In a nutshell

Three days and two nights in vibrant Madrid, discovering the city's history and art, from the Royal Palace - the official residence of the kings of Spain - to the masterpieces of the Reina Sofia Museum, one of the most prestigious collections in the world. Then, you'll sit down at the table in historic restaurants and as you move from bar to bar, you'll taste an assortment of traditional tapas and drinks, before watching a Flamenco show that will leave you wanting to get on the dancefloor too.

Main stops

Day 1 * Sightseeing bus tour from Cádiz to Seville * Sightseeing train ride from Seville to Madrid * Lunch in the historic Los Galayos restaurant * Tour of Madrid's Royal Palace * Tablao Las Carboneras: dinner and Flamenco show * Overnight stay in Madrid in an exclusive hotel

Days 2 and 3 * Sightseeing bus tour of Madrid * Reina Sofia Museum: interior visit * “Tapas” tour * Dinner at Las Cuevas del Duque traditional restaurant * Overnight stay in Madrid in an exclusive hotel * Transfer to Barcelona and return to ship

The programme

Day 1 – Madrid from past to present * From the port of Cádiz, you'll travel by bus to Seville, past a succession of villages and olive groves. Your destination is Madrid: what better welcome than a typical Spanish lunch in the ancient rooms of the Los Galayos restaurant? It's been keeping the tradition since 1894.
* However, it's history with a capital H that awaits you within the walls of the Royal Palace, built in the 1500s on the ashes of a Muslim fortress. * But Madrid is more than just history: there are events, avant-garde venues and plenty of buzz, and at Tablao Las Carboneras, you can discover new trends in contemporary Flamenco: divine!

Days 2 and 3 – The art and flavors of the capital * A sightseeing bus tour is the perfect way to enjoy the monuments, squares and streets of the capital as they pass by outside the window and call for photo after photo. * At the Reina Sofia museum, photography is not allowed, but there's no need: Picasso's greatest masterpiece, “Guernica”, will be stuck in your memory, along with the works by Kandinsky, Miró and Dalí. * After so much art, it's time for some recreation: like all good Madrileños, you'll get stuck into the "tapas tour" as you move from bar to bar discovering the best the capital has to offer. Then, before the last night in your exclusive hotel, there's another dinner and another piece of history: at Las Cuevas del Duque the ancient rooms are decorated with images of bulls and the cooking is typically Spanish. * Leaving the next day won't be easy: but with breakfast in the hotel, your return to Barcelona will be a little sweeter.

Good to know

All meals are included.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: Book early.
The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.