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The Best of Spain: Barcelona and Madrid

Program No. 21336RJ
Find out what makes Barcelona and Madrid two of Europe’s most unique cities as you discover bold architecture, world-renowned museums, ancient monuments and celebrated cuisine. Olé!

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 02, 2025 - May 11, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 09, 2025 - May 18, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 16, 2025 - May 25, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 23, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 30, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 05, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 01, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Mar 06, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Apr 24, 2026 - May 03, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 01, 2026 - May 10, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 08, 2026 - May 17, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 22, 2026 - May 31, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
May 29, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 04, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 02, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Nov 06, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 (Barcelona to Madrid)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
8 Breakfasts
1 Lunch
7 Dinners
Total: 16 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat
Where You'll Stay
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the "Barrio de las Letras" area of the city, close to Madrid's "Triangle of Art", the Catalonia Atocha hotel is a modern hotel, housed in a historic Neoclassical building Metro Station: Anton Martin (L1) is in front of the hotel
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the "Barrio de las Letras" area of the city, close to Madrid's "Triangle of Art", the Catalonia Atocha hotel is a modern hotel, housed in a historic Neoclassical building Metro Station: Anton Martin (L1) is in front of the hotel
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Barcelona
Located in Barcelona's city center, Hotel Balmoral offers comfort with famous sites just walking distance from its steps.
4 NIGHTS
Location: Madrid
Located in the neighborhood of Salamanca, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in the city with excellent access to any part of the city. Situated only a few minutes from the major museums, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and the Congress Centre.





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