to hear the children sing in the monastery! Return to Barcelona in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day enjoying the city at leisure. Overnight in Barcelona on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: HCC Taber hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Barcelona Balmes or similar (4*)
Day 4: BARCELONA – MADRID (620 Km – 6.5 hrs)
Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel and drive all the way from Barcelona to the Spanish capital: Madrid. Once you’ve gotten there and checked in to your hotel, you can settle in before spending the rest of this day exploring Madrid at leisure. If you’re up for it, you can hit the streets and start enjoying the many things one can do in this vibrant city, from visiting museums to having a drink with some delicious tapas in one of its innumerable bars. Alternately, you can kick back and make the most of the available services at the hotel. In the evening, you can ask your hotel reception for restaurant recommendations to go discover Madrid’s highly renowned gastronomy. Overnight in Madrid on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: Puerta de Toledo or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Conde Duque or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Puerta de Toledo or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Conde Duque or similar (4*)
Day 5: MADRID (HIGHLIGHTS TOUR)
Pass By: Madrid, Madrid
Today’s breakfast at the hotel is followed by a tour of Madrid. The coach will leave at 9:00 from Calle San Nicolás, 15, Madrid (next to Plaza de Ramales) and you will first be taken to see the Plaza de Oriente and the Debod Temple, where we will stop to enjoy a walk and take some pictures. After this visit, return to the coach and head to the Plaza Mayor for a second stop to visit the Plaza de Villa and the iconic Puerta del Sol. Head back to the coach and relax as you’re driven by Carrera de San Jerónimo Street, Las Cortes (the Spanish Parliament), Neptuno’s Square (a famous artistic fountain), the Paseo Del Prado (an avenue containing the Thyssen, Prado and Reina Sofía Museums), the Atocha Railway Station, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cibeles Square (which has another renowned fountain), Alcalá Street, Alcalá’s Gate, the Las Ventas Bullring, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (home of the Real Madrid CF), Paseo de la Castellana Street, Columbus Square, the National Library, Gran Vía, Plaza de España and, lastly, Plaza de Oriente, where the tour comes to an end. Weather permitting there will be a total of three stops throughout the trip: the aforementioned stops at the Plaza Mayor and the Debod Temple, as well as a third one at the Las Ventas Bullring. After the tour, the rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure and make your way back to the hotel at whichever time suits you best. Overnight in Madrid on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: Puerta de Toledo or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Conde Duque or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Puerta de Toledo or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Conde Duque or similar (4*)
Day 6: MADRID – VALENCIA (355 Km – 4 Hrs)
Pass By: Valencia, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Bid farewell to Madrid after breakfast at the hotel and head for Valencia. This mesmerising city combines a monumental legacy with some of the country’s most innovative buildings. Stroll along the beautifully arranged streets of Valencia and admire its main landmarks. Some of the sites you cannot miss are the “Lonja de la Seda” (‘Silk Exchange’), a building that dates back to the 15th century and has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; the Gothic cathedral with its glorious tower ‘Miguelete, one of the symbols of the city; and the Colon market, located in an emblematic building in the city centre, an ideal place in which to sit down and enjoy a traditional snack. Overnight in Valencia on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: Ilunion Valencia Hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Acteon Valencia or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ilunion Valencia Hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Acteon Valencia or similar (4*)
Day 7: VALENCIA
Pass By: Valencia, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
Charge your batteries with a leisurely breakfast at hotel before heading out to the stunning streets of Valencia for a full day at leisure. You can either hang around in the hotel enjoying all the available services and generally putting your feet up after this week of touring. You can also relax on one of Valencia’s magnificent beaches, where you can work on your tan and enjoy a refreshing swim every now and then. Alternately, keep exploring this amazing city by paying a visit to one of its most renowned landmarks: the City of Arts and Sciences. Today, you set the pace. Overnight in Valencia on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Accommodation options: Standard Hotel Category: Ilunion Valencia Hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Acteon Valencia or similar (4*)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ilunion Valencia Hotel or similar (3*) Superior Hotel Category: Acteon Valencia or similar (4*)
Day 8: DEPARTURE VALENCIA
Pass By: Valencia, Valencia, Province of Valencia, Valencian Country
After one last breakfast at the hotel, and at the indicated time, hop onto your transfer to the airport, where you will bid farewell to Valencia and catch your flight to your following destination. Although it’s time to say good-bye to this magnificent city, the memories created here will last a lifetime. Breakfast included.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
