7 Days Ultimate Rail Adventure – Barcelona & Seville

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Carrer de Fontanella, 2. LANGUAGES: Available in English DURATION: 3 hours SCHEDULE: Daily, at 9.30 am Highlights Discover Barcelona's Gothic Quarter on a walking tour Explore thousands of years of Barcelona's history, from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages to the present day Walk alongside one of the best-preserved sections of the Roman wall Witness medieval architecture in Plaça del Rei and Barcelona Cathedral Included Professional local guide. Old Town Walking tour, including the Gothic quarter and the Born District. A complete visit to Barcelona's old town highlights. Excluded Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Any private expenses. Tips (optional). Food and Beverages. Gratuities (Optional) Description Discover ancient Roman Barcelona with our expert local guide. This part of the city is one of the oldest, dating back over 2,000 years. Let your imagination run wild, as we recreate the Roman Forum in modern-day Plaça de Sant Jaume, which even now remains the seat of political power in Catalonia. This is also the main venue for the annual celebration of Patron Saint’s Day, with a popular local spectacle called Castellers (Human Towers). Walk along one of the world's best preserved Roman walls and imagine the therapeutic spas once present at the Roman Baths of Pati Llimona. Enjoy the unique architecture and impressive monumental buildings of the Gothic Quarter. Take in the emblematic Plaça del Rei, home to the Palace of the Viceroy and the beautiful Palau Reial Major. It was on the stairs of this palace that the explorer Christopher Columbus was greeted upon return from his first voyage to the Americas. Observe the city’s most famous churches, the Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar, which is the ultimate expression of pure Catalan Gothic style. Santa Maria del Mar is well known for having been built very quickly, considering its monumental size. This is due to the participation of thousands of inhabitants from the Born district. The Born neighbourhood is full of wonderful surprises just waiting to be discovered. You are sure to enjoy its cheerful energy, trendy bars, exceptional restaurants and small boutiques.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby pick-up point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The pick-up point is at Barcelona North Bus Station. LANGUAGE: This tour is available in English or Spanish DURATION: 6 to 7 hours SCHEDULE: 08:30 a.m. (For Only Adult without tickets) 09:45 a.m. (For Adult with Black Madonna or Cogwell)   Highlights Enjoy a fantastic guided visit to Montserrat Basilic Attend the Black Madonna or Cogwell (if this is selected) Relax while enjoying a ride to Montserrat from Barcelona Guided visit with free time in the town Included Small groups till a maximum of 20 people per guide Shared transportation in a comfortable bus with air conditioning Local English-speaking guide Skip the line tickets to Montserrat´s basilica Extended free time to enjoy Montserrat (around 1.5 hours) Pre-booked ticket to the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) shrine (if option selected) Pre-booked ticket to the Cogweel (if option selected) Excluded Hotel pick-up and drop off. Tips and gratuities (optional). Description After a bus ride where you will learn everything you need to know to understand Barcelona, you will be at the heart of Catalonia, the magical mountain of Montserrat. Nature, spirituality and culture find their balance in this special place. The goal of our local guides is to make you understand the importance and significance of the Montserrat Abbey, which is not only a breathtaking religious complex but also a cultural center when it comes to Catalan identity. After a guided tour that includes the entrance to the Basilica, you'll have the chance to explore Montserrat at your own pace during your free time (1.5 or 2.5 hours, depending on the tour you choose).  If you wish to visit the Black Madonna shrine or do the Cogwell, please select the correct price per person. This famous amongst pilgrims all around the world, you may now select the Black Madonna option which grants you pre-booked tickets. Of course, at the end you will be dropped off at the same spot you were picked earlier in the morning, at the city’s heart. Itinerary: 8:10 am - Meeting point is Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Castlexperience Office , look for the PINK OFFICE inside the station. Carrer de Nàpols 68 (5 min from Arc de Triomf). 08:30 am - Departure for Montserrat 10:00 am - Arrival to Montserrat by bus 10:15 am - Guided visit through Montserrat Monastery 11:00 pm - Free time in Montserrat (2 hours with the 8.45 departure and 2 hours with the 9.45 departure) 1:45 pm - Departure to Barcelona 3:30 pm* - Arrival to Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) *Please note that the 9.45 schedule has a one hour variaton, and the cogwheel train is used to get to the Monastery. 

Travel from Barcelona to Seville by high-speed train, enjoying a comfortable and scenic journey across Spain. Depart from Barcelona Sants, Barcelona’s main railway station and a major hub for high-speed services. Renfe operates the route with AVE, Avlo, and other long-distance services, providing a convenient alternative to flying and allowing you to travel city centre to city centre. Settle into your comfortable seat and watch the scenery change as you leave Catalonia behind and travel south through the Spanish countryside toward Andalusia. The journey offers a relaxed way to experience the country, with the convenience of remaining on the ground rather than dealing with airport transfers and lengthy check-in procedures. On arrival, you will arrive at Seville Santa Justa, the city’s principal railway station. The station is conveniently located close to the city centre and provides connections by local trains, buses and taxis, making it easy to continue to your accommodation and begin exploring Seville.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Zaragoza Street 1, 8:30 am. LANGUAGE: English and Spanish DURATION: 9 hours SCHEDULE: Daily at the hour selected Highlights Full-day trip from Seville to Córdoba Stop in the white village of Carmona Guided walking tour of Córdoba’s historic center Visit to the UNESCO-listed Mosque-Cathedral Free time for lunch and exploration Included Professional bilingual guide. Return transport from Seville. Access to the Mosque of Córdoba. Access to the Synagogue (except on Mondays, due to the monument's weekly closure). Visit to the historic city centre. Excluded Lunch, beverages or other services not specified. Description The tour will begin in Seville, heading towards the historic city of Córdoba, on a journey that combines culture, tradition and the characteristic landscapes of Andalusia. On the way, we will make a stop in the charming town of Carmona, one of the most beautiful Pueblos Blancos in Andalusia, where you will have time to admire its heritage, enjoy a coffee and use the facilities before continuing the trip. We will then proceed to Córdoba, on a journey of approximately one hour, during which you can admire the typical Andalusian scenery dotted with vast olive groves. Upon arrival, we will start a guided walking tour through the historic center, exploring some of its most iconic landmarks, including the Roman Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Stables and the Synagogue of Córdoba. We will also stroll through the famous and colorful Cordoban patios, true symbols of the city. After the guided visit, there will be time for lunch, where you may follow your guide’s recommendations to enjoy the local cuisine or have free time to dine at your own pace. You will also have free time to explore the city or do some shopping. To conclude the day, we will visit the impressive Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will have enough time to admire this extraordinary monument, one of the greatest jewels of Andalusia’s historical and architectural heritage. At the end of the visit, we will return to Seville, with arrival expected approximately one and a half hours later.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at Glorieta San Diego, Seville. LANGUAGES: Spanish DURATION: 2 Hours SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Sunday: From November to March, at 5pm From April to October, at 7pm Highlights Visit the most famous park in Seville, Maria Luisa Park, considered the green lung of the city Come and explore the Plaza de España, one of the most famous monuments that attract thousands of visitors Take a look in this square, the tiles produced by local artisans, made exclusively for the Ibero-American exhibition in 1929 Discover the curiosities and secrets hidden with our guide Included Walking Tour in Seville Expert guide Excluded Food and drinks Other services not specified Description The famous Maria Luisa park owes its name to the infanta, who donated it to the city of Seville at the end of the 19th century. The Infanta Maria Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Montpesier. This park gathers gardens, lakes, fountains, palaces, museums, and squares, as is the case of the well-known Plaza de España. This square was built to be the stage of the Ibero-American exhibition that took place in 1929. With our guide, you will not miss the landscapes and architectural details and many curiosities of this wonderful place and all its history. The whole park has an area of 340.000m2, an excellent place to breathe fresh air in the heart of the city of Seville. We invite everyone to come and get to know this magnificent place, by the hand of our specialized guides.

After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to Seville Airport (SVQ). We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up up to 4 hours before your flight departure time. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon, and late check-out will be subject to availability.