If you travel with your teenagers and have just one week of holiday for a trip to Spain, then a Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid family tour is an excellent idea! These three cities offer a diverse and exciting mix of culture, history, food, and activities, perfect for keeping everyone entertained, from young children to teenagers and adults.
This 7-day Spain itinerary for families is just a starting point â we can tailor it to your family's interests and preferences.
Brief Itinerary for Spain Family Tour: Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona Tour
| Day | Highlights |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in Madrid |
| Day 2 | Madrid | Unveiling Madrid's Majesty |
| Day 3 | Madrid to Valencia| Walking Tour in Historic Quarter |
| Day 4 | Valencia| Playful Childhood Memories and Scientific Discovery |
| Day 5 | Valencia to Barcelona |
| Day 6 | Barcelona | Barcelona Gaud Pilgrimage |
| Day 7 | Barcelona Departure |
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Tour Highlights
Here are the awesome attractions, the most must-do activities selected by Highlights Travel (HT Hand-Picked), and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel (Only With HT) included in this tour:
Future's playground: let your imagination take flight in the City of Arts and Sciences.

Explore Gulliver's world of a giant visitor and miniature you!

Enjoy a bike ride to get around the charming Valencia city.

Experience a symphony of flavors with the legendary paella, right in its hometown.

Witness a miracle in the history of architecture, the incredible Sagrada Familia.

Glimmering scales, ocean waves on walls⦠Dive into Gaudi's underwater dream at Casa Batllo.

Visit the stadium of the world-famous football club, FC Barcelona, that is also loved by Obama.

Witness centuries of artistic genius at the Prado Museum.

100+ years of sweetness await: melt in chocolate heaven at a time-honored churros shop.

Journey Map (Suggested Route)

Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful tour for you.
- Meet your private driver at the airport. Have a private transfer to your hotel in Madrid. Enjoy your free time to explore the city by yourself.
- Visit the Prado Museum to immerse yourself in a world-class art collection, guided by expert whispers, stories dancing on each brushstroke.
- Appreciate the Royal Palace. Bask in royal opulence as the sun kisses Madrid. You may be awestruck by the Sal³n del Trono's golden majesty.
- Stroll from bustling Puerta del Sol to Plaza Mayor, the heart of Madrid, soaking in its vibrant soul.
- Then, taste the traditional dessert, Churro with chocolate jam in a local restaurant with a time-honored brand.
- Take a high-speed train from Madrid to Valencia in the morning.
- After arriving Valencia, Enjoy a private walking tour around Valencia historic centre.
- Enjoy a paella show cooking. You are able to prepare paella with a professional chef and tasting as dinner
- Start your day with a bike ride along the river to the Cit of Arts and Sciences.
- Have a walking tour in the iconic City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias), a dazzling complex of buildings that resembles spaceships that have landed on Earth.
- Stroll through the Oceanogr fic, Europe's largest aquarium, and marvel at the diverse marine life collected from the Mediterranean Sea to the tropics. Witness graceful sharks glide past from the underwater tunnel.
- Next, step into a world of scientific marvels at the Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe, housed in a building resembling a whale skeleton. Interactive exhibits bring science to life, from exploring the mysteries of the human body to venturing into the depths of space
- Enjoy the giant-sized fun at Gulliver's Travels to Lilliput Park. Here, the classic tale comes to life as you climb, crawl, and slide your way through on a giant Gulliver.
- Take a high-speed train to Barcelona.
- Enjoy your free time to explore the city by yourself.
- Visit the Casa Batllo, which is just like Gaud's dreams. Casa Batll³'s sapphire scales shimmer, sunlight dancing on a fishy roof. Take a plunge into his whimsical ocean.
- Appreciate Gaud's unfinished symphony, the "Sagrada Familia". The spires pierce the sky and the mosaics blaze with mythical creatures.
- Wander the wonderland, as Park G¼ell's fairytale plazas unfold. Mosaiced benches, gingerbread pavilions, and serpentine paths form a whimsical kingdom to explore.
- Step into the footsteps of legends at the Camp Nou, where some of the greatest football players have performed, attracting global admiration from figures like Obama.
- Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport. Say goodbye to charming Spain.
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
Hand-Picked Hotels
We select hotels with style and local features. Let us know your preferences and we'll find your ideal hotel.
Catalonia Plaza Catalunya
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Melia Plaza Valencia
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Vincci via 66 Madrid
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Our Service Includes:
Groups of 4 or more enjoy a more competitive price.
- One-to-one consultancy
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
- Accommodations Mentioned
- Breakfasts and meals as listed
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- Transportation as listed
- A 24/7 helpline while travelling
Tour code: gh-sp-4
