Transportation / Walking on tour
Round-trip flights arrive in Madrid and depart from Barcelona. Included transportation on “Journey through Spain” is by AVE train (from Madrid to Córdoba) and private motorcoach. When traveling by train there may be times when you will have to handle your own luggage, and you’ll find that lightweight luggage provides a distinct advantage.
In your free time, you may wish to explore the main cities by public transportation.
Madrid’s main center is compact and walkable, but you’ll want to take advantage of the fast and efficient metro system for most attractions. Buses and taxis (which are inexpensive compared to most European cities) are also readily available and well-regulated.
The city centers in Seville, Córdoba, Granada and Valencia are all easily accessed on foot. Take local buses and taxis to reach outlying areas.
For the novice traveler, navigating Barcelona can be a little daunting, due to the spread-out and ever-expanding design. However, most of the main attractions and tourist hangouts are near the area known as La Rambla (or Las Ramblas, actually a collection of streets) and the Barrio Gótico. Use La Rambla as a base—it runs all the way down to the Columbus Monument and the harbor. For access to the other attractions and the charming neighborhoods of Barcelona, use the excellent metro system.
