Board your overnight transatlantic flight to Madrid.

Morning arrival in Madrid airport, where you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. You are free to relax for the remainder of the day. In the afternoon, you may want to venture out to enjoy the capital city of Spain. Perhaps stroll along the cobblestone streets, take in one of Madrid's three internationally recognized fine museums, or sample genuine "Tapas" at one of the many typical taverns in the city.

This morning enjoy a unique view of Madrid aboard a double-decker bus. This tour, included with your visit to Spain's capital city, offers three choices covering the city's highlights, from historical sites and monuments, to the modern Madrid of skyscrapers and cosmopolitan architecture. This tour provides complete flexibility to hop on and off as many times as you like.

Today can be spent visiting one of Spain's three internationally recognized museums along the "Golden Art Triangle." These treasures include The Prado, where you can find classic styles of Velasquez; The Reina Sofia, home to modern masterpieces by Picasso and Dali; or the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum, home to rare and once private collections donated to Madrid for permanent enjoyment. Of course, if touring is your pleasure, optional touring can also be arranged to El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, or Toledo, any of which are just a short distance away and easily accessible.

After breakfast, morning transfer on your own to the Rail station, where you will board the Altaria train for Barcelona. Upon arrival, transfer on your own to the hotel of your choice. Remainder of the day is at leisure to become acquainted with Spain's cosmopolitan seaside city.

Spend the day getting to know Barcelona, a modern and vibrant metropolis that faces the Mediterranean Sea, by taking advantage of a great way to tour the city. Get a unique view aboard a double-decker bus tour, which offers three tour routes and allows you to hop on and hop off as many times as you like. This open-top double-decker will provide a bird's eye view of many of Barcelona's important highlights, including Casa Batlllo and Sagrada Familia.

Take advantage of a day at leisure to explore the many faces of Barcelona. Walk through the Gothic quarter, Christopher Columbus monument, or stroll along the Passeig de Gracia, where you can take advantage of the shopping options, while taking in the magnificent monument buildings by internationally recognized Gaudi.

After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell as you are transferred to the airport for your homeward bound flight to the USA, arriving the same day.