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looking for itinerary recommendation 6 nights Spain (Barcelona/Madrid area)

Hi,

My wife and I decided to visit Spain for the first time during Memorial day weekend and will be there 6 nights

We arrive in Barcelona early morning on May 27 2017 and return from Madrid on June 3 2017

I would appreciate itinerary suggestions if you have them .. .we are in mid forties and not really into food and drink. unique architecture, landmarks, scenic places/drive is what we usually we like...

We have not booked ticket to Madrid from Barcelona yet .... any hotel suggestions would be appreciated as well .... 3-4 star

thanks in advance,

HD

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Hi, you will have a great time....I have been to Spain many times for weeks at a time...

Here are some travel tips...as far as restaurants, you can use Yelp and other apps and guidebooks, online booking for hotels.

Do not drive. No need. 2.5 hour train ride between cities.

Arrive Barcelona stay 3 nights ( day trip to Montsarrat is possible) but there is a lot to see in Barcelona, plus you will be jet lagged...so it is up to you...

Day 4 Take high speed train to Madrid then 1 hour train to TOLEDO..( you are already at the train station so I recommend locking up bags in guarded storage room for the day) pick up some take away lunch/snacks at station to eat on train....very beautiful former capital...should not be missed!

Return to Madrid pick up bags, check in ( let hotel know you are doing this, if staying near train station you could check in before Toledo trip)
3 nights in Madrid
Fly home

Happy travels!

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You depart from Madrid on June 3 ?
If so, you have 7 nights.

May
27. Arrive Barcelona (3 nights)
28. Barcelona
29. Barcelona
30. Train to Madrid (4 nights)
31. Madrid
June
1. Day to Toledo
2. Day to Segovia
3. Depart Madrid

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Some decent well priced Barcelona hotel choices available at this late stage ...
•Europark
•Casa Bonay
•Roomate Emma
•Royal Passeig de Gracia

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thank you JJ .. very informative

and thanks to you David as well ... good catch about the number of nights .. appreciate it!