Barcelona and Madrid by Train, April 20 to 29, 2027

Barcelona and Madrid, Spain

Duration
10 Days
Category
Guided tour
French Accompanist
Date
Tuesday April 20 2027

Description

Two cities, two temperaments. Barcelona, squeezed between sea and mountains, lives to the rhythm of Gaudí and La Rambla. Madrid, a younger European capital than one might think, shines around its squares and great museums. This 10-day trip gives four nights to each, linked by train.

In Barcelona, a panoramic city tour, a guided walking tour of the Barri Gòtic and admission to the Sagrada Família are included, with a day to climb Montjuïc or wander Park Güell. In Madrid, a panoramic tour opens the door to Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Prado and Retiro Park.

Each day your tour escort offers to lead the way on foot or by public transit, but nothing stops you from heading out on your own. Hotels are chosen close to the sights, so everything is easy.

A trip for those who like to walk, look around and sit on a terrace at just the right moment.

Highlights:
-Panoramic tours of Barcelona and Madrid
-Admission to the famous Sagrada Família
-Train ride between Barcelona and Madrid
-Accommodation close to many attractions

Accommodation categories:
Barcelona: Hotel Zenit 4* or similar
Madrid: Hotel Praga 4* or similar

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Flights Montreal–Barcelona and Madrid–Montreal with Air Transat or another carrier
  • All transfers
  • 1 second-class train ride between Barcelona and Madrid
  • 8 nights' accommodation in 4* hotels
  • 8 meals: 8 breakfasts
  • Services of a tour escort
  • Services of local guides
  • Panoramic city tour of Barcelona and guided walking tour of the Barri Gòtic
  • Visit of the Sagrada Família and admission to Park Güell
  • Panoramic tour of Madrid
  • Audio guides
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursion to Toledo
  • Baggage handling
  • Public transit
  • City tax payable locally (about €40 per person in double occupancy)
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Seat selection
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Departure on Tuesday April 20th 2027

Itinerary

Flights to Barcelona.

Barcelona (4 nights). Arrival and panoramic city tour: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Milà. Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day to stroll La Rambla.

Barcelona. Guided walking tour of the Barri Gòtic: Catalan Gothic cathedral, Plaça Nova, Palau de la Generalitat, Plaça del Rei. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Barcelona. With your tour escort, visit of the Sagrada Família. Free afternoon in the modernist quarter (Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló) or La Ribera (Picasso Museum, Palau de la Música). (B)

Barcelona. Free day: Montjuïc hill and its museums, or a free visit of Park Güell with your tour escort (admission included). (B)

Barcelona – Madrid (4 nights). Second-class train to Madrid, then panoramic city tour. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Madrid. Free day or with your tour escort: Plaza de España, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Cibeles Fountain, Royal Palace. In the evening, tapas and sangria on a terrace. (B)

Madrid. Free day: Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Museum or Retiro Park. (B)

Madrid. Free day or excursion to Toledo (optional, extra cost). (B)

Madrid – Return. Transfer to the airport and return flights to Montreal. (B)

FAQ

April 20 to 29, 2027: 10 days and 8 nights, with 4 nights in Barcelona and 4 nights in Madrid.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.