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Barcelona and Madrid, Take Your Time

Five nights to see Gaudí’s buildings, enjoy art and take your time.

  1. 1Barcelona
  2. 2Madrid

From, per person~US$1,540

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights in Barcelona and two in Madrid, with comfortable hotels in central areas and an easy train journey between them. Private guides help you understand the buildings and art, with free afternoons to explore on your own.

Length
5 nights
Route
Barcelona, Madrid
Best time
Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
First-time visitors looking for a comfortable short break

Why you'll love it

  1. See Sagrada Família with a private guide
  2. Taste Catalan tapas on a relaxed evening
  3. Travel between Barcelona and Madrid in comfort-class train seats
  4. Explore the Prado with a private guide
  5. Stay in central boutique hotels with daily breakfast

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Barcelona

    Your driver meets you at Barcelona airport and takes you to your hotel. Unpack, rest and take a short walk nearby when you feel ready.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Eixample, Barcelona
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

  2. Day 2

    See Gaudí’s Barcelona

    Visit Sagrada Família with a private guide, with time to enjoy the light and details inside. Your afternoon is free before an evening tapas tasting with your guide, with food preferences discussed ahead.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Eixample, Barcelona
    • Getting there: Private sightseeing transfers, approximately 15–30 minutes each way

  3. Day 3

    Park Güell and the Waterfront

    Explore Park Güell in the morning with a ticket for a set entry time. Return for a long lunch, then browse El Born or take an easy walk along the waterfront.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Eixample, Barcelona
    • Getting there: Private Park Güell transfers, approximately 20–35 minutes each way

  4. Day 4

    Take the Train to Madrid

    Take a late-morning high-speed train to Madrid, with private cars between each hotel and station. After checking in, walk around the Literary Quarter and have dinner whenever you like.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Madrid’s Literary Quarter
    • Getting there: High-speed train, approximately 2 hours 45 minutes–3 hours; allow 4–5 hours hotel to hotel

  5. Day 5

    Art and a Free Afternoon

    See selected rooms at the Prado with a private guide, keeping the visit easy to follow and enjoy. Spend the afternoon in Retiro Park or at a café before your final evening.

    • Stay: 4-star boutique hotel in Madrid’s Literary Quarter

  6. Day 6

    Fly Home From Madrid

    Have breakfast and enjoy a quiet final morning if your flight time allows. Your driver takes you to Madrid airport with time to check in for your international flight.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 30–45 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34-star boutique hotel in Eixample, Barcelona
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 54-star boutique hotel in Madrid’s Literary Quarter

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in central 4-star boutique hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private car transfers for airports and railway stations
  • Barcelona–Madrid train with comfort-class seats
  • Private guided Sagrada Família visit with entry
  • Park Güell ticket for a set entry time and return car transfers
  • Private guided Prado visit with entry
  • Guided tapas tasting with food
  • Hotel taxes and required local accommodation taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Schengen visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals apart from breakfast and the tapas tasting
  • Personal spending and tips
  • Optional activities and transport during free time
  • Indian Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable

Good to know

  • The starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Your dates and availability affect the final price.
  • Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Book tickets with set entry times for major sights early.
  • Discuss vegetarian and Jain food requests in advance. Separate food preparation cannot always be guaranteed.

Before you go to Spain

Capital:
Madrid
Languages:
Spanish, Catalan, Basque
Currency:
EUR

Questions

How many days is the Barcelona and Madrid, Take Your Time trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Barcelona, Madrid.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,45,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr to Jun and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Five nights in central 4-star boutique hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private car transfers for airports and railway stations, Barcelona–Madrid train with comfort-class seats, Private guided Sagrada Família visit with entry, Park Güell ticket for a set entry time and return car transfers, Private guided Prado visit with entry, Guided tapas tasting with food, Hotel taxes and required local accommodation taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Schengen visa fees, Travel insurance, Meals apart from breakfast and the tapas tasting, Personal spending and tips, Optional activities and transport during free time, Indian Tax Collected at Source (TCS), where applicable.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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