Day One - Barcelona
Morning
- La Rambla : Famous boulevard, lined with shops, cafes, and street performers.
- Mercat de la Boqueria: one of Europe’s largest and most famous food markets
Afternoon
-Walk to Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic):.The Gothic Quarter is the oldest yet most trendy part of Barcelona, complete with narrow, winding streets, beautiful historic buildings, plenty of amazing shopping and dining options. Key sights include the Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça Reial (plaza).
-Museu Picasso: Explore this museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, featuring many of his early works.
Evening
-Walk to La Barceloneta, seaside neighborhood on the coast
Day Two - Barcelona
Morning
-Sagrada Familia: breathtaking yet unfinished Catholic church designed by Gaudí and considered to be his masterpiece
Buy tickets in advance. (26-30 euros per person). The famous artist Gaudi’s most famous work
Link to buy tickets
Afternoon
-Take metro, uber, or walk (35 minutes) to Park Güell: This park combines elements of the famous artist Gaudi’s signature whimsical design with the landscape’s natural beauty to create a truly unique sanctuary within the city.
Buy tickets in advance. 10 euros per person
Link to buy tickets
Evening
Flamenco Show
Day Three - Barcelona
-Montserrat: beautiful mountain range and home to a historic and beautiful monastery just about an hour away from Barcelona city center by train.
How to get there:
--First go to Plaça España train station in Barcelona. The train station is in the same building as the metro station. Follow signs for the R5 train.
--Stay on the R5 train until you reach a stop called Aeri de Montserrat - this is where you will catch the cable car
--Take the cable car from the bottom of Montserrat mountain to Montserrat monastery
Make sure to visit the famous Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, an active mountain monastery that includes a stunning basilica and an impressive art museum that includes the works of many famous artists, including Picasso, Monet, and Dalí.
Day Four - Madrid
Take 2.5 hour train from Barcelona to Madrid
-Retiro Park: beautifulpark. One of the most photographed places in Madrid
-Prado Museum: Spain's premier art museum, featuring works by Goya, Velázquez, and more
Day Five - Madrid
-Puerta del Sol: One of Madrid's most famous squares. Puerta del Sol has been the site of many important events in Spanish history, including protests and political gatherings. It remains a focal point for public demonstrations.
-Plaza Mayor: Historic square
-Mercado de San Miguel: one of the best food markets in Madrid
-Royal Palace of Madrid: Explore the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family. Open 10am-6pm every day except Sunday open 10am -3pm. Can buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line for tickets
Link to tickets
-Take metro or walk 22 minutes to Gran Vía: Madrid’s most famous street, filled with shops, theaters, and restaurants.
For the best view from above, head to the top floor of Callao El Corte Ingles and check out the Gourmet Experience. That is where the photo above was taken
Day Six - Madrid
Day Trip to Toledo
Trains leaving from Atocha station every hour and taking about 30 minutes to reach Toledo.
The beautiful Atocha Station
Transportation
Madrid and Barcelona have good public transportation. You should use the metro to get around mostly
Hotels- Barcelona
Hotels- Madrid
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