Barcelona to Madrid | Classic - From £1,365

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OVERVIEW
This 8-day Barcelona to Madrid tour packs in iconic cities, island energy, and coastal culture. You’ll kick things off in Barcelona, ferry across to legendary Ibiza for beach days and big nights, then return to the mainland via Valencia before rolling into Madrid. Expect futuristic architecture, paella traditions, Mediterranean views, and buzzing city streets — all wrapped up with time to explore and eat through Spain’s capital.
EXPERIENCES
Barcelona: Enjoy an included dinner at Mescladis – a non-profit that’s all about social cohesion, doing their bit to enrich coexistence, with rights and opportunities for all.

Ibiza: You can’t visit this party gem of an island without attending a boat party. Get set to make some memories with your Contiki crew.

Valencia: Explore Valencia’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a striking complex of bold architecture, open spaces, and reflective pools. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it’s home to science exhibits, an opera house, and Europe’s largest aquarium — and yes, the photo ops are epic.
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02/05/2027 09/05/2027 £1,365   Book
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13/06/2027 20/06/2027 £1,435   Book
25/07/2027 01/08/2027 £1,565   Book
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ITINERARY

Welcome to Spain! Join up with your new crew tonight over your first group dinner in the buzzing city of Barcelona. Dinner's on us tonight, so get to know your crew over some delish Spanish eats. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you'll be thankful for your hotel sleep.

Time to switch from ancient streets to strobe lights. Today, we’ll head south along the coast to Ibiza.Ditching the coach for a ferry, we’ll hit the coast of the party capital of the world.Life will be dialled up to 100% from the moment we pull up at our luxurious hotel. Day parties, DJs, beach clubs, warehouse bars – this island has earned its reputation as a mecca of good times. Take to the nightlife on our first night (and party ‘til the AM for the next two days) or stay low key knowing we have two more nights ahead of us to enjoy this playground.

Wakey wakey, our Night & Day Party Package continues today (cuz we'll score tickets to another buzzing party for you!). But if that's not your vibe, the pristine beaches and water sports will definitely catch your eye.

Ibiza has a lot to offer. But a buzzing boat party (while checking out epic views around the island)? Nothing's gonna beat that! See the daylight hours out with sunset and opt to finish your day at the original Cafe del Mar for a munch worthy meal of fresh seafood.

It's been a magical time on this island, but we have the rest of Spain to explore. With Ibiza ticked off our bucket list, we'll hop on a ferry back to the mainland.Touching down in Denia we'll jump on our coach, headed for Valencia.It's hard to not be enchanted by the port city of Valencia, where beach meets culture in the happiest way possible. With one night here in the land that invented paella it would be crazy not to sign up for an optional paella-making class tonight with the crew. Who's in?

You’ll have free time to explore the City of Arts & Sciences, soaking up its futuristic architecture and open spaces. Roam, snap some pics, and grab lunch before hitting the road to Madrid. Welcome to Spain’s capital. After arrival, you’ll have free time to head out for dinner and start getting a feel for Madrid’s energy.

A full day to dive into Madrid? Yep. After an orientation with your Trip Manager, the city’s yours to explore. Tonight, you’ll have the option to grab dinner at a restaurant set on a famous 17th-century square.

And just like that, it’s time to say goodbye. Enjoy a final breakfast, swap contacts, and share a few last hugs with the crew before heading off with memories that’ll stick around long after the trip ends.
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Hotel Catalonia Park Putxet Barcelona (or similar) - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Ryans Lolas (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Ryans Lolas (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: Ryans Lolas (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Hotel Mas Camarena Valencia (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport (or similar) - Meals: Breakfast
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