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 tours 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 Alaris train for Valencia. 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 third largest seaside city.

Spend the day getting to know Valencia, recognized as the city of "Land and Sea" throughout Spain, for its seamless blend of monuments and attractions. Get a unique view aboard a double-decker bus tour offering a great opportunity to experience the main attractions, including the new center of Arts & Sciences, and hop on and hop off as many times as you like throughout the day.

Take advantage of a day at leisure to take a short walking tour through the ancient city center. Stop in the city Cathedral, standing in the same place as the first temple of this once Roman city. Take in a museum, shop for ceramics at nearby Lladro museum, or simply relax along the seashore with a stop at a local restaurant, in the city loved by Ernest Hemingway for it's infamous Paella.

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.